# Scituate School Committee Meeting - 10-19-2026

Scituate School Committee meeting, October 19, 2026: The committee handled consent-agenda items, including approval of September 28 minutes and FY27 budget transfers; the transcript records three affirmative votes and two abstentions. An SCF donation was taken out of the consent agenda for separate consideration. The committee approved the SHS DECA district competition trip to Quincy and the History Bowl National Championship trip to Washington, D.C. DECA participation is expected to cost $215 per student, with a $325 bus cost listed on the trip form; hotel arrangements were still being negotiated with the Marriott. Marriott in-house security is planned, while an additional Quincy police detail was discussed but not confirmed. The History Bowl trip received approval, with an estimated tournament fee of about $500 per team and lodging estimated at $150–$175 per room; airfare and total trip cost were not specified. No contract award or vendor selection was announced.

The superintendent presented draft goals for discussion, including instruction, student assessment, communication, and student support; the committee expects to vote on them November 2. Members also discussed draft school committee goals, including monitoring budget spending in relation to academic progress and streamlining meetings. The superintendent reported that work on the district athletic corrective action plan was continuing and that an athletics council had met. No other procurement actions were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Published:** October 19, 2026

### Sources
- [Scituate School Committee Meeting - 10-19-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuIsVky5uK8) - Scituate Community Television