North Berkshire Secondary Sustainability Study

The North Berkshire School Union, North Adams Public Schools, Hoosac Valley Regional School District, and Mount Greylock Regional School District are seeking a consultant to conduct a comprehensive Sustainability Study focused on grades 6–12. The study will analyze current and projected enrollment, programs, staffing, facilities, and finances for secondary education across the participating districts. The consultant will facilitate stakeholder engagement, produce a comparative analysis of the participating districts’ data and community input, and provide initial indications of the opportunities and challenges associated with sharing services, developing joint programming, or operating some or all of the districts as a regional school district. The study will be conducted over a period of approximately six to 10 months, with a budget not to exceed $123,000. Key aspects of the job include: • Conducting a kickoff meeting with the joint Steering Committee • Collecting and reviewing enrollment data, staffing information, budget details, facilities conditions, transportation data, and prior studies • Designing and facilitating public forums, focus groups, and surveys • Producing a comparative analysis of the participating districts’ data and community input • Providing initial indications of the opportunities and challenges associated with sharing services, developing joint programming, or operating some or all of the districts as a regional school district • Delivering a final comprehensive report of findings and potential next steps