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Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities & Planning Committee will review updates on HVAC/IAQ grant improvement projects and large construction projects. The body will also discuss the 2027-28 Capital Budget requests.

• HVAC/IAQ Grant updates for Brien McMahon, Brookside, Naramake, Rowayton, Silvermine, and Marvin schools
• Norwalk High School/PTECH School Construction Project update
• West Rocks Middle School Design discussion
• 2027-28 Capital Budget Requests discussion

MLL Curriculum Subcommittee

The MLL Curriculum Subcommittee will meet via video conference to discuss districtwide registration and enrollment. The body will also review Multilingual Learners Las Link data and the progress of the Multilingual Learners Department Transformation.

• Districtwide Registration and Enrollment
• Multilingual Learners Las Link Data Review
• Multilingual Learners Department Transformation progress and reflection
• Professional Learning Opportunities and Coaching
• Family Center Workshops and Events

Board Business Meeting

The Norwalk Board of Education will consider several administrative appointments and a new policy on recess and play-based learning. The board is also reviewing a tentative union agreement with Connecticut Health Care Associates and the 2027-2028 school year calendar.

• Approval of 2027-2028 School Year Calendar
• Appointment of Principal at Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy and Assistant Principals at Roton Middle and Dr. Ruby Shaw Elementary
• Approval of Wolfpit Elementary School Playground Project
• Approval of Policy 5016: Students - Recess and Play Based Learning
• Approval of CHCA National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees tentative agreement

SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee will meet via videoconference to review presentations on social emotional learning. The body will consider initiatives regarding Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) and MOMENTUM.

• Presentation on Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) by Dr. Nekita Carroll-Hall
• Presentation on MOMENTUM by Ms. Abby Schildkraut

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will meet to review the year-to-date budget update and consider action on budget transfers for FY26-27. The committee will also conduct a review of employee health insurance.

• FY26-27 Budget Transfers
• FY26-27 YTD Budget Update
• Employee Health Insurance Review

Policy Committee

The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM via video conference to review and possibly act on three policies: a revised recess policy (5016), a personal mobility devices policy (5038), and a policy on student representation on the Board of Education (9000). The committee will also vote on whether to send these items to the full board for approval. The agenda also includes approval of the September 10, 2026 minutes.

• Review of revised Policy 5016 on physical activity, undirected play, and student discipline (recess)
• Review of Policy 5038 on students' personal mobility devices
• Review of Policy 9000 on student representation on the Board of Education
• Vote on a motion to move items to the full board for approval
• Approval of the September 10, 2026 Policy Committee minutes

Finance Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Finance & Claims Committee and the Board of Education Finance Committee meet jointly with the City Council for a special meeting and public hearing. City and school finance officials will present updates on the FYE 2026 and FYE 2027 operating and capital budgets and outline the FYE 2028 budget process. The meeting includes two public hearings, one on the FYE 2028 operating budget and one on the FYE 2028 capital budget. The agenda lists no specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances.

• Joint City/BOE public hearing on the FYE 2028 Operating Budget
• Joint City/BOE public hearing on the FYE 2028 Capital Budget
• City CFO and NPS CFO presentations on FYE 2026 and FYE 2027 operating and capital budgets
• Board of Education/NPS presentation on key issues affecting FYE 2027 budgets and the FYE 2028 process
• Remarks by the Mayor and Interim Superintendent of NPS

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Facilities/Planning Committee is meeting to review and possibly approve the final plans, specifications, and cost estimate for the Norwalk High School/P-TECH furniture, fixtures, and technology project (Phase 2 of 2), and to refer it to the Board of Education for final acceptance. The committee will also receive updates on HVAC/IAQ grant improvement projects at several schools, large construction projects, the roof solar project at Dr. Ruby Shaw Elementary School, and completed summer 2026 projects.

• Authorize acceptance of final plans for State Project 103-0263N – Norwalk High School/P-TECH FF&E and Technology (Phase 2 of 2)
• HVAC/IAQ grant improvement updates for Brien McMahon HS, Brookside, Naramake, Rowayton, Silvermine, and Marvin Elementary Schools
• Norwalk High School/P-TECH construction project update and West Rocks Middle School design discussion
• Dr. Ruby Shaw Elementary School roof solar project update
• Summer 2026 projects: temporary AC at Wolfpit Elementary, locker replacements at Nathan Hale Middle and Ponus STEAM Academy, parking lot paving at Brookside Elementary

Board Business Meeting

The Norwalk Board of Education will hold a business meeting on September 15, 2026, to consider several action items, including approval of a tentative agreement with the Norwalk Federation of Educational Personnel (NFEP), appointment of an interim deputy superintendent, and adoption of multiple board policies. The board will also review state testing data, a youth survey plan, and budget updates, and will vote on a consent calendar covering personnel, budget transfers, field trips, and meeting minutes.

• Approval of NFEP tentative agreement
• Approval of FY26 year-end budget transfers and FY27 budget transfers (July 1–Sept 1, 2026)
• Approval of field trips: CGS to Puerto Rico, Brien McMahon to Costa Rica, Ponus Ridge to Outdoor Classroom and Washington
• Approval of policies: 6008 (parental access to instructional material), 4019 (social media), 6003 (curricular exemptions), 4018 (abuse/neglect reporting), 5038 (personal mobility devices)
• Recommendation to appoint interim deputy superintendent

Personnel & Human Relations Committee

The committee will meet to conduct a grievance hearing regarding the NFEP. An executive session is anticipated for this matter.

• NFEP Grievance Hearing

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will review two student-related policies. The committee will then vote on whether to move these policy revisions to the full board for approval.

• Review of Policy 5038: Students - E-Bikes
• Review of Policy 5016: Students - Physical Activity, Undirected Play and Student Discipline (Recess)
• Vote to move policies to the full board

Finance Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review the FY26 year-end financial results, approve budget transfers for July-August 2026, and review the FY27 year-to-date budget. They will also receive an update on the development of the FY28 budget. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• FY26 Year End Review
• July-August 2026 Budget Transfers
• FY27 YTD Budget Review
• FY28 Budget Development Update

Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will review professional learning from the summer and provide updates on science and progress reports. The meeting includes a discussion regarding a high school math pilot program.

• High School Math Pilot
• Summer/August Professional Learning review
• Curriculum updates
• Science updates
• Progress report updates

Board Workshop

The Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider approving a contract with Kelly Education for substitute teacher staffing services. The contract would run from August 24, 2026, through August 23, 2029, with two optional one-year extensions. The board will vote on this action item and then adjourn.

• Approval of contract with Kelly Education for substitute teacher staffing services
• Contract term: August 24, 2026 – August 23, 2029
• Two optional one-year extensions included

Board Workshop

The Norwalk Board of Education is holding a workshop session focused on CABE training for board members regarding their roles and responsibilities, as well as a board/superintendent self-evaluation. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion and training.

• CABE training on board member roles and responsibilities
• Board/Superintendent self-evaluation discussion

Personnel & Human Relations Committee

The Personnel & Human Relations Committee meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026, was canceled. The agenda had listed a grievance hearing in anticipated executive session.

Board Workshop

The Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education is holding a virtual special meeting on July 9, 2026. The only action item is the appointment of Dr. Damon Lewis as Executive Director of Leadership Development, as recommended by the Superintendent. The meeting includes opening procedures and adjournment.

• Appointment of Dr. Damon Lewis as Executive Director of Leadership Development

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will meet via videoconference to review the FY26 year-end financial schedules. The body will also discuss an update regarding the FY27 budget.

• FY26 Year End and Closeout Update
• FY27 Budget Update

Board Workshop

This special meeting of the Norwalk Public Schools Board was cancelled because no quorum was present. The agenda had included a closed executive session to discuss pending claims and litigation, but no official business was conducted.

• Meeting cancelled - no quorum
• Executive session on pending claims and litigation was scheduled but not held

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will review and potentially take action on four draft policies. The committee may vote to move these policies to the full board for approval.

• Policy 6008: Instruction - Parental Access to Instructional Material
• Policy 4019: Personnel - Social Media
• Policy 6003: Instruction - Curricular Exemptions
• Policy 4018: Personnel - Reports of Suspected Abuse or Neglect of Children or Reports of Sexual Assault of Students By School Employees

Board Business Meeting

The Board of Education will consider edits to three non-discrimination policies regarding community relations, personnel, and students. The board is also deciding on the superintendent's draft goals for the 2026-27 school year and the naming of the Andrew's Field Storage Building.

• Edits to Policy 1005 (Community Relations), Policy 4014 (Personnel), and Policy 5015 (Students) regarding Non Discrimination
• Approval of Superintendent's Draft Goals for SY26-27
• Proposed naming of the Andrew's Field Storage Building
• Approval of personnel actions and field trips for WRMS Outdoor Classroom and MSK-MBK to Club Getaway
• Executive session regarding the Board/Superintendent Contract

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Facilities Committee will meet to receive updates on the Norwalk High School/PTECH construction project and multiple HVAC/IAQ grant improvement projects at six schools. Members will also review a proposed naming for a storage building and consider approving it for full Board action.

• Norwalk High School/PTECH School Construction Project update
• HVAC/IAQ Grant Improvement Projects at Brien McMahon High School, Brookside Elementary, Naramake Elementary, Rowayton Elementary, Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School, and Marvin Elementary School
• Proposed naming of the Andrew's Field Storage Building (motion to move to full Board for approval)
• Review of School Projects Update

Policy Committee

The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee will meet to review and possibly edit three non-discrimination policies covering community relations, personnel, and students. The committee may vote to move these policies to the full board for approval. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Review and edit Policy 1005 - Community Relations: Non Discrimination Policy
• Review and edit Policy 4014 - Personnel: Non Discrimination Policy
• Review and edit Policy 5015 - Students: Non Discrimination Policy
• Possible motion to move policies to full board for approval

Board Workshop

The Norwalk Board of Education will meet via Zoom to review and act on several fiscal and operational items for the 2026–27 school year. The board is expected to approve the FY27 operating budget reconciliation, extend the food services contract with Chartwells, and ratify an interim superintendent contract. A temporary waiver for year-end fund transfers and a limited beverage exemption for student events are also on the agenda.

• Approval of FY27 Operating Budget Reconciliation
• Extension of Chartwells food services contract for FY2026-27
• Approval of Interim Superintendent Contract
• FY26 Year End Transfer Temporary Waiver Request
• Beverage exemptions for student events under 2026-27 Healthy Food Certification

Ad-Hoc Inclusion&Educational Justice

The Ad-Hoc Inclusion & Educational Justice Committee will review the SY 2025-2026 notable achievements, updates on equity strategy and impact, and an equity audit brief. The meeting is a discussion session with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Review of SY 2025-2026 notable achievements
• Updates on equity strategy and impact, including Equity Leads reflection
• Equity audit brief presentation
• Discussion of looking ahead items

Board Workshop

This is a board workshop meeting that includes the annual School Governance Council (SGC) forum. The agenda covers a budget update, a review of the Panorama survey, and highlights from the SGC for the 2025-26 school year. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational and procedural.

• Budget update
• Panorama survey review
• SGC 2025-26 highlights

SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Special Education Curriculum Subcommittee will meet via videoconference to review the Extended School Year (ESY) program, including its definition, determination, structure, related services, locations, schedules, and planning timeline. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the March 10, 2026 subcommittee meeting.

• Review of Extended School Year definition and determination criteria
• Discussion of ESY 2026 structure and related services
• Review of ESY locations and schedules
• Review of ESY planning timeline
• Approval of minutes from March 10, 2026 SpEd Subcommittee meeting

Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Curriculum & Instruction Committee will meet via videoconference to review and possibly take action on a math vision. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Review and possible action on Math Vision
• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2026 Curriculum Committee meeting

Board Business Meeting

The Norwalk Board of Education meets to act on the FY 2026-2027 operating budget, appoint a new principal for Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School, and accept the superintendent’s resignation. The board will also vote on personnel actions, budget transfers, and a trip to an Indianapolis student conference.

• Approve FY 2026-2027 Board of Education Operating Budget
• Appoint principal of Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School
• Accept resignation of the Superintendent
• Approve ED-099 Authorized Signature Change for Child Nutrition Program signers
• Approve BOE BMHS trip to HOSA International in Indianapolis June 2026

Finance Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Finance Committee meets via Zoom to review March 2026 budget transfers, the year-to-date FY2026 budget, and an update on FY2027 budget development. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting.

• Review of March 2026 budget transfers
• FY2026 year-to-date budget review
• FY2027 budget development update