Pembroke School Committee: 7/14/26

The Pembroke School Committee held a meeting on July 14, 2026, where key procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The committee voted unanimously to transfer ownership of the Hatch building to the Pembroke Select Board, enabling the town to pursue grant funding and legal actions related to the property. The superintendent reported on the fiscal year 2026 budget closeout, highlighting successful hiring efforts, purchases including basketball hoops and curricular materials, and a recommendation to transfer $50,000 to a special education stabilization account while returning approximately $220,000 to the town to address a snow and ice deficit. The committee approved carrying over $4,454,390.90 in encumbrances into fiscal year 2027. Additionally, the committee approved updates to the school calendar, administrative salary grid reflecting a 3% raise, and overnight out-of-state field trips. Legislative updates included increased state school aid funding and special education reimbursements. Discussions also touched on upcoming capital projects such as HVAC replacements and the need for long-range planning and bidding processes. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss a personal service contract.