School committee approves updated COVID-19 handbook after heated public comment on mask policy

Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts

At its Aug. 19 meeting, the Blackstone-Millville Regional School District School Committee approved an updated COVID‑19 handbook and a "test-and-stay" option for close contacts after lengthy public comment both opposing and defending the district's mask policy.

Source: School Committee Meeting 08 19 21 00:00

BMR principal reports drop in AP participation; outlines steps to boost enrollment

Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts

Principal Jill Follis reported that 57 students from Blackstone-Millville took 91 AP exams in spring 2021, with 29 students scoring 3 or higher; she said participation dipped in pandemic years and outlined outreach and curricular steps to increase enrollment and equity.

Source: School Committee Meeting 08 19 21 00:00

District highlights ESY, hires social worker and secures STEM grants ahead of school year

Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts

School officials reported extended school year attendance and staffing, introduced new district social worker Sarah Rodriguez, and outlined Project Lead The Way ($22,000, year one) and ASA ($100,000 over three years) grants to expand STEM and career exploration programming.

Source: School Committee Meeting 08 19 21 00:00