School Committee - October 7th, 2026

At the Milton School Committee meeting dated October 7, 2026, members discussed the district’s school-building program and the potential purchase and study of the Labberet/library site. The chair proposed asking the School Building Committee to study a preschool option there through a non-MSBA pathway funded by Article 7, in parallel with the existing MSBA project. Discussion covered the proposed $1.22 million study, the risk of delaying the MSBA schedule if the district tried to add the option to that process, possible state reimbursement of about 45% of eligible costs, and rough project estimates of $100 million for a Labberet option versus $130 million for a Guile Road project. Members expressed differing views on whether studying the alternative justified the cost and complexity; the transcript does not capture a final vote on the motion. The town’s proposed purchase of the site was described as costing about $12 million. The committee also reported that the designer-selection board had chosen DLR and A Street as finalists for the MSBA project, with interviews scheduled for October 20; no final designer selection or contract award was reported.

The committee reached consensus on a proposed $220,000–$280,000 salary range for the superintendent search, which is being supported by consultant HYA, and discussed ongoing budget coordination. Public comment raised concerns about student behavioral records and a district partnership involving AI in education, but no related procurement decisions were made. The committee unanimously approved the September 16 meeting minutes.