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.
Gardner schools advanced four policies toward October adoption.
Finance subcommittee voted to complete Gardner High School auditorium renovation. Superintendent Dr. Mark Pellegrino and Facilities Director Wayne Anderson outlined the project to the Finance Sub-Committee, which approved Phase III using Homeless Emergency Revolving funds and School Choice account
Facilities Sub-Committee backed lighting and sound system funding for Gardner High School auditorium. Chair Robert J. Swartz, members John LaFreniere and Paul Cormier voted to use Homeless Emergency Revolving Funds and School Choice revolving funds, with a planned Williams-Rockwell grant
Gardner Finance Sub-Committee approves $30,000 in emergency plumbing repairs at Gardner High School. The Finance Sub-Committee met June 3 with members Mr. LaFreniere, Mrs. Pelavin, and Mr. Swartz. Director of Finance and Operations Mark Hawke reported that plumbing repairs totaling just over
Facility Sub-Committee approves district maintenance and capital projects. Chairman Robert J. Swartz and member John LaFrenniere reviewed updates from Wayne Anderson on work across Gardner's four main schools, including a $100,000 high school elevator repair chosen over a $1 million full
Gardner Finance Subcommittee unanimously approves pre-kindergarten tuition increases and advances middle school roof project. Full-day tuition rises from $2,600 to $2,840 annually and half-day from $1,300 to $1,480, the first adjustment in several years, recommended jointly by the Program Director,
Gardner Public Schools Policy Subcommittee voted unanimously to advance six revised or new policies for May first read before the full School Committee. Mrs. Anne Hurst, Chair, with members Mrs. Rachel Cormier and Mr. Paul Cormier, approved sending Policy GBEC (Drug Free Workplace), Policy GBJ
Gardner's School Finance Subcommittee reviewed a FY27 budget retaining a $1,533,366 deficit despite $1,005,106 in proposed cuts. Superintendent Dr. Mark Pellegrino expressed concern that the reductions will negatively affect school accountability ratings and warned of potential impact on
Gardner schools declare 39 items of electronic and computer equipment surplus. The Facilities Sub-Committee unanimously voted to send the surplus list to the School Committee for official disposal action, with Chairman Robert J. Swartz and members John LaFrenniere and Paul Cormier present. The
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