School Committee - September 2nd, 2026

The Milton School Committee meeting held on September 2, 2026, focused primarily on updates related to school operations, staffing, transportation, and ongoing capital projects. A significant procurement-related discussion involved the school building committee's recent designer selection process for the new school project at Guil Road, which is part of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) approved program. The committee described the public and competitive process for selecting an architect, involving a panel with representatives from the town and MSBA. Additionally, the committee discussed budgetary matters including staffing hires and vacancies, transportation improvements such as the purchase of a new bus to reduce waitlists, and community school program expansions. The committee also approved the school year 2027 goals, which include overseeing a community-driven superintendent search and ensuring financial stewardship aligned with district priorities. The meeting included updates on policy subcommittee work related to compliance with the Protect Act and plans for enhanced community engagement in the superintendent search process. No specific contract awards or dollar amounts were disclosed, but the designer selection and transportation bus purchase were key procurement highlights.