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Boston advances Melvin H. King academy building project
What happened
The School Committee unanimously approved a 2026 Statement of Interest seeking entry to the Massachusetts School Building Authority core program for Melvin H. King South End Academy.
Why it matters to families
MSBA selection could begin a multiyear process to replace or substantially renovate the specialized school's facility; the application is an early step, not a construction award.
The evidence
April 15 minutes record the unanimous vote on the MSBA Statement of Interest and describe a possible construction start no earlier than 2031 if the project advances.
The source
April 15, 2026 School Committee minutesSee the full record for Boston Public Schools.
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