Medford building committee approves minutes and invoices, hears MSBA funding and schedule update The Medford Comprehensive High School Building Committee on April 15 approved March minutes and invoices and heard a project-team update on the feasibility schedule and how the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) determines eligible/ineligible costs and reimbursement caps, including key per-square-foot limits.

The Medford Comprehensive High School project is making strides, but critical funding rules from the MSBA could reshape the district's financial future.

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School committee updates MSBA high school project timeline and approves revised capital-plan prioritization Member Graham reported that Medford submitted a ~2,000-page preliminary design program to the MSBA and outlined an April 27 down-selection from 29 options to 3'5; the committee also voted to approve a revised capital plan with prioritization aligned to the Collins Center's citywide update.

The Medford School Committee is gearing up for a pivotal moment in the high school project, narrowing down 29 design options to just 3-5 by April 27—don't miss your chance to be part of the conversation!

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Medford high school building committee approves communications plan, January invoices and contract amendment The Medford comprehensive high school building committee approved a communications and engagement plan, authorized January invoices, and approved a $17,600 contract amendment reallocating feasibility‑phase estimating funds within the existing $3 million feasibility budget.

The Medford high school building committee just rolled out an innovative communications plan to keep residents engaged during the critical feasibility phase!

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Medford School Committee appoints Dr. Suzanne Galusi as superintendent after unanimous vote After a week of evaluation and member debate about whether to conduct a search, the Medford School Committee voted 7–0 on Feb. 2 to appoint interim superintendent Dr. Suzanne Galusi as permanent superintendent pending contract negotiations.

The Medford School Committee has officially appointed Dr. Suzanne Galusi as the new superintendent, a decision made unanimously after a year of impressive interim leadership!

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Medford launches MSBA feasibility study for Medford High School, sets 1,395 enrollment target Medford officials and their consultants outlined a feasibility study timeline and public engagement plan for rebuilding or renovating Medford High School under the Massachusetts School Building Authority; the plan uses a 1,395-student enrollment target and expects PSR submission in June 2026 with MSBA and town approvals following.

Medford is taking a bold step towards the future of education by launching a feasibility study for Medford High School, aiming to create innovative learning spaces for 1,395 students!

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Medford leaders push to lower school speed limit from 55 to 45 miles per hour Mayor Danny Thomas and School Board Chair John Anhorn address school safety concerns.

Local leaders in Medford are fighting to reduce the speed limit near a school from 55 to 45 mph to protect the safety of 600 students and address alarming near misses.

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Medford School Committee approves major donations and enters executive session for negotiations Committee receives extensive donations and initiates discussions on collective bargaining strategies.

The Medford School Committee just approved record-breaking donations, including $180,000 in high-tech equipment for students—what's next for local education?

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