Middletown City School Board Meeting 07-02-2026

The Middletown City School Board held its reorganization and regular meeting on July 2, 2026. The board conducted officer elections, including appointing Denise Romero as president and Rose Tobiasen as vice president for the 2026-2027 term. Several motions were passed related to financial and personnel matters, including approval of budget transfers up to $5,000, election inspectors, and school board organization memberships. The board also approved collective bargaining agreements with the Middletown Teachers Association (MTA) and the Middletown Teaching Assistants Organization (MTAO), which included salary increases and health insurance contributions. Additionally, change orders for capital projects were approved, with updates indicating the contingency fund for building projects is on track. The meeting included discussions on summer school location changes due to electrical upgrades at the high school and highlighted the district's graduation rate improvements. The board emphasized ongoing support for student leadership and engagement, including the introduction of new student board members and plans for participatory budgeting initiatives. Upcoming educational camps and events were also announced.