Proposed Changes to Regional School District Regulations April 29, 2025
Explore proposed amendments to Regional School District Regulations (603 CMR 41.00) for streamlining approval processes, clarifying budget provisions, and introducing new waiver options. Join the discussion on enhancing Regional School District operations.
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Proposed Amendments to Regional School District Regulations, 603 CMR 41.00 April 29, 2025 1
Presenters John J. (Jay) Sullivan, Associate Commissioner for District and School Finance Lucy Wall, DESE Legal Counsel Christine M. Lynch, Former Director of Regional Governance/Management Consultant Michelle Griffin, Regional Governance Coordinator 2
Agenda Background Regional School Districts (RSD) Proposed Changes to RSD Regulations Questions/Comments 3
Background Regional School District (RSD) Law: Allows for formation of RSDs between two or more cities and towns via agreement to operate one school district. Requirements for one RSD school committee and one RSD budget. Components of regional agreements and amendments; approval requirements. (M.G.L. c. 71, 14 16I; initially passed in 1949) RSD Regulations: 603 CMR 41.00 Most recently amended by the Board: May 19, 2009 4
Regional School Districts FY25: 84 RSDs in MA 58 Academic RSDs with 170 member cities and towns (serving 97,218 students). 26 Career Technical/Vocational RSDs with 235 member cities and towns (serving 30,901 students). Only 54 Municipalities in MA are not in a regional school district. 5
Academic Regional School Districts Academic Regional School Districts 6 6
Proposed Changes to RSD Regulations Include: 1. Streamlining the approval of RSD agreements and amendments to RSD agreements. 2. Clarifying provisions surrounding the creation and approval of RSD budgets. 3. Clarifying provisions related to Commissioner Fiscal Oversight, when required by RSD law. 8
Proposed Changes to RSD Regulations Include: 4. Addition of new provisions for waiver and severability. 5. Technical Updates. 9
Anticipated Next Steps Public comment may be submitted via an online form, or sent via email to RegionalGovernance@mass.gov, or sent via mail to Regulations Public Comment, c/o Commissioner s Office, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149. The deadline for the public comment period is June 28, 2025 at 5:00pm. The Board is expected to vote on the proposed amendments at its regular monthly meeting scheduled for September 2025. 10
Questions/Comments? 11 11
Thank you! 12 12
