ORR District School Committee — March 9, 2026

The Old Rochester Regional District School Committee met in a hybrid session on March 9, 2026, called to order by Chair Michelle Willette-Smith. Following roll call, the committee immediately entered into executive session under Exemptions 3 and 7 to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining, litigation, and statutory compliance. Upon returning to open session, the committee addressed major developments regarding the district's health insurance coverage.

Finance and administration officials presented an update regarding the Gateway Health Group, noting a projected deficit as of June 30, 2026, of which Old Rochester Regional would be liable for approximately 32% of total debt, including runoff claims. District leaders highlighted ongoing exploration of special legislative remedies for debt management and reported that presentation data from consultant HILB had been shared with member town administrators, select board chairs, finance chairs, union leadership, and retiree representatives.

The committee took formal votes on two key transitions. First, the committee voted unanimously (8-0) to withdraw from the Gateway Health Group effective June 30, 2026. Next, the committee voted unanimously (8-0) to approve joining the Mayflower Municipal Health Group effective July 1, 2026, covering active subscribers and Medicare retirees pending the Mayflower full board's final vote. After observing that there were no public comments, the meeting adjourned.

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