Windham Board of Education_5_20_26

The Windham Board of Education held a meeting on May 20, 2026, focusing on various educational and administrative updates, including student experiences, instructional improvements, and budget discussions. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of multiple grant submissions totaling several million dollars, such as adult education, afterschool programs, school improvement, special education, transportation, Medicaid reimbursement, and school-based health center grants. The board also approved budget transfers amounting to $289,477.90 and accepted a $2,000 donation for a literacy program. Additionally, motions were passed to approve out-of-state field trips for Windham Middle School and Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy. The meeting addressed concerns about budget uncertainties related to the upcoming referendum and state funding, emphasizing the need for full budget approval to maintain programming and avoid layoffs. No new contracts or vendor selections were detailed, but the discussion highlighted ongoing fiscal management and grant funding as critical to district operations.