Massachusetts / School Boards / Bridgewater-Raynham
The Bridgewater‑Raynham School Committee authorized a three‑year employment contract for Superintendent Ryan Powers, effective July 1, 2026, with a base salary of $215,000 and provisions allowing a two‑year extension decision by Dec. 31, 2028. The committee approved the measure by voice vote.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Bridgewater-Raynham
The Bridgewater‑Raynham School Committee voted to withdraw from the school choice program for the 2026–27 school year, citing high class sizes and budget constraints; the superintendent recommended pausing new admissions despite the roughly $5,000 per‑student state payment because it does not cover full per‑pupil costs.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Bridgewater-Raynham
Committee members heard a Bridgewater town forecast that could leave the district facing a roughly $2.1 million revenue shortfall, were updated that CliftonLarsonAllen has completed four of five phases of a district financial review, and received a staff briefing that a New England accreditation letter of concern could lead to a warning but not an imminent loss of accreditation.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Bridgewater-Raynham
The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee accepted the superintendent's preliminary FY27 operating budget as the committee's budget by a 5–2 vote, referring it to the budget subcommittee for further review and scheduling a public hearing on March 11.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Bridgewater-Raynham
The Bridgewater-Raynham committee approved a 2% proctor pay increase and raised BASE summer and vacation-week daily rates to $50; the committee also combined EFBA into the ADF wellness policy and removed journalism from the high school course catalog.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Bridgewater-Raynham
Public commenters and an educator told the school committee the district is "struggling," urged more local funding and criticized proposals to rely on AI and technology; one educator said she is considering not sending her child to the district unless conditions improve.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Bridgewater-Raynham
District leaders told the school committee the UMass-contracted financial review is near completion, highlighted cost drivers including salaries and out-of-district placements, and the committee approved a consent agenda; the budget subcommittee recommended a proctor pay increase and the superintendent said detailed reports and community presentations are forthcoming.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Bridgewater-Raynham
The committee recognized coach Liz Califf and TJ Squared (FRC Team 88) for three decades of STEM mentorship, with alumni and current mentors praising the program's impact and new coach Jin Jerome speaking about Califf's legacy.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Bridgewater-Raynham
After debate about best practices and optics, the Bridgewater–Raynham committee voted to adopt Policy PDA permitting a chair to be reelected for up to three consecutive one‑year terms (subject to annual vote). The motion passed by voice vote following discussion and calls for stability during the budget crisis.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Bridgewater-Raynham
Doctor D'Angelo briefed the committee on DESE monitoring visits, recommended staff training and program changes, and provided PRS complaint statistics (117 filings since 2017; 62% screened out; 26% letters of finding; 11% pending). She said three hearing requests since July 2025 produced two resolutions and one litigation the district won.