Residents Asked to provide feedback on Nauset Public Schools Efficiency & Regionalization Study

Residents Asked to Provide Feedback on Nauset Public Schools Efficiency & Regionalization Study

Over the past year, representatives from the towns of Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, and Wellfleet, in partnership with Nauset Public School officials, have been engaged in a district-wide study to better understand how to sustain strong schools in the face of declining enrollment, aging facilities, and rising costs. 

This work focused on our five elementary schools and the middle school. It includes detailed analysis of school buildings, enrollment trends, and educational programming, along with input from community members, school leaders, and staff across all four towns. Together, this input helped shape a shared set of priorities that define what a “thriving school” looks like in Nauset.

From June 2 to June 8, findings from the study were shared out at a series of public presentations in each town.  The sessions provided: critical data from the assessment of facilities, enrollment, and programs; four regionalization scenarios that reflect different ways the district could organize schools, programs, and resources; and other potential efficiency considerations, including governance and programming approaches, that are not directly tied to a particular scenario. 

It is important to note that the study does not make specific recommendations or decisions – it is the first step in a long-range planning process that will take years to work through.  The scenarios are tools to support discussion and future decision-making - the merits of each are examined. Any decisions about changes to schools or district structure will be made by the individual towns and Nauset Public Schools.  These sessions were an opportunity to learn about the study and better understand the range of possible paths forward.

The final reports (3 volumes) can be found on the project website.  A copy of the presentation and a link to the video are also available on this site.

The Steering Committee, which is comprised of Town and School leaders from the four communities and Nauset district, would like to hear from you.  Please send emails to any of the following addresses:

• Brewster Town Manager Peter Lombardi – plombardi@brewster-ma.gov
• Orleans Town Manager Kim Newman – knewman@town.orleans.ma.us
• Eastham Town Manager Jacqui Beebe* - jbeebe@eastham-ma.gov
• Wellfleet Town Administrator Tom Guerino – tom.guerino@wellfleet-ma.gov
• Nauset Superintendent Glenn Brand – brandg@nausetschools.org

* Jacqui is retiring but will continue to serve on this Steering Committee

The Steering Committee will meet again in July and expects to provide more information about potential next steps this summer.