(Editor’s note: Antia is Lincoln’s representative on the Minuteman School Committee.) To the editor: I want to thank the 200 or so people that took the time to come to the Special Town Meeting last Tuesday evening. This was a huge commitment and possibly an imposition, but know that is was appreciated. That does not…
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Lincoln withdraws from Minuteman school district
By Alice Waugh Lincoln became the fourth town to withdraw from the Minuteman High School district with a vote capping two and a half hours of discussion at a Special Town Meeting Tuesday night. More than 200 people filled Brooks auditorium and part of the lecture hall for the February 23 meeting, where residents were…
Letter to the editor: Minuteman vote is not about building project or school quality
To the editor,
On February 23, our town will come together to discuss and vote on the future of career and technical (“vo-tech”) education in Lincoln. We will hear reports from the selectman-appointed Vocational Education Options Working Group (VEOWG) and Lincoln’s Minuteman High School School Committee Representative, Sharon Antia. Regular reports from Ms. Antia have appeared in the local press. The work of the VEOWG is available on the Lincoln town website.
Letter to the editor: FinCom supports Minuteman withdrawal
To the editor:
At Special Town Meeting on Tuesday night, Lincoln will reconsider the nature of our continued involvement in the Minuteman school district. The Finance Committee encourages voters of the town to attend the meeting and consider this important question.
Minuteman has served several generations of our students admirably, providing an excellent vocational education for six Lincoln students, on average, over the last decade. The question in front of the town is not about eliminating that educational opportunity but is instead about the costs and risks of remaining a member town in the school district that guarantees and governs Minuteman.
Residents learn about voc-tech options at forum
At least two area vocational high schools offer excellent academic and technical programs and could be a viable alternative for students if Lincoln withdraws from the Minuteman High School district, members of the Vocational Education Options Working Group (VEOWG) said at a public forum on Feb. 11.
Letter to the editor: Minuteman offers an ‘invaluable experience’
To the editor: I’m writing in support of Lincoln’s membership and involvement in Minuteman High School, including their plans for a new facility. My oldest daughter attended Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School for her freshman and sophomore years. During the end of that second year, we determined that L-S wasn’t an appropriate placement for her. It…
Campus study group presents final report
By Alice Waugh
The Campus Master Planning Committee (CMPC) this week presented its final report, which includes three potential campus configuration scenarios with site work estimates ranging from $2.76 million to $4.06 million.
Letter to the editor: CapComm recommends Minuteman withdrawal
To the editor:
Tonight, the Vocational Education Options Working Group will be holding a public forum to discuss their findings and offer the opportunity to ask questions about Lincoln’s vocational education options in advance of the upcoming Special Town Meeting. I encourage you to attend the meeting and learn about the various options and their implications.
Selectmen presented with voc-tech information
By Alice Waugh Town officials offered a preview Monday night of vocational-technical costs and options for Lincoln students in advance of a February 11 public forum at 7 p.m in the Hartwell multipurpose room and a Special Town Meeting later this month. On February 23, Lincoln voters will be asked if the town should withdraw…
Voc-tech group offers cost comparisons
By Alice Waugh A cost-estimate comparison by the Vocational Education Options Working Group (VEOWG) shows that Lincoln would pay considerably more to send students to Minuteman High School than to any of three other area technical schools, even if Lincoln withdraws from the Minuteman school district. According to an analysis for fiscal year 2020 by the VEOWG (see below),…