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Trottier Middle School roof replacement

Proposed funding and MSBA grant reimbursement to replace the roof at Trottier Middle School.

2 meetings from Tue, Mar 24 to Tue, May 12 · School Committee

Where it stands as of Tue, May 12

The proposed Trottier Middle School roof replacement is currently part of the district's reshuffled FY27 capital plan, with a gross estimate of nearly $8.9 million and an anticipated 41% MSBA reimbursement. The project will require Town Meeting to vote on the full gross authorization amount rather than the net cost after reimbursement. The School Committee supports the project and has focused on educating voters about the project's funding structure.

  • For Southborough School Committee Supports advancing the roof replacement and voted 4-0 on March 24, 2026, to approve an informational flyer explaining the gross authorization and net cost to taxpayers.

Votes

DateBoardMotionResultVideo
School Committee Approve the one-page flyer for the Trottier Middle School roof project as edited Trottier Middle School roof replacement Passed4-0 18:55

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  1. · Southborough School Committee

    FY27 capital plan and roof projects update

    District administrators reviewed the reshuffled FY27 capital plan, aligning technology, building security, and roof replacements into the upcoming fiscal year. Upgrades include districtwide security enhancements, technology equipment, and the proposed Trottier Middle School roof project ahead of an anticipated February MSBA board decision.

    • Security system upgrades across all four schools totaled approximately $1.4 million.
    • Technology capital requests total approximately $360,000.
    • Trottier Middle School roof replacement gross estimate is just under $8.9 million, with an anticipated MSBA reimbursement rate around 41%.
    • Town Meeting in April will need to vote on the full gross authorization amount for the Trottier roof.
    • Neary School roof retains a placeholder estimate while Socatec completes an options evaluation.

    Outcome: Discussion only; committee previously voted on the plan.

    Watch at 6:00 · See the whole meeting

  2. · Southborough School Committee

    Trottier Middle School roof project informational flyer

    The committee reviewed and revised a draft informational flyer to inform voters about the condition of the Trottier Middle School roof and the upcoming funding request. Members emphasized clearly distinguishing between the total gross appropriation required by the Massachusetts School Building Authority and the town's net cost after grant reimbursement.

    • The project is scheduled for votes at the April 11 Annual Town Meeting and on the town election ballot.
    • Total estimated project cost is $8,833,964, with an estimated MSBA reimbursement of 41.52% ($3,456,367).
    • The estimated net cost to Southborough taxpayers is $5,377,597.
    • Members adjusted the flyer to clarify that voters must authorize the gross amount of approximately $8.8 million, simplify cost line items, and add a link to full project reports.
    • Plans for distributing the flyer include ParentSquare, elementary school student backpacks, town news sites, Town Hall, the library, and the Senior Center.

    Outcome: Flyer approved as edited

    Watch at 1:45 · See the whole meeting