Cynthia Lignar

The agency meeting focused primarily on administrative items, including the approval of the minutes from the prior agency meeting held on January 5, 2026.

The board meeting agenda includes discussion and potential votes on tuition rates for the 2026-27 school year, as well as school breakfast, lunch, and milk prices for the same period. The board will also consider creating a new standing committee titled Joint BOE Pupil Services Committee. Additionally, the agenda covers the potential approval of the 2026-27 Supervision District Budget and the second reading and potential vote on various revised policies regarding fund transfers, insurance, restorative practices, school climate, public complaints, and library materials.

The board convened an executive session to review and discuss the labor agreement between the Town of Chester and Local 1303-286 of Council 4 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO. No action was taken during the session.

The committee discussed updates from the River COG Regional Affordable Housing Committee, including regional housing plans and consultant support. The discussion covered the communication plan, specifically key takeaways from media training and plans for event submissions. Significant attention was given to the DOH grant-funded project, focusing on incremental progress, the impact on state housing legislation, and regulatory reviews for commercial and village districts to support multi-family housing. New business included initiatives for acquiring points through Sustainable CT for healthy and efficient housing goals.

The meeting included a discussion held during an Executive Session concerning the Agreement between the Town of Chester and Local 1303-286 of Council 4 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, covering the period from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2026. No action was taken during the Executive Session.