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School Committee Renews Schoonover's Contract to 2032

The Somerset School Committee voted unanimously to extend Superintendent Jeffrey Schoonover's contract through June 30, 2032.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 21

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School Committee Approves New Superintendent Contract

Somerset School Committee unanimously approved a new six-year contract for Superintendent Jeffrey Schoonover, running from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2032.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 20

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Somerset Schools Set Nov. 2 Bus Route Changes

Somerset School Committee approved a Nov. 2 bus route overhaul cutting the district's fleet from 15 to 12 buses.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 13

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Schools adopt policy restricting ICE on campus

Somerset Berkeley schools adopt policy limiting ICE on campus, stall again on survivor health benefits. The School Committee voted unanimously to approve a new policy barring civil immigration enforcement from school grounds without a judicial warrant, implementing the state's PROTECT Act.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 15

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School Committee Adopts Five-Year Strategic Plan

Somerset School Committee adopts five-year strategic plan, presses pause on elementary design concerns. Superintendent Dr.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 8

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Committee approves 2026-27 student handbook

Somerset-Berkeley panel adopts new student handbook, pauses Music Town Festival parade.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 18

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Somerset Rules Out South School Closure For 2027

Somerset School Committee ruled out closing South Elementary School for the 2027-2028 year after a lengthy debate over consolidating the town's three elementary schools into two.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 11

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Somerset-Berkeley School Committee Transfers $500,000 to Capital Fund, Reaffirms Survivor Health Law

Somerset-Berkeley Regional School Committee transfers $500,000 to its capital fund and reaffirms a state law placing full health insurance costs on surviving employee spouses. Superintendent Dr.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 30

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Somerset-Berkeley School Committee Elects Ferreira Chair, Bypasses Pasternak for Vice Chair Over Training Lapse

Somerset-Berkeley Regional School Committee elects new leadership, bypasses member over missed state training.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 16

Schools · School Committee

Committee Amends Regional Cost-Share Pact

Somerset School Committee strips a disputed clause from its regional cost-sharing deal after a warning it could cost $100,000. Member Mr.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 9