Neary Building Committee discusses classroom allocation amid Northborough students' departure

The Southborough PreK - 8 School Building Committee is making significant strides in addressing classroom space needs as they prepare for upcoming changes in student enrollment. During their recent meeting on August 12, 2025, committee members discussed the implications of Northborough students leaving the district, which is expected to free up additional classroom space.

Currently, the district faces a shortfall of two classrooms, with a need for 32 classrooms to accommodate Northborough students, while only 30 are available. However, with approximately half of the preschool students set to depart, the committee anticipates that this will create at least two additional classrooms, alleviating some of the space constraints.

Committee member Greg emphasized that the analysis being conducted assumes Northborough students will not be included in future planning scenarios. This means that the available space will be allocated for Southborough's own programming for preschool through second grade, rather than relying on Northborough's enrollment.

In addition to these discussions, the committee received a minor update regarding financial documents related to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), which will play a crucial role in funding and planning for the school facilities.

As the committee continues to navigate these changes, the focus remains on ensuring that Southborough students have adequate classroom space to support their educational needs. The next steps will involve further analysis and planning to optimize the use of available resources and prepare for the upcoming school year.