Whitman-Hanson Regional School District, SchoolCommittee - June 24, 2026 Meeting.

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School District School Committee held a meeting on June 24, 2026, during which they reviewed and awarded a five-year transportation contract to NRT, the winning bidder with a total contract value of approximately $10.45 million. The committee discussed safety provisions, contract flexibility regarding school start times, bus housing requirements, and vendor comparisons, confirming the bids were comparable and comprehensive. The motion to award the contract to NRT was unanimously approved. Additionally, the committee discussed the superintendent's evaluation process, focusing on state-required performance standards and the timing for submitting evaluation scores to avoid negative state reporting. They agreed to extend the evaluation deadline to July 30, 2026, with a public evaluation presentation planned for the August 26 meeting. The meeting concluded with a vote to enter executive session for contract negotiations related to the director of special education position.