School Committee approves solar project bid, updated restraint policy
School Committee · Meeting of August 12, 2026
Millbury School Committee approves new $439,690 solar project bid and restraint policy update. The committee voted unanimously to accept the bid from Certified Safe Electric, Inc. for the Jr./Sr. High School and Elmwood solar project, with Business Manager Patric Mara noting the cost at $439,690, or $25,690 above the district's estimate.
The committee also unanimously adopted amended Policy JKAA on student physical restraint, time-out, and seclusion, reflecting mandated state updates from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees. Separately, the Board of Selectmen approved $500,000 in emergency funding for gym floor repairs, with funds to be drawn from the General Fund pending insurance reimbursement that could extend over two fiscal years.
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Source: the School Committee meeting of August 12, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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