The North Branford BOE's Curriculum & Instruction Subcommittee voted Feb. 19 to advance a new literacy initiative for elementary schools. The district's students already outpace state reading averages, but details on the proposal remain limited ahead of full board review.
The Southington Board of Education voted 8-1 on Feb. 19 to adopt a $173.7 million Master Facility Plan that would rebuild Kelley Elementary, expand South End Elementary and close Flanders Elementary. A spring referendum is next.
The Woodbridge Board of Education meets on February 23, 2026, to review budget reports and a STEAM education presentation. While the meeting follows a routine format, families may want to stay informed about long-term academic and financial planning in the district.
The Bridgeport Board of Education will vote on decommissioning the old Bassick High School building on February 23. Students moved into the new $129 million facility on the University of Bridgeport campus in August 2025.
Hamden Public Schools is hiring for 13 positions across seven categories, including Student Support Services, tutoring, Special Education, and Early Learning. The district is also encouraging families to enroll children in its Early Learning Program.
The Southington Board of Education has held multiple special and committee meetings in early 2026, focusing on operations and instruction. Regular sessions continue with agendas and minutes publicly available, though specific decisions from recent meetings are not yet detailed.
The Bridgeport Board of Education held several committee meetings leading up to February 9, 2026, with the Operations and Instruction committees reviewing services and curriculum. The full BOE meets on February 9 at 6:30 PM. No other city boards met this week.
North Branford’s Board of Education held multiple sessions on curriculum, policy, and budget planning during the week of Feb 16–22, 2026. The Fire Commissioners met and scheduled a special session, while the Blueprint Committee meeting was cancelled. Limited details were available for other boards.
The Middletown Board of Education met on February 10, 2026, highlighting Black History Month, Legacy Academy, and Unified Theater. The Curriculum Committee meeting was canceled. Other city boards, including the Anti-Racism Taskforce and Affirmative Action Monitoring Committee, have upcoming meetings scheduled.
Durham's boards are focused on the FY25-26 budget, traffic safety, and land use planning. The Board of Selectmen and Finance are deep in budget reviews, the PZC adopted new zoning rules, and the Board of Education is preparing for contract talks.
The Woodbridge Board of Education held multiple committee meetings in early 2026, focusing on finance, curriculum, and facilities. The full board met on January 20, 2026, following a strategic retreat. Other town boards, including the Agricultural Commission and Board of Assessment Appeals, have seen recent activity, though several meetings were cancelled or rescheduled.
Branford’s Board of Education held multiple budget-focused meetings in early February 2026, while the Board of Finance reviewed the police pension valuation report. Other boards, including the Academy on the Green Committee and Board of Ethics, have published 2026 schedules but reported no recent actions.