Taunton School Committee...June 17th, 2026

The Taunton School Committee held its second regular meeting of June on June 17, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related matters. The committee approved a reimbursement request of $9,443 for student activities expenses related to junior and senior proms. They also authorized the disposal of surplus textbooks deemed unserviceable by the district's librarians. Special education legal expenses for April 2026 amounting to $12,277.50 were approved, along with payment of $2,657.16 for services rendered by Coaching for Change in May 2026. Additionally, the committee reviewed and discussed significant expenditures including a $189,252.59 payment for Chromebooks, a $338,667.10 payment to Hewlett Packard Financial Services, and a $749,513.04 three-year contract with McGraw Hill LLC for the Wonders curriculum covering K-6 education. The meeting also included updates on early college programs and staffing, with no new contracts or RFPs announced. Motions related to these financial approvals passed unanimously. The committee also planned upcoming meetings and retreats for the 2026-2027 school year.