Colchester Public Schools

The board discussed staff appreciation, post-season sports activities, and recognized the Bacon Academy Class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian. Reports were provided on student activities, events, and school-town liaison updates. Priority items included discussions on the HVAC project, health reserve status, and the appointment of the new Bacon Academy Principal. The superintendent provided updates on personnel changes and supplemental educational aid from the State Affordability Fund. The meeting also addressed budget reports, District Repair and Improvement Projects (DRIP) funding, and future policy considerations for health assessments and immunizations.

The board convened for a special meeting to discuss the employment of Michaela Travassos. The board entered an executive session to deliberate on this matter. Upon returning to regular session, the board voted unanimously to accept the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent to non-renew the employment contract of Ms. Travassos for the upcoming school year, in accordance with statutory requirements.

The board meeting agenda included recognitions for staff appreciation, post-season sports, and academic achievements. Business items addressed included the approval of a field trip, an agreement for child nutrition programs, and priority discussions regarding an HVAC project and health reserve status. The board also focused on the appointment of a school principal, updates on central office personnel and state affordability funds, and reports from the budget finance, curriculum, facilities, and policy committees, with specific attention to health assessments, screenings, and immunizations.

The meeting included recognitions for the Eastern Region Music Festival and post-season athletics. Key discussion topics included a donation to the robotics program, approval for a field trip, and public correspondence. The Board addressed budget discussions, the HVAC project, health reserve status, state assessment updates, capstone changes, and the graduation venue. Additionally, the meeting featured updates from the Superintendent on personnel and reports from various committees, including budget, curriculum, facilities, and policy.

The meeting featured recognitions for student achievements in the Eastern Region Music Festival and winter athletics. The board discussed and approved adjustments for the education budget, reviewed the final payment status of the HVAC grant project, and authorized a request to the Board of Finance regarding the Health Insurance Reserve. Additionally, the board approved a reduction in credits for the Senior Capstone program, authorized the graduation venue at Dodd Stadium, and reviewed a quarterly personnel report. The Budget Finance Committee reported on monthly figures and approved budget transfers.