Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Karen Ball’s organization
May 28, 2028·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Education Business Meeting
The Board of Education discussed a range of topics, including updates on the North Street Bridge construction project, the rollout of the My Ride app for high school transportation, and various student capstone projects. Recognition was given to schools for recent achievements, such as New Lebanon’s Blue Ribbon school status and the ISD anniversary. Committee reports provided updates on architect evaluations for the Riverside building project, grant approvals for the 2026-2027 school year, and progress on the Central Middle School supplemental funding. Significant discussion occurred regarding the impact of excessive technology and screen time in schools, with calls for a more balanced approach between digital and hands-on learning, and inquiries into the effects of academic pressure on student mental health at the high school level.
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The board meeting focused on capital budget planning, including a roof project in Old Greenwich, and a review of the district's strategic plan. The session featured an analysis of academic data, specifically student performance on state exams, SAT scores, and adaptive indicators like NWEA MAP. Discussion points included the methodology for assessing student growth across diverse groups, ranging from special education students to those in advanced programs, and plans for improvement in high school performance.
Oct 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Riverside School Building Committee Special Meeting
The committee held an executive session to conduct interviews for the position of Owner's Representative, during which they amended the agenda to allow the participation of the Manager of School Procurement. No votes were taken during the executive session, and no additional matters were raised during the open discussion portion of the meeting.
Sep 30, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Riverside School Building Committee Regular Meeting
The committee discussed updates from the Communications Working Group, noting that reports have been shared with relevant boards and that a community forum is being considered. Members reviewed feedback regarding project progress and the ongoing reconciliation of capital plan budgets against current cost estimates. The committee held an executive session to deliberate on the Owner's Representative RFP scoring process, with an agreement to defer discussion on the Construction Manager RFP until the subsequent meeting.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
