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OPEN HOUSE TOURS and Q&A October 4th @ 9:00AM In Person at Pollard Middle School
Welcome to the Past Meetings and Materials archive for the Pollard Middle School Building Project. This page provides a comprehensive record of our meetings, presentations, and supporting documents.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
School Master Plan — 2020-2023
School Master Plan — 2020-2023
The School Master Plan was first developed and presented in 2020, and was updated in both 2022 and 2023. This study provides the foundation for the Pollard Middle School Project.
2020 School Master Plan
2020 School Master Plan
2022 Master Plan Extension Study
2022 Master Plan Extension Study
2023 Master Plan Extension Update
2023 Master Plan Extension Update
High Rock Renovation — 2006
High Rock Renovation — 2006
In the fall of 2006, the School Committee discussed options for the use of High Rock as an interim solution to space issues at Pollard.
Discussion of options for High Rock School for middle school students (9/20/06)
Public Hearing for High Rock as satellite middle school space (10/3/06)
Recommendation for use of High Rock as interim middle school space (10/7/06)
Recent Meetings
Recent Meetings
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
All Boards Summit
All Boards Summit
Town of Needham Boards met collectively to discuss the viability of continuing to study the two sites that are currently under consideration for the project: the DeFazio site and the current Pollard site, and whether or not both sites should continue into the next phase of the feasibility study.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025School Committee Meeting
School Committee Meeting
Information presented on the options analysis and information about reuniting 6th grade with 7th & 8th.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025PPBC / School Building Committee Meeting
PPBC / School Building Committee Meeting
A presentation of key decisions and timeline of the Preferred Schematic Report (PSR) was given.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025Community Meeting
Community Meeting
Information session was held in the evening at Pollard and via Zoom to provide information on the project, review what we have been hearing, and to answer questions.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025School Committee Meeting
School Committee Meeting
The submission of the Pollard Educational Program to the MSBA was discussed and approved. A resolution recommending the approval of the submission of the Preliminary Design Program (PDP) by the School Building Committee/PPBC was also approved.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025PPBC / School Building Committee Meeting
PPBC / School Building Committee Meeting
The MSBA Preliminary Design Program (PDP) submission was shared and approved.
AUGUST 25, 2025PPBC Meeting
PPBC Meeting
The probable cost analysis was presented on preliminary options.
AUGUST 21, 2025Virtual Community Meeting
Virtual Community Meeting
A project overview and update was presented followed by a Q&A session.
AUGUST 20, 2025School Committee Meeting
School Committee Meeting
The Educational Program Requirements and a feasibility update.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
The impact of the construction project on the athletic facilities at DeFazio.
AUGUST 4, 2025PPBC Meeting
PPBC Meeting
A presentation of seven preliminary options, including an matrix for comparing options.
JULY 21, 2025PPBC Meeting
PPBC Meeting
A presentation of the program diagram for Pollard, plus an overview of the project schedule through September 2025.
JULY 9, 2025Community Meetings
Community Meetings
Information sessions were held in the morning and evening at Pollard and via Zoom to provide information on the project and answer questions. Tours of Pollard followed the session.
Video Recording — Morning Session
Video Recording — Evening Session
Visioning Sessions
Visioning Sessions
Two sessions were held with educators and town leaders to discuss the reunification of grades 6-8.
MAY 20, 2025School Committee Meeting
School Committee Meeting
An update on the Pollard Middle School Project and overview of the MSBA process and schedule.
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