Taunton School Committee...September 16th, 2026 (LIVE BROADCAST)

The Taunton School Committee held a meeting on September 16, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a contract with Habib and Associates for a building code review at the Carol Dy Professional Learning Center for $36,500, and awarding a contract to Him Landscaping and Construction for the Taunton High School softball restroom project at $579,000. The committee also reviewed and approved bills payable for FY27 totaling $754,471.89, with detailed discussions on various expenditures such as fire equipment inspections, athletic training services, and technology renewals including firewall protection and GoGuardian software. Additionally, the committee accepted a generous donation of 25 tickets valued at $3,125 from Rodman for Kids for a student outing to the musical Wicked. The meeting included updates on facility use, capital improvement projects, and technology infrastructure funding, notably an $800,000 contribution from the Taunton Cable Commission to support audiovisual and communications upgrades in schools. The committee also discussed subcommittee scheduling and roles, emphasizing improved communication and collaboration. Overall, the meeting focused on approving contracts, managing budgets, and supporting educational and facility enhancements within the Taunton Public Schools.