WESTBOROUGH – Allison Bouchers is getting to like Ranger red.
After spending several years with Westwood Public Schools, and its Wolverine green, Bouchers is getting to know Westborough’s schools.
“The adjustment has been wonderful,” she said. “It’s a vibrant, well-run district. To me, that’s been a tremendous gift.”
As the school year begins to unfold, Bouchers said she doesn’t plan to introduce any new initiatives. Instead, she will work with staff on policies, such as student use of smartphones.
“We’ll look at the [phone] policies at other schools,” she said.
She said Westborough is currently in the fourth year of a five-year strategic plan, so she will work with staff on that.
Also, the schools are entering its final year of its busing contract with NRT. Bouchers said they will go out to bid sometime this year.
“We’ll continue to take a look at that,” she said.
About the new school year
The new teachers’ orientation will take place on Thursday, Aug. 22, with coffee in the high school library at 8:30 a.m. Borchers will welcome the newcomers at 9 a.m.
On Monday, Aug. 26, Opening Day for all staff will also take place at the high school, starting with coffee in the lobby at 8 a.m. At 8:45 a.m., staff will gather in the auditorium for a brief welcome-back assembly before heading to department meetings at 9 a.m.
First day for all students will be on Wednesday, Aug. 28. That includes the opening-day parade for the high school’s Class of 2025 at 8 a.m.
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