Trumbull Public School District

This Triennial Assessment Report for Trumbull Public Schools evaluates the district's wellness policies and practices against federal requirements and national best practices. The report identifies significant strengths in areas such as federal nutrition standards, physical education practices, and district-level wellness coordination. It outlines a strategic plan for improvement over the next three years, focusing on strengthening policy language, developing targeted implementation plans for inconsistent practices, and addressing areas with limited current policy or practice. The overarching goal is to enhance student health and well-being by fostering an environment that promotes nutritious eating, physical activity, and lifelong wellness.

The meeting included public comment regarding the new AAPI law impacting curriculum, where a student presented concerns which prompted a future follow-up meeting. New business focused on the presentation and approval of several curriculum guides to be forwarded to the full Board. These guides included Robotic I for grades 10-12, Digital Media 2 for grades 10-12, a revised Culinary 1 guide for grades 9-12, and a new UConn Early College Experience Honors course titled "If You Love It, Teach It" for grades 11-12.

The Finance Committee reviewed the FY26 Financial Statements for the months ending November 30, 2025, and December 31, 2025. For the November reporting period, expenditures and encumbrances totaled $46,255,669.82 and $81,744,876.29 respectively, with 99.1% of the budget spent or encumbered. Requests were made for month-by-month expenditure comparisons focusing on substitutes, special education tuition, and a breakdown of Athletics Account 2051121 expenditures. For the December reporting period, total expenditures remained stable, and a required budget transfer of $590,000 from the Non-Lapsing Account (split between Curriculum and Technology) to the General Fund was approved to maintain fiscal viability. The committee also approved a Student Activity Account name change from "SAVE Promise Club" to "My Friend Abby," shifting its focus to mental and emotional health support.

The meeting agenda included the approval of several field trips: the THS DECA trip to the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, GA, and the THS 'We The People' National Finals trip to Rockville, MD. Action items also covered the approval of the Middlebrook HVAC Project completion and acceptance, and the final vote on the 2026-2027 Superintendent's proposed budget. The Curriculum Committee report recommended the adoption of a new textbook, 'Comparative Government -- Stories of the World,' and corresponding curriculum guide revisions for AP Comparative Government & Politics. Personnel actions included accepting resignations and retirements. The Finance Committee agenda included the approval of financials as of November 30, 2025, and December 31, 2025, along with budget transfers.

The meeting included a public comment session where the Superintendent expressed significant concern regarding potential utility costs if the project, decided to move forward with geothermal, does not adequately incorporate Photovoltaics (PV) to achieve a net-zero building status, emphasizing community expectation. The Committee affirmed that achieving net-zero is a high priority and instructed the design team to confirm PV allocations within design estimates. New Business included updates on reconciled cost estimates, preparing for the Construction Document phase, sending out an RFP for Structural Peer Review, and coordinating with Town officials for code review. Reconciled estimates, including contingencies, indicated the project was running slightly under budget. The Architect provided updates on the site plan, exterior design, and detailed interior specifications, including the inclusion of two elevators and discussions on canopies and cafeteria flow. The Construction Manager reviewed logistical planning for site work, parking, and bus loops. The Building Committee reached a consensus to approve the reconciled estimates and authorize the design and construction team to proceed into the Construction Document phase.