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Committee hears $1.6M estimate to reopen Ashby Elementary; ADA complaint and MSBA clawback add uncertainty

North Middlesex Regional School District Finance Committee · December 17, 2025
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Summary

Administrators told the finance committee that reopening Ashby Elementary could cost about $1.6 million (not including potential ADA remediation), MSBA clawback obligations are unresolved, and an ADA site visit is scheduled; the committee asked for a January decision to guide planning.

Committee members and administrators discussed the financial and regulatory implications of reopening Ashby Elementary on Dec. 16, focusing on projected reopening costs, MSBA clawback uncertainty, and an outstanding ADA complaint.

Administration said reopening costs are likely to be in the $1.6 million range and that using that amount would consume a substantial share of E&D reserves and require deep cuts elsewhere in the FY27 draft. Superintendent Morgan told…

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