The Taunton School Committee approved declaration and disposal of district surplus items, directing most material to GovDeals for public bidding while reserving two turf-related items for local reuse.

Assistant Superintendent Monaghan outlined surplus inventory from Taunton High School and 2 Hamilton Street including attic turf stock (estimated value $200), 30 turf shock pads (est. $30 each), 3 crumb-rubber super sacks (2,000 lb, est. $500 each), a 1906 piano (poor condition, est. $250), folding tables, student chairs, wooden conference tables and shelving. Monaghan said principals and staff were offered items first; remaining items are uploaded to GovDeals for public bidding. The district reported nearly $15,000 in revenue from recent surplus sales.

A motion to dispose of the listed surplus items in accordance with district policy was made and seconded. During discussion the committee amended the motion to remove two items — attic turf stock and turf shock pads — from GovDeals so a local nonprofit that supports teachers and first responders can claim them. The amended motion passed unanimously.

Monaghan described GovDeals’ process: items are listed, bidders win via auction, and winners arrange pickup through district logistics staff. Committee members asked how members of the public or former students could express interest; Monaghan said winners coordinate with Mark Freitas for pickup and districts can document prior sale revenue totals on request.

The committee accepted the amended disposal plan and asked staff to proceed with the public auction for remaining items while holding the two turf items for local allocation.