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Administration and facilities staff described a multi‑year planning process. They said Habib Associates’ roof assessment rates the high‑school EPDM roof (installed 1998–1999) as poor, with seam separation, ponding and active leaks that have affected electrical and IT infrastructure. The administration presented preliminary cost estimates for a full high‑school roof replacement (about $14 million), rooftop HVAC unit replacement or conversion (estimates discussed in the $8–$18 million range depending on scope), and roof‑mounted solar (rough estimate $2–2.5 million plus soft costs). Officials said those numbers are estimates and will be refined in schematic and design phases.

District staff outlined three alternatives: (1) follow MSBA accelerated repair procedures and apply (SOI deadline 03/21) with the potential for partial reimbursement (MSBA representatives estimate roughly a 30–40% reimbursement of eligible costs); (2) proceed without MSBA and pursue local funding (shorter timeline but full local cost); or (3) a mixed approach. Administrators said MSBA acceptance is not guaranteed and the authority typically asks clarifying questions and conducts site visits before invitations to apply are issued.

School and town stakeholders repeatedly asked about timing, whether rooftop HVAC (RTU) replacement should be included and whether heat‑pump technology is feasible. Administration said MSBA will fund heat‑pump conversions (net‑zero/low‑carbon systems) but not conventional RTU replacement; that decision affects eligibility. Capital committee members and advisory committee representatives raised the value of combining roof and HVAC work if feasible to limit future penetration of a new roof. The administration noted that full HVAC replacement estimates approached roughly $18 million when interior infrastructure and chiller systems are considered and that heat‑pump conversions would be evaluated in feasibility and design phases.

After discussion the committee approved multiple warrant motions required by MSBA and town meeting process: schematic‑design funding for the high school, the MSBA accelerated‑repair warrant language for the high school, Plymouth River and South Elementary; authorization to submit and update the MSBA Statement of Interest (SOI); and a warrant article to create a $1.2 million extraordinary account to cover immediate needs and contingencies while the MSBA process runs its course. The committee also approved language to extend or reconvene the 2017 School Building Committee to work on these projects.

Administration told the committee the SOIs for the three schools had been prepared and would be submitted before the MSBA deadline; if Hingham is invited into the MSBA program the district could expect a lengthier, board‑driven timeline with schematic design and construction potentially completing in the 2026–2029 window depending on approvals. If Hingham declines or is not accepted into MSBA, administration estimated a somewhat faster schedule but with full local cost and earlier construction start. Officials warned that estimates from Habib Associates will be refined once schematic design and bidding occur and that unknowns under the roofing membranes could change final costs.

Committee members voted to approve the articles and the extraordinary account in a series of motions; all votes recorded at the meeting were affirmative when called.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hingham School Committee 03/10/2025","oneSentenceSummary","After a long public presentation and questions, the Hingham School Committee voted March 10 to submit MSBA Statement(s) of Interest, approve warrant language and an extraordinary account to address failing roofs and potential HVAC/heat‑pump conversions at Hingham High, Plymouth River and South elementary schools.","taxTitle","Hingham Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts","taxId",71112,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6280654,"School committee approves reduction of one secondary special‑education administrator position amid FY26 budget constraints",734,706000,1440000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2612174-8f47d1bb08102412b01548a20d7e16a8&start=706&end=1440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2612174-8f47d1bb08102412b01548a20d7e16a8/thumbnail_706000.jpg","/articles/6280654/Massachusetts/School-committee-approves-reduction-of-one-secondary-specialeducation-administrator-position-amid-FY26-budget-constraints","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280654-ede6d917bc1aa3ff6d9d9536208fa26e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445509&Signature=AKvSn9lDzfwtcAJDs760EBNPIPIsknDV1SYufOEoOhwM9uV0EVxI3Vgf9qHkjNCjhDtxVU4Br1X1T4aNvWztaOOGDsJocFw5mlloCFMe6406v3J8w9QBTkfScUCjBDDSGLIhBReRqQXldkvI8I88bcReZg4d6NATL7BqKPjioGfOxGqoOgyyPrn~IhnZW0jbj9RM0JcYlibPOgOhGGz1Fr9SiaROz2LCkPsCGh~EMBzVi1r1lzb4~YuFRXrdVnId5eC11t32VNqmUDB3kWlteqI4BOxktByyuCDlyC3HHukrM6NbgOETspzySm-rC29RQi9lYDflPeeWEaM-HVCbxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hingham School Committee spent substantial time on March 10 discussing FY26 budget pressures and possible staff reductions before approving one immediate personnel action.

The superintendent, Katie (Superintendent), presented the district’s budget context and a list of proposed reductions, emphasizing that most of the district’s budget is personnel and that some reduction votes must happen on statutory timelines. She said enrollment and family leave developments can change staffing needs and that the district had asked the committee for flexibility, with a hard deadline of April 15 for notification in many cases.

After discussion about timelines, principals’ enrollment checks and the ability to track leaves, a committee member moved and the committee approved a motion authorizing the superintendent to implement a reduction of one FTE for the secondary special‑education administrator position. Committee members said the vote was taken reluctantly and that the district has explored alternative staffing models; the administration said it will begin immediate work to recruit an executive director of student services who would review department structure.

Committee members repeatedly urged the administration to distinguish between a position reduction and removal of an individual employee, noting leaves of absence may change staffing needs. The administration reiterated that required statutory notification dates — including March 15 for certain administrators and April 15 for many teacher notices — constrained timing.

The committee did not act on other reductions at the March 10 meeting and left other potential reductions pending while it awaited updated enrollment and leave information. Members said they preferred to use the longer April 15 window where possible to avoid premature personnel actions.","After extended budget discussion the committee voted to authorize the superintendent to implement a proposed reduction of one full‑time equivalent secondary special‑education administrator as part of FY26 budget balancing; administrators said other staffing votes are being delayed to April 15 to track leaves and enrollment changes.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6280656,"Hingham school leaders condemn antisemitic and racial graffiti found at Hingham High School",209,167000,376000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2612174-8f47d1bb08102412b01548a20d7e16a8&start=167&end=376","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2612174-8f47d1bb08102412b01548a20d7e16a8/thumbnail_167000.jpg","/articles/6280656/Massachusetts/Hingham-school-leaders-condemn-antisemitic-and-racial-graffiti-found-at-Hingham-High-School","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280656-9aa126565e7b7df99852bf0e06d63d48/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445509&Signature=obsBn146d3iCoQGEbQ~GqhVXERBqdDGJ16KB2R~IbVQjryehBCtJpcuheJk16pP8bpgjAmgE3ylTEtuFtkgUG64cf1kbmCVldSOdZb3uIZAZ2ZEOJvxZYszJqW667oZebA2mdxb3vinQoH-ffcRfzJrgUSk~meQGKFnZO-kPm7OU8JogMnLV~4PvPw1xLCOSypu3efExA0~zykUkMHz3Nvd9IxE4fJtoduTccRYjRlWL7iOsFz9ylQv2fpmbDzHIeuavyKZbCWQcgTuF6yYFR--0pX7Zhk~KvJsipwSLrWmHa5vb3dduzfjUbhIbP8vlZHuM48QFsToLCIBov5chmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","School Committee Chair Nessa opened the March 10 meeting by alerting the committee and the public that hateful graffiti had been found in Hingham High School restrooms.

Chair Nessa said a drawing “a ********” was discovered in a boys’ bathroom last week and that “the N word was found in another bathroom” on the day of the meeting. She described the markings as “not random acts of graffiti” but “symbols of hate” and said they “send a message of exclusion, fear, intimidation, to members of our community.”

The superintendent, Katie (Superintendent), told the committee the administration is “committed to promoting a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment” and thanked students who reported the incidents and administrators who “responded quickly.” She said removing the markings “does not erase the deeper problem” and that the district will “analyze our curriculum, our programming, our communications” and “teach the history behind these hateful symbols and slurs.”

Both speakers framed the incidents as part of a broader national rise in antisemitism, racism and intolerance and said the district will pursue education, conversation and accountability rather than treating the acts as pranks. Chair Nessa directly addressed affected students: “To our Jewish, black, and all students who have ever felt targeted or unsafe, we see you, we stand with you, and we will not tolerate any act that threatens your dignity or belonging in this school.”

No formal disciplinary outcomes or arrests were announced at the meeting. Superintendent Katie said the district will continue investigations and follow established procedures; she asked the community to expect follow‑up about curriculum review and community conversations. The committee did not take a vote on policy changes at this meeting; Chair Nessa and the superintendent said next steps would include targeted education and outreach and possible future policy review.","School leaders told the March 10 Hingham School Committee meeting that antisemitic and racist graffiti was discovered in two high‑school restrooms; administrators say the district is investigating, has removed the markings and will pursue education and prevention steps.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6280639,"Votes at a glance: committee approves routine minutes, field trips, school‑choice withdrawal, competency rules and a small grant",6813,327000,7140000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2612174-8f47d1bb08102412b01548a20d7e16a8&start=327&end=7140","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2612174-8f47d1bb08102412b01548a20d7e16a8/thumbnail_327000.jpg","/articles/6280639/Massachusetts/Votes-at-a-glance-committee-approves-routine-minutes-field-trips-schoolchoice-withdrawal-competency-rules-and-a-small-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280639-18fea86e1d548f23e79b693a2a3133b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445509&Signature=QOiCC50o0~ffffQNpYnam2AhJPk0pcRAuHTVVVFNEw2XGdOTBC6fmb6HIkHCrQzQvxHAePkAcCBxCwDcjoWGzH68Ke5QlJzW3ldh0FZML7z9kQkouIqOJn7YZ93dZDmCL3dZlLQk-W7PIqJYP2mXE3gH05EgR0bv7gxWDEaUTXQZKPh-lmIWvJ0qSx94xujEdgx-8qvY7mCWDXujfE~j936T96cBjr4hOhMzLLuTILMjzmJWZsm1FK-bgrLZxMnIOTNQrTljXJRgrMe78f-sGvuJxD3rK2R8brHOkaa3hnpB7CCcZkdDVFDg03Ws6dpY2ZOmsmk8TiyRkb6QoPqzKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The school committee handled a number of routine but formal votes March 10, including approvals of minutes, field trips, a competency‑determination update and a small education grant.

Minutes: The committee approved minutes for the school committee meetings of Feb. 24, Feb. 25 (joint meeting with the select board and advisory committee) and March 4.

Field trips: The committee approved a Hingham High School dance team trip to the New England championships in Trumbull, Connecticut on March 15, 2025 and a chorus/drama day trip to New York City on June 14, 2025.

School choice: The committee voted to withdraw from the Massachusetts interdistrict school choice program for the 2025–26 school year; administration said Hingham has not historically participated and does not recommend joining at this time, largely because of service‑provider capacity concerns.

Competency determination: The committee approved an updated competency‑determination proposal for the Class of 2025 that uses completion of specific coursework (ninth‑ and tenth‑grade English, Algebra/Geometry and Biology passing grades) in place of MCAS, pending any further guidance from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Grant: The committee accepted a $3,200 Financial Education Innovation Fund grant to support Hingham High School’s annual “Credit for Life” fair.

Executive session: At the end of the meeting the committee voted to adjourn into executive session for collective bargaining and litigation strategy and did not return to open session.","The March 10 meeting included a series of routine approvals: meeting minutes, two student trips, withdrawal from school choice for 2025–26, adoption of a competency‑determination proposal for the Class of 2025 and acceptance of a $3,200 financial‑education grant.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6280644,"School committee approves appointment of Christine Panarisi as executive director of student services",488,7953000,8441000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2612174-8f47d1bb08102412b01548a20d7e16a8&start=7953&end=8441","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2612174-8f47d1bb08102412b01548a20d7e16a8/thumbnail_7953000.jpg","/articles/6280644/Massachusetts/School-committee-approves-appointment-of-Christine-Panarisi-as-executive-director-of-student-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280644-9fc0673ebff7ce4f7dcca12e75d03173/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445509&Signature=cC4b4a0kAneSGsZ1NjsH37fbUGGHlB8I8XzmAwgr0XnSFE7jrb1JL4hmMUt-FNHTNX43BKjJH2qUJxgiIZ-3qCM0~kAagz4hvLIJBEMJ-KxX~RKKCE5-vjfylx6r-WVr6ofbHBfTcC2XyxQLpnxycz9UJM7GlhWVh07NQG4eo0ZznUGq9CYQJIikMwGqN40gQ~CAzkuY4EerOIWqWPvUqruvnVYPE8wIKLLEh~s7e5tuhFAPlIL1-n1FwDkelZWh3BUlR6BxYfo35uBHVbC6a0tPRE7iq3I5I5nlXT3J8h4AVOoyxP-4hM1TlV3fDcU2TNRWR77nO9UjJbKAFfJfIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee voted March 10 to approve the appointment of Dr. Christine Panarisi as the district’s new executive director of student services, with a permanent appointment effective July 1.

Superintendent Katie (Superintendent) told the committee that a screening committee — which included family representatives, administrators, general and special educators — recommended Dr. Panarisi after an interview process and a site visit. The superintendent said Dr. Panarisi met with staff, administrators and a group of high‑school students during the visit and that attendees described the meetings as productive. Several staff who had previously been taught by Dr. Panarisi spoke positively of her background.

Dr. Panarisi currently serves as director of student services for Silver Lake Regional School District and formerly held leadership roles in Boston, Fall River and other districts. She holds a doctorate in education from Boston College and other degrees in special education and psychology. The committee moved and approved a motion to appoint and to authorize contract terms; the room voted in favor by voice vote.

Committee members said they appreciated interim director Dr. Cataldo’s leadership during the search and that the new director will undertake onboarding and community‑outreach meetings; administration said it will schedule additional public sessions (coffee talks and other opportunities) so constituents who were unable to join a recent Zoom Q&A (which had technical problems) can meet the new director before July.","Following a screening process and site visits, the committee voted to appoint Dr. Christine Panarisi as Hingham’s executive director of student services, with a July 1 start; the district will schedule additional public meet‑and‑greet opportunities after a Zoom session experienced technical issues.","actionData","errors"]

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