In some ways, what happens at the RSU#1 School Board meetings is very similar. Not in the 'scary' way perhaps, but from the standpoint of the "unknown", and perceived lack of information, which in and of itself can breed mistrust and fear of change.
Tomorrow night is an opportunity to pull back that curtain. There is a School Board meeting at 6:00pm, at Bath Middle School. The agenda will include a presentation on Proficiency Based Education (translate: a shift in instruction, testing and HS graduation requirements) and the West Bath Withdrawal (the agreement between West Bath and the RSU was released this past week - but will require School Board approval-public sessions will precede a Vote in West Bath)
What is the timeline? What would withdrawal mean for Woolwich? Would our student enrollment potentially increase? Who would be required to pay tuition? Here is the link to the Agreement on the RSU site: http://www.regionalschunit.beta.schools.bz/userfiles/3/my%20files/working%20group/working%20group/withdrawal%20agreement%2009-12-14%20(final).pdf?id=539512
The agenda includes public session for questions or further comments. Agenda is here:
http://www.rsu1.org/calendarWeekView.aspx?schools=0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9&schoolid=0&types=&eventID=32&viewDate=9/22/2014
Also, there are various openings for community members on the Policy, Finance and Facilities Committees. Applications are due Oct 1 and can be retrieved from the RSU#1 website. Or, write the Woolwich PTC for more information on how to apply. These are great opportunities for parents to be directly involved at the RSU level.
Why not carpool with a friend, grab a coffee and stop by the meeting, even if for a small while and see what it is about. If you can not make a meeting, the RSU #1 site has recordings of all the meetings. And as always, email the Woolwich PTA with questions you may have at woolwichptc@yahoo.com. Thank you for all you do!
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