Holly L. Maiorano

The Board of Education held a special meeting to establish a committee to investigate allegations of improper conduct by a specific board member. The scope of this committee includes the authority to investigate and report findings to the full board regarding potential violations of board policies, with the board chairperson tasked with appointing the committee members and its chairperson. The meeting also included comments from members of the public regarding the investigation process and discussed upcoming meeting schedules.

The board discussed the bid award for the bathroom project. Members deliberated on the selection of the contractor, weighing advice from architects and considerations regarding project management, costs, and quality. Ultimately, the board voted to approve Secondino and Sons as the bathroom contractor.

The board meeting covered several key discussion topics, including public comments regarding the budget, communications regarding the Superintendent's contract, and student inventions presented by fourth and second-grade students. Administrative reports provided updates on the Eversource project, school status, grants, and the draft audit. Discussions and actions included an update on the Bathroom Project RFP and a revision to BOE Policy 3326 regarding check-signing procedures. Additionally, an executive session was held to discuss the Superintendent's contract and a legal matter, with a subsequent vote taken to proceed with the contract.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on various board goals such as student achievement, community collaboration, and fiscal accountability. Key action items involve voting on updated board policies in the 1000 series, including the 1100s, 1200s, 1300s, 1400s, and 1500s. The board also intends to discuss a potential capital improvement project regarding flooring and hold an executive session to address the superintendent's contract.

The board meetings focused on several operational and infrastructural topics. Key discussions included curriculum updates and student assessment results for the school year. Significant time was dedicated to addressing the Upper-Level Parking Lot Paving Project, specifically concerning the transfer of project funds to the town and the consideration of temporary safety repairs to the lot. The board also discussed the coordination of a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance, including the selection of a moderator and agenda planning. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved updates to several community relations policies.