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Salem School Committee backs roughly $5.8 million FY27 capital request, highlights Bentley repairs
Summary
The committee approved the district'9s FY27 capital submission to city finance — a roughly $5.8 million package prioritizing MEP/HVAC work, playground planning and Bentley building repairs including a $555,000 investment.
The Salem School Committee voted 6-0 on Jan. 26 to approve the district'9s FY27 capital expenditure request and send the package to city finance for review. The request, presented by district facilities and operations staff, totals roughly $5.8 million in the packet and includes major mechanical, electrical and plumbing work, security upgrades and technology purchases.
Elizabeth (district presenter) said the full submission totals about $5.8 million (slides and the packet showed $5,825,000 in one place and $5,800,000 in another) and that the…
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