School Board, Oct. 1, 2026, Scarborough, ME from PSB

The Scarborough Public Schools Board meeting on October 1, 2026, included the FY2025–26 year-end financial report and a review of capital and facilities spending. The district reported an approximately $2.3 million general-fund surplus, with savings largely associated with vacancies and lower-than-budgeted costs; the figures were pending audit. The board unanimously approved transfers to balance accounts that exceeded budget, including a transfer involving debt service. The presentation described completed or ongoing capital purchases and work, including two robotic floor scrubbers for $56,000, replacement buses, technology refreshes, a replacement generator, boilers, LED lighting, and routine building repairs. The K–8 building project is progressing through design and development, with project expenses now tracked by site and service. A committee had reached consensus on a commissioning-agent candidate, but the hiring process was still underway and no firm was identified.

The board also discussed transportation fuel purchasing: the town’s pricing contract had expired, and fuel was being purchased at rack rates while officials considered when to renew or secure pricing. This could affect transportation costs and future budget transfers. No new procurement award or contract approval was recorded. Other votes included personnel appointments. The finance presentation also reviewed the district’s fiscal policies and transfer controls, but no new policy change was adopted at this meeting.