Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Brett Pickarts’s organization
Sep 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Education Special Meeting
The meeting included a review of the district list of individuals eligible to represent the district in IEP meetings. The Board discussed school safety reporting, including the fulfillment of annual safety drill practices as mandated by Act 143, and the status of lockdown drills across various schools. Additionally, the meeting covered the approval of cooperative agreements for boys' and girls' lacrosse, and received an update from the Agriculture Advisory Board regarding FFA activities, diverse industry group involvement, and agricultural science initiatives, including the reading trail at Sugar Bush.
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The Board reviewed calendar and director reports before approving expenditures totaling $1,508,285.87 and recording receipts of $2,714,950.41. Key new business items included the approval of the 2026-27 budget for all funds in the amount of $38,440,215, along with several tax levies, including the Fund 10 tax levy, property tax chargeback levy, and Fund 80 tax levy. Additionally, the Board discussed the implementation of an elementary STEM Invention Project, provided an update on Literacy Work and the Grade 3 Advancement Policy, and reviewed the launch of the ParentSquare communication platform.
Sep 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board meeting covered several operational and educational updates. Key discussion topics included upcoming community events, staff in-service training sessions covering topics such as AI platforms and crisis intervention, and student representative reports on high school activities. Financial agenda items involved the approval of expenditures, receipts, and the 2026-2027 budget funds and tax levy.
Sep 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New London School District Annual Budget Hearing
The meeting provided an overview of the district's financial status and the annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Key topics included a review of the continuous improvement strategic plan, a decrease in the mill rate paired with an increase in the tax levy, and the absence of debt for the third consecutive year. The presentation also detailed adjustments to equalization aid, special education categorical aid, and the district's membership and open enrollment figures. Discussion occurred regarding the funding of community programs, specifically the 'Racing for Education' program, and the impact of state budget decisions on the district's revenue limits and staffing needs.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
