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Committee approves cell phone policy

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 11, 2026

High School Attendance Rules Updated

The committee approved 5-0 changes to the Jr./Sr. High School attendance policy for 2026-27, defining chronic absenteeism as 18 days and replacing credit-focused penalties with a three-tier intervention system and Attendance Action Plans.

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Committee Rescinds One Diploma Request

The School Committee rescinded its prior approval for an employee to present a diploma after learning she was not related to the graduating student, voting 3-1. It separately approved two other diploma presentation requests unanimously, 4-0 each.

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Briefing

May 28, 2026

School business manager appointed without standard hiring process

The committee appointed Mr. Mara as School Business Manager by a 4-0-1 vote, with Mr. Taber abstaining, despite concerns that the usual posting and interview process was not followed.

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Committee Approves Three-Year Staff Contract

The School Committee approved a new three-year agreement with SEIU Local 888 by a 4-0 vote, covering secretaries, cafeteria staff, and custodial, maintenance, and grounds employees. It also authorized contracts of up to five years for copy machines and WiFi services, approved preliminary consideration of a student trip estimated at $4,700 to $5,000, and approved several appointments and surplus-property actions.

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Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

School Committee Renews HVAC Contract

The committee voted 3-0 to renew the district’s annual HVAC maintenance contract through June 30, 2027, with the regular hourly rate rising from $136 to $141. It also approved a revised wellness policy and projected that proposed state minimum aid could add $133,790 to Millbury’s Chapter 70 funding.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Lower Bids Reduce School Project Borrowing

Lower-than-expected bids for the Elmwood Street School and Millbury Jr./Sr. High School roof projects mean the Town is expected to borrow $15.5 million instead of the originally appropriated $19.7 million, reducing projected FY2027 short-term borrowing interest.

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Briefing

Mar 31, 2026

After-School Activities Face Budget Constraints

The group reviewed family survey results and noted that budget constraints may make after-school activities difficult to continue or expand.

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Briefing

Mar 26, 2026

School Committee Awards Roof and HVAC Project

The committee awarded the Millbury Jr./Sr. High School roof and HVAC project to Colantonio, Inc. with a base bid of $7,960,670; listed alternates would bring the total to $8,473,456 if both are accepted. Members also approved a $27,877,659 Fiscal Year 2027 school budget.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

School choice account balance reported

During the public hearing on school choice for the 2026-2027 school year, the School Committee was told the School Choice Revolving Account had a balance of $125,860.70.

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Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

Committee approves proposed $28 million school budget

The committee approved a proposed FY2027 school budget of $28,020,064, a 4.62% increase ($1,237,736) over the FY2026 budget, after identifying $270,109 in reductions.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Committee Advances $250,000 School Requests

The committee approved four proposed Town Meeting warrant articles totaling $250,000 for technology and Wi-Fi equipment, a plow truck, exterior door replacements, and authority for certain contracts longer than three years. A separate $147,000 Chromebook replacement request was tabled.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Committee approves cell phone policy

The School Committee approved a policy governing student cell phones and personal communication devices during instructional time by a 5-0 vote, subject to legal counsel review. Members also received updates on the proposed FY2027 school budget and roof projects, including construction estimates of about $5.7 million for Elmwood Street School and $11.5 million for the Jr./Sr. High School.

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