City of Auburn, Maine, School Committee Workshop & Meeting, October 7th, 2026

The City of Auburn, Maine, School Committee’s October 7, 2026 meeting covered enrollment, school activities, safety, and committee goals. The committee approved the consent agenda, including a contract for Stacy Thompson as managing director of the Donald and Gay Performing Arts Center, contingent on appropriate certification or licensure; no contract amount was stated. A community representative reported that approximately $17,000 in supplies had been provided to the middle school, with an $18,000 budget, and described plans to expand a food pantry at Washburn Elementary. This was reported as community support, not a school department purchasing decision.

The committee discussed upcoming ALICE safety drills and considered an AED policy for a first reading; staff said AEDs and emergency plans are already in place, and the policy reflects a state requirement for sporting events beginning in the 2027–28 school year. The committee also approved its goals for a first reading, including using the facilities master plan to guide safe, accessible, sustainable facility decisions while maintaining fiscal responsibility. No bid approvals, vendor selections, capital allocations, or other procurement actions were identified.