# City of Auburn, Maine,  School Committee Meeting, September 16th, 2026


**Body:** City of Auburn, Maine
**Date:** September 17, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The City of Auburn, Maine School Committee held a meeting on September 16, 2026, focusing primarily on updates related to school facilities and ongoing capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related discussions included progress on the AMS backup water pump repair, Fairview fire suppression system upgrade, Park Avenue boiler and air compressor maintenance, and the ELHS hatch enlargement to facilitate modular unit removal. The AMS project is in the design and construction document phase, with construction documents expected by November and contractor selection anticipated by March 2027. The committee also discussed the elementary school reconfiguration planning, including demographic studies and advisory committee formation, with recommendations expected by May 2027. A significant budget-related update noted that the state revolving loan fund, which could have provided up to $2 million for the AMS project, is currently unavailable, requiring alternative financing solutions. No new contracts or bids were approved during the meeting, but the committee emphasized ongoing coordination with contractors and maintenance teams for current projects.

**Source:** City of Auburn, Maine