Foster School Still in Line for Possible State Funding

By Carol Meyer

Some 493 students are currently enrolled at Foster School and are looking forward to a successful new school year!

The Massachusetts School Building Authority paid a visit to Foster recently, which was an opportunity for school officials to express concerns about the building's deficiencies and their impact on the educational program and to assess its condition.

This is the third time the town has sought partial state reimbursement from the MSBA for what they say is a much-needed major renovation -- or an entirely new building.

The MSBA's decision on the town's third Statement of Interest  is expected this coming December, and school officials remain hopeful that there will be good news this time around.

Any costs that would be incurred in excess of any grant approved by and received from the MSBA would be borne by  the town and would require a Town Meeting vote before the project could move forward.

Quite a few Foster parents and teachers continue to express concerns about the condition of the building.

Have you or any of your children attended Foster? What are your thoughts -- would major repairs be enough or do you think an entirely new school is needed?

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