Opinion Archives - Aaron Bennett, School Commmitee, Ward 3, Attleboro

Libraries and Policy

By Aaron Bennett May 23, 2024Opinionlibrary freedom, policy, subcommittee

We're approaching the end of the first 6 months of my time on the School Committee, so I wanted to take a second to update everyone on the status of a major issue that was raised during last Fall's campaign: library freedom. I'm not interested in re-hashing the past -…

Budget Talk: or, what would YOU do with $10,000,000?

By Aaron Bennett February 8, 2024Opinionbudget

If you were one of the (at last tally and according to YouTube) 88 people who have streamed Monday night's School Committee meeting, I commend your interest in the Attleboro Public Schools. This meeting was reasonably important, because the Governor has released her proposed State budget, which forms the basis…

Onward, 2024!

By Aaron Bennett January 1, 2024Opinionfinance

Onward, 2024! Tomorrow, I join Attleboro School Committee, representing Ward 3. Despite chronic underfunding, our schools excel due to dedicated staff and a supportive community. However, the thin financial margin poses risks—preventing long-term planning and relying heavily on a few key performers. To address this, I will collaborate with City Councilor Todd Kobus and advocate for state-level assistance. Yet, the ultimate decision rests with Attleboro's citizens. Tough choices are ahead, but I'm confident our community will prioritize our children's education and lift our schools from the bottom 10%. Let's forge a brighter future; our children deserve it.