Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Ricky Ledesma’s organization
Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New London Board of Education School Facilities & Program Design Committee Committee Meeting
The committee discussed the status of solar panels at Winthrop and associated financial agreements. They reviewed potential future construction at B.P. Mission, including space redesign and funding updates. Additionally, the committee addressed the Jennings Memorandum of Understanding regarding facility usage by Parks and Recreation and clarified conflicting information regarding the boiler replacement project. Committee members also inquired about deferred maintenance and procedures regarding building turnover to the city.
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The board addressed public concerns regarding the inclusion of community members in the superintendent search committee. Key reports included an update on the B.P. Mission School Improvement Plan, discussions on a memorandum of understanding with Parks and Recreation regarding building usage and lifeguard training, and facility updates on solar panels and construction projects. The board reviewed and accepted the Superintendent's Operations report, which detailed potential expansion plans for the B.P. building involving the reconstruction of the auditorium into classrooms. Finally, the board formally appointed an Executive Personnel Search Committee to conduct the search for a new superintendent.
Sep 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New London Board Of Education Special Meeting
The board conducted a workshop regarding the superintendent search process, facilitated by the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education. Discussions focused on the strategic importance of hiring an external search firm to manage the recruitment process, conduct focus groups, and lead communication strategies. The board emphasized the necessity of maintaining confidentiality throughout the search to attract a robust pool of candidates and discussed the legal frameworks governing the Executive Search Committee. Furthermore, the board planned the issuance of a Request for Proposals for search firms, detailing the expected criteria for submissions, and identified a need for future workshops concerning the roles and responsibilities of the superintendent and the board once an appointment is made.
Aug 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New London Board Of Education Business Meeting
The meeting featured reports on a new Memorandum of Understanding with Parks & Recreation regarding facility usage, a forthcoming special meeting for a Superintendent search workshop, and a tour conducted for new district educators. Administrators presented 2025-2026 School Improvement Plan reviews. The Finance & Audit Committee reported on line item transfers, and the Policy Committee discussed upcoming legislative updates. Additionally, the Board approved line item transfers and held a discussion period where members expressed pride in the district's progress and reflected on community events.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
