Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School public meetings in 2025
13 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee met on December 3, 2025, and voted on several policy changes and bids. The committee approved updates to the Practical Nurse Program Admission Policy, Competency Determination Policy, and a $37,500 roof replacement contract. They also authorized up to $6,883,200 for new building furnishings and technology, pending further review.
- Approved roof replacement bid to Larochelle Construction, Inc. for $37,500
- Authorized up to $6,883,200 for Furnishings, Fixtures, Equipment (FF&E) and Technology (IT) for new building
- Approved changes to Practical Nurse Program Admission Policy
- Approved changes to Competency Determination Policy
- Entered executive session for collective bargaining strategy with Bristol-Plymouth Teachers Association Unit B
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee voted to approve Section G of the Policy Manual and revisions to the 2026 Admission Policy. The committee also received information on donations, a retirement, a Skills Capital Grant, and a first reading of the Practical Nurse Program Admission Policy.
- Approved Section G of the Policy Manual
- Approved revisions to the 2026 Admission Policy
- First reading of Practical Nurse Program Admission Policy
- Information on shop, automotive technology, and carpentry donations
- Information on a Skills Capital Grant
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee met on October 1, 2025, and voted to approve the 2025-2026 District/School Improvement Plan, changes to the 2026 Admission Policy, and updates to Section H of the Policy Manual. The committee also accepted the FY 2025 budget closeout summary, with unexpended funds remaining in the General Fund balance.
- Approval of 2025-2026 District/School Improvement Plan
- Adoption of 2026 Admission Policy changes
- Update to Policy Manual, Section H
- Acceptance of FY 2025 budget closeout summary
- Motion to adjourn carried unanimously
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee held a regular meeting on September 3, 2025. The body approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting and entered executive session twice: once to review a BPTA grievance and once to discuss collective bargaining strategies with the Bristol-Plymouth Teachers Association Unit B. No substantive decisions were made on new business items.
- Motion to approve August 6, 2025 meeting minutes passed unanimously
- Executive session entered to review BPTA grievance (M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2))
- Executive session entered for collective bargaining strategy discussion (M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3))
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee voted to accept changes to the 2025-2026 Student/Parent Handbook, Practical Nurse Program Student Handbook, Early Childhood Education Center Handbook, and Post-Secondary Dental Assisting Program Handbook. The committee also appointed delegates for the MASC/MASS Joint Conference. The meeting included reports on summer programs, new hires, and a retirement.
- Approved changes to the 2025-2026 Student/Parent Handbook (8-1 vote, Dolan opposed)
- Approved changes to the 2025-2026 Practical Nurse Program Student Handbook
- Approved changes to the 2025-2026 Early Childhood Education Center Handbook
- Approved changes to the 2025-2026 Post-Secondary Dental Assisting Program Handbook
- Appointed delegates for the MASC/MASS Joint Conference
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee will vote on changes to Sections D, E, and F of the Policy Manual, and on a competency determination. The committee will also vote to allow Dr. Magalhaes to serve on the READS Collaborative Board of Directors and to skip the July 2 regular meeting. An executive session is planned to discuss collective bargaining with the Bristol-Plymouth Teachers Association Unit B.
- Vote to accept changes to Policy Manual Sections D, E, and F (second reading)
- Vote on competency determination
- Vote to allow Dr. Magalhaes as READS Collaborative Board representative
- Vote to skip the July 2, 2025 regular meeting
- Executive session for collective bargaining with Bristol-Plymouth Teachers Association Unit B
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee voted not to participate in the School Choice Program for the 2024-2025 school year. The committee also held first readings of the 2025-2026 Student/Parent Handbook and policy manual sections D, E, and F. An executive session was approved to discuss collective bargaining strategies with the Bristol-Plymouth Teachers Association Unit B.
- Vote not to participate in School Choice Program for 2024-2025 school year
- First reading of 2025-2026 Student/Parent Handbook
- First readings of Policy Manual Sections D, E, and F
- Executive session for collective bargaining with Bristol-Plymouth Teachers Association Unit B
- Approval of minutes from April 2, 2025 regular meeting and April 30, 2025 Policy Subcommittee meeting
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
SCHOOL CHOICE PUBLIC HEARING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District is holding a public hearing to discuss participation in the school choice program for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting includes a call to order, a new business item on school choice, and adjournment.
- Public hearing on School Choice participation for the 2025/2026 school year
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The committee will approve minutes and hear informational reports from the superintendent on the Student Mental Health and Wellness Grant, DECA State Conference, BPA State Leadership Conference, and other school activities. No votes on new policies or spending are scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from the March 5 regular meeting and FY2026 Budget Public Hearing
- Report on the Massachusetts State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)
- Report on the Student Mental Health and Wellness Grant
- Report on the 2025 DECA State Conference
- Report on the 2025 BPA State Leadership Conference
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee voted to approve the FY26 budget and the 2025-2026 school calendar. The meeting also included approval of minutes from prior meetings and informational reports on awards, accreditation, and student competitions.
- Approved FY26 Budget as presented
- Approved 2025-2026 school calendar
- Approved minutes from February 5, 2025 regular meeting
- Approved minutes from Athletic Subcommittee meeting of February 20, 2025
- Approved minutes from Budget Subcommittee meeting of February 27, 2025
PUBLIC HEARING - FY2026 BUDGET
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District is holding a public hearing on the proposed FY2026 budget. The superintendent will present the budget, followed by a public hearing and adjournment.
- Public hearing on FY2026 budget
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
The committee voted to approve the formal award of bonds to Wells Fargo Bank, with a $118,345,000 premium and 4% and 5% coupon interest rates, as determined in a competitive sale. They also approved entering executive session to discuss a BPTA grievance and collective bargaining strategies. Other items include approving prior meeting minutes, receiving the 2024 annual report, and hearing reports on DECA, freshmen placement, and a crisis committee.
- Approved bond award to Wells Fargo Bank with $118,345,000 premium and 4%/5% interest rates
- Entered executive session to hear BPTA grievance under M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21(a)(2)
- Entered executive session for collective bargaining with Bristol-Plymouth Teachers Association Unit B
- Approved minutes of January 8, 2025 regular and reorganization meeting
- Received 2024 annual report and donation information
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULAR AND REORGANIZATION MEETING
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee held a reorganization meeting, electing George L. Randall III as Chair and Edward F. Dutra Jr. as Vice Chair, and appointing a treasurer, clerk, assistant treasurer, and recording secretary. The committee also voted to approve changes to Sections A, B, and C of the Policy Manual, and to accept the FY24 Audit. An executive session was authorized to discuss collective bargaining strategies with the Bristol-Plymouth Teachers Association Unit B.
- Election of George L. Randall III as Chair and Edward F. Dutra Jr. as Vice Chair
- Appointment of Jacqueline Boudreau as District Treasurer and Alexandre Magalhaes as District Clerk
- Approval of changes to Policy Manual Sections A, B, and C
- Approval of the FY24 Audit
- Authorization to enter executive session for collective bargaining with Bristol-Plymouth Teachers Association Unit B