School Committee Meeting 9-22-2026

The Marlborough MA School Committee held a meeting on September 22, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the Akaruno student exchange trip and updates on transportation services. The committee approved the trip and discussed ongoing issues with the contracted transportation provider, NRT, citing numerous service disruptions and reliability concerns. The committee is considering withholding payments and seeking corrective actions from NRT. Additionally, the executive director of finance and operations reported on the need to repair and potentially expand the district's transportation van fleet, with estimated costs between $90,000 and $100,000, pending updated quotes and further committee approval. Other topics included updates on school programs, food services, and policy approvals, but no other procurement actions were taken during the meeting.