Bridgeport BOE: Budget Proposal, Bassick Plan, and Advocacy on This Week's Agenda
Bridgeport's Board of Education tackled the FY27 budget proposal, Bassick High School decommissioning, and state advocacy strategy across three meetings this week.
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Guilford Appoints Dr. Gerardo Martinez as Adams Middle School Principal
Guilford appoints Dr. Gerardo Martinez as Adams Middle School principal, effective July 1. The veteran Massachusetts educator has 30+ years of experience in Lexington, Wellesley, and Brookline.
North Branford BOE Subcommittee Advances Literacy Initiative for Elementary Schools
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.
Southington BOE Adopts $173.7M Facility Plan to Rebuild Kelley Elementary, Close Flanders
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.
Woodbridge Board of Education to Review Budget Reports and STEAM Initiative at February Meeting
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.
Bridgeport Board to Vote on Decommissioning Old Bassick High School Building
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 Hiring for 13 Positions Across Four Departments
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.
Southington Board of Education Holds Special Meetings and Committee Sessions
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.
Bridgeport Board of Education Weekly Roundup: February 9, 2026
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 Government Meeting Roundup: Key Updates from the Week of Feb 16–22, 2026
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.
Middletown Board of Education Meeting Recap: February 10, 2026
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 Government Meeting Recap: Week of February 17–21, 2026
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.