Erica Plunkett
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The School Budget
by Erica Plunkett 3/30/2015
As a result of recent and unanticipated increases in the cost and number of students in out-of-District Special Education placements and a less than 1% increase in State Aid for Education, Holliston Schools are faced with an extraordinary budget gap of nearly $1 million.
May 15, 2014 School Committee Meeting
by Erica Plunkett 5/19/2014
Finalizing the positions to be eliminated- this process is ongoing and highly dependent on two factors that remain open,
May 1, 2014 School Committee Meeting
by Erica Plunkett 5/4/2014
In commenting on the FY15Budget, Dr. Jackson noted there are still some moving parts (School Choice seats, final budget number from the state) that may leave opportunities to make adjustments to a voted budget. But right now, at this point in time, it is important for the School Committee to have a budget that Town Meeting will appropriate, at the level that the Finance Committee has brought forward of 1.5%.
April 17: School Committee Meeting
by Erica Plunkett 4/19/2014
The School Committee meeting opened with general comments and a specific one from audience member, Joan Sousa.
Plunkett Folds Them; Ends Race
by Erica Plunkett 4/18/2014
A very wise person and a dear friend quoted Kenny Rogers to me the other day: ”You gotta know when to hold them and when to fold them.”
March 20 School Committee Meeting
by Erica Plunkett 3/22/2014
The meeting started with a few general congratulations to all the Seniors who participated in the Senior Showcase and all the students who participated in the Pops concert. Thanks also went to administrators and staff participating in upcoming state and local conferences. It’s great to see Holliston’s hard work being shared! Dr. Jackson also updated the Committee and the community on the two administrative searches.
March 6, 2014 School Committee Meeting
by Erica Plunkett 3/11/2014
The meeting focus was primarily financial. Business Manager presented a proposed bus fee schedule for FY15
December 12 School Committee Meeting
by Erica Plunkett 12/16/2013
After general comments from the Committee, Dr. Jackson read his announcement regarding the appointment of Interim Principal, Nicole Bottomley, to the permanent position of Principal of Holliston High School. On behalf of the entire School Committee, we congratulate Mrs. Bottomley on this achievement!
September 19 School Committee Meeting
by Erica Plunkett 9/20/2013
The meeting opened with general comments about a successful first month of school and fun Back-to-School Nights (still going on for Adams and the High School).
August 22, 2013 School Committee Meeting
by Erica Plunkett 8/27/2013
The meeting opened with Committee members welcoming back students, teachers, and families, and hopes that everyone had wonderful summers.
April 4 School Committee Update/Budget #5
by Erica Plunkett 4/9/2013
The meeting opened with the Public Hearing on the FY14 Budget. The hearing was attended by only one resident who spoke in support of the School Committee’s budget.