# Concord Board of Education Monthly Meeting | 11-2-26


**Body:** Concord School District
**Date:** November 01, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


The Concord School District Board of Education’s monthly meeting on November 2, 2026, included several project and funding updates. The board approved a one-year extension of its existing agreement with Deerfield while staff prepare for negotiations on a longer-term contract; no price was stated. The board also approved accepting a $16,000 Walker Lecture Series donation to support Concord High School music concerts. For the middle school project, the construction-only guaranteed maximum price was reported to be $8.75 million below the amount approved in October 2025; the contract amendment was not ready for a vote and is expected to come before the board in December. The board directed staff to negotiate an updated facilities-use MOU with the city and asked the city to consider exploring joint fundraising for the Memorial Field project. Staff also began preliminary work on the FY2028 budget. Construction updates indicated the middle school project remained on schedule, with occupancy targeted for mid-year 2028–29.

Other discussion included student presentations, mental-health resources, and public concerns about special-education service delivery, staffing, communication, and district transparency. The superintendent reported that special-education positions are posted and that the district is considering contracted services for roles it has been unable to fill. No other major purchasing or bid awards were identified.

**Source:** Concord School District