The School Committee determined the following key dates at last night's meeting.
Special Meeting - Presentations on Innovation Schools
Wednesday, March 20th at 6 pm
The teams for Esperanza School of Language and Culture as well as Renaissance Community School for the Arts will present to the School Committee and answer their questions. Since it is a special meeting, there is no public comment.
Public Hearing
Wednesday, March 27th at 6 pm
This is the final required step prior to voting to approve innovation schools (as detailed in Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 71, Section 92, Item m). The entire meeting will be centered on listening to the city's residents and parents. Members of the New Bedford community can make their voices heard!
Vote
Monday, April 8th at 6 pm
The School Committee will vote at the regularly scheduled April meeting. In order for either innovation school to be implemented, at least four School Committee members must vote yes.
At this time, all meetings are at Keith Middle School (225 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford).
