New Haven Public Schools, CT
School district
Recent meetings
Food Service Task Force Committee Meeting
The committee will receive updates on food services and the food allergy policy. Members will discuss efforts to address food gaps in the district and the Sustainable Food Initiative.
- Food Gap Subgroup updates on addressing district food gaps
- Sustainable Food Initiative update on locally grown food and waste reduction
- Food Allergy Policy update
- Food Service general update
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AGENDA: Board of Education Regular Meeting
The New Haven Board of Education will vote on approving minutes, personnel reports, and a 2026-2027 governance calendar. The meeting includes resolutions to accept three school building projects as complete and a superintendent's update on FY27 budget community engagement.
- Approval of January 26, 2026 Board minutes
- Acceptance of Jackie Robinson, Celentano, and Worthington Hooker school projects as complete
- FY27 Budget Community Engagement update
- Agreement with Sign Pro. Inc. for Career High School LED sign ($55,572.27)
- Amendment to CCP Pathways/Riverside Program agreement ($525,000)
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Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee Special Meeting
The Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee will vote on resolutions to file final grant applications and accept as complete the Jackie Robinson, Celentano, Worthington Hooker, and Bishop Woods school projects. They will also receive a February stewardship report from ABM. All actions are recommendations to the Finance & Operations and Board of Education committees.
- Resolution to accept the Jackie Robinson Project (State Project 093-0329) as complete
- Resolution to accept the Celentano Project (State Project 093-0338) as complete
- Resolution to accept the Worthington Hooker School Project (State Project 093-0340) as complete
- Resolution to accept the Bishop Woods School Project (State Project 093-0352) as complete
- Presentation of the February 2026 Facilities Stewardship Report from ABM
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Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting
The Finance & Operations Committee will review a draft budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year and approve resolutions to finalize several school building projects, including Jackie Robinson, Celentano, Worthington Hooker, and Bishop Woods. The meeting also includes information on after-school programs, STEM grants, and AI pilot initiatives.
- Draft FY26-27 budget presentation
- Resolutions to accept Jackie Robinson, Celentano, Worthington Hooker, and Bishop Woods school projects as complete
- Agreement with S.P.O.R.T Academy for after-school programming at Barack Obama and Roberto Clemente schools (up to $19,200)
- Purchase Order with Sign Pro for a Career High School LED sign (up to $55,572.27)
- Title I Consolidated Grant of $13,462,550.00 for October 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
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Governance Committee Agenda
The Governance Committee of New Haven Public Schools is holding a virtual meeting to review past minutes and discuss the structure of its governance meetings. The agenda is largely procedural and contains no major policy decisions, contracts, or financial actions.
- Review and approval of December 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion of governance meeting structure and format
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AGENDA: Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education is reviewing several financial actions including contract amendments, purchase orders for school repairs, and pension plan restatements. Items include funding for special education services, playground resurfacing at Edgewood School, and HVAC system upgrades across multiple schools.
- Amendment to increase Bilingual Special Education Services of Connecticut funding to $154,000.00
- Purchase order for playground resurfacing at Edgewood School not to exceed $79,470.00
- Purchase order for HVAC control upgrades at several schools not to exceed $268,152.73
- Change order to increase National School Lunch Program funding to $210,000.00
- Change order for districtwide pump repair expenses not to exceed $144,000.00
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Teaching & Learning Committee Agenda
The Teaching & Learning Committee will meet to discuss and possibly approve an international trip for Sound High School, with a presentation by Mr. Dave Low. They will also share and discuss the Welcoming Schools protocol, featuring an update from Dr. Gemma Joseph-Lumpkin on its application in New Haven Public Schools. The meeting includes procedural items and adjournment.
- Discuss and possibly approve Sound High School's international student trip
- Presentation on the education connection to the proposed international trip by Mr. Dave Low
- Share and discuss information on the Welcoming Schools protocol
- Update on how the Welcoming Schools protocol is being applied in New Haven Public Schools by Dr. Gemma Joseph-Lumpkin
- Meeting is held via Zoom at 4:30 PM
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Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting
The Finance & Operations Committee will review a Title IIA grant for $1.06 million, approve amendments to contracts for special education and teacher residency programs, and authorize purchase orders for HVAC upgrades, playground resurfacing, and school auditorium repairs.
- Title IIA Grant: $1,068,244.00
- Bilingual Special Education Services amendment: increase to $154,000.00
- HVAC controls upgrade at 5 schools: up to $268,152.73
- Fair Haven School Auditorium repairs: up to $5,400.00
- Playground resurfacing at Edgewood School: up to $79,470.00
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Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee Meeting
The Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee will hear the January stewardship report and discuss an update on adult education construction. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- January Stewardship Report – discussion/report (PDF attachment)
- Adult Education Construction Update – discussion
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Food Service Task Force Committee Meeting
The Food Service Task Force Committee will meet to discuss updates on food gaps, allergy policies, and sustainable food initiatives. The meeting is a procedural gathering with no formal votes scheduled.
- Food Service Update
- Food Gap Subgroup Updates
- Food Allergy Policy Update
- Sustainable Food Initiative Update
- Motion to Adjourn
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AGENDA: Board of Education Regular Meeting
The New Haven Board of Education elected Dr. OrLando Yarborough as President, Matthew Wilcox as Vice President, and Dr. Edward Joyner as Secretary. The board approved several agreements for after-school programs and capital projects, including a boiler replacement at Conte School and new convection ovens for multiple school cafeterias.
- Election of Dr. OrLando Yarborough as Board President
- Agreement with CREC for AAC assessments up to $78,900
- Agreement with LEAP for after-school programming up to $60,000
- Agreement with ARTE for after-school programming up to $70,000
- Agreement with The ALK Mindfulness Initiative up to $93,845
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Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting
The Finance & Operations Committee is reviewing several service agreements for after-school programming and facility repairs. The body is also considering a new heating boiler for Conte school and a grant for student support. Discussion items include the November 2025 financial report and the 2026-2027 budget update.
- Purchase order for a new heating boiler at Conte school not to exceed $152,850.00
- Agreement with ALK Mindfulness Initiative for after-school programming not to exceed $93,845.00
- Amendment to Berchem Moses PC for special education matters to increase funding to $170,000.00
- Purchase order for convection ovens at seven schools including Hillhouse and Truman for $51,862.93
- Title IVA Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant 2026 in the amount of $908,238.00