Waterbury Board of Education Special Meeting - June 25, 2026

The Waterbury Board of Education held a special meeting on June 25, 2026, focusing on several procurement and contract approval matters related to school infrastructure and educational services. Key discussions included the approval of a professional services agreement with BSC Group Incorporated for the design and reconstruction of the Willby High School football field, with a bid amount of $223,790 covering base fees and required alternates such as a press box, scoreboard, ADA-compliant bleachers, and restrooms. The board also addressed contract management roles, emphasizing the involvement of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in project oversight and change order approvals to ensure accountability and compliance with funding requirements. Additional contract approvals included amendments to agreements with Math Concepts Incorporated for teacher training and Automatic Logic Contracting Services Incorporated for preventative maintenance of building management systems, aiming to reduce proprietary dependencies. The board also approved a new services agreement with US Science LLC for career skills certification for high school students. Throughout the meeting, members expressed concerns about contract language clarity, performance definitions, and project delay penalties, highlighting the need for improved contract drafting and oversight processes. Motions to approve these contracts and amendments were passed unanimously.