School Building Project Update

School Building Project Update

The Elementary School Building  Committee along with the design architect DRA, Inc. and project manager Compass held the first of three Community Workshops on November 22.  There were many Hopkinton citizens in attendance.  After an informative presentation on the project from DRA, those in attendance could attend 

Center School Community Workshop Sat 11/22 @ 9:00am

Center School Community Workshop Sat 11/22 @ 9:00am

The Elementary School Building Committee invites you to participate in a series of community workshops related to the Center Elementary School Feasibility Study. The first workshop will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Hopkinton Senior Center from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 

Elementary School Building Committee Update

Elementary School Building Committee Update

On October 21, the Designer Selection Panel of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) finalized the selection of the design firm for the Center School project.  Drumney Rosane Anderson, Inc (DRA) was selected by the Panel which included, as representatives of Hopkinton, Michael Shepherd, Vice Chair of 

Hopkinton invited into MSBA’s Eligibility Period

Hopkinton invited into MSBA’s Eligibility Period

  On Wednesday, November 20 at the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Director’s Meeting, Hopkinton was invited to the MSBA’s eligibility period for Center Elementary School. In May Hopkinton voted at Town Meeting to appropriate $600,000 to fund a new Feasibility Study for Center School, and had 

Early Childhood Education Forum Recap

Early Childhood Education Forum Recap

Nearly 50 parents turned out on November 18 for the Early Childhood Learning Education Forum lead by the Superintendent and Principal of Center School, Dr. Cathy MacLeod and Lauren Dubeau.  Discussion focused on the benefits of creating a Pre-K – 1 education center and a standard 

Early Childhood Education: “A Vision for the Future” Forum

Early Childhood Education: “A Vision for the Future” Forum

Several parents and community members joined Dr. MacLeod and the Administrative Leadership Team on November 6th.  Don’t miss out on the next opportunity to meet with Dr. Cathy MacLeod, Superintendent, and Mrs. Lauren Dubeau, Center School Principal, who will share their plans for improving Early Childhood 

Building Committee Tours Elmwood and Center School Land

Building Committee Tours Elmwood and Center School Land

At its August 1 public meeting, Hopkinton’s Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC) conducted site walks of both Elmwood School and Center School including the abutting Hehn family property at 25 Ash Street. New Superintendent Cathy MacLeod attended the site walk as well as new Center 

Town Meeting Results Day 1

Town Meeting Results Day 1

REPORTS Article 1: Acceptance of Town Reports PASSED FINANCIAL – FISCAL YEAR 2013 Article 2: FY 2013 Supplemental Appropriations PASSED Article 3: FY 2013 Budget Transfers NO ACTION Article 4: Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Years PASSED Article 5: Property Tax Exemption Increase PASSED FINANCIAL 

Center School Feasibility Study Article Forum Tuesday on HCAM

Center School Feasibility Study Article Forum Tuesday on HCAM

In preparation for Annual Town Meeting, the School Committee is hosting an event dedicated to this year’s Center School Feasibility Study warrant article. A short presentation regarding the article followed by a Question and Answer Forum will be presented by representatives from the Elementary School 

Elementary School Building Committee Gets to Work

Elementary School Building Committee Gets to Work

At their March 5 meeting, the Hopkinton Board of Selectmen officially appointed a new Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC) with the mission “To facilitate the development of a proposed solution to the operational and educational constraints of Center School that will be supported by the voters of 

Laptops, Building Committee, Center Principal and Elmwood Roof

Laptops, Building Committee, Center Principal and Elmwood Roof

1-to-1 Laptop Program Update At the December 20 School Committee meeting, Kathy Dooley and Ashoke Ghosh presented an update on the 9th Grade 1-to-1 Laptop program, including results of a recent survey of teachers, students and parents. The majority of survey respondents were positive about 

Deadline to Volunteer for the School Building Committee is Tuesday, December 18

Deadline to Volunteer for the School Building Committee is Tuesday, December 18

REMINDER: If you are interested in volunteering your time for our community on the Elementary School Building Committee, the deadline to apply is Tuesday, December 18. This is a chance to get out of the house about two evenings per month and have a meaningful impact