Central Berkshire Regional School District

What Central Berkshire Regional School District does

Central Berkshire Regional School District (CBRSD) is a public regional school district organized under Massachusetts state law, serving approximately 2,000 students across seven member towns — Becket, Cummington, Dalton, Hinsdale, Peru, Washington, and Windsor — in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The district operates five schools: three elementary schools (Becket Washington Elementary, Craneville Elementary, and Kittredge Elementary), one regional middle school (Nessacus Regional Middle School), and one regional high school (Wahconah Regional High School). Its core offering is K-12 public education aligned with Massachusetts DESE curriculum frameworks, supplemented by special education services, English Language Learner programs, McKinney-Vento homeless education support, inclusive preschool programs, and a full athletics and extracurricular portfolio. The district also operates support functions including food services, health services, and student transportation.

The district's technology infrastructure is built on standard K-12 SaaS platforms: Google Workspace for Education provides productivity and email, PowerSchool serves as the Student Information System, Clever provides single sign-on for educational applications, and Finalsite powers the district's web presence. A district-wide 1:1 Chromebook program delivers a device to every student with associated support and repair infrastructure. Curriculum programming follows MA DESE standards with publicly available curriculum maps for K-8 ELA, STEM, Math, and Social Studies, plus a 9-12 Program of Studies.

CBRSD is funded primarily through state education aid (DESE), local property tax contributions from its seven member towns, and federal grants including ESSER III. Margin

Name

Central Berkshire Regional School District

Legal name

Central Berkshire Regional School District

Website

https://cbrsd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Central Berkshire Regional School District is a public regional K-12 school district in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, serving approximately 2,000 students across seven member towns through five schools, with supplementary special education, ELL, preschool, and 1:1 Chromebook programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• English language learner programs
• Early childhood preschool
• Student athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dalton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School District Funding: As a public regional school district in Massachusetts, Central Berkshire receives funding through state education funding formulas (DESE), local property tax contributions from member towns, and federal funding programs including ESSER III. Revenue is supplemented by student fees for preschool programs and athletics user fees.
2. Preschool Tuition: The district operates preschool programs at Becket Washington and Kittredge Elementary schools with tuition-based pricing for full-day, half-day, and weekly attendance.
3. Athletics User Fees: The district charges user fees for athletic programs at Wahconah Regional High School, including spring sports participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Central Berkshire Regional School District provides publicly funded K-12 education and student support services to residents of seven member towns in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The district operates five schools delivering preschool through grade 12 instruction, special education, ELL, vocational education, athletics, food services, health services, transportation, and a 1:1 Chromebook technology integration program aligned to Massachusetts DESE curriculum frameworks.

Product overview

Central Berkshire Regional School District is a regional public school district serving approximately 2,000 students across seven member towns (Becket, Cummington, Dalton, Hinsdale, Peru, Washington, and Windsor) in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The district operates as a unified platform of educational services comprising five schools: three elementary schools (Becket Washington, Craneville, and Kittredge), one middle school (Nessacus Regional Middle School), and one high school (Wahconah Regional High School). The district's core product offering centers on K-12 public education enhanced by specialized support services including special education, English language learner programs, 1:1 Chromebook technology integration, preschool programs, and comprehensive student services. The district also provides support functions including food services, health services, transportation, and extracurricular athletics and activities. Curriculum programming follows Massachusetts DESE frameworks with curriculum maps available for K-8 ELA, STEM, Math, and Social Studies, plus a 9-12 Program of Studies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CBRSD: Abbreviated name used for the Central Berkshire Regional School District
• Wahconah Regional High School
• Nessacus Regional Middle School
• Becket Washington Elementary School
• Craneville Elementary School
• Kittredge Elementary School

Products and services

• Becket Washington Elementary School Elementary school serving the Becket and Washington communities, offering grades K-5 with inclusive preschool programs.
• Craneville Elementary School Elementary school located in Dalton, MA serving grades K-5 with special education and student support services.
• Kittredge Elementary School Elementary school in Hinsdale, MA serving grades K-5, home to integrated preschool classrooms.
• Nessacus Regional Middle School Regional middle school serving students in grades 6-8 from multiple member towns.
• Wahconah Regional High School Regional high school offering grades 9-12 with comprehensive academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education programs including IEP development, 504 Accommodation Plans, related services, and parent advisory council support.
• English Language Learners (ELL) Program ELL services for students whose home language is not English, including assessment, instruction, and four-year post-exit monitoring.
• McKinney-Vento Services Homeless education support services ensuring school access and stability for students experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Act.
• Preschool Programs District preschool programs including Becket Washington Inclusive Preschool and Kittredge Integrated Preschool (2 classrooms) for children ages 3-5.
• Curriculum Programming K-12 curriculum aligned to MA Department of Secondary and Elementary Education standards, including K-8 ELA, STEM, Math, and Social Studies curriculum maps, plus 9-12 Program of Studies.
• Athletics & Activities Comprehensive athletics program including spring sports and extracurricular activities such as Robotics Club, National Honor Society, Drama Program, and Student Council.
• 1:1 Chromebook Program District-wide 1:1 Chromebook initiative providing each student with a dedicated device, including FAQs, care guidelines, and repair forms.
• Food Services District food service program providing meals to students, managed through a dedicated department website.
• Health Services School health services including nursing support and health-related accommodations for students.
• Transportation Services Student transportation services including bus routes and transportation information for families.

Quantifiable outcome

• High quality educational experience for all learners leading to academic achievement and success in 21st century society

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)coreOthersThe district operates under and adheres to the rigorous standards set forth by the Massachusetts Department of Secondary and Elementary Education, following MA Curriculum Frameworks. The district submits DESE Report Cards and operates within regulatory framework of Massachusetts public education law.
• Google (Google Workspace for Education)coreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict uses Google Workspace for staff and student email and productivity, including dedicated Google Workspace password management system integrated into district technology infrastructure.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict uses PowerSchool as its Student Information System (SIS) with sign-in help resources for families and staff to access student records and information.
• Member Town MunicipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional school district serving 7 member towns: Becket, Cummington, Dalton, Hinsdale, Peru, Washington, and Windsor. Each town participates in district governance through School Committee representation and provides local funding support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Adams-Cheshire Regional School District: Nearby Massachusetts regional school district with similar multi-town K-12 structure, comparable enrollment size, and shared rural Berkshire County demographics.
• Mount Greylock Regional School District: Adjacent Massachusetts regional school district also serving Berkshire County member towns with K-12 public education, sharing the same DESE regulatory framework and rural regional consolidation model.
• Berkshire Hills Regional School District: Neighboring Massachusetts regional school district serving Berkshire County towns with similar K-12 structure, comparable rural enrollment base, and identical DESE operating standards.

Others

• Florida Union Free School District: Small rural school district structure demonstrating the alternative non-regional model some Massachusetts towns use, useful as a structural comparator for the regional consolidation thesis.

Regional players

• Lee Public Schools: Single-town Berkshire County public school district that demonstrates an alternative non-regional structure, competing with CBRSD for School Choice enrollment from regional families.
• Pittsfield Public Schools: Larger urban school district in Berkshire County that competes for School Choice students and shares overlapping teacher labor markets with CBRSD.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCd_5lY3BvLK12ISdEmIAL_Q/videos
• Instagraminstagram.com/centralberkshire?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
• Xx.com/lblakedavis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/central-berkshire-regional-school-district

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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