Regular Meeting of the Thomaston Board of Education

The Thomaston Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 9, 2026, which included public participation, recognitions, and various administrative reports. Key procurement-related discussions involved the approval of the 2026-2027 parent, student, and staff handbooks, as well as the acceptance of an eighth-grade field trip to Washington D.C. and Gettysburg. The board also reviewed and fast-tracked updates to policies regarding videotaping of staff and students and evaluation of coaches, set to take effect in the fall. Additionally, the board discussed the status of a feasibility study with the architectural firm DRA, noting delays in final presentation and billing. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss a collective bargaining agreement between the town and the Board of Education for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029.