Norwalk Public Schools public meetings in 2025

Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will meet to review and potentially take action on a math update regarding Building Thinking Classrooms. The committee will also review minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting.

• Review and possible action on Math Update- Building Thinking Classrooms

Policy - Archive

The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee will meet via Zoom to review and possibly amend two student health policies: one on administering medications in schools and another on managing food allergies, glycogen storage disease, and diabetes. The meeting will also include routine procedural items like opening and approving minutes.

• Review and possible amendment of Policy 5001 on student medication administration
• Review and possible amendment of Policy 5009 on food allergies, glycogen storage disease, and diabetes management

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee will review and potentially approve educational specifications for two remediation projects. The body will also discuss the naming of the school at 1 Meadow Street Extension and receive a construction update on the NHS/P-TECH school.

• Educational specifications for asbestos abatement at Nathan Hale Middle School
• Educational specifications for underground oil storage tank removal at Columbus School (46 Concord Street)
• School naming for 1 Meadow Street Extension
• Construction update for NHS/P-TECH School

Board Business Meeting

The Norwalk Board of Education holds a workshop meeting to review the superintendent’s recommended operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2027. BET and Common Council members will join for discussion and Q&A. Public comments are accepted in person or by email for the record.

• Review of FY27 Superintendent Recommended Budget
• Public comments accepted via email ([email protected]) or in person

Board Business Meeting

The Board of Education will consider replacing the existing library materials selection policy with three new policies regarding collection development, displays, and material review. The board is also deciding on personnel appointments and the 2026-2027 school calendar and meeting dates.

• Removal of Policy 6013 (Guidelines for the Selection of Library Materials) and adoption of Policies 6013A, 6013B, and 6013C
• Appointment of Vidal Gonez as School Preparedness and Safety Supervisor
• Approval of NHS field trips to Iceland, South Korea, Spain, Dayton, and Toms River
• Approval of budget transfers for 2025-26
• Review of the 2026-2027 school calendar

Policy - Archive

The Policy Committee will hold a second reading for three policies regarding school libraries. These include rules for collecting materials, managing displays, and the process for reviewing or reconsidering library content.

• Policy 6013A: Collection Development and Maintenance Policy
• Policy 6013B: Library Display and Programming Policy
• Policy 6013C: Library Material Review and Reconsideration Policy

Finance Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Finance Committee meets via Zoom to review and possibly act on October 2025 budget transfers, receive the FY26 year-to-date financial report, and receive an update on FY27 budget development. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions listed.

Policy - Archive

The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee will review and possibly take action on three library policies: collection development and maintenance, library display and programming, and material review and reconsideration. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and is held via video conference.

• Review of Policy 6013A: Collection Development and Maintenance Policy, including selection criteria and weeding/deselection
• Review of Policy 6013B: Library Display and Programming Policy
• Review of Policy 6013C: Library Material Review and Reconsideration Policy, including formal reconsideration procedure

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Facilities Committee will meet to review and possibly act on a temporary air conditioning project and an ADA study for Wolfpit Integrated Arts School. They will also receive updates on HVAC and construction grants for several schools including Norwalk HS, Rowayton, Silvermine, Naramake, BMHS/CGS, Brookside, and Marvin.

• Wolfpit Integrated Arts School temporary air conditioning project
• Wolfpit Integrated Arts School ADA study
• HVAC and construction grant updates for Norwalk HS/PTECH, Rowayton, Silvermine, Naramake, BMHS/CGS, Brookside, and Marvin

SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Special Education Curriculum Subcommittee will meet to discuss and possibly act on updates to dyslexia legislation and the Orton-Gillingham classroom certification course. The meeting includes public comment via email and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Update on Dyslexia Legislation
• Orton Gillingham Classroom Certification Course
• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2025 SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee meeting

Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will meet to review and possibly take action on three educational initiatives. The agenda includes discussions on literacy implementation, an elementary science pilot, and elementary departmentalization.

• Literacy Implementation
• Elementary Science Pilot
• Update on Elementary Departmentalization

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee will vote to accept as completed three state-funded environmental projects: underground storage tank removal at Brookside Elementary and Tracey Magnet School, and asbestos floor tile abatement at Fox Run Elementary. Members will also receive updates on HVAC improvements at six schools and several construction projects including the new South Norwalk Elementary and Norwalk High School.

• Acceptance of UST removal at Brookside Elementary (State Project #103-0266 CV)
• Acceptance of UST removal and boiler igniter conversion at Tracey Magnet School (State Project #103-0267 CV)
• Acceptance of asbestos floor tile abatement and replacement at Fox Run Elementary (State Project #103-0268 CV)
• HVAC improvement project updates for Brien McMahon High School, Brookside, Naramake, Rowayton, Silvermine, and Marvin Elementary
• Construction project updates: Roton lockers, West Rocks paving, Fox Run walkway, Cranbury roof solar, Norwalk High School/P-TECH topping off, South Norwalk Elementary ribbon cutting

MLL Curriculum Subcommittee

The Norwalk Public Schools MLL Curriculum Subcommittee will meet via video conference to review professional learning opportunities, the MLL end-of-year data report, the 2025-2026 district-wide registration report, and family center workshops/events. The meeting will begin with a call to order at 6:00 PM and approval of the March 20, 2025 minutes.

• Review of MLL End of Year Data Report
• Review of 2025-2026 District-Wide Registration Report
• Discussion of Family Center Workshops/Events
• Review of Professional Learning Opportunities

Policy Committee

The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee will meet to review and discuss a revised cell phone regulation. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and may take action on the cell phone policy.

• Review and discussion of revised cell phone regulation

Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025

The Norwalk Board of Education will consider ratifying a tentative agreement with the Norwalk Federation of Teachers (NFT) effective July 1, 2026, and approve revised goals and expectations for the superintendent for 2025-26. The board will also vote on a new School Climate Policy that replaces the current bullying policy, and on consent items including personnel actions, budget transfers, and multiple international field trips.

• Ratification of tentative agreement with NFT teachers union effective July 1, 2026
• Approval of 2025-26 revised superintendent goals and expectations
• Adoption of new School Climate Policy (5003) replacing current bullying policy
• Approval of budget transfers for FY24-25 year-end and FY25-26 July/August
• Approval of field trips including NHS to Italy and South Africa, CGS to China, Japan, Mongolia, Morocco, and Denmark

Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025

The Board of Education will review 2024-25 data results and superintendent goals. The meeting includes discussions on a contract matter and pending litigation. The board is expected to take action on the revised 2025-26 goals and expectations.

• Approval of 2025-26 Revised Goals and Expectations
• Review of 2024-25 data results
• Discussion and possible action on contract matter
• Pending litigation update with Attorney Thomas Mooney and Kimberly Byrd-Carolina
• Superintendent evaluation

Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025

The Norwalk Board of Education holds a workshop to review and discuss the superintendent's goals and expectations for the 2024-25 school year, including a presentation by Dr. Estrella and cabinet team. The meeting also includes opening remarks and a session on leadership.

• Review of 2024-25 Superintendent's Goals and Expectations with Dr. Estrella and Cabinet Team
• Opening remarks by Chair and Superintendent on goal revision
• Leadership session titled 'Leading with Hearts and Minds' by Paul Forbes

Finance Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Finance Committee will consider approving budget transfers for FY24-25 and FY25-26, and review the FY24-25 year-end financials. The meeting is open to the public via videoconference.

• FY24-25 Year End Budget Transfers (action item)
• FY25-26 Budget Transfers for July and August
• FY24-25 Year End Review (action item)
• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2025 BOE Finance meeting

Personnel & Human Relations Committee

The Personnel & Human Relations Committee is meeting to consider a grievance hearing, which is expected to be held in executive session. The agenda also includes a call to order and adjournment.

• Grievance hearing (executive session anticipated)

Personnel & Human Relations Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct a grievance hearing, which is anticipated to take place in executive session.

• Grievance hearing

Policy Committee

The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee will meet to review and possibly take action on a revised Fundraising Regulation and a draft Field Trip Regulation. The committee will also discuss the progress of the Cell Phone Policy and plans for the September meeting following a parent survey.

• Review of Fundraising Regulation
• Review and possible action on Field Trip Regulation
• Discussion on progress of Cell Phone Policy and plans for September meeting after parent survey

Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025

The Norwalk Board of Education will consider several action items at this special meeting, including appointing a School Preparedness and Safety Supervisor, ratifying a tentative agreement with the UPSEU Custodians, Maintenance and Security union effective July 1, 2025, and authorizing the superintendent to retain outside counsel for insulin pricing lawsuits. The board will also discuss and possibly delegate authority to the board chair to amend the board/superintendent contract without extending it, and receive an update on federal grants.

• Appointment of School Preparedness and Safety Supervisor (Jonathan Kinne)
• Ratification of tentative agreement with UPSEU Custodians, Maintenance and Security union
• Discussion and possible delegation of authority to board chair to amend board/superintendent contract (no extension)
• Authorization for superintendent to retain outside counsel for Insulin Pricing Lawsuits
• Update on Federal Grants

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will meet via video conference to review the School Climate Policy and Regulation. The committee will also consider removing the current standalone Bullying Policy as it is now included within the School Climate Policy.

• Review of 5003 Policy and Regulation - School Climate Policy
• Proposed removal of the current Bullying Policy

Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025

The Board of Education will meet to discuss and potentially approve the FY26 Operating Budget Reconciliation. The Superintendent will answer pending board questions regarding the budget.

• Approval of FY26 Operating Budget Reconciliation
• Review of FY26 Budget School Position Reinstatements
• Review of Round 3 Central Office Reductions-Shifts

Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025

The Board of Education will vote on the FY26 Operating Budget Reconciliation and the FY25-26 District Goals. Other action items include approving a food service contract renewal with Chartwells and selecting 6-12 ELA instructional materials. The meeting also includes a Superintendent's report on the budget, public comments, and consent items for personnel and minutes.

• Approval of FY26 Operating Budget Reconciliation
• Approval of FY25-26 District Goals
• Approve 2025-26 Food Service Management Company Contract Renewal Amendment with Chartwells
• Approval of Selection of 6-12 ELA Instructional Materials
• Approval of FY25 Year End Transfer Temporary Waiver Request

Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025

This meeting was postponed. The agenda included items originally scheduled for June 3, such as approval of the FY26 operating budget reconciliation, a food service contract renewal with Chartwells, and selection of 6-12 ELA instructional materials. No decisions were made at this meeting.

• FY26 Operating Budget Reconciliation approval
• 2025-26 Food Service Management Company Contract Renewal Amendment with Chartwells
• FY25 Year End Transfer Temporary Waiver Request
• Selection of 6-12 ELA Instructional Materials
• Approval of Personnel and Minutes

Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025

The Norwalk Board of Education will vote on the FY26 Operating Budget Reconciliation and consider several other actions, including a contract renewal with food service provider Chartwells and a request to allow temporary transfers over $10,000 for closing the FY25 budget. The meeting also includes public comments, a superintendent's report, and approval of personnel and minutes.

• Approval of FY26 Operating Budget Reconciliation
• Approval to execute 2025-26 Food Service Management Company Contract Renewal Amendment with Chartwells
• Approval of FY25 Year End Transfer Temporary Waiver Request (transfers over $10,000)
• Approval of selection of 6-12 ELA Instructional Materials
• Approval of Personnel Actions

Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will consider and possibly vote on the selection of English Language Arts instructional materials for grades 6-12. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine opening and closing procedures.

• Selection of 6-12 ELA instructional materials

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee will review updates on new school construction and HVAC/IAQ grants. The body will also discuss several summer capital projects including roof solar and flooring abatement.

• Construction updates for South Norwalk School and NHS/PTECH
• HVAC/IAQ Grant updates for Marvin, Brookside, Silvermine, Rowayton, Naramake, and Brien McMahon schools
• Cranbury Roof Solar project
• Fox Run Flooring Abatement/Replacement
• UST Removal at Brookside and Tracey schools

Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will consider and possibly vote on the selection of instructional materials for grades 6-12 English Language Arts. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. The committee will also review a subcommittee report on the materials.

• Selection of 6-12 ELA Instructional Materials (possible action)
• Approval of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will meet to review and possibly take action on a draft cell phone regulation and a presentation on restorative measures for student substance abuse. The meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

• Presentation of Draft Cell Phone Regulation
• Presentation of Restorative Measures for Student Substance Abuse

Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025

The Board of Education will vote on the 2025-26 school year calendar, with two options presented. The board will also vote on a full-service interschool agreement with Side By Side Charter School for the 2025-26 school year. Consent items include approval of personnel actions, budget transfers, and meeting minutes.

• Vote on updated 2025-26 school year calendar (two options presented)
• Vote on 2025-26 Full-Service Interschool Agreement with Side By Side Charter School
• Approval of personnel actions (May 2025)
• Approval of budget transfers for 2024-25 (May)
• Superintendent's report includes updated goals for 2025-26 and budget reconciliation

Policy Committee

The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee will meet to review and possibly act on an update to Regulation 5008-R regarding field trip procedures. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes.

Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025

The Board is holding a special meeting to receive a budget update and to review and revise the 2025-26 district goals. The goals discussion will be in person only and will not be live streamed.

• Budget update
• Review and revision of 2025-26 district goals (in person only, not live streamed)

Ad-Hoc Inclusion&Educational Justice

The committee will discuss Panorama Survey and SAT results with a focus on system-wide supports. The meeting includes updates on equity school visits and the impact of My Brother's Keeper and My Sister's Keeper programs.

• Review of Panorama Survey and SAT results
• Updates from Leading with Hearts and Minds
• Highlights from Equity School Visits
• Impact measurement for My Brother's Keeper and My Sister's Keeper
• Planning for school year 2025-26

Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025

The Norwalk Board of Education holds a workshop meeting to receive updates from School Governance Council co-chairs. Items include a budget update, a review of the Panorama survey, and highlights from the 2024-25 school year. The meeting is procedural and informational, with no votes scheduled.

• Budget Update from SGC Co-Chairs
• Panorama Survey Review
• SGC 2024-25 Highlights

Facilities Committee Meeting

The committee will review construction updates for South Norwalk School and NHS/PTECH. Discussion includes HVAC grant bidding and preparation for several schools, as well as upcoming changes to waste management laws.

• Construction updates for South Norwalk School and NHS/PTECH
• HVAC grant bidding and construction preparation for Marvin, Brookside, Silvermine, Rowayton, Naramake, and Brien McMahon schools
• Changes impacting waste management under the Commercial Organics Recycling Law (CGS 22a-226e)

Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025

The Board of Education will vote on three new policies: one governing visitors and observations in schools, one on breastfeeding accommodations, and one updating high school graduation requirements. The board will also consider consent items including personnel actions, budget transfers, and field trips to Japan and Tennessee. The meeting opens with a moment of silence for Dr. Ralph Sloan and recognition of the Norwalk High School bowling champions.

• Approval of 1011 & 1011a Policy and Regulation - Visitors and Observations in Schools
• Approval of 4049 Breastfeeding Policy
• Approval of 5011 & 5011a Policy and Regulation - High School Graduation Requirements
• Approval of field trips: NHS to Japan and BMHS to Tennessee
• Approval of March 2025 budget transfers

Policy Committee

The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee will meet to review and possibly act on four policies: visitors and observations in schools, breastfeeding, high school graduation requirements, and improving FAFSA completion rates. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and public comment via email.

• Review and possible action on Policy 1011 & 1011a: Visitors and Observations in Schools
• Review and possible action on Policy 4049: Breastfeeding
• Review and possible action on Policy 5011 & 5011a: High School Graduation Requirements
• Review and possible action on Policy 5014 & 5014a: Improving FAFSA Completion Rates

Finance Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Board of Education Finance Committee will review and possibly act on March 2025 budget transfers, the FY25 year-to-date budget, and an update on the FY26 budget development. Public comments are accepted via email until 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting.

• March 2025 Budget Transfers (possible action)
• FY25 YTD Budget Review
• FY26 Budget Development Update (possible action)
• Approval of minutes from March 13, 2025 meeting
• Public comments accepted via email

Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025

The Norwalk Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting to vote on approving a Norwalk STEM Travelers international trip to Belize from April 11-17, 2025. The board will also discuss the 'Portrait of a Graduate' communication competency, mental health counseling support, and artificial intelligence for students. Public comments are limited to workshop topics.

• Action item: Vote on approving Norwalk STEM Travelers trip to Belize (April 11-17, 2025)
• Worksession: Portrait of a Graduate – Effective Communicator Competency and next steps
• Worksession: Mental health counseling support
• Worksession: Artificial intelligence for students
• Public comments accepted via Zoom or email (workshop topics only)

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Facilities Committee will review and possibly take action on an update regarding the solar array at South Norwalk School and NHS/PTECH, as well as discuss tariffs and their possible impact on construction projects. The committee will also receive general school construction updates, including a monthly project update and a BET budget update.

• Update regarding Solar Array at South Norwalk School and NHS/PTECH
• Tariffs and possible impact on construction projects
• General school construction updates with monthly project update (4,057 KB)
• BET budget update (175 KB)

MLL Curriculum Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting. Members will also discuss Family Center registration, MLL data, and professional learning opportunities.

• Review of Family Center Registration & MLL Data
• Discussion on MLL Professional Learning Opportunities
• Discussion on strengthening instructional support across the school
• Review of Family Center Workshops & Events

Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025

The Board of Education will vote on a three-year successor contract with Durham Transportation Services for student transportation. Other actions include approving policies on meal charging and student nutrition, certifying compliance with state nutrition standards for 2025-26, and receiving an update on indoor air quality reports. The board will also discuss a possible teacher contract termination in executive session.

• Vote on three-year successor contract with Durham Transportation Services
• Approval of Policy 5037 Meal Charging and Policy 5031 Student Nutrition & Physical Activity
• Certification of compliance with Connecticut Nutrition Standards for 2025-26
• Indoor air quality update confirming all 14 reporting categories completed
• Discussion and possible action on terminating a teacher’s contract (executive session anticipated)

SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting

The SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee will meet to review and possibly take action on Extended School Year (ESY) Programming for 2025. The meeting will also include public comments and approval of minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting.

• Review and possible action on ESY Programming 2025
• Approval of minutes from the December 17, 2024 SpEd Curriculum meeting
• Public comments accepted via email until 4pm on the day of the meeting

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will meet via video conference to review and potentially take action on two school policies. The meeting includes a review of a new meal charging policy and a revision to the student nutrition and physical activity policy.

• Review and possible action on 5037 Meal Charging Policy (New)
• Review and possible action on 5031 Student Nutrition & Physical Activity (Wellness) Policy (Revision)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will conduct a year-to-date review of the FY25 budget. The body will also receive an update regarding the development of the FY26 budget.

• FY25 YTD Budget Review
• FY26 Budget Development Update

Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will meet to review and possibly take action on the K-12 Literacy Vision, a K-5 Curriculum Crosswalk, and a 6-12 Curriculum Selection Committee. Public comments are accepted via email until 4pm on the day of the meeting. The meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube.

• Review and possible action on K-12 Literacy Vision
• Review and possible action on K-5 Curriculum Crosswalk
• Review and possible action on 6-12 Curriculum Selection Committee
• Public comments accepted via email until 4pm day of meeting
• Meeting livestreamed on YouTube

Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025

The Norwalk Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting to review mid-year updates on the superintendent's goals. The meeting includes public comments limited to workshop topics. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational.

• Mid-Year Superintendent Goal Updates with attached report (12,128 KB)
• Public comments accepted on workshop topics only via Zoom or email

Ad-Hoc Inclusion&Educational Justice

The Ad-Hoc Inclusion & Educational Justice Committee will discuss a gender representation metric, review mid-year data insights focusing on schools with the highest populations of Black and Brown students, and receive an update on Grading for Equity. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Review of mid-year data insights for schools serving highest populations of Black and Brown students
• Discussion of a gender representation metric
• Update on Grading for Equity initiative

Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025

The Board of Education will consider the 2025-2026 Program of Study and a policy for the equitable identification of gifted and talented students. The meeting includes a budget update for FY26 and a review of student incident and attendance data.

• Approval of 2025-2026 Program of Study
• Approval of asbestos floor tile abatement and replacement at Fox Run Elementary School
• Approval of Joint Use Agreement between NPS and Recreation and Parks
• Acceptance of Cranbury Elementary School New Project (State Proj. 103-0252 N) as complete
• Approval of Policy 6010 Equitable Identification of Gifted and talented Student

Policy Committee

The Board of Education Policy Committee will meet to review and possibly take action on two policies: one regarding homeless children and youth (5013 & 5013a) and another on equitable identification of gifted and talented students (6010). The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and public comments accepted via email.

• Review and possible action on Policy 5013 & 5013a regarding homeless children and youth
• Review of Policy 6010 on equitable identification of gifted and talented students
• Approval of minutes from the January 9, 2025 meeting
• Public comments accepted via email until 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting

Finance Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Board of Education Finance Committee will meet to review and possibly act on January 2025 budget transfers, the FY25 year-to-date budget, and an update on FY26 budget development. The meeting includes public comments accepted via email until 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Minutes from previous meetings on November 13, 2024, and January 22, 2025, are also up for approval.

• January 2025 Budget Transfers for review and possible action
• FY25 Year-to-Date Budget Review
• FY26 Budget Development Update for review and possible action
• Approval of minutes from 11.13.24 and 01.22.25 meetings
• Public comments accepted via email to [email protected]

Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025

The Norwalk Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the Portrait of a Graduate initiative, mental health support from Mid-Fairfield, and artificial intelligence tools for teachers. The board will also vote on approving a field trip for Norwalk High School students to France. Public comments are limited to workshop topics.

• Discussion of Portrait of a Graduate & Artificial Intelligence
• Supporting Mental Health- Mid-Fairfield presentation
• Artificial Intelligence: Teacher Tools presentation
• Action item: Approval of Norwalk High School field trip to France

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Board of Education Facilities Committee will review and possibly take action on several items, including approval of final plans for asbestos floor tile abatement and replacement at Fox Run Elementary School, and a joint use agreement between Norwalk Public Schools and Recreation and Parks. The committee will also receive an update on indoor air quality compliance and hear updates on multiple school construction and HVAC projects. Additionally, the committee will consider accepting the Cranbury Elementary School project as complete.

• Approval of final plans and cost estimate for asbestos floor tile abatement and replacement at Fox Run Elementary School (State Project 103-0268 CV)
• Approval of the Joint Use Agreement between Norwalk Public Schools and Recreation and Parks
• Indoor Air Quality update confirming compliance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 10-220(d) as of 12/31/24
• School construction and HVAC updates for Brien McMahon High School, Brookside, Marvin, Naramake, Rowayton, Silvermine, South Norwalk Elementary Schools, and Norwalk High School/P-TECH
• Acceptance of the Cranbury Elementary School new project (State Proj. 103-0252 N) as complete

Finance Committee Meeting

The Joint BOE / Common Council Finance Committee will meet to hear presentations from the City CFO and the BOE CFO. The meeting includes a public participation period and a discussion session before adjournment.

• City CFO presentation
• BOE CFO presentation
• Discussion of presentations
• Public participation opportunity

Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025

The Norwalk Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the Portrait of a Graduate framework and artificial intelligence, and receive information on the 2024 Norwalk Youth Survey findings. Public comments are limited to workshop topics.

• Discussion of the Portrait of a Graduate and Artificial Intelligence framework
• Presentation of 2024 Norwalk Youth Survey findings
• Discussion of Artificial Intelligence for coaches
• Public comments accepted on workshop topics only

MLL Curriculum Subcommittee

The MLL Curriculum Subcommittee will meet to discuss Family Center registration and MLL data, professional learning opportunities, celebrations, and upcoming Family Center workshops and events. The meeting will also include a review of minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting.

• Review of minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of Family Center Registration & MLL Data
• Discussion of Professional Learning Opportunities
• Discussion of Celebrations
• Discussion of Family Center Workshops & Events

Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will meet via videoconference to review and potentially take action on the High School Program of Studies for the 2025-26 school year.

• Review and possible action on the NPS High School Program of Studies for 25-26

Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025

The Board of Education will review and vote on the tentative FY25-26 operating and capital budgets. The board is also considering a new policy and regulation regarding enrollment in advanced courses and challenging curricula.

• Approval of the tentative FY25-26 BOE Operating and Capital Budget
• Approval of Policy 6001 and Regulation 6001a regarding enrollment in advanced courses
• Approval of field trips for CGS to China and NHS to Dayton, Ohio
• Approval of personnel actions and budget transfers for December and January
• Recognition of the Assistant Principal of the Year

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will meet via video conference to review and potentially take action on two items. These include a third revision of the Fundraising Regulation and policies regarding enrollment in advanced courses or challenging curriculum.

• Review and possible action on Fundraising Regulation (third revision)
• Review and possible action on Enrollment in an Advanced Course or Program and Challenging Curriculum

Ad-Hoc Inclusion&Educational Justice

The committee is meeting to discuss updates on several educational equity programs. The agenda includes reviews of school visits and progress reports on specific student support initiatives.

• Highlights from Equity School Visits
• Updates from Leading with Hearts and Minds
• Measuring impact of My Brother's Keeper and My Sister's Keeper
• Grading for Equity update