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School committee approves 33 school-choice seats for next year
Summary
The committee approved a recommendation to open 33 school-choice seats distributed across several grades (notably openings in kindergarten, 3rd, 6th and 9th) and confirmed that seats are fixed once approved; families must apply individually for each child.
After a presentation from district leadership, the Rockport School Committee voted to approve a school-choice plan that opens 33 choice seats for the coming school year. The proposal allocates seats based on enrollment patterns, opening more slots at typical entry points (K, 6 and 9) and capping grades already at capacity.
Superintendent Mark Bridal described the plan’s logic and emphasized that the distribution aims to preserve recommended class-size guidance while allowing some choice openings. "This is our proposal tonight for a total of 33 seats," he said. A committee member asked whether exceptions could be made if a family moved into town; the superintendent replied that the approved seats are fixed and that each child must apply individually. The motion to accept the school-choice numbers was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
