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 "city": "Meriden Public Schools",
 "state": "CT",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-ct-mpsct/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-09",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Special School Building Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Edison Middle School roof replacement and change orders to be discussed and voted on",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.",
   "headline": "Finance Committee reviews DRIP grant projects and monthly financial reports",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Board to authorize signing of new superintendent contract",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Curriculum Committee Meeting-4:45 PM",
   "headline": "Meriden schools to discuss new pilot courses for 2026-27",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Board to adopt 2026-2027 school budget",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Finance Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Finance committee to recommend adoption of 2026-2027 budget",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Canceled - School Building Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.",
   "headline": "School Building Committee meeting canceled",
   "summary": "The May 7, 2026 School Building Committee meeting was canceled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/mpsct/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DSWJJS4D6ECD",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Curriculum Committee Meeting 5:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Meriden schools to discuss new courses and program updates",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Board to approve finance report, discuss personnel changes in executive session",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.",
   "headline": "Committee to recommend DRIP grant-funded repair projects",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Meriden Board of Education discusses food bids and school schedules",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Board to approve policy revisions and budget transfers",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-02",
   "body": "Canceled - School Building Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.",
   "headline": "School Building Committee meeting canceled, no actions taken",
   "summary": "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.",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to discuss 2026-2027 budget estimates",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Meriden Board of Education discusses roof replacement and policy revisions",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-11",
   "body": "SPECIAL - School Building Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.",
   "headline": "Committee to consider Edison Middle School roof replacement plans",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/mpsct/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DRVPST660ABC",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m. MEETING CANCELLED - INCLEMENT WEATHER",
   "headline": "Board meeting cancelled due to inclement weather",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "Finance Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m. MEETING CANCELLED - INCLEMENT WEATHER",
   "headline": "Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/mpsct/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DQWKUH5391AC",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/mpsct/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DQWKUH5391AC"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Board to review first reading of 11 policy revisions on medications, abuse, and non-discrimination",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Policy Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Policy Committee to review school district policies",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/mpsct/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DRFSA871B400",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/mpsct/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DRFSA871B400"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-05",
   "body": "Canceled - School Building Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.",
   "headline": "School Building Committee meeting canceled for February 5, 2026",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/mpsct/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DQTK5N500E88",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "Policy Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Policy Committee to recommend updates to student medication, abuse, and non-discrimination policies",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Meriden Board of Education to approve minutes and special education staffing",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "Finance Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to review 2026-2027 budget estimates and SPED staffing changes",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.",
   "headline": "Board of Education to act on 2026-2027 budget estimates",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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