March 28, 2024

Rehoboth Selectmen Dissolve K-8 Withdrawal Committee

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The Board of Selectmen voted Monday to dissolve the K-8 Withdrawal Study Committee.

Voters overwhelmingly rejected a withdrawal of K-8 from the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District at the August 6 special town meeting.

“I want to thank the members for their service to the town of Rehoboth on what was a controversial and difficult issue,” said Selectman Michael Deignan.

Dighton-Rehoboth School Superintendent Bill Runey warned a K-8 withdrawal would have had a detrimental impact on students and teachers. Runey noted a “gap” would have resulted in cuts in teaching positions. In addition, Runey noted “a high likelihood of significant and expensive legal fees” if the withdrawal was approved.

Runey said the regional agreement created in 1987 was outdated and suggested it was time to formulate a new regional agreement.

If the withdrawal had been approved, a special election would have been held to elect school committee members.

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