Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Louise Pitney’s organization
Jun 18, 2914·BoardMeeting
Board
Derby Public Library Board of Director's Meeting
The meeting included the presentation of the 2014 Scholarship prize, discussion of old business including the City paying an outstanding bill and funding for capital planning projects. New business included discussion of water issues, purchase of a new City of Derby flag, interest in investigating the library ghost, new custodians, renewal of the Valley Council of Health and Human Services annual membership, resolution of a website hacking issue, a proposal for duct cleaning, a grant for patron computers, membership in Tech Soup, budget print-out, a thank you note, a letter to a Board member about attendance, prospective members, the annual distribution check from the Cohen Family Book Fund, and the Library being a site for the Summer Food program. The July and August meetings were suspended.
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The Agency conducted a public hearing regarding an inland wetlands application for 90 and 114 Sodom Lane, which proposes an auto service shop and associated parking areas. Key discussions involved potential environmental impacts, such as flood protection, water filtration, and chemical runoff, as well as questions regarding the proximity of parking to watercourses and the need for updated wetland reports and stormwater management plans. The Agency's consulting engineer provided review comments, and the public voiced concerns about development near regulated wetland areas. The public hearing was subsequently continued to a future date.
Jun 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Derby Public Schools Board of Education Special Board of Education Meeting
The board meetings covered various administrative and educational topics, including the appointment of new hires across the district and the recognition of students and staff for outstanding achievements, such as Paraeducator and Teacher of the Year awards and the CAS Distinguished Friend of Education Award. Key operational discussions included the approval of a food service agreement, the implementation of a shared services resolution for a Human Resources Director position in collaboration with the City of Derby, and the approval of a new AP Seminar course. Additionally, the board adopted a policy on Online Social Networking to address cyberbullying and discussed facilities and budgetary reports.
Dec 18, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Education Meeting
The meeting agenda included the election of officers for the Chair of the Board of Education and a review of birthdays. The Board entered into Executive Session to review the Appointment List for new hires, which was subsequently approved. Subcommittee reports were presented by various committees, followed by the Superintendent's Report and Administrator Reports covering Facilities and Strategic Planning. Key action items included the approval of the Financial Report through November 30, 2025, review of the draft FY27 Budget, approval of the contract between the Derby Board of Education and the Derby Education Association (covering July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031), approval of the 2026-2027 District Calendar, and approval of the 2026 Schedule of Regular Board of Education Meetings.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
