Waterbury Board of Education Workshop and Meeting - July 23, 2026

The Waterbury Board of Education held a workshop and regular meeting on July 23, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were discussed. Key agenda items included approval of project authorization letters for roof replacement projects at Bucks Hill, Walsh, and Wilson Elementary Schools, with an estimated $37 million total cost for renovations already approved by the state. The board also considered a first amendment to a construction contract with All Electric Construction and Communication LLC for rooftop solar photovoltaic systems at five schools, specifically addressing required electrical system upgrades at Westside Middle School costing under $200,000, with state reimbursement covering nearly 79% of the cost. Despite some board members expressing concerns about the solar project's return on investment and additional costs, the amendment was approved to avoid halting the project. Additionally, the board approved a professional services agreement for fire suppression equipment testing and maintenance, a student teacher affiliation agreement with the University of Connecticut, and a non-disclosure agreement with NCS Pearson, Inc. for testing services at Waterbury Career Academy. The meeting also included discussions on budget surplus, capital improvement transfers, and facility use policies, with several fee waiver requests for school facility use granted. No votes were taken during executive sessions. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on capital improvement projects, contract amendments, and facility management agreements impacting the district's infrastructure and educational services.