# School Committee - 09/15/26

The Westwood School Committee held a meeting on September 15, 2026, focusing primarily on educational updates and significant capital improvement planning. Key procurement-related discussions centered on the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) senior site study visit to Thirstston Middle School, which is part of a potential major renovation or replacement project. The committee reviewed the timeline for funding feasibility studies, schematic design, and construction, contingent on MSBA approval expected in December 2026. The town is considering establishing a dedicated capital stabilization fund to strategically save for large upcoming projects, including Thirstston and FS1, to mitigate future tax impacts. Town officials and school administrators discussed the importance of coordinated long-range financial planning and the challenges of managing debt service within budget constraints. Additionally, the committee reviewed the FY28 capital requests totaling approximately $1.685 million, covering roofing, HVAC, security, communications upgrades, and placeholders for future building projects. The meeting also included policy adoption related to law enforcement interactions on school grounds and updates on class size management and buffer zones. Motions were passed to approve meeting minutes and reappoint the superintendent to the Tech Board of Directors.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [School Committee - 09/15/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKBLSbqrZVE) - Westwood Media Center Programming