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Tisbury Takes First Steps to Launch School Project

Wednesday, July 21 2021 - 7:02pm

The select board and school committee took a first step this week toward launching the $55 million renovation and addition project.

Tisbury school building renovation

Town Meeting Vote Stays But Ballot Vote Optional for $26 Million Tisbury School Overrun

Louisa Hufstader

A two-thirds majority at the special town meeting Sept. 20 is still required to authorize issuing the additional $26 million in bonds.

Tisbury Begins Gutting School Gym, Finds Project Savings

Louisa Hufstader

The embattled Tisbury School renovation and addition project took another step forward this week when work began to gut the school gym.

Rising Enrollment Raises Questions About Space at Chilmark School

Louisa Hufstader

Enrollment has been on the rise at the Chilmark School, which is on its way to running out of space for the private, nonprofit Chilmark Preschool that shares its campus.

Changes Afoot for Island School District Office

Louisa Hufstader

Some school staff will get a raise, other negotiations are going to arbitration, and the assistant superintendent spot may stay vacant for a little longer.

Tisbury School Project Costs Swell 54 Per Cent to $82 Million

Louisa Hufstader

If approved by voters this fall, the additional $26 million in borrowing would, combined with the initial $55 million, push property taxes up by roughly 15 1/2 per cent for the 30-year life of the bonds.

Contract Approved for New Island Schools Superintendent

Louisa Hufstader

Richard W. (Richie) Smith will start his new job as superintendent of schools for Martha’s Vineyard July 1 with a first-year salary of $186,500, under a two-year contract approved Tuesday.