Gardner School Committee Meeting June 8 2026

The Gardner School Committee held a regular meeting on June 8, 2026, where key procurement and facilities updates were discussed. The Facilities Subcommittee reported on various capital improvement projects including a cost-effective elevator repair at the high school ($100,000 versus an original $1 million estimate), kitchen upgrades with delayed contractor deliveries, replacement of floor grease traps due to new equipment filter requirements, and incomplete audio-visual system upgrades in the Landry auditorium due to funding shortfalls. Boiler room repairs costing approximately $30,000 were completed, and pending funding was noted for boys and girls locker room renovations. The Middle School roof replacement contract was approved and scheduled to start June 23, with HVAC upgrades undergoing value engineering to address funding and design challenges. Elm Street School plans include relocating the central office to the first floor and miscellaneous painting and kitchen filtration system upgrades. The Finance Committee acknowledged a plumbing-related budget overrun at Gardner High School. Additionally, the committee accepted a $2,000 donation from the Soter family to the Department of Public Schools and approved several policy updates. No new contracts or RFPs were announced, but ongoing capital projects and budget considerations were central to the discussion.