Finance Panel Endorses School Capital Projects with Facility Reclassification
Gardner schools endorsed capital improvements with a new funding classification. The Finance Sub-Committee voted unanimously to adopt its capital and project lists, reclassifying the School Facilities Garage Addition to Section 40 status ahead of a City Council ordinance change.
School Subcommittees · Meeting of October 5, 2026
Gardner schools endorsed capital improvements with a new funding classification. The Finance Sub-Committee voted unanimously to adopt its capital and project lists, reclassifying the School Facilities Garage Addition to Section 40 status ahead of a City Council ordinance change. Dr.
Mark Pellegrino, Superintendent, presented the district's analysis of the charter framework. Major projects in motion include the GMS roof replacement nearing substantial completion, a $200,000 change order for GHS locker room renovation, a $225,000 sidewalks project, the long-delayed GHS Elevator Refresh, and plumbing work estimated at $100,000. The committee also approved annual maximums for student activity checking accounts ranging from $10,000 to $30,000.
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Source: the School Subcommittees meeting of October 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Checked against the official minutes. It was corrected where it differed.
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