9/8/26 School Committee Meeting

The Falmouth Public Schools Committee meeting on September 8, 2026, focused primarily on updates related to school facilities, budgeting, and strategic planning. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a $2 million feasibility study for the Lawrence School project, with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) reimbursing approximately 37% of the cost. The committee reviewed maintenance budgets, expenditures, and capital improvement projects such as HVAC repairs, fire alarm system updates, and roof replacements. They also discussed the allocation of maintenance funds across schools and the need to increase the maintenance budget in future years. Additionally, the committee approved a member to serve on the strategic planning committee and discussed the evaluation timeline and goals for the superintendent. A field trip request for the MBL High School Discovery Program was approved, emphasizing the selection process for students. No new contracts or vendor selections were explicitly mentioned, but the meeting included detailed budgetary oversight and planning for ongoing and future capital projects.