The Town of Mattapoisett is reviewing its strategic vision, part of which includes the condition and use of all town facilities. The Edward J. Collins Jr. Center for Public Management has been engaged by the Town, with cooperation from the School District to study school consolidation. This study was primarily born from the decline in student enrollment the Mattapoisett Public School District has experienced over the past decade. The Town and District are not alone in facing this demographic trend, and like many other communities, the per pupil expenditure has continued to rise steadily alongside other Town and District priorities competing for scarce resources.
As part of this study, the Collins Center will be soliciting public feedback to help determine the values and priorities our residents hold surrounding educational programming and facilities. This effort will include both a survey and two public engagement sessions.
Beginning October 21 and continuing through November 11, an online survey will be available here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MattapoisettSchoolConsolidationSurvey
On November 2, at 10:00 am and 6:00 pm, the Collins Center will host two public engagement sessions. These facilitated events will last two hours, and participants will be expected to actively engage in the discussion as your values, ideas and general thoughts relating to educational facilities in Mattapoisett are important.
Please preregister for a session to assist the Center with planning: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MattapoisettPreregistration.