Concord Board of Education Finance & Instructional Committees | 8-12-2026

The Concord School District held a joint meeting of its Finance and Instructional Committees on August 12, 2026. The Finance Committee discussed the fiscal year 2026 audit process, noting the audit is expected to be completed by January 2027, and reviewed recent legislation with potential financial impacts, including changes affecting education freedom accounts, local tax cap ballot requirements, and federal grant acceptance policies. They also passed motions recommending the formation of a revenue committee to explore program expansion opportunities and to inquire with the city council and conservation committee about exercising rights of first refusal on certain properties. Additionally, they requested inclusion in discussions regarding a potential Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district related to mall redevelopment. The Instructional Committee focused on professional development plans for the K-6 ELA curriculum and grades 8-12 math curriculum, including the adoption of Carnegie Learning materials and associated coaching. They reviewed student performance data on the SAT math section, identifying advanced math as a key area of challenge, and discussed instructional strategies such as building thinking classrooms and competency-based learning. Plans for math intervention labs and SAT prep sessions were also presented, emphasizing the need for targeted support and improved communication with families. No new budget allocations or contract awards were reported, but the committees addressed policy and programmatic decisions that may influence future procurement and resource allocation.