Brockton School Committee Meeting October 6, 2026

The Brockton School Committee met on October 6, 2026. The committee approved two FY27 bids: paving services from Hatch Landscape and Design for up to $100,000 for one year (BPS-2026-031), and elevator services from Buckley Elevator for up to $150,000 over three years (BPS-2026-036). It also approved three benefits coordinator positions, with funding contingent on reallocating Schedule 19 funds; members raised concerns about the cost, staffing needs, and transfer of benefits responsibilities from the city. The committee approved grant expenditures totaling $1,724, -? Specifically, the listed awards were $678,720 for the 21st CCLC continuation and enhancement grant, $671,695 for the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative, $190,000 for 21st CCLC summer programming, $158,573 for the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant, and $25,000 for the CTE Frameworks and Competency Based Implementation grant. It also accepted donations for schools and recognized the Reeds Collaborative quarterly report. The proposed Community Schools Advisory Board revision was postponed for further review.

The committee discussed the loss of state funding for Discovering Justice’s program serving all seven middle schools. District funds are covering teacher stipends and courthouse transportation, while the nonprofit and district pursue grants and community fundraising; the estimated annual program cost is about $70,000, with a $10,000 local donation reported and a further state grant application pending. The superintendent also discussed the planned new high school and district budget and transportation issues, but no new capital project award was made. The committee approved the superintendent’s evaluation with an overall proficient rating and discussed student outcomes, family engagement, and fiscal oversight.