William H. Galvin
Middle School Project
UPCOMING EVENTS
School Building Committee Meeting
December 18, 2024
Abutters Meeting
December 18, 2024
GALVIN MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT – VOTE RESULTS
Canton residents voted on the option to build a new Galvin Middle School on Tuesday, Dec.10.
Between early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting 3,943 votes were recorded.
2,924 Yes and 1,019 No and the vote passed by 74.2%.
HOW A NEW GMS WILL IMPROVE CPS EDUCATION
- Enhance the quality of teaching and learning
- Improve the school experience for students, teachers and staff
- Better support educators as they respond to students’ academic, social and emotional needs
- Increase accessibility for all students, including those with disabilities
- Prevent the diversion of District funds from addressing emergency repairs to implementing curriculum
- Create an environment that empowers students to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially
- Improve energy efficiency, indoor air quality, thermal comfort and natural light
- Provide a more cost-effective operating solution
- Improve issues of proximity
- Augment existing safety and security features
HOW THE NEW GMS WILL BE FUNDED
The following document was presented to the Select Board, Finance Committee and Capital Planning Committee.
LATEST PUBLIC UPDATE ON THE PROJECT
Watch the recording from the latest Community Forum held on October 23, 2024 at the GMS cafeteria with a complete update on the GMS project.