DYRSD Building Committee Meeting 6/15/26

The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District Building Committee held a meeting on June 15, 2026, focusing primarily on educational travel programs and capital improvement planning. Two major student trips were presented and approved: a 2028 middle school trip to Italy organized through EF Tours, and a 2028 high school trip to Japan coordinated with World Strides, with costs approximately $5,000 to $5,500 per student. Discussions included fundraising efforts to offset costs and concerns about equitable access for students unable to afford the trips. Additionally, the committee reviewed and approved a five-year capital improvement plan covering fiscal years 2027 to 2031, outlining projects such as LED lighting upgrades, HVAC replacements, school bus purchases, and a stadium renovation estimated at over $5 million. The plan also included a feasibility study for the Ezra Baker School. The committee discussed funding sources, including grants, excess and deficiency funds, and reimbursements from the towns of Dennis and Yarmouth. A Request for Services (RFS) for an Owner's Project Manager (OPM) was issued for the Ezra Baker feasibility study, with a selection process underway involving multiple bidders. The meeting concluded with approval of surplus curriculum materials and scheduling of the next meeting.