Massachusetts / School Boards / Barnstable Public Schools
The committee approved revised technology job descriptions and authorized two district technology support associate FTEs to expand building-level technical support, a budget-neutral reorganization intended to improve response and coverage.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Barnstable Public Schools
The committee approved revised technology job descriptions, authorized two FTE technology support positions, affirmed school choice for 2026-27, appropriated $600,000 total from reserves for facilities work, approved an accounts payable warrant, and adopted the consent agenda — all carried unanimously.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Barnstable Public Schools
Superintendent Hearn and deputy finance director Chris Dueli presented a proposed FY27 operating budget of about $96.0 million — a roughly 2.78% increase — funded in part by $3.7 million in savings and modest restorations to counseling, special education staffing and custodial support.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Barnstable Public Schools
After multiple residents raised safety concerns about a proposed relocation of a homeless shelter to 460 West Main Street near several schools, the Barnstable School Committee unanimously voted to postpone its discussion to April 1 and requested the school attorney and shelter representatives attend.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Barnstable Public Schools
Superintendent and finance staff told the committee the district lost about 170 students year‑over‑year and early FY27 planning shows a preliminary operating gap of roughly $700,000, driven by ESSER phase‑down and other drivers despite a modest Chapter 70 increase.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Barnstable Public Schools
The committee unanimously approved the 2026‑27 meeting calendar, a BIS field trip, an assistant athletic trainer job description, two school‑choice‑funded feasibility studies, a TA position at the employee daycare and routine warrants; the consent agenda passed with one abstention.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Barnstable Public Schools
Business owners and residents urged the Barnstable School Committee to engage after learning a Winter Street homeless shelter is slated to move to 460 West Main Street, near Barnstable High; the committee said it is gathering facts with town counsel before acting.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Barnstable Public Schools
Facilities staff presented a five‑year plan for Barnstable West Barnstable Elementary, requesting $729,500 for FY27 and describing longer‑term needs including fire alarm upgrades and a possible steam‑to‑hot‑water boiler conversion estimated at $2.5M–$3M.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Barnstable Public Schools
Facilities staff outlined a five‑year plan for West Villages Elementary that includes HVAC repairs (water tower replacement), exterior door and hardware replacements, DDC control upgrades, paving and playground redesign; total five‑year forecast for the building was presented around $12 million.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Barnstable Public Schools
Student envoys from West Village and Barnstable High presented school activities; Barnstable High’s Coast Guard JROTC cadets described program growth and archery; the committee introduced new Food Services Director Maddie Campagna, who emphasized access and culturally appropriate meals.