Usually I know what at least five other school systems are doing. One superintendent could tell me what three systems were doing today. We share what each other's street departments have told us so I know what another community that is adjacent to us is being told compared to mine.
That child won't have to make two transitions which for some children is a struggle.
The problem is with buses and cars intermingling. We try to keep them separate to prevent accidents.
We put together the Parent Information Center four years ago with the thoughts of moving all student registration there. So this is long awaited.
We try not to use peanut products. They were trying to buy a low-fat option. You can't meet all the standards.
It reflects that our teachers are working very well with students to help improve their MCAS scores. Being a very diverse community we have our challenges and our teachers are meeting those challenges.