# School Committee 10-29-26

The Winchester School Committee meeting on October 29, 2026, advanced the Francis J. Morocco School project after the Massachusetts School Building Authority approved it to enter the feasibility-study phase. The study will consider options ranging from renovation to replacement; no building option or project budget was selected. District staff said upcoming steps include developing the educational program and coordinating the required owner’s project manager and design-team processes. A project website and community survey are planned, and a school-building vote is conservatively anticipated around March 2028. The committee also heard a request for follow-through on feedback regarding a Community Preservation Act application for the Sanborn Carriage House roof, which was denied, and for coordination to address a leak; no related spending or procurement action was taken.

The committee approved its consent agenda by a 5–0 vote, including $47,721 in fall grants from the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (Wiffy); a possible Star Lab grant was still pending, with no firm amount. Survey findings for the FY28 budget highlighted concerns including class sizes, instructional materials, specialized student support, fees, and course access, with further analysis planned. The committee also unanimously approved a memorandum of agreement with the Winchester Education Association concerning school nurses’ workday language. No contract awards or vendor selections were made.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 29, 2026

### Sources
- [School Committee 10-29-26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa3TaViWJN4) - WinCAM - Winchester Community Access and Media