Concord Board of Education Monthly Meeting | 5-4-26

The Concord School District Board of Education held its monthly meeting on May 4, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a five-year purchase of the Carnegie Learning Math program for $280,386, funded from instructional trust funds with additional professional development funds sought. The board also approved a five-year purchase of a new reading curriculum totaling $668,943, split over two years, with $110,900 allocated from Title II funds for professional development. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of property at 20 Conant Drive for $3,725,000 to support the new middle school project. Facilities updates covered ongoing mechanical upgrades and early bid package reviews for the middle school construction, with plans for further cost and value engineering discussions in June. The board discussed LEED certification for the middle school project, debating whether to continue the $14,000 one-time certification cost, with no final vote taken at this meeting. The board also addressed the need to begin cost-sharing discussions with the city regarding athletic field improvements and track repairs. Several personnel appointments and leave of absence approvals were also made. Overall, the meeting focused on curriculum adoption, capital project planning, property acquisition, and budget considerations related to these initiatives.