June 9, 2026 Regular Board of Directors Meeting

The Ridgefield Schools Board of Directors held their regular meeting on June 9, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a $182,715 five-year adoption of the Character Strong curriculum for foundations of learning and social emotional learning (PreK-12). The board debated the curriculum's implementation, especially concerns about its fit for high school students and the impact on instructional time for art, music, and physical education. The board also approved the updated Vridge Middle School Associated Student Body constitution and a new letter of agreement with the Ridgefield Principals Association effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Additionally, the board received a capital projects update on the new Sunset Elementary construction and discussed strategic planning goals and governance guiding principles. No votes were taken on the strategic plan during this meeting. The meeting concluded with an executive session on employee performance with no actions taken afterward.