Whately public meetings in 2025

12/10/25

The Franklin County Technical School District Committee held a meeting on December 10, 2025, but the minutes provided are only the agenda, listing items such as approval of prior minutes, committee reports, and several action items (audit reports, Chromebook contract, HVAC maintenance, meeting packet reduction, graduation requirements). No votes, outcomes, or decisions are recorded in the supplied text.

• No decisions recorded in the provided minutes

12/09/25

The Whately Agricultural Commission met on December 9, 2025, to discuss potential budget items for the upcoming fiscal year, including $1,100 for school interface, $600 for Right to Farm signs, $500 for administrative assistant support, and other costs, totaling either $3,000 or $3,600. The committee reviewed and provided feedback on the agriculture chapter of the Whately Comprehensive Plan from FRCOG. They also received updates on the Olszewski Agricultural Preservation Restriction application and a new APR application by Golonka for a 60-acre property partially in Whately.

• Approved November meeting minutes (6-0)
• Discussed budget items: $1,100 for school interface, $600 for Right to Farm signs, $200 for printing & office supplies, $200 for Whately Scoop, $1,500 for administrative assistant
• Reviewed and provided edits to the agriculture chapter of the Whately Comprehensive Plan from FRCOG
• Discussed Right to Farm sign project pending Select Board approval on December 17
• Received update on Olszewski APR application submitted; noted Golonka APR application submitted for Whately

12/09/25

The Frontier Regional School Capital Improvement Subcommittee met on December 9, 2025, to discuss capital needs and recent accomplishments at the school. The main topic was the parking lot reconstruction project, including its scope and funding. Minutes from previous meetings were reviewed and approved. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes from October 29, 2024 and May 7, 2025

12/08/25

The Whately Housing Trust met briefly and unanimously approved the minutes from September 8, 2025. No projects are currently being carried out with Community Preservation Committee funds, so no report was submitted. The trust will ask the CPC whether a report is required when there are no projects. The next meeting is scheduled for March 9, 2026.

• Approved minutes from September 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• No CPC-funded projects underway; report not submitted

12/03/25

The Franklin County Technical School Finance Sub-committee met on December 3, 2025, and approved two contracts: one for Chromebooks and one for annual HVAC maintenance. The minutes of September 3, 2025, and November 5, 2025, were also approved. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved contract award for Chromebooks (vote not specified)
• Approved contract award for annual HVAC maintenance (vote not specified)
• Approved minutes of September 3, 2025 (vote not specified)
• Approved minutes of November 5, 2025 (vote not specified)

12/02/25

The meeting was largely procedural and discussion-based, with no binding votes or final decisions recorded. The committee reviewed minutes from prior meetings, discussed planning for superintendent evaluation, ongoing equity work, voting protocols at joint meetings, and next year's school committee calendar. No substantive actions were taken.

• Minutes of December 10, 2024 and January 22, 2025 reviewed but no vote recorded
• Superintendent evaluation planning discussed, no decision
• Ongoing equity work discussed, no decision
• Voting protocol at joint meetings discussed, no decision
• Review of Superintendents Agreement discussed, no decision
• Next year's school committee calendar discussed, no decision

12/02/25

The Franklin County Technical School Curriculum Subcommittee met on December 2, 2025, but the minutes record only the agenda items and no substantive decisions, votes, or actions were taken. The meeting was procedural in nature.

11/18/25

The Joint School Committee of Union #38 met on November 18, 2025, at Frontier Regional School. The meeting included the appointment of a host chair, public comment, and discussions on writing curriculum and professional development, an insurance update, and a science instructional vision. No votes on substantive items were recorded.

• Appointed a host chair for the meeting (vote taken)

11/17/25

The meeting was largely procedural and informational. The committee approved the minutes from November 6, 2025, and received presentations on employee benefits from Alliant and updates on the Hampshire County Group Insurance Trust and FCTS actions. No substantive decisions or votes on policy changes were recorded.

• Approved minutes from November 6, 2025

11/12/25

The Whately Selectboard and Library Trustees held a joint special meeting to discuss the proposed installation of EV chargers near the library. Trustees and community members voiced concerns about fire risk, toxic fumes, vandalism, parking loss, and lack of involvement in the decision. The Selectboard acknowledged the concerns but noted that the library location was deemed the best option; alternative sites (post office, town hall) were considered but not selected. No final decision was made; the Selectboard will inform trustees of any updates from Eversource regarding approval of the library site.

• No formal votes or decisions taken; discussion only

11/12/25

The FCTS Building Task Force Committee met on November 12, 2025, and approved the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting. The agenda also included review of Core Group information and updates, as well as communication and marketing updates. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of November 4, 2025 meeting

11/06/25

The Franklin County Technical School Insurance Advisory Committee met on November 6, 2025, and discussed updates on the Hampshire County Group Insurance Trust (HCGIT) and actions being taken by the school. The minutes from October 30, 2025, were approved. No votes or substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes from October 30, 2025

11/05/25

The Franklin County Technical School Finance Sub-committee met on November 5, 2025, and approved several items including the minutes from October 1, 2025, acceptance of donations, the FY24 audit reports, and FY 2026 grants. They also adopted M.G.L Chapter 41 for additional compensation for certified teachers and made operating budget adjustments. A health insurance update and MSBA amendment were discussed but no final decisions were recorded on those items.

• Approved minutes of October 1, 2025
• Accepted donations
• Accepted FY24 Audit Reports
• Accepted FY 2026 Grants
• Adopted M.G.L Chapter 41, Additional Compensation for Certified Teachers
• Approved Operating Budget Adjustments

11/05/25

The Franklin County Technical School Curriculum Subcommittee met on November 5, 2025, and approved the minutes from June 28, 2025. They also considered and approved an out-of-state cooperative education and remote learning request for a veterinary student.

• Approved minutes of June 28, 2025
• Approved out-of-state COOP and remote learning request for a veterinary student

11/04/25

The Whately Water Commissioners met on November 4, 2025, and voted to approve the meeting minutes from October 2025. They also reviewed and signed the Fall 2025 water usage commitment. No other substantive decisions were recorded; remaining agenda items were procedural or informational.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes
• Signed Fall 2025 water usage commitment

11/04/25

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

10/30/25

The Franklin County Technical School Insurance Advisory Committee met on October 30, 2025, but the minutes show only agenda items and no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken. The meeting covered updates on the Hampshire County Group Insurance Trust and actions by the school, but no motions, approvals, or denials are recorded.

10/30/25

The provided document contains the agenda and attendee list for the Insurance Advisory Committee meeting. No substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes are recorded in the text.

10/28/25

The Whately Planning Board unanimously approved a floor amendment to reduce the energy storage threshold in the proposed Aquifer Protection District bylaw from 300 kWh to 200 kWh to match the state DOER model. The amendment will be presented at the November 12 Special Town Meeting. The Board also discussed a member's absence and plans to seek a replacement.

• Approved floor amendment to lower BESS threshold from 300 kWh to 250 kWh in Aquifer Protection District bylaw (4-0)
• Discussed potential dismissal of absent board member, tabled until January
• Set next regular meeting for November 18 at 5:30 PM

10/21/25

The FCTS Building Task Force Committee held a meeting on October 21, 2025, but the minutes list only agenda items—approval of prior minutes, review of CORE Group and communications updates, and adjournment. No motions, votes, approvals, denials, or substantive decisions are recorded in the provided text.

10/14/25

The Frontier Regional School Committee approved the 2025-2030 District Strategic Plan, the AP Washington DC trip for March 2026, and the Spain/Portugal trip for spring 2027. They also approved minutes from September 9, 2025, and revisions from June 10, 2025, and appointed a MASC Delegate. No votes were taken on health insurance rate increase or policies; those were discussed only.

• Approved 2025-2030 District Strategic Plan
• Approved AP Washington DC trip for March 2026
• Approved Spain/Portugal trip for spring 2027
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2025
• Approved revisions of June 10, 2025 minutes
• Appointed MASC Delegate

10/08/25

The Franklin County Technical School District Committee met on October 8, 2025, and took action on several items including awarding insurance policy contracts, approving student activity account balances, and voting on a natural gas contract. The committee also approved surplus equipment disposal, a closure plan for programming and web design, and an intent to apply for Chapter 74 in graphic design. A vote on the admissions policy JC and a Chapter 74 viability form for MSBA were also conducted.

• Awarded contract for insurance policies
• Approved student activity account balances
• Approved natural gas contract
• Approved surplus equipment disposal
• Approved closure plan for programming and web design
• Approved intent to apply for Chapter 74 – Graphic Design and Visual Communication
• Voted on admissions policy JC
• Presented and voted on Chapter 74 viability form for MSBA

10/08/25

The General Advisory Committee of Franklin County Technical School met on October 8, 2025. The meeting was largely procedural and informational, with no substantive decisions or votes recorded. Members heard a student presentation, updates from the school and CTE director, and discussed scheduling both PAC meetings in the evening.

• Approved minutes of September 10, 2025 meeting

10/08/25

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. No decisions, votes, or outcomes were recorded.

10/08/25

The provided document is an agenda for the General Advisory Committee meeting. It does not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes.

10/07/25

The Whately Water Commissioners met on October 7, 2025, and approved the minutes from their September 2025 meeting. The agenda also included discussion of pumping and chlorination reports, a draft WMA permit, leak detection, and North Street water pressure, but no other votes or decisions were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes from September 2025

10/07/25

The provided text is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. No decisions, votes, or outcomes are recorded in this document.

10/06/25

The Tri-Town Beach Commission will meet to review and approve minutes, discuss open issues including a tree update and fall schedule, and plan for the 2026 season covering staffing, programs, and miscellaneous items. They will also address no trespass notices and pass revocations. The agenda is largely procedural and planning-focused.

• Tree issues update and fall schedule at Tri-Town Beach
• 2026 season planning: staffing, programs, and miscellaneous items
• No trespass notice and pass revocations

10/01/25

The Franklin County Technical School Finance Sub-committee met on October 1, 2025, and approved several items including insurance policy contracts, student activity account balances, and a natural gas contract. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM and the minutes from September 3, 2025, were approved. No votes or tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved minutes of September 3, 2025
• Approved contract award for insurance policies
• Approved student activity account balances
• Approved natural gas contract
• Discussed surplus equipment

10/01/25

The meeting was held but no substantive decisions were recorded. The agenda included approval of prior minutes, discussion of aviation hangar logistics, a tour of the hangar, and a facilities update, but no votes or actions were reported.

10/01/25

The provided document is an agenda for the Finance Sub-committee meeting. It does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

10/01/25

The minutes for the October 1, 2025, meeting list the agenda items, including aviation hangar logistics and facilities updates, but do not record any votes or decisions made.

09/24/25

The meeting was primarily procedural, with no votes or substantive decisions recorded. The committee discussed professional development for school committee members.

09/17/25 Public Hearing

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on September 17, 2025, to discuss a proposed zoning amendment to §171.28.4 Aquifer Protection District that would prohibit battery energy storage systems with aggregate capacity exceeding 300 kilowatt-hours. The hearing is scheduled for 6:00 pm at Whately Town Offices and via Zoom. No decisions were made; this is a notice of a future hearing.

• Scheduled public hearing for September 17, 2025 on proposed zoning amendment

09/16/25

The Franklin County Technical School Policy Subcommittee met on September 16, 2025, to review several policies and documents. No votes or final decisions were recorded; the meeting was procedural, focusing on discussion of items including parental leave, wellness, admissions, social media policies, and student/employee handbooks.

• No substantive decisions were made; all items were discussed only

09/10/25

The meeting was held but the document provided is only the agenda, not the minutes. No decisions, votes, or actions are recorded in this text.

09/09/25

The Whately School Committee met on September 9, 2025, and approved the Student/Family Handbook. They also discussed a health insurance rate increase and received updates on summer repairs and renovations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Student/Family Handbook
• Discussed health insurance rate increase
• Received summer repairs/renovations update

09/09/25

The Frontier School Committee approved a $5,000 donation from the Peggy Thompson estate for the arts program, a health insurance rate increase, and summer repairs and renovations. They also approved the Student/Family Handbook and held first readings of several policies. The meeting included reorganization, approval of prior minutes, and a financial statement review.

• Approved $5,000 donation from Peggy Thompson estate for arts program
• Approved health insurance rate increase
• Approved summer repairs and renovations
• Approved Student/Family Handbook
• Held first reading of policies KBG, KBE, EFBA, ECAB, JJE
• Approved minutes of June 10, 2025, and amended/approved minutes of February 11, 2025 and May 13, 2025

09/09/25

The Whately Water Commissioners met on September 9, 2025, and voted to approve the minutes from the August 2025 meeting. The board reviewed pumping data, chlorination reports, and insurance costs, and discussed the sampling plan, rules and regulations, a sanitary survey, tank shed and controls, and well piping to the treatment plant. No substantive decisions beyond the minutes approval were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes from August 2025

09/03/25

The Franklin County Technical School Finance Subcommittee met on September 3, 2025, and approved several financial items including FY25 encumbrances, budget transfers, summer contracts, and a speech services contract. They also closed student activity funds and accepted FY26 donations. The minutes of June 4, 2025, were approved, and the committee reorganized.

• Approved minutes of June 4, 2025
• Approved FY25 encumbrances
• Approved FY25 budget transfers
• Approved summer contracts
• Approved closing student activity funds
• Approved speech services contract
• Accepted FY26 donations

08/20/25

The committee voted to submit the preferred schematic to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). The meeting was held remotely and included a design update and an OPM update. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Voted to submit the preferred schematic to MSBA

08/13/25

The Franklin County Technical School District Committee meeting on August 13, 2025, will include votes on the LBA/Colliers presentation and the admissions lottery. No decisions were recorded in the provided minutes, which only list the agenda.

• No decisions recorded; meeting agenda only

08/12/25

The Water Commissioners meeting agenda includes a vote to approve July 2025 minutes, review of pumping and chlorination reports, discussion of FY26 budget and priorities, a sanitary survey, tank shed and controls, and well piping to the treatment plant. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Vote to approve July 2025 meeting minutes (pending)
• Review of pumping and chlorination reports for July 2025 (discussion)
• Discussion of FY26 budget and priorities (discussion)
• Sanitary survey (discussion)
• Tank shed and controls (discussion)
• Well piping to treatment plant (discussion)

08/11/25

The Franklin County Technical School MSBA Building Task Force met remotely to review a Preferred Schematic Report cost estimate and preferred solution selection. No votes or final decisions were recorded; the meeting was procedural only.

• Approved minutes of July 1, 2025 meeting

07/08/25

The Whately Water Commissioners met on July 8, 2025, and voted to approve the minutes from their May 2025 meeting. They also reviewed water pumping and chlorination reports for May and June, discussed the FY26 budget and priorities, handled spring meter readings, and signed abatements and commitments. The superintendent provided updates on telemetry, a lightning strike, and a sanitary survey.

• Approved meeting minutes from May 2025

07/01/25

The meeting was procedural, covering approval of prior minutes and discussion of options to submit to the School Committee on August 13, 2025. No final decisions or votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes of May 21, 2025 (unanimous, no vote tally given)
• Discussed options for School Committee approval on August 13, 2025 (no decision made)

06/11/25

The Franklin County Technical School District Committee held a meeting on June 11, 2025, but the minutes provided are only an agenda listing items for discussion and potential action. No substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes are recorded in the document.

06/10/25

The Frontier Regional School District School Committee voted to accept additional donations totaling $10,850 for the digital sign project. The meeting also included approval of the May 13, 2025 minutes, a financial statement, and a discussion on respectful language at meetings. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025
• Accepted $10,850 in additional donations for digital sign project

06/04/25

The Franklin County Technical School Building & Grounds Sub-Committee met on June 4, 2025, but the minutes record only agenda items and no substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes. The meeting covered summer projects, summer help, field irrigation, animal feeding, graduation recap, and an aviation update, but no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

06/04/25

The Franklin County Technical School Finance Sub-committee met on June 4, 2025, and approved several items: the minutes of April 2, 2025; a Fiscal Year 2025 budget transfer; a declaration of surplus equipment; acceptance of donations; temporary authorization to sign contracts; a contract award for parking lot sealcoating services; a contract award for a new Scag mower; and a Health Insurance Trust voting member. The meeting also included discussion of the MSBA Building Task Force Committee member designation and the Aviation Hangar building project status. All decisions were made as recorded in the minutes.

• Approved minutes of April 2, 2025
• Approved Fiscal Year 2025 budget transfer
• Approved declaration of surplus equipment
• Approved acceptance of donations
• Approved temporary authorization to sign contracts
• Approved contract award for parking lot sealcoating services
• Approved contract award for new Scag mower
• Approved Health Insurance Trust voting member

05/28/25

The Franklin County Technical School Curriculum Subcommittee held a meeting on May 28, 2025, but no substantive decisions were recorded. The agenda included approval of minutes from July 10, 2024, and discussion of curriculum student teacher ratios, but the minutes do not report any votes, approvals, or outcomes. The meeting was procedural only.

05/20/25

The Tri-Town Beach Commission will hold an in-person meeting to discuss open issues, seasonal updates, and miscellaneous items. The agenda includes updates on beaver-related concerns, fence repairs, dock maintenance, and 2025 program and staffing plans.

• Beaver issue update
• Fence repair update on northern border
• Dock repairs and expansion discussion
• 2025 season program and staffing updates

05/14/25

The Franklin County Technical School District Committee met on May 14, 2025, and approved the employment contract for the Director of Student Services. The meeting also included a food pantry introduction, school calendar approval, and introduction of John Polumbo. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Authorized employment contract for Director of Student Services

05/13/25

The Frontier Regional School Committee approved settlement agreements with the Frontier Education Association for the 2025-2028 contract years and authorized the chairs to sign the contracts. The meeting also included approval of April 15, 2025 minutes, financial statements, and sign warrants. A continued discussion on expanding regionalization was held, and the committee entered executive session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Approved settlement agreements with Frontier Education Association for 2025-2028 contract years
• Authorized chairs to sign the teacher and instructional assistant contracts
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 meeting
• Approved financial statement and sign warrants

05/07/25

The Frontier Regional School Capital Improvement Subcommittee met on May 7, 2025, to discuss capital needs including the roof, parking lot, fire alarm panel, auditorium lighting, and building management system. No votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was purely discussion-based. Minutes from October 29, 2024, were reviewed but not approved.

• Reviewed but did not approve minutes of October 29, 2024
• Discussed capital needs: roof, parking lot, fire alarm panel, auditorium lighting, building management system
• Set next meeting date (not specified in minutes)

05/06/25

The Whately Water Commissioners met on May 6, 2025, and voted to approve the meeting minutes from the April meeting. They also reviewed pumping and chlorination reports for April 2025, discussed personnel policies, and addressed spring meter reading, rules and regulations, and the FY25 budget. No votes were recorded on the other agenda items.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)

04/29/25

The meeting was largely procedural, with no votes or final decisions recorded. Members discussed updates from the MSBA Core meeting, existing conditions, and the Visioning Committee. A request to hold a future meeting via Zoom was also discussed.

04/15/25

The Frontier School Committee approved the Unit A Teachers Contract for 2025-2029. They also discussed capital project funding for auditorium lighting and other capital projects. The committee voted to enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Approved Unit A Teachers Contract 2025-2029
• Discussed capital project funding for auditorium lighting
• Discussed other capital projects in the queue
• Voted to enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy

04/09/25

The meeting was held but the minutes provided contain only the agenda, not the actual decisions or votes. No substantive actions are recorded in the supplied text.

04/07/25

The Frontier Regional School District Negotiation Subcommittee met in executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy for Frontier Regional Instructional Assistants. No public votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting did not return to open session.

04/01/25

The Whately Water Commissioners met on April 1, 2025, and voted to approve the minutes from the March meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining agenda items were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved March meeting minutes

04/01/25

The Tri-Town Beach Commission will discuss open issues including property line surveys, beaver damage, fencing, and gate repairs. The group will also review 2025 season plans covering programs, pricing, and staffing during its April 1 meeting.

• Survey/staking of property lines
• Beaver issue mitigation
• Fence on northern border
• Gate, code, locking, repair and location
• 2025 season programs, pricing, and staffing

03/25/25

The Whately Elementary School District School Committee met on March 25, 2025, and discussed the FY26 budget as an item of unfinished business. No votes were taken on the budget or any other substantive matter, and the meeting adjourned without any decisions being made.

• No decisions were made at this meeting; the FY26 budget was discussed but not voted on.

03/19/25

The Frontier Regional School District Negotiation Subcommittee met on March 19, 2025, and held two executive sessions to conduct collective bargaining and discuss strategy with the Frontier Regional Teachers and Instructional Assistants. The subcommittee voted not to return to open session. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Held executive session for collective bargaining with Frontier Regional Teachers and Instructional Assistants
• Held executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with Frontier Regional Teachers and Instructional Assistants
• Voted not to return to open session

03/12/25

The Franklin County Technical School District Committee will meet on March 12, 2025, to discuss and potentially vote on several action items, including the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget, a contract for the School Business Administrator, and awards for audit and cafeteria serving line contracts. The meeting will also include a public hearing on school choice at 7:15 PM, a student advisory report, and a declaration of surplus equipment. No votes or decisions are recorded in the minutes provided.

• No decisions recorded; the document is an agenda for the March 12, 2025 meeting.

03/11/25

The Water Commissioners held a meeting on March 11, 2025, but the minutes only list agenda topics and do not record any votes, approvals, or substantive decisions. The agenda included review of February minutes, pumping and chlorination reports, FY26 budget, 2024 CCR, sign commitments, cyber security assessment, and several old business items.

03/13/25

The Union #38 School District School Committee Chairs met remotely on March 13, 2025. The only action taken was the review and approval of the 2025-2026 School Committee Meeting Calendar.

• Approved 2025-2026 School Committee Meeting Calendar

03/06/25

The Whately School Committee met on March 6, 2025, primarily to hold a public hearing on the proposed FY26 budget. No votes were taken on the budget or any other substantive items during the meeting. The committee also reviewed minutes from February 4, 2025, and discussed the FY26 budget, the 2025-2026 school calendar, and a new policy on access to education, student privacy, and immigration enforcement, but took no action on these items.

• No votes were taken on the proposed FY26 budget during the public hearing
• Minutes from February 4, 2025, were reviewed but not approved
• FY26 budget was discussed but no decision was made
• 2025-2026 school calendar was presented for first reading, no vote
• School committee meeting calendar for 2025-2026 was presented for first reading, no vote
• Policy on access to education, student privacy, and immigration enforcement was presented for first reading, no vote
• Executive session was held to discuss collective bargaining strategy

03/06/25

The Frontier Regional School Committee met on March 6, 2025, in a hybrid format. The only item of unfinished business was the FY26 budget, which was discussed but no votes were taken. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• No votes were taken on the FY26 budget or any other item.

03/05/25

The Finance Subcommittee of the Franklin County Technical School met on March 5, 2025. They approved the minutes from the January 29, 2025 meeting. The committee discussed the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget, accepted the Agreed Upon Procedures report for Student Activity Funds, authorized the employment contract for the School Business Administrator, and awarded contracts for audit services and a cafeteria serving line. They also declared surplus equipment and discussed school choice for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes of January 29, 2025 meeting
• Discussed FY2026 Operating Budget
• Accepted Agreed Upon Procedures report for Student Activity Funds
• Authorized employment contract for School Business Administrator
• Awarded contract for audit services
• Awarded contract for cafeteria serving line
• Declared surplus equipment
• Discussed School Choice for 2025-2026 school year

03/03/25

The Frontier Regional School District Negotiation Subcommittee is meeting to conduct collective bargaining with teachers and instructional assistants, and to discuss strategy, both in executive session. The meeting will not return to open session.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with Frontier Regional Teachers and Instructional Assistants
• Executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with Frontier Regional Teachers and Instructional Assistants

02/26/25

The Frontier Regional & Union #38 School District Policy Subcommittee will meet to review draft policies on Access to Education, Student Privacy, and Immigration Enforcement. The meeting is hybrid, with most attendees participating virtually. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda lists items reasonably anticipated for discussion.

02/26/25

The Franklin County Technical School MSBA Building Task Force Committee met on February 26, 2025, but the minutes contain only an agenda listing topics for discussion. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were recorded.

02/12/25 Public Hearing

The Whately Planning Board held a public hearing on February 12, 2025, to discuss proposed zoning amendments. The changes include replacing the Flood Hazard Overlay District regulations to comply with state and federal rules, adding a definition and dimensional requirements for Marijuana Product Light Manufacturers, and allowing such uses by special permit in Commercial, Commercial-Industrial, and Industrial districts. No votes or decisions were recorded at this hearing.

02/12/25

The meeting included a public hearing on the proposed FY2026 budget and discussion of several action items including budget transfers, contract renewals, and policy adoptions. No final votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes; the items were listed for discussion only.

• Public hearing held on FY2026 budget (no vote recorded)
• FY2025 budget transfers discussed (no action recorded)
• Sieman's Industry service contract renewal discussed (no action recorded)
• Contract amendments for Design Services discussed (no action recorded)
• Aviation Building contract award discussed (no action recorded)
• Tobacco/Nicotine Products on School Premises Policy (File AF) discussed (no action recorded)
• Wellness Policy (File AG) discussed (no action recorded)
• School Meals Charge Policy (File EEA) discussed (no action recorded)

02/11/25

The Frontier Budget Subcommittee will review the proposed FY26 budget at this meeting. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda, and discussion may be limited to budget proposals.

02/11/25

The Frontier School Committee will vote on the FY26 budget, graduation requirements, and a contract for the Director of Business Administration. They will also consider accepting a $4,000 donation from Yankee Candle, increasing funding for and awarding a contract for the Fire Panel project, and discuss immigration enforcement in schools. The meeting includes public comment and executive sessions for collective bargaining negotiations.

• Vote on FY26 budget
• Accept $4,000 donation from Yankee Candle
• Approve new contract for Director of Business Administration
• Increase funding and award contract for Fire Panel project
• Discussion of immigration enforcement in schools

02/10/25

The Tri-Town Beach Commission will hold a meeting on February 10, 2025, at 8 Conway Street in South Deerfield. The agenda includes a public comment session, review and approval of past minutes, discussion of open issues and projects, and an update on a new dock proposal.

• New Dock Proposal Update
• Open issues & projects at TTB
• Public comment session
• Review and approval of meeting minutes

02/04/25

The Whately School Committee will meet to discuss and potentially vote on the FY26 budget, school choice, and a new contract for the Director of Business Administration. The agenda also includes a discussion on immigration enforcement in schools. The meeting will include public comment and an executive session for collective bargaining strategy.

• FY26 Budget discussion and possible vote
• School Choice discussion and possible vote
• Approval of new contract for Director of Business Administration
• Discussion on immigration enforcement in schools
• Executive session for collective bargaining with Teachers and Instructional Assistants

02/04/25

The Whately Water Commissioners posted an agenda for their February 4, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes review of January meeting minutes, discussion of pumping and chlorination reports, FY26 budget and capital items, tank solar panels, annual town report, 2025 sanitary survey, and superintendent updates. No votes or decisions are recorded in this agenda-only document.

01/29/25

The meeting covered several facility topics but no final decisions were recorded. The subcommittee discussed plumbing issues, a roof membrane project, an aviation building update, and a Siemens Industry contract renewal. Minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes of October 2, 2024 B&G meeting

01/29/25

The Franklin County Technical School Finance Sub-committee met on January 29, 2025, to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, approve budget transfers, and authorize several contracts. The minutes record discussions and approvals but do not include specific vote tallies or final budget adoption.

• Approved the December 4, 2024 Finance Committee minutes
• Discussed Fiscal Year 2026 budget (no vote recorded)
• Approved budget transfers (no details or vote tally provided)
• Approved Aviation Building contracts (no details or vote tally provided)
• Approved Sieman's Industry, Inc. service contract renewal (no details or vote tally provided)
• Authorized signing of Designer Contract Amendments (no details or vote tally provided)

01/29/25

The provided document is an agenda for the Building & Grounds Sub-Committee meeting. It does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

01/29/25

The provided document is a meeting agenda and does not contain records of actions taken, votes cast, or decisions made. No substantive outcomes are recorded.

01/22/25

The Franklin County Technical School Policy Subcommittee met on January 22, 2025, to review 10 school policies including tobacco/nicotine use, wellness, school meals charges, family/medical leave, parental leave, vacations for support staff, sick leave for support staff, work projects, and graduation requirements. No votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was purely a discussion session.

• No decisions were made; all agenda items were discussed only

01/22/25

The provided document is an agenda for the Policy Subcommittee meeting. It does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

01/15/25

The Franklin County Technical School MSBA Building Task Force Committee met on January 15, 2025, but the minutes show only agenda items listed and no recorded decisions, votes, or substantive actions. The meeting covered approval of prior minutes and an update on the MSBA Core meeting, then adjourned.

01/15/25

The committee met to approve previous minutes and discuss updates from the MSBA Core Meeting. The provided record does not list specific outcomes or votes for these items.

01/07/25

The Whately Water Commissioners held a meeting on January 7, 2025, but the minutes provided are only an agenda. No votes, decisions, or outcomes are recorded for any of the listed items, including review of December meeting minutes, FY26 budget, and superintendent updates.

01/07/25

The Frontier Regional School Committee will meet to review and approve minutes, hear reports, and take votes on the FY26 budget and school choice allocations. Public comment is open, and an executive session will discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• Vote on FY26 budget
• Vote on school choice options and allotted space
• Certified excess & deficiency overage
• DESE district review
• Graduation requirement & competency determination

01/07/25

The Frontier Budget Subcommittee will meet to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. The meeting is open to the public via Google Meet.

• FY26 proposed budget discussion

01/06/26

The Frontier Regional School District Negotiation Subcommittee will meet to review minutes and then enter executive session for collective bargaining with the Frontier Regional Teachers and Instructional Assistants. The meeting will not return to open session after the executive sessions.

• Review and approve minutes of November 19, 2024
• Executive session for collective bargaining with Frontier Regional Teachers and Instructional Assistants (M.G.L. Ch. 30A, §21(a)(2))
• Executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining (M.G.L. Ch. 30A, §21(a)(3))