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2008-01-29: Committee approves 2 1/2 schools for 2008-09; building selection set for 2/11

At our meeting on Monday, January 28, the School Committee voted unanimously to move to a 2 1/2 school model for the coming 2008-2009 school year. While not without challenges and some uncertainties, the Committee concluded in favor of a preservation of class size and the classroom experience coupled with a reduction in the override that will be requested of the town in April.

At our meeting on Monday, February 11, the Committee will hold a third and final public forum on the topic of which of the two smaller elementary schools (Happy Hollow or Loker) to convert to a Kindergarten-only "1/2" school. Later that evening, the Committee make its final determination. Between now and then, the Committee welcomes community input (see contact information below).
  • Topic: Happy Hollow/Loker comparison
  • Date: Monday, February 11
  • Time: 7:00pm to 9:0pm
  • Location: Large Hearing Room, Town Building (tentative)
  • Who should attend: All Wayland residents have a stake in this discussion
Over the next few days, the Committee will post the following documents and send out an announcement via email when all are available.
  • The failed override cut list
  • Details of accompanying co-curricular program cuts (athletics and activities)
  • The Committee's thinking on the 1/2 school decision and decision-making process
  • A comparison of Happy Hollow and Loker schools
Thank you for your attention,
Wayland School Committee
www.waylandschoolcommittee.org

The Committee welcomes community input by phone, email, letter,
and attendance at public meetings and forums (schedule).

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