March 24, 2026 Regular Board of Directors Meeting

The Ridgefield Schools Board of Directors held their regular meeting on March 24, 2026. The meeting included presentations on school programs and student performance data, highlighting improvements in English language arts and math proficiency at View Ridge Middle School. The board discussed ongoing and upcoming capital projects, including parking lot striping, playground updates, and the replacement of district phones due to vendor discontinuation. A request for proposals (RFP) was announced for internal and external moving services related to the transition to a new building. The board approved the purchase of 105 staff laptops from Dell Technologies for $113,520.85 to maintain their six-year device rotation amid global chip shortages. Additionally, several revised board policies were reviewed and approved, including those related to program compliance, counseling, and workplace discrimination. Financial updates noted a positive outlook due to increased special education funding through the safety net program. No votes were taken during the executive session on employee performance.