School Committee approves Wareham-England student exchange program.
School Committee · Meeting of February 5, 2026
Wareham School Committee approves student exchange with Wareham, England. The unanimous vote greenlights an April 2028 trip for current Grade 5 students through EF Tours at $4,000 per student and $5,000 per staff member, with a minimum six-student participation threshold. Clare Smith, former Town Moderator, and Dr.
Bethany Chandler presented the twinning initiative, with approximately $60,000 in revolving fund balance under review by the Town Accountant to support fundraising and scholarships. The Committee also unanimously accepted bill and payroll warrants, approved gifts, and endorsed five revised policies; Director of Finance Kristin Flynn reported rising special education costs and five new out-of-district placements.
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Source: the School Committee meeting of February 5, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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