# Scituate School Committee Meeting - 11-02-2026

The Scituate School Committee met on November 2, 2026. The most significant financial discussion concerned the FY28 school budget: the superintendent reported approximately $1.07 million in additional funding, about 2.1% above the current year, but estimated that roughly $3 million (a 6% increase) would be needed to cover known costs. After anticipated expense reductions and other adjustments, the district still faces an estimated $1.5 million gap. Administrators will develop budget scenarios and rationales for potential reductions, considering enrollment, class sizes, staffing, and the effects on educational programs; committee members emphasized protecting classroom instruction, curriculum materials, and arts, athletics, and electives. No FY28 budget or specific spending reductions were approved at this meeting.

The School Building Committee reported that construction was progressing toward a late-spring opening and had authorized technology and furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the new building, with orders expected to begin soon; no contract amounts or vendors were stated. The committee also approved policy KGB on parent advisory councils at second reading. Other discussion included the athletic corrective action plan, a planned transition of coaches to ParentSquare for winter-season communications, and the high school principal search. No vendor selection, contract award, or bid approval was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 02, 2026

### Sources
- [Scituate School Committee Meeting - 11-02-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dXkF9hGxyw) - Scituate Community Television