Special Meeting of the Board of Education

The Regional School District 15 Board of Education held a special meeting on May 19, 2026, to review and discuss the educational specifications (ED specs) for the new combined PES and GES school projects. The meeting focused on ensuring the ED specs adequately cover all necessary instructional and support spaces, including classrooms, specialized education rooms, student support areas, and physical education facilities. Board members raised questions about classroom sizes, staffing assumptions, space allocations, and flexibility for future enrollment changes, including potential impacts from new affordable housing developments. The architects and administrators explained that the specs are designed to meet state reimbursement requirements and allow for future modifications within the building envelope. They also addressed considerations for equipment, security, community use, and ADA compliance. The board was informed that a revised ED spec document incorporating feedback would be prepared for approval at the next meeting on May 26, 2026, with an emphasis on finalizing the specs for state grant submission by June 30th.