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From Superintendent Martin...
Norfolk Aggie is committed to ensuring that our school community stays informed and engaged in the ongoing discussions surrounding vocational education regulations. This website and the contents in the toolkit serve as a central hub for accessing critical resources related to the Proposed Vocational School Admission Changes, including a Board Memo summarizing the changes, the full draft of the amendments, and a recorded BESE meeting for further context.
The Department of Education’s latest proposal includes a weighted lottery system and a student interest requirement. With public comment open until April 18, 2025, we strongly encourage our community members to review the materials, participate in advocacy efforts, and share their perspectives. This toolkit provides pre-drafted advocacy letters, guidance on submitting public comments, and key contact information for state officials. Your voice is essential in shaping policies that impact our students, and we urge you to engage in this important conversation ahead of the March 25, 2025, BESE public session and the potential final vote on May 20, 2025.
John E. Martin
Superintendent/Director
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Advocacy Tool Kit
Letter Templates
Multiple Versions
Legislative Contacts
By Town & County
DESE Public Comment
Online Submission Form
Timeline for the Process:
March 25, 2025 - BESE meeting | Public In-Person Comment - Complete (link to video)
April 18, 2025- Public Comments Close @ 5pm
May 20, 2025 - Possible VOTE on Regulations
How to Submit Public Comment:
Public comment can be sent via email to ccte@mass.gov
Or by U.S.P.S. to:
Katherine Craven, Chair
Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
135 Santilli Highway
Everett, MA 02149
Other key policymakers:
Acting Commissioner Dr. Patrick Tutwiler – Patrick.Tutwiler@mass.gov
Secretary of Education Dr. Patrick Tutwiler – Patrick.Tutwiler@mass.gov
Governor Maura Healey’s Office – Kate.R.Cook@state.ma.us, Gabe.Viator@mass.gov
Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll – Juan.Gallego@mass.gov
Board of Education Members – BoardofEducation@mass.gov
Public comment on this specific issue: ccte@mass.gov
Phone Calls:
Governor’s Office - Constituent Services Office at 617-725-4005. The Governor receives daily updates on the calls received.
Phone numbers for local Legislators can be found in the Legislative contact list above.
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