Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Ross Hanson’s organization
Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Berlin Board of Education Monthly Meeting
The board meeting included the welcome of a new student representative and updates from student representatives regarding recent school activities, including sports and student exchange programs. Personnel actions were taken regarding the retirement of a music teacher. The board approved the consent agenda and an application for the K Board recognition award. Facilities updates were provided concerning ongoing flooring, HVAC, and renovation projects at various schools. Additionally, the board reviewed the annual summer curriculum work and received an update on the Extended School Year (ESY) program for students with special needs. The meeting concluded with a discussion regarding potential board policy or town collaboration concerning e-bikes.
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The board meeting included a review of board committee reports, including the AI committee, and a series of correspondences regarding staff achievements, retirements, and expressions of gratitude. The board accepted the retirement of the Director of Curriculum effective in 2027 and approved a consent agenda. The Superintendent provided a report on the opening of schools, including facility conditions and staffing updates. The Director of Finance and Operations presented the end-of-year budget report, detailing surplus drivers such as vacancies, reduced legal costs, and transportation efficiencies, and the board approved returning the unaudited balance to the town's general fund. Additionally, a facilities update was provided regarding flooring projects at the high school and sidewalk replacements at the middle school.
Jul 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Berlin Board Of Education Special Meeting
The board convened for a special meeting to enter into an executive session for the purpose of interviewing a candidate for the position of principal at Richard D. Hubbard School. Subsequent to the interview, the board returned to regular session and appointed Debra Murray as the new principal of the Richard D. Hubbard School.
Jul 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Berlin Board Of Education Special Meeting
The board met to interview a candidate for the position of Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, eventually moving to appoint Alfred Souza III to the role effective the following day. Additionally, the board discussed the 2026-2027 budget, specifically addressing staffing assignments for ELA teachers, the in-house suspension position, and high school math class sizes. The board also reviewed cost presentations for implementing one-to-one technology at the elementary school level for Grades K-2.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
