Portage Public Schools Board of Education Committee of the Whole Work Session - November 9, 2026

The Portage Public Schools Board of Education Committee of the Whole work session on November 9, 2026, reviewed the 2025–26 audit and bond-funded construction projects. The audit received a clean opinion, with no reportable internal-control or legal-compliance findings. The auditor reported that the district spent nearly $24 million from its 2025 capital projects fund, had about $18.5 million remaining in that fund and $72.3 million available in its 2026 capital projects fund, and had issued $71.3 million in construction bonds. A separate bond refunding was reported to save taxpayers an estimated $10.7 million over the bonds’ life. The board accepted the financial report and management letter. Construction updates covered Woodland and Amberly, while a site-clearing package for Angling Road was out to bid; no bid award or new construction contract approval was reported.

Board members also heard concerns from families about the planned temporary relocation of Moorsbridge students, including requests for clearer cost and scope information, and public comments about asbestos records and building safety. The administration reported that fifth graders would remain together at Haverhill and described ongoing design input and upcoming community meetings. The board approved governance-policy revisions and monitoring reports on staff treatment and compensation and benefits. A summer tax collection resolution was discussed for consideration at a later meeting. No procurement decision was made on the Moorsbridge concerns or the Angling Road bid package during this session.