School Committee approves capital projects, addresses MassCore concerns
Wellesley School Committee votes unanimously on capital projects while addressing MassCore concerns. The Committee approved capital project forms for roof and HVAC upgrades at four schools, prioritizing air-conditioning. A new School Facilities Master Plan Task Force was also approved to conduct
School Committee · Meeting of September 8, 2026
Wellesley School Committee votes unanimously on capital projects while addressing MassCore concerns. The Committee approved capital project forms for roof and HVAC upgrades at four schools, prioritizing air-conditioning. A new School Facilities Master Plan Task Force was also approved to conduct long-term planning through 2040.
During discussion of state graduation requirements, members grappled with Wellesley's 46 percent MassCore completion rate, substantially below the state average of 82 percent and peer Newton Public Schools' 86 percent, while high-needs students achieve only 25 percent completion.
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Source: the School Committee meeting of September 8, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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