# Regular School Committee Meeting 10.13.26

The Peabody School Committee’s regular meeting on October 13, 2026, included several spending and project updates. Members approved four warrants dated September 22: warrant 6523 for $1,323.32, warrant 6530 for $134,290.46, warrant 6527 (the amount was unclear in the transcript), and warrant 6533 for $228,523.56. The committee also approved an overnight hockey-team field trip to Martha’s Vineyard; no trip cost was stated. The superintendent reported that an organizational review is underway and funded through the district’s contracted-services line, with findings expected to be presented in December; no contract value was given.

The School Building Committee reported that it voted to use the construction-manager-at-risk delivery method for the proposed high school project, rather than design-bid-build. The early selection is intended to allow a construction firm to work with the design team and owner’s project manager during planning; requests for services from construction companies can now proceed, and the decision is being submitted to the City Council. No construction contract or project budget was approved at this meeting. The committee also discussed district assessment results and improvement efforts, including programs supported by Title I and other grant funding, but no new procurement decision or related vote was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Sources
- [Regular School Committee Meeting 10.13.26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jdNkpS8uRA) - Peabody TV