Pembroke School Committee: 9/1/26

The Pembroke School Committee meeting held on September 1, 2026, primarily focused on updates related to school openings, staffing, curriculum initiatives, and facility improvements across the district's schools. Key procurement-related discussions included the completion of lighting upgrades at North Pembroke, installation of new kitchen steamers, repainting and refinishing of gym floors, replacement of HVAC rooftop units with air conditioning at Hobmock, and upcoming carpet replacements at the high school. The committee also discussed the purchase and deployment of cell phone storage caddies for classrooms to support a new cell phone policy. Additionally, there was a first reading and approval of a new policy regarding the presence of civil law enforcement agents on school property, with plans to consult legal counsel to ensure employee protections. No specific contract awards or vendor names were mentioned, but several capital improvement projects and equipment acquisitions were highlighted. The meeting concluded with scheduling future meetings and approval of executive session minutes.