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Oct 5, 2026·Board meeting
Suffield Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board recognized a District School Family Liaison for contributions to the school community and received updates from student representatives regarding recent and upcoming school events. The Superintendent reported on a new grant for math tutoring and provided information on upcoming inter-board meetings regarding the middle school building project. The Business Manager provided updates on food services and facility maintenance projects. Presentations included an overview of special education programming and a review of the Effective School Solutions partnership, which has improved student support and generated cost savings. The Board also reviewed the August financial report, approved authorized signers for child nutrition programs, and adopted the 2027 meeting schedule.
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The board reviewed student achievement results across several key areas, including Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium scores for grades 3-8, Next Generation Science Standards results for grades 5, 8, and 11, SAT performance, and Advanced Placement course outcomes. The administration presented strategies for academic improvement, including curriculum adjustments, professional learning, and intervention blocks. Additionally, the board held an executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation involving a student.
Sep 17, 2026·Board meeting
Permanent Building Commission & Board of Education Joint Special Meeting
The joint meeting focused on several infrastructure and facility projects. Updates were provided on the Police Station HVAC replacement, various school facilities including brick repointing at the elementary school, HVAC and flooring projects at the high school, and roof replacement. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation on Middle School construction alternatives, with a recommendation for new construction. Additionally, the commission reviewed the design progress and expanded program for a new Firehouse, ultimately recommending the project move forward for further review.
Sep 11, 2026·Board meeting
Curriculum and Instruction Subcommittee Special Meeting
The subcommittee discussed the implementation of the Building Thinking Classroom model in math instruction for grades K-5, noting that curriculum alignment is currently underway with future impact data to be reviewed. Additionally, the group reviewed the status of summer curriculum writing projects, which involved an expenditure of approximately $26,000, and discussed future curriculum development needs.
