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School Committee backs $325.4 million Pollard Middle School design
What happened
The committee voted 7-0 to recommend submitting the grades 6-8 Pollard schematic design to the MSBA. The minutes put the total project budget at $325.4 million.
Why it matters to families
The project would reunify grades 6-8 in a new middle school and represents a major long-term borrowing decision for Needham families.
The evidence
Approved June 16 minutes record the unanimous recommendation, project budget, anticipated $322.7 million borrowing, and expected 20-25% MSBA reimbursement range.
The source
June 16, 2026 School Committee minutesSee the full record for Needham Public Schools.
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