School Committee Meeting: October 15, 2026

The Milford School Committee’s regular meeting on October 15, 2026, included updates on a major school-building project and district spending. The School Building Committee had unanimously selected a preferred concept for HMFH to advance into schematic design: a combination of new construction and renovation, including a renovated pool and new cafeteria, auditorium, music spaces, and gym. The project’s total cost cap was set at $535 million, with a goal of keeping the town’s share at or below $200 million; the district reported reimbursement of more than 70% of eligible costs. The project is expected to continue through several design years, with a town meeting vote anticipated next October. The School Committee also unanimously approved 13 warrants; the transcript gives the total as $1,117,821.882, which appears garbled, and includes unclear Title III and Title IV figures. It accepted a $500 ExxonMobil Education Alliance gift for a STEM program at Stacy Middle School.

Business officials reported that FY27 spending was generally tracking as expected, while noting unpredictable transportation costs, fuel-price increases, limited vendor competition, and potential out-of-district placement expenses. The district has a fuel-escalation clause for regular education transportation, but officials were checking whether the threshold had been reached; out-of-district transportation arrangements generally lack written contracts, and one provider had requested a price increase. The committee unanimously approved updated FY28 budget guidelines. No transportation contract award or vendor selection was reported.