Taunton School Committee...July 22nd, 2026 (LIVE BROADCAST)

The Taunton School Committee held a meeting on July 22, 2026, focusing on several procurement and financial matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the disposal of surplus textbooks from the Hamilton Street location, with items valued under $5,000 and in poor condition, which the committee approved for disposal. The committee also reviewed and approved bills payable for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, including a separate vote on a $7,936 payment to Pride, Inc. Additionally, the committee discussed the potential creation of a special education subcommittee to enhance collaboration and transparency, ultimately referring the proposal to the rules subcommittee for further study. Other topics included extended day services for high school students with disabilities, which was referred to the special programs subcommittee, and the public use of the Taunton High School track, which was referred to the long-range planning and school properties subcommittee. The meeting featured an update from the new director of finance, who reported on assessing financial procedures and the FY26 year-end closeout. Overall, the meeting addressed budget approvals, surplus asset disposal, and organizational considerations impacting future procurement and service delivery.