The board recognized Miriam “Regina” Provencher as a Professional Alumni Honoree. The FY28 facilities budget presentation, led by Director of Operations Brian Sands and Director of Finance Brian Krueger, highlighted several significant funding requests and initiatives. These included $85,000 for a new door access control system to improve safety and $231,836 for property and liability insurance (a $139,776 increase). New contracted services for custodial redefinition totaled $498,337 at Pelham Elementary, $342,775 at Pelham Memorial, and $372,258 at Pelham High School. The budget also proposed $310,000 for repairing PHS soccer field lights. Superintendent McGee and Assistant Superintendent Marandos presented on student performance data and the PHS Program of Studies Exploratory Committee, for which the administration sought a Board member volunteer. Future meetings are scheduled for September 30, October 7, and October 21.
Source: https://www.pelhamsd.org/Downloads/20260916 Draft Agenda.pdf
The Pelham School Board met September 16, 2026. They recognized Miriam "Regina" Provencher for 50 years of service. Director of Operations Brian Sands presented the FY28 facilities budget. Key requests include $85,000 for door access, increased contracted services covering custodial redefinition, $310,000 for PHS soccer field lights to host sanctioned events, and new warrant articles for elementary school air conditioning. On the consent agenda, the Board approved minutes and vendor/payroll manifests totaling approximately $1,269,380.66. Consent Agenda items showed payments including $260,240.67 (AP091626), $574.00 (DU091626), $678,984.39 (757), and $329,581.60 (PAY757P). Consent items were approved without a specific vote tally provided. Future meetings are scheduled for September 30 and October 7 and 21, 2026. A student performance report is expected in October or November. The PHS Program of Studies Exploratory Committee seeks a Board member.
Source: https://www.pelhamsd.org/Downloads/20260916 FINAL Agenda REV.pdf
The September 9, 2026 Pelham School Board meeting featured a 180-minute presentation on the Fiscal Year 2028 Budget. Directors Jennifer Donovan, Tara MacDonald, Keith Lord, and Brian Sands outlined spending plans. Nutrition Director Donovan proposed meal price increases for 2026-27 to address a $71,767 loss, requesting $458,966 for Food Service Operations. Student Services Director MacDonald requested $5,107,523 for Special Education and Extended School Year programs, driven by out-of-district placement tuition costs and transportation. Director Lord requested $794,194 for Technology, including Chromebook leases and software. The Consent Agenda included adopting September 2, 2026 minutes and vendor manifests. Future meetings are scheduled for September 16 and 30 at 6:30 PM in the Hal Lynde Meeting Room.
Source: https://www.pelhamsd.org/Downloads/20260909 Draft Agenda.pdf
The Pelham School Board met on September 9, 2026, primarily for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2028 Budget Presentation. Presenters included Jennifer Donovan, Tara MacDonald, and Keith Lord.
Key decisions involved adopting the Consent Agenda, which included minutes from August 26, 2026, and vendor and payroll manifests totaling $504,081.53. Ms. Garcia moved for acceptance, seconded by Ms. Paradis, passing 4-0.
Budget presentations covered Nutrition, Special Services, and Technology. The Nutrition Services FY28 request was $458,966. Special Education programs requested $2,655,157. No other board votes or public hearings were recorded in the agenda.
Future meetings are scheduled for September 16 and September 30, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Hal Lynde Meeting Room for additional budget reviewsThe Pelham School Board met on September 9, 2026, to receive Fiscal Year (FY) 2028 budget presentations from Nutrition, Special Services, and Technology departments. The Board adopted the Consent Agenda, including the September 2, 2026, draft minutes and vendor/payroll manifests totaling $504,081.53 ($503,426.53 in accounts payable and $655.00 in disbursements). Ms. Garcia moved, seconded by Ms. Paradis, and the motion passed 4-0.
The FY28 Nutrition Services budget request is $458,966, a decrease of $40,692.17. Special Services requested $2,655,157, an increase of $529,852.56, citing rising out-of-district placement costs and mandated student services. The Board scheduled subsequent budget review meetings: September 16 for Facilities and September 30 for Salaries and Benefits, both at 6:30 PM in the Hal Lynde Meeting Room.
Source: https://www.pelhamsd.org/Downloads/20260909 Final Agenda.pdf
The School Board unanimously (5-0-0) approved the Consent Agenda, including the September 2, 2026 minutes and vendor/payroll manifests totaling $504,081.53. The Board discussed the FY 2026 budget, notably a proposed $40,692.17 reduction in the Food Service Program. Jennifer Donovan requested removing $30,000 for equipment replacement to focus on maintenance, though the Board cautioned against reducing resources for repairs. Keith Lord presented the Technology Budget, noting an estimated $40,000–$45,000 for a new video management system and $96,900 in FY 2028 for deferred equipment replacement. The Board later entered non-public session (5-0-0) regarding confidential commercial matters. Future agenda items include the IT ticketing system and limiting Chromebook hours. The next meeting is September 16, 2026.
Source: https://www.pelhamsd.org/Downloads/20260909 SB Public Minutes.pdf