# Nashua (NH) Board of Education Finance Committee  9/21/26


**Body:** Nashua BOE Meetings
**Date:** September 20, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Professional Services, Contracting Vehicles, Grants & Funding


The Nashua Board of Education Finance Committee met on September 21, 2026, to discuss several procurement and contracting matters related to school facilities and special education services. A significant portion of the meeting focused on approving a contract with Emmy O'Brien and Sons for $247,147.20 to provide playground equipment and rubber surfacing for the Ledge Street Elementary School playground. This project was supported by a city alderman resolution and community fundraising efforts. The committee also reviewed and approved contracts for special education services, including a $368,943.75 contract with Beacon Communication Services for speech-language pathology staffing, an $85,000 contract with Reach the Top Tutoring for interim tutoring services, and a $44,640 contract with Booth B Therapy Services for assistive technology and communication support. Discussions highlighted challenges in recruiting internal staff for specialized roles, leading to reliance on contracted services. Additionally, the committee reviewed budget impacts related to state adequacy aid reductions and discussed free and reduced lunch program qualifications. Motions to approve the contracts passed unanimously, and the committee emphasized ongoing efforts to manage costs and ensure compliance with educational mandates.

**Source:** Nashua BOE Meetings