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Barnstable School Committee passes $75.7M FY 22 operating budget


It’s a very fragile time for students, parents and staff, said Joe Nystrom.
Susan Vaughn
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The Barnstable School Committee last Wednesday passed a nearly $75.7 million FY 22 district operating budget, an increase of $1 million, or 1.4% over the current year.
Supt. Meg Mayo-Brown said the budget is based on a plan for a full return to in-person schooling following the pandemic. Continuing online opportunities appears less likely next year, she said.
 The budget drew no public comment at the committee’s March meeting except on a proposed amendment to hire additional substitute teachers, which failed by a 4:1 vote. ....

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Healthy savings account puts BPS in good fiscal shape; enrollment down, Mayo-Brown, Markwell say


“We planned for a rainy day, said Gareth Markwell
Susan Vaughn
We planned for a rainy day. Barnstable Deputy Finance Director Gareth Markwell
Barnstable Schools Supt. Meg Mayo-Brown presented the draft FY22 schools budget to the School Committee last Wednesday, then replayed it again Thursday for a joint meeting with the Town Council. 
Mayo-Brown said the district s proposed $75.6 million includes a $1 million increase, or 1.4%, and is based on pre-pandemic funding levels – even though there are many unknowns about the coming school year regarding social distancing, vaccinations and other pandemic-related factors.
The pandemic caused a big overall decrease in district enrollment, the superintendent said. Some students left the BPS district to attend private schools. Many more changed to homeschooling. Mayo-Brown said the district s extra costs of dealing with the pandemic are expected to reach about $4.5 million. ....

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Barnstable School Committee may vote to keep BHS "Red Raiders " name


In the wake of local pressure to “Save The Red Raider,” the Barnstable School Committee is considering a vote that would keep the name for its now-retired Native American mascot while the town searches for a new mascot.
When divorced from Native American imagery, the name “Red Raider” could evolve to have a new, inoffensive meaning, School Committee member Joe Nystrom said during a Jan. 6 meeting,
He said he didn’t intend to vote in August to drop the name, only the Native American imagery that has long been associated with it in Barnstable.
“The name Red Raider preceded the Native American imagery, and I feel that it can also move beyond it,” Nystrom said.“Like individuals and towns, I think the Red Raider can evolve.” ....

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Seals, allies, dredging, principal search and more Barnstable Town Notes


The Barnstable Patriot
Thanks, baby
For the month of January, the Cape Cod Maritime Museum is serving as a collection location for A Baby Center donations.
For over 20 years, the Hyannis-based charity has been providing critical baby essentials, at no cost, to parents of infants in poverty on Cape and Islands, and helping to ensure the good health and safety of babies and toddlers in our community.
The organization also offers resources such as parenting support programs and nutritional guidance to young families.
Throughout the entire month, drop off new baby supplies at the Maritime Museum Wednesday through Friday between noon and 3 p.m., or by appointment any other day of the week. A Baby Center s wish list includes: size six (6) diapers; baby wash, lotion and shampoo; rash cream; and toddler clothing- sizes 12M, 2T, 3T, 4T and 5T. ....

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