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Residents Invited to Attend Nauset Public Schools Efficiency & Regionalization Study Presentations

Posted on: May 21, 2026 - 10:35am

Over the past year, representatives from the towns of Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, and Wellfleet, in partnership with Nauset Public School officials, have been engaged in a district-wide study to better understand how to sustain strong schools in the face of declining enrollment, aging facilities, and rising costs. 

This work focused on our five elementary schools and the middle school. It includes detailed analysis of school buildings, enrollment trends, and educational programming, along with input from community members, school leaders, and staff across all four towns. Together, this input helped shape a shared set of priorities that define what a “thriving school” looks like in Nauset.

What will be shared at the final presentations:

  • Critical data and key findings from the assessment of facilities, enrollment, and programs
  • Four regionalization scenarios that reflect different ways the district could organize schools, programs, and resources
  • Other potential efficiency considerations, including governance and programming approaches, that are not directly tied to a particular scenario

What this study is - and what it is not:

  • The study does not make specific recommendations or decisions – it is the first step in a long-range planning process that will take years to work through
  • The scenarios are tools to support discussion and future decision-making - the merits of each are examined
  • Any decisions about changes to schools or district structure will be made by the individual towns and Nauset Public Schools – no immediate impacts
  • The study does not include the high school 

Join Us for Final Presentations
All presentations are open to the public. They will start at 6PM and will be held at Town Hall in each community. Residents can attend in person or via Zoom – check Town websites for specific remote log-in information. The presentations will be live streamed and recorded. They will be joint sessions of the Select Board and School Committee from each respective town. The content will be the same at each meeting. 

These sessions are an opportunity to learn about the study findings and better understand the range of possible paths forward. It will also highlight potential next steps for Town and school leaders.  For more information, visit the project website.

The Steering Committee for this initiative is comprised of the following individuals:

Brewster

  • Caroline McCarley, Select Board
  • Katie Miller Jacobus, School Committee
  • Peter Lombardi, Town Manager

Orleans

  • Kevin Galligan, Select Board
  • Gail Briere, School Committee
  • Kim Newman, Town Manager

Eastham

  • Jerry Cerasale, Select Board
  • Sara Higgins, School Committee
  • Jaqueline Beebe, Town Manager

Wellfleet

  • Barbara Carboni, Select Board
  • Martha Gordon, School Committee
  • Tom Guerino, Town Administrator

Nauset

  • Glenn Brand, Superintendent
  • Judith Schumacher, Regional School Committee

This project is funded with state grant funding and financial contributions from all four communities.