Annual report 2018–2019 | 3
Acton and Boxborough Residents,
I am pleased to provide you with this annual report of the activities of the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District. As I complete my first year as your Super- intendent of Schools, I look back fondly and with a great sense of pride at the accomplishments of our students, faculty and staff. I hope this annual report provides you with a look at the work of our school district over the last year, as well as a glimpse into the exciting work we have ahead.
• Passage of an FY20 budget that – Increased mental health supports for students – Included elementary school supplies for all students – Established a field trip assistance fund at each school
As we look into the next year, we are excited by the many opportunities ahead including: • An increased focus district-wide on efforts around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our schools • A partnership with the Anti-Defamation League to bring the A World of Difference Program® to our high school • Enhancements to our Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) programs • Completion of the Schematic Design for the new school building as well as corresponding Special Town Meetings to approve funding for the school building project I hope you find the information in this report helpful to staying apprised of the various happenings in our schools. If you would like to continue to stay abreast of activities across the district, you can sign up for our quarterly newsletter and future annual reports by visiting https://tinyurl.com/ABRSDNews.
Some highlights from the last year included: • Implementation of later school start times for Junior High and High School students as well as a transition to a single tier of elementary bus service • Continued training for educators through the Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (S.E.E.D.) Program • Development of a 10+ year, $20M capital plan in order to ensure that we have safe, modern facilities for our students, and the development of a Capital Stabilization Fund to ensure future funding of the district’s capital needs
Peter Light Superintendent of Schools July 2019
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