Meriden Public Schools, CT

Policy Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The Policy Committee will review and discuss several district policy revisions. The committee is considering motions to recommend changes to employee and student policies, including the creation of a new restorative practices policy.

• Policy 5122: High School Graduation Requirements
• Policy 5130: Student Discipline
• Policy 5132: Restorative Practices Response (NEW)
• Policy 5030: Bullying Prevention and Intervention Policy (DISCONTINUED)
• Policy 5010: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and ADA Title II

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

The Meriden Board of Education will review a presentation on chronic absenteeism at Platt High School and a class size and enrollment report. The board will also act on personnel appointments, resignations, and student stipulated agreements.

• Platt High School presentation on addressing chronic absenteeism
• Class Size & Enrollment Report based on October 1 data
• Action on personnel appointments and resignations
• Action on Student Stipulated Agreement
• Executive session regarding personnel changes, student expulsions, and security updates

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

The Meriden Board of Education meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. on the third floor of the Board of Education building, 22 Liberty Street. The board is scheduled to vote on staff additions for 2026-2027, Meriden Theatrical Rental Guidelines, a finance committee report, and appointments and resignations. It will also hear presentations on Israel Putnam Elementary School and from First Student, plus reports on the School Building Committee and student activities. The agenda includes an executive session for personnel changes, student stipulated agreements or expulsions, and security updates.

• Vote on Staff Additions for 2026-2027
• Vote on Meriden Theatrical Rental Guidelines
• Finance Committee Report 9_22_26 up for approval
• Executive session on personnel changes, student stipulated agreements/expulsions, and security updates
• Presentations: Israel Putnam Elementary School culture and First Student

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

The Meriden Public Schools School Building Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes approval of the minutes from the August 6, 2026 regular meeting, updates on the Edison Middle School roof replacement and Casimir Pulaski Elementary School, and a treasurer's report. The meeting closes with a motion to adjourn. No dollar amounts or specific decisions beyond the minutes approval and adjournment appear in the agenda text.

• Motion to approve minutes of the August 6, 2026 Regular Meeting
• Edison Middle School Roof Replacement Update (discussion, with Field Report #11 attached)
• Casimir Pulaski Elementary School Update (discussion)
• Treasurer's Report with August 2026 attachments for the Edison roof replacement and Casimir Pulaski new school
• Motion to adjourn

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several financial items. The agenda includes reviewing cafeteria, utility, and financial reports for July and August 2026, considering staff additions for the 2026-2027 school year, and approving theatrical rental guidelines. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Cafeteria reports for July and August 2026
• Utility reports (fuel oil, gas, electricity, solar) for July and August 2026
• Financial reports for July-August 2026
• Motion to recommend staff additions for 2026-2027
• Motion to approve Meriden Theatrical Rental Guidelines

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

The Meriden Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, beginning with procedural items like the pledge, roll call, and public comments. The board will hear reports from the student representative and superintendent, including a presentation on Camp Invention 2026 and a biannual hiring report. The main action items are entering executive session to discuss personnel changes and security updates, followed by a vote on appointments and resignations.

• Executive session to discuss personnel changes and security updates
• Action on appointments and resignations
• Biannual Hiring and Recruitment Report
• Presentation on Camp Invention 2026
• Approval of minutes from September 1, 2026 meeting

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

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

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

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'

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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. 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