September 25, 2025
Dear Bristol and South Bristol Families,
This message is to provide an update on the work of the Bristol Consolidated School and South Bristol School Restructuring Committee and encourage your questions on the proposed formation of the Johns Bay Coastal Alliance (JBCA) Education Service Center (ESC).
On September 23, a workshop meeting was held for the Bristol and South Bristol School Boards. The Restructuring Committee presented a slideshow detailing the work since January 2023 that helped us understand the need for a change from the current AOS structure. We shared our research on alternative options and the reasons the committee recommends forming a two-town ESC. The slideshow presentation and many other resources on this topic are available on the SBS Restructuring and the BCS Restructuring websites.
Do you have questions about forming an ESC? Please use this form and let us know your thoughts. Responses will be posted on the FAQ page linked here.
We encourage you to attend your town’s October School Board Meeting where there will be a forum for public comment. We’re grateful for the community’s interest in the proposed ESC plan and for your support of our students, staff and families during this process.
School Board Meeting Dates/Times:
Bristol Consolidated School: October 2 at 5:30pm
South Bristol School: October 7 at 5pm
Sincerely,
Members of the Bristol Consolidated School and South Bristol School Restructuring Committee:
John Armentrout, SBS and Restructuring Committee co-chair
Emile Lugosch, BCS board/Restructuring Committee co-chair
Christina Bradbury, BCS staff/ Bristol resident
Darin Carlucci, BCS board
Christian Cotz, SBS board
John Cough, BCS staff
Angela Farrin, SBS resident, volunteer
Sarah Kennedy, BCS parent
Sarah Mitchell, SBS board
Andy Mullin, BCS Staff
Jennifer Ribeiro, BCS principal
Laurie Stiles, SBS principal