FY2026 SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDED BUDGET
ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY26 SCHOOL OVERVIEW
SCHOOL:
PRINCIPAL:
Blanchard Memorial School
Michael Votto, Interim
MISSION/CORE VALUES:
ENROLLMENT SUMMARY Use Oct 1, 2024 enrollment Data from DESE Profile
Our Blanchard STARR Values: Support, Teamwork, Attitude, Responsibility, and Respect.
GRADE K
51
Developing engaged, well-balanced learners through collaborative, caring relationships.
GRADE 1
57
GRADE 2
65
● Wellness ● Equity ● Engagement
GRADE 3
64
GRADE 4
80
Blanchard is committed to making immediate and lasting changes to eradicate systemic racism, microaggressions, and injustices to foster an inclusive and equitable culture and community. We celebrate and validate and acknowledge publicly all identities, cultures, and backgrounds and will take action to ensure we reflect this value in our practices. *2021 Action Plan
GRADE 5
64
GRADE 6
88
SELECTED FY25 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
● MTSS- A district goal is to develop and implement an aligned, districtwide PK-12 multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) for students in literacy, mathematics, social-emotional, and behavioral learning. At all schools, we are engaged in cycles of instruction and progress monitoring meetings as featured in the new dyslexia guidelines. At Blanchard, all K-6 classrooms have assessment windows 3x times a year (Dibels,iReady, IM Check for Readiness). Coaches support educators in all levels of tiered instruction and guide data-driven decisions by reviewing data, supporting student groupings, providing resources, and guiding instructional practices. Blanchard’s Instructional meetings and Progress Monitoring meetings are robust and utilize a protocol designed by the Instructional Leadership Team. Specialists have supported teachers in how to efficiently assess their students and have noted much success in the connections and insights gained. ● EL Curriculum - Blanchard staff have continued to deepen their understanding of our new ELA curriculum and adapt it to meet the needs of our students. Through district-wide professional learning and frequent data meetings, staff have had the opportunity to share learnings and best practices. ● Social-Emotional Learning-Blanchard staff have adopted and implemented the Second Step Program for the third year, while also integrating the bullying lessons this year as well. We have provided Tier 2 SEL support during our FLEX blocks and have used the DESSA screener this year as well.
FY26 BUDGET PRIORITIES, INITIATIVES & BUDGETARY CONSIDERATIONS
The elementary leadership team prioritized keeping equitable support for students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The key focus was on:
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