Waterbury Board of Education Workshop & Special Meeting - August 5, 2026

The Waterbury Board of Education held a workshop and special meeting on August 5, 2026, primarily focused on personnel appointments and several procurement-related approvals. The board approved multiple appointments of vice principals across various schools, highlighting their qualifications and commitment to student success. Procurement actions included approval of a three-year $539,832.45 contract with Intensive Education Academy for specialized special education services, a $14,350 memorandum of understanding with Connecticut State Community College Naugatuck Valley for classroom space, and a $1,023,155 professional services agreement with Castle Booze Associates Inc. for architectural and engineering design services for the Roberto Clemente Dual Language School. Additionally, the board approved a $199,395 construction contract with Union Flooring Installation LLC for gymnasium floor replacements at two schools and an engineering on-call services agreement with Weston & Sampson Engineering Inc. The meeting also included approval of an amendment to a professional services agreement with Connecticut Rise Network Inc. for data hub setup and implementation, increasing the contract to $217,100. Funding sources included general funds, capital budgets, IDEA 611 funds, and grants. The board discussed reimbursement rates for construction projects and emphasized ongoing efforts to support educational programs and infrastructure improvements.