Schools
School Officials Announce Forums and Special Town Meeting
The superintendent told School Committee members that two forums on the district's elementary school needs are tentatively set for Sept. 11 and Oct. 2.
Superintendent Lynne Celli told School Committee members on Wednesday that the Special Town Meeting on funding for a study on the district's elementary school building needs is scheduled Oct. 15.
The study is expected to cost between $400,000 and $600,000, with the state reimbursing part of the cost. The appropriation would pay for two firms to complete a two-year feasibility study and schematic design package for the project.
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Towns such as Swampscott typically qualify for a partial reimbursement, according to local officials.
Town Meeting members will vote on the proposed study at the Special Town Meeting. A two-thirds super-majority is needed for approval.
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First, though School Building Committee members will hold their second and third community forums, Sept. 11 and Oct. 2, on the proposed building of a new elementary school.
The forums are both scheduled to take place at at 7 p.m.
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