News
School Comm Looks at Non-Union Staff…May 4, 2016
By Ann Needle
The Nashoba School Committee’s Personnel Sub Committee had sharp words at its April 26 meeting for the district’s Human Resources Dept., calling its work with non-union contracts “sloppy.” The tone was more positive elsewhere, with discussions on lifting some of the restrictions on student free time at the high school, and deadlines for selecting a new superintendent.
King Appointed Full-time Principal…April 20, 2016
By Ann Needle
George King will officially become Hale Middle School’s dedicated, full-time principal as of July 1. As of that date, King will also leave his duties behind as the Nashoba District’s assistant superintendent. The Nashoba School Committee announced the official appointment by Interim Superintendent Dr. Curtis Bates at its April 6 meeting.
Nashoba Cup Works Its Magic …April 6, 2016
By Ann Needle
Last spring, Nashoba Regional High School Principal Dr. Parry Graham was quite excited — breathless, almost — over the idea of having each of Nashoba’s four grades compete with one another to earn points for good attitude, school spirit, and academic achievement. At the end of the year, the winning class would take home what was to be the Nashoba Cup.
High School Building Plans On Hold…March 23, 2016
By Ann Needle
The Nashoba School Committee agreed at its March 16 meeting to put any plans to expand Nashoba Regional High School on hold for now. They also took another look at the proposed 2016/17 calendar, but came away with questions.
Comments Come in on Conservation Regs…March 16, 2016
By Ann Needle
The Stow Conservation Commission heard comments March 8 on its proposed revisions to its land regulations, and began wrapping up a situation surrounding the tenant of a particular parcel of leased farming land.
Nashoba High Closes after Bullet Found/Reopens after No Threat Found… March 18 2016
By Ann Needle Students and staff at Nashoba Regional High School were dismissed earlier today after a bullet was found on a hallway floor. The building was re-opened to the public about 1:30pm after a thorough search of the school. The Bolton Police Dept. reported that at about 9:20am, a student discovered a .22 caliber…
Nashoba Reorganization Questioned…March 9, 2016
By Ann Needle
An overflow crowd jammed the Nashoba District superintendent’s office March 3, as the School Committee tried to address a proposed reorganization of the district’s central office. The proposed reorganization is still not part of the proposed 2016/17 budget, which was outlined before the SC’s planned vote on the package March 10.
Nashoba Personnel Changes Possible…March 2, 2016
By Ann Needle
As the Nashoba School Committee closes in on proposing a final 2016/17 budget, the school administration has suggested personnel changes that could have a substantial impact on the district, especially the central office. But these potential plans left a number of questions to be answered before the budget is approved.
Nashoba Works on Assessments…Feb. 24, 2016
By Ann Needle
Next year’s hike in the Nashoba District budget might not be substantial, but the School Committee still questioned whether the towns would find the potential assessments affordable. The SC also focused its Feb. 17 Budget Workshop on learning more about particular items proposed by three of the district’s bigger departments.
A Glance at Nashoba Budget Items…Feb. 17, 2016
By Ann Needle
At the Feb. 11 Nashoba School Committee meeting, the principals of the district’s schools offered a glimpse into plans for their students and staff, highlighting some of the additions and increases to their proposed 2016/17 budgets. The SC also made plans for finishing up next school year’s budget, and took a first look at the possible calendar for the upcoming school year.