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Norwalk Public SchoolsCT averageUS Census ACS
Population
91,375
Per-capita income
$59,700
Median home value
$535,000
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School district

School district statistics (NCES Common Core of Data; proficiency = EDFacts state-assessment range midpoints)
Enrollment11,520 students (2023)
Per-pupil spending$23,547 (FY2020)
Schools22 · 912 teachers (FTE) (2023)
Total revenue$299.5M (FY2020)
Reading proficiency50% (est. 2018)
Math proficiency40% (est. 2018)
Free/reduced lunch59% (2018)

Recent meetings

Wed Jan 28, 2026

Facilities Committee Meeting

Facilities Committee to vote on solar power agreement for Norwalk High School

The Facilities Committee will consider approving a Power Purchase Agreement with Verogy for rooftop solar installation at Norwalk High School/PTECH. Members will also review a list of Summer 2026 projects including UST removal, parking lot paving, asbestos abatement, and locker replacements. Updates on HVAC/IAQ grants for six schools, the NHS/PTECH construction project, and the 25-year school construction plan are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee sent rooftop solar PPA for Norwalk High School to full board

The Facilities Committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It unanimously voted to move the Power Purchase Agreement for a rooftop solar installation at Norwalk High School/P-TECH to the full Board of Education for approval. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

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4 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Facilities Committee Meeting 6:00PM TO WATCH LIVE ON ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/99459284897 PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE ACCEPTED VIA E –MAIL: (until 4pm the day of meeting) [email protected] 1. MEETING OPENING Subject A. Call to Order 6:00 PM Meeting Jan 28, 2026 - Facilities Committee Meeting Category 1. MEETING OPENING Type File Attachments Subject B. Minutes Meeting Jan 28, 2026 - Facilities Committee Meeting Category 1. MEETING OPENING Type Minutes     File Attachments 12.9.25 Facilities .pdf (113 KB) 2. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION Subject A. Approval of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Rooftop Solar Project Installation at Norwalk High School/PTECH with Verogy, the City’s designated solar developer and refer to full board. Meeting Jan 28, 2026 - Facilities Committee Meeting Category 2. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION Type File Attachments Norwalk - Verogy - PPA High School v3.pdf (885 KB) Subject B. Summer 2026 Scheduled Projects Meeting Jan 28, 2026 - Facilities Committee Meeting Category 2. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION Type a.         46 Concord – Underground Storage Tank (UST) removal b.        Brookside Elementary School –   M ill & pave front & rear parking lots c.         Nathan Hale Middle School …
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Norwalk Board of Education Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes January 28, 2026 I. Call to Order & Attendance The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Committee Chair Diana Carpio. Committee Members Present: Diana Carpio, Chair Garrett Oliver Nellie Cole Staff & City Representatives Present: Sandra Faioes , Deputy Superintendent Bill Hodel , Director of Facilities Alan Lo , City of Norwalk (Buildings and Facilities Manager) II. Approval of Minutes The committee reviewed the minutes from the previous meeting. With no corrections noted, the minutes were accepted as presented. III. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) – Rooftop Solar Project Bill Hodel and Alan Lo presented a proposal for a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Verogy for a rooftop solar installation at Norwalk High School/P-TECH. Project Scope: This will be the fifth district school to utilize rooftop solar. The system is projected to save approximately $2 million in energy costs over a 20-year period. Carport Solar Update: Alan Lo recommended against the previously discussed carport solar system due to high capital costs, structural complexity, and minimal financial return (projected $70,000 loss over 20 years). Concerns regarding aesthetics and security were also noted. Technical Details: The rooftop system is estimated to last 25–30 years, aligned with the lifespan of the roof. As a municipality, the city us …
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Mon Jan 26, 2026

Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting

Committee to review and vote on high school program of studies for 2026-27

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will meet to review and possibly take action on the proposed High School Program of Studies for the 2026-27 school year. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting on December 18, 2025. Public comments are accepted via email until 4pm on the day of the meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee moves 2026-2027 Program of Studies to Full Board

The Curriculum Committee approved the annual updates to the Program of Studies. Starting with the Class of 2027, students must complete a 0.5 credit Financial Literacy course. The updated program includes new courses at Norwalk High School, Brien McMahon High School, CGS, and P-TECH.

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4 Monday, January 26, 2026 Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting 5:30 PM Via Videoconference TO WATCH LIVE ON ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/95333587362 PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE ACCEPTED VIA E –MAIL: (until 4pm the day of meeting) [email protected] 1. Meeting Opening Subject A. Call to Order 5:30 PM Meeting Jan 26, 2026 - Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting Category 1. Meeting Opening Type File Attachments Subject B. Minutes Meeting Jan 26, 2026 - Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Minutes File Attachments 12.18.25 Curriculum.pdf (131 KB) 2. Review and Possible Action Subject A. Program of Study Meeting Jan 26, 2026 - Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting Category 2. Review and Possible Action Type File Attachments _NPS High School Program of Studies for 26-27.pdf (1,363 KB) 3. Adjournment
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Norwalk Board of Education: Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes Date: January 26, 2026 Time: 5:32 PM Location: Virtual Meeting I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:32 PM by Committee Chair Mary Ellen Flaherty-Ludwig . Attendance: Committee Members: Mary Ellen Flaherty-Ludwig (Chair), Howard White, Marcus Jaime. NPS Staff: Rob Pennington, Assistant Superintendent, Kyle Heaslip, Assistant Principal (NHS), Shirley Rockwell, Assistant Principal (BMHS), Beth Furnari, Principal (P-TECH), Deb Costello (P-TECH), Jen Spero, Assistant Principal (CGS), Misty Hofer, Education Administrator (STEM), Dani Brown, Education Administrator (Humanities), Carol Wiltshire-Toth, Education Administrator (Workforce Development). II. Summary of Discussion Program of Studies (POS) Overview Rob Pennington presented the annual updates to the Program of Studies, outlining course offerings and pathways. The process begins in November with department heads and principals to ensure alignment with the district's Portrait of a Graduate . Graduation & Financial Literacy Requirements Credit Distribution: Carol Wiltshire-Toth reviewed the 25-credit requirement. New Mandate: Starting with the Class of 2027 (current rising juniors) , students must complete a 0.5 credit Financial Literacy course. Multiple pathways exist to meet this, including a high-level dual-enrollment option. High School Highlights & New Courses N …
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Tue Jan 20, 2026

Board Business Meeting

Norwalk school board to discuss FY27 budget development update

The board will receive a superintendent's report including an update on the FY27 budget development, a code of conduct revision, and an overview of bilingual/dual language programs. The board will also consider consent items: approval of personnel actions, budget transfers, and meeting minutes. A monthly financial report for December 2025 will be presented for information.

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4 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Board Business Meeting 46 Concord Street Norwalk CT 06854 To view online: https://zoom.us/j/96258823241 1. Meeting Opening Subject A. Call to Order 7:00PM Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Board Business Meeting Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments Subject B. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Board Business Meeting Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments Subject C. Public Comments Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Board Business Meeting Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Discussion, Procedural TO PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC COMMENTS REMOTELY :    https://zoom.us/j/96258823241     Webinar ID:  962 5882 3241   COMMENTS SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL WILL BE ENTERED INTO THE MEETING MINUTES FOR THE RECORD (they will NOT be read aloud during the meeting):  [email protected] File Attachments 2. Superintendent's Report Subject A. Code of Conduct Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Board Business Meeting Category 2. Superintendent's Report Type Information File Attachments Code of Conduct Sept 2026.pdf (166 KB) Subject B. Bilingual/Dual Language Programs Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Board Business Meeting Category 2. Superintendent's Report Type File Attachments NPS BILINGUAL-ESL PROGRAM SERVICES OVERVIEW PRESENTATION JAN 2026.pdf (2,836 KB) Subj …
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Wed Jan 14, 2026

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee to review FY26-27 budget development

The Norwalk Public Schools Finance Committee will review the December 2025 monthly financial report and budget transfers. The committee will also receive an update on the development of the FY26-27 budget.

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4 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Finance Committee Meeting Norwalk Public Schools via videoconference TO WATCH LIVE ON ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/93729138213 1. Meeting Opening Subject A. Call to Order 6:00 PM Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Finance Committee Meeting Category 1. Meeting Opening Type File Attachments Subject B. Approval of Minutes Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Finance Committee Meeting Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Minutes File Attachments Finance Committee 11.12.25.pdf (274 KB) 2. Review and Possible Action Subject A. December 2025 Budget Transfers Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Finance Committee Meeting Category 2. Review and Possible Action Type Action File Attachments 1. Budget Transfers- December 2026.pdf (66 KB) Subject B. December 2025 YTD Monthly Financial Report Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Finance Committee Meeting Category 2. Review and Possible Action Type File Attachments 2. YTD December 2026 Report.pdf (1,606 KB) Subject C. FY26-27 Budget Development Update Meeting Jan 14, 2026 - Finance Committee Meeting Category 2. Review and Possible Action Type Action File Attachments 3. FY26-27 Budget Development Update.pdf (549 KB) 3. Adjourn
Thu Jan 8, 2026

JOINT BOE / Common Council Finance Committee Meeting

Joint meeting to hear City and BOE CFO presentations on 2026-2027 operating budgets

This joint meeting of the Board of Education and Common Council Finance Committee will hear presentations from the City CFO and the BOE CFO on their respective proposed operating budgets for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The agenda also includes public participation and a discussion period. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee discusses 2026-27 school budget request of $263.2M

The Joint Finance Committee reviewed the Board of Education's request for a $263.2 million operating budget for FY2026-27. The meeting focused on funding gaps, demographic challenges, and proposed cost-saving measures, with no formal decisions made.

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4 Thursday, January 8, 2026 JOINT BOE / Common Council Finance Committee Meeting Common Council Chambers City Hall 3rd Floor 125 East Avenue, Norwalk TO PARTIPATE REMOTELY: https://norwalkct-org.zoom.us/j/83292194046 1. Meeting Opening Subject A. Call to Order 6:00 PM Meeting Jan 8, 2026 - JOINT BOE / Common Council Finance Committee Meeting Category 1. Meeting Opening Type File Attachments Subject B. Roll Call - Common Council and BOE Finance Chairpersons Meeting Jan 8, 2026 - JOINT BOE / Common Council Finance Committee Meeting Category 1. Meeting Opening Type File Attachments Subject C. Public Participation Meeting Jan 8, 2026 - JOINT BOE / Common Council Finance Committee Meeting Category 1. Meeting Opening Type TO PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC COMMENTS REMOTELY :     https://norwalkct- org.zoom.us/j/83292194046 . File Attachments 2. CFO Presentations Subject A. CITY-CFO Presentation on the 2026-2027 Operating Budget Meeting Jan 8, 2026 - JOINT BOE / Common Council Finance Committee Meeting Category 2. CFO Presentations Type Information https://www.norwalkct.gov/941/ Budgets File Attachments Joint Committee Presentation - City of Norwalk.pdf (132 KB) Subject B. BOE-CFO Presentation on the 2026-2027 Operating Budget Meeting Jan 8, 2026 - JOINT BOE / Common Council Finance Committee Meeting Category 2. CFO Presentations T …
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Joint Finance & Claims and Board of Education Finance Committee Date: January 8, 2026 Time: 6:15 PM – 7:52 PM Location: City Hall Chambers / Hybrid Online Chairs: Jim Frayer (Common Council Finance Committee) & Sheri McCready Pritchett (BOE Finance Committee) I. Attendance City Officials: Mayor Barbara Smyth, Jared Schmidt (CFO), Josh Goldstein (Council President), Johan Lopez, Jalin Sead, Nicole Edy. Board of Education (BOE): Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella, Lunda Asmani (CFO), Howard White (BOE Chair), Garrett Oliver, Marcus Jaime, Diana Carpio. Staff: Chitsmay Lam (Comptroller). BOE Cabinet Members and Budget Team II. Opening Remarks Jim Frayer (Chair): Welcomed attendees and emphasized that the meeting's goal is a collaborative, innovative problem-solving exercise rather than a "budget battle." Mayor Barbara Smyth: Acknowledged the legacy of former Mayor Rilling and the late Greg Burnett. Committed to the 25-year school building plan but noted this fiscal year may be even "tighter" than previous ones due to competing needs for public safety and infrastructure. Superintendent Dr. Estrella: Focused on the need for early engagement to avoid last year's "predicament." Stated the district is currently operating at a "minimum" after past grant reductions and needs to sustain current service levels to maintain outcomes. II. Public Participation …
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Tue Jan 6, 2026

Board Annual Organization Meeting

Board holds annual organization, elects officers

This is the annual organization meeting of the Norwalk Public Schools Board. The agenda is entirely procedural: administering the oath of office to new members and nominating and electing board officers for the year. No substantive policy decisions, contracts, or budget items are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Howard White elected Board Chair, Ashley Gulyas elected Secretary

The Norwalk Board of Education elected Howard White as Chair and Ashley Gulyas as Secretary during its organizational meeting. Five members were sworn in, and the Vice Chair position remains vacant.

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4 Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Board Annual Organization Meeting Norwalk Public Schools 46 Concord Street Norwalk, CT 06854 To watch live stream online: https://zoom.us/j/99339156483 1. Meeting Opening Subject A. Call to Order 7:00PM Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Board Annual Organization Meeting Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments Subject B. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Board Annual Organization Meeting Category 1. Meeting Opening Type Procedural File Attachments Subject C. Annual Organization - Oath of Office Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Board Annual Organization Meeting Category 1. Meeting Opening Type File Attachments Subject D. Nomination/Election of Officers Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Board Annual Organization Meeting Category 1. Meeting Opening Type File Attachments 2. Adjournment
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Norwalk Board of Education Business Meeting   Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: 46 Concord Street, Norwalk, CT 06854 Chairperson: Chairperson Diana Carpio I. Attendance Board Members: Diana Carpio, Ashley Gulyas, Mary Ellen Flaherty-Ludwig, Jasmine Prezzie , Sherri McCready Pritchett , Howard White , Marcus Jaime, Garrett Oliver, Nellie Cole District Administration: Dr. Alexandra Estrella (Superintendent), Sandra Faioes (Deputy Superintendent), Lunda Asmani (CFO), Rob Pennington (Assistant Superintendent), Ralph Valenzisi (Assistant Superintendent), Mary-Anne Sheppard (Exec Dir of Leadership) I. Call to Order The Annual Organizational Meeting of the Norwalk Board of Education was called to order on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 , at 7:00 p.m. by the presiding officer. II. Pledge of Allegiance The assembly rose and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. III. Oath of Office Town Clerk Rick McQuaid presided over the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected and re-elected members. Special Recognitions: Mr. McQuaid offered congratulations to Mayor Barbara Smyth on her inauguration. He also extended formal gratitude to outgoing board members Janine Randolph , Colin Hosten , and Kara Nelson Baekey  for their years of dedicated service. Administration of Oath: The following members were formally sworn into office: Marcus Jaime , Garrett Oliver , Sheri McCready-Pritchett , and Nellie Cole . …
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