Norwich Public Schools Special Board of Education Meeting - 6/23/2026

The Norwich Public Schools Special Board of Education meeting held on June 23, 2026, primarily focused on personnel matters and advocacy efforts. The board moved into executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and contract, subsequently voting unanimously to extend her contract by one year and improve her compensation in recognition of her distinguished performance. Additionally, the board discussed a draft statement supporting full federal funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), emphasizing the importance of reducing the financial burden of special education on states and municipalities. The board expressed strong support for this advocacy effort, intending to include board members' names on the statement to be presented to Congress. No procurement, contracting, or budget allocation decisions were made during this meeting.