May 26, 2026 Regular Board of Directors Meeting

The Ridgefield Schools Board of Directors held their regular meeting on May 26, 2026, where significant discussion centered on curriculum adoption and scheduling changes in elementary schools. The board reviewed the adoption process for new curricula, including the high school physical science curriculum and the social emotional learning (SEL) curriculum called Character Strong. The SEL curriculum had been piloted district-wide, with staff and community feedback collected and analyzed. The board postponed the vote on adopting the Character Strong Foundations curriculum to allow further review. Financial reports highlighted recent large technology purchases, including $400,000 for Chromebooks and additional teacher laptops, as well as updates on revenues from property taxes, capital levies, and impact fees allocated to a new elementary school project. The board also discussed adjustments to the elementary school schedule to balance instructional time and specialist classes, responding to community concerns about reductions in art, music, physical education, and recess time. Policy updates related to complaint procedures and child abuse reporting were introduced for future approval. No contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the financial report and curriculum adoption process indicate ongoing procurement and budget management activities within the district.