Meriden Public Schools, CT

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

Curriculum Committee Meeting-5:45 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Curriculum Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed new pilot course titled 'Approaching Big Problems: Language, Self and Society.' The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with the call to order and adjournment, so the meeting is focused on this single curriculum proposal.

• Discussion of new pilot course 'Approaching Big Problems: Language, Self and Society'

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Meriden Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business and several action items. The board will vote on District Repair and Improvement Projects (DRIP) grants, approve a food service paper goods and disposable products contract, and approve a new pilot course for 2026-2027. It will also hear a summer district update from the superintendent and may enter executive session for security updates.

• Motion to accept District Repair and Improvement Projects (DRIP) grants
• Motion to approve Food Service paper goods and disposable products contract (RFP summary attached)
• Motion to approve new pilot course for 2026-2027
• Motion to approve Finance Committee Report from 6/23/26
• Motion to enter executive session for security updates

School Building Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The School Building Committee will receive an update on the Edison Middle School roof replacement project and vote on a change order. The committee will also approve minutes from prior meetings and hear the treasurer's report.

• Edison Middle School roof replacement update
• Approval of change order for Edison Middle School roof replacement
• Treasurer's report

Special School Building Committee Meeting - 12:00 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Special School Building Committee is meeting to consider and potentially approve Change Order #1 for the Edison Middle School roof replacement project. The agenda also includes a public comment period and adjournment.

• Approval of Change Order #1 for Edison Middle School Roof Replacement

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Finance Committee will discuss cafeteria, utility, and financial reports for April and May 2026. The committee is considering a motion to recommend that the Board of Education approve District Repair and Improvement Projects (DRIP) funded by a grant. The 2026-2027 Appropriated Budget and summer facilities projects are also on the agenda.

• Recommendation for Board of Education approval of District Repair and Improvement Projects (DRIP) funded by grant
• Review of April and May 2026 Cafeteria Reports
• Review of April and May 2026 Fuel Oil, Gas, Electricity, and Solar Reports
• Review of April and May 2026 Financial Reports and projections
• Information on 2026-2027 Appropriated Budget

Special School Building Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Special School Building Committee will hear petitions and comments, approve minutes, and elect officers for the next year. They will receive an update on the Edison Middle School roof replacement project and take action on related change orders. Discussion on on-site project representation and a treasurer report are also on the agenda.

• Public petitions and comments
• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2026 regular meeting
• Annual election of officers
• Edison Middle School roof replacement update (discussion)
• Action on Edison change orders

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Board of Education will vote on authorizing the superintendent contract. It will also consider delegating authority for student expulsions, approve textbook selections on second reading, and authorize filling classified staff vacancies. Additional items include routine reports, minutes approval, and an executive session on personnel and security matters.

• Authorization to sign the Superintendent Contract (motion to authorize)
• Delegation of Authority: Student Expulsions (motion to authorize)
• Textbook Approvals – Second Reading (motion to approve)
• Authorization to Fill Classified Staff Vacancies (motion to authorize)
• Executive Session: personnel changes, student agreements, security updates (motion to enter executive session)

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee will consider and vote on a motion to recommend adoption of the 2026-2027 budget spending plan, including all revisions. The meeting includes a public comment period and standard procedural items. No specific budget figures are listed in the agenda.

• Adoption of the 2026-2027 budget spending plan with revisions
• Public comment period before the budget vote

Curriculum Committee Meeting-4:45 PM

The Curriculum Committee will review proposals for two new pilot courses to be offered in the 2026-2027 school year: a Medical Careers 2 program and an Introduction to Financial Accounting course.

• Medical Careers 2 (Certified Nursing Assistant Program) pilot course
• Introduction to Financial Accounting (CCSU) pilot course

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Meriden Board of Education will vote to adopt the 2026/2027 school budget and consider new pilot courses and program of studies changes. They will also act on a District Repair and Improvement Project grant and approve the naming of the Nathan Hale Elementary School courtyard. The meeting includes recognitions, reports, and an executive session for superintendent evaluation and contract discussions.

• Adoption of the 2026/2027 budget (motion to accept)
• New pilot courses for 2026-2027 (motion to approve)
• Proposed changes to Program of Studies for 2026-2027 (motion to approve)
• District Repair and Improvement Project (DRIP) grant (motion to approve)
• Naming of Nathan Hale Elementary School courtyard (motion to approve)

Canceled - School Building Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The May 7, 2026 School Building Committee meeting was canceled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.

• Canceled meeting; no actions taken

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Meriden Board of Education will approve the minutes from the April 21 meeting and the Finance Committee report. It will hear a student leadership awards announcement and a superintendent’s annual report. The board will enter an executive session to discuss personnel changes, student agreements or expulsions, and security updates, and will vote on related appointments and resignations.

• Motion to approve April 21 meeting minutes
• Motion to approve Finance Committee Report (4/28/26)
• Executive session to discuss personnel changes, student agreements/expulsions, and security updates
• Motion to approve appointments and resignations
• Announcement of CABE Student Leadership Awards

Curriculum Committee Meeting 5:00 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Curriculum Committee will meet to discuss proposed changes for the 2026-2027 school year, including new pilot courses and an update to the Program of Studies.

• Discussion of new Personal Finance CCSU course and textbooks
• Review of Program of Studies 2026-2027 updates
• Discussion of new pilot courses for 2026-2027

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Finance Committee will review March 2026 cafeteria, utility, and financial reports. They are also considering a motion to recommend that the Board of Education approve District Repair and Improvement Project (DRIP) grant-funded projects, not to exceed the total grant award. The 2026-2027 budget is listed as an agenda item but no further details are provided.

• Motion to recommend approval of DRIP grant projects for district repairs (fully funded by grant)
• Cafeteria Report for March 2026
• Utility Reports: Fuel Oil, Gas, Electricity, and Solar for March 2026
• Financial Reports for March 2026
• Discussion of 2026-2027 Budget

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Board of Education will consider several items including food service bids, staff positions, and school schedule dates. The meeting includes reports from student representatives and a presentation regarding Platt High School.

• Commercial and USDA Foods Bid
• Fresh Bakery Products Bid
• Authorization to Fill Certified Staff Positions
• High School Graduation Date
• Israel Putnam Elementary School last day of school

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Board of Education will approve minutes from a prior meeting, vote on policy revisions, and authorize budget transfers for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting will also include reports on student activities and a presentation from Casimir Pulaski Elementary School.

• Approval of March 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Policy revisions - second reading
• Annual authorization for line item budget transfers
• Food and beverage exemptions
• Executive session for personnel and student matters

Canceled - School Building Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools School Building Committee meeting scheduled for April 2, 2026 was canceled. No agenda items were acted upon or discussed. The agenda had listed petitions, approval of March 11, 2026 minutes, an Edison Middle School roof replacement update, election of officers, and a treasurer's report, but none proceeded.

• Petitions and Comments
• Approval of March 11, 2026 minutes
• Edison Middle School roof replacement update
• Annual election of officers
• Treasurer's Report

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Finance Committee will review cafeteria, utility, and financial reports for January and February 2026. The body will discuss budget estimates for 2026-2027 and consider a recommendation for the Superintendent to make line item budget transfers to close out the budget by June 30, 2026.

• Annual authorization for the Superintendent to make line item budget transfers
• 2026-2027 Budget Estimates
• January and February 2026 Cafeteria Reports
• January and February 2026 Utility Reports (Fuel Oil, Gas, Electricity, and Solar)
• January and February 2026 Financial Reports

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Board of Education will review several policy revisions and a proposal for the Edison Middle School roof replacement project. Additional items include naming a facility at Platt High School and discussing personnel matters in executive session.

• Edison Middle School Roof Replacement Project
• Naming of World Language Hallway at Platt High School
• Policy Revisions - Second Reading
• Policy Revisions - First Reading (including school security, student discipline, and social media)
• Action on appointments and resignations

SPECIAL - School Building Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The School Building Committee will meet to review the December 4, 2025, meeting minutes. The committee is also scheduled to vote on the final plans and professional cost estimates for the Edison Middle School Roof Replacement Project.

• Approval of December 4, 2025, regular meeting minutes
• Edison Middle School Roof Replacement Project: Final Plans and Professional Cost Estimates

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m. MEETING CANCELLED - INCLEMENT WEATHER

The Meriden Board of Education meeting scheduled for March 3, 2026, was cancelled due to inclement weather. The agenda included items such as the approval of minutes, reports from the student representative and superintendent, and policy revisions.

• Meeting cancelled due to inclement weather
• Approval of Board of Education minutes from February 24, 2026
• Policy revisions for first and second readings
• Naming of Board Facility - World Language Hallway at Platt High School
• Executive session regarding personnel changes and student matters

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m. MEETING CANCELLED - INCLEMENT WEATHER

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for March 3, 2026, was cancelled due to inclement weather. The agenda included reports on cafeteria services, utilities, and financials for January 2026, as well as budget estimates for 2026-2027.

• January 2026 Cafeteria Report
• January 2026 Fuel Oil, Gas, Electricity, and Solar Reports
• January 2026 Financial Reports
• 2026-2027 Budget Estimates

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The board will hold a first reading of 11 policy revisions covering student medications, abuse reporting, child sexual abuse response, paid sick leave, and non-discrimination, with no vote expected at this time. They will also enter executive session to discuss personnel changes and student disciplinary matters, and vote on appointments, resignations, and a student stipulated agreement. Presentations include Edison Middle School's instructional shift and the Connecticut English Learner/Multilingual Learner Framework.

• First reading of 11 policy revisions (Policies 5141.21, 4050, 5025, 4500, 6122, 4600, 1008, 4000, 5000, 6500, and one additional)
• Edison Middle School presentation on instructional shift
• CSDE English Learning and Multilingual Learner Framework presentation
• Executive session for personnel changes, student stipulated agreements/expulsions, and security updates
• Action on appointments and resignations

Policy Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Policy Committee will meet to discuss and vote on several proposed policy revisions, including those regarding workplace discrimination, student discipline, and school security.

• Review of Policy 4030 - Prohibition of Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
• Review of Policy 5020 - Prohibition of Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment (Students)
• Review of Policy 1500 - School Security and Safety
• Review of Policy 5130 - Student Discipline
• Review of Policy 6600 - Library Collection Development and Maintenance

Canceled - School Building Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The School Building Committee meeting scheduled for February 5, 2026, was canceled. The agenda listed items including a progress report on the Edison roof and a treasurer's report.

• Edison Roof Progress Report
• Treasurer's Report

Policy Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Policy Committee will review and vote on updates to ten district policies. Topics include administration of student medications, reporting of child abuse and sexual assault, child sexual abuse response, paid sick leave, curricular exemptions, family and medical leave, non-discrimination, and parental access to instructional material. The committee will recommend or accept the proposed changes.

• Policy 5141.21 Administration of Student Medications in the Schools (motion to recommend)
• Policy 4050 Reports of Suspected Abuse or Neglect of Children or Sexual Assault of Students by School Employees (motion to recommend)
• Policy 5025 Child Sexual Abuse and Assault Response Policy and Reporting Procedure (motion to recommend)
• Policy 4500 Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Law Notice (motion to recommend)
• Policy 6122 Curricular Exemptions (motion to accept)

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Meriden Board of Education will convene to approve previous meeting minutes, receive reports on student activities and the superintendent's updates, and consider action on special education staffing and personnel appointments.

• Approval of minutes from January 20 and 27, 2026
• Report on Special Education Staffing changes
• Action on appointments and resignations
• Presentation by Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Kindness Club
• Executive session regarding personnel and student matters

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The committee will discuss financial reports, utility usage, and cafeteria revenue for December 2025. They will also consider special education staffing changes (action item) and review preliminary 2026-2027 budget estimates.

• Cafeteria Report for December 2025
• Fuel oil, gas, electricity, and solar reports for December 2025
• Financial reports including year-to-date budget summary for December 2025
• Special Education Staffing Changes (action item)
• Discussion of 2026-2027 Budget Estimates

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Meriden Board of Education will meet to vote on budget estimates for the 2026-2027 school year and approve textbooks and digital content. The meeting also includes a presentation from Washington Middle School regarding attendance.

• Action on 2026-2027 Budget Estimates
• Second reading and approval of Textbook/Digital Content
• Washington Middle School presentation on attendance
• Action on personnel appointments and resignations
• Action on student stipulated agreements