2026.06.03 Ad Hoc Achievement Committee Meeting

The Thomaston Board of Education held an Ad Hoc Achievement Committee meeting on June 3, 2026, focusing on educational partnerships, student achievement programs, and school nutrition initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included the continuation of grant-funded partnerships with the Connecticut Family School Initiative and TNTP to support family engagement and literacy instruction, respectively, both at no cost to the district. The board also reviewed the summer math and reading programs designed to maintain student skills during the break. Additionally, the director of food services presented on the school nutrition program, highlighting procurement activities such as purchasing food, equipment, and supplies, managing vendor contracts, and responding to supply chain challenges. The presentation emphasized ongoing farm-to-school and wellness initiatives supported by grants, including equipment purchases and menu innovations featuring local and multicultural foods. Board members expressed support for continuing these programs and the associated multi-year commitments to sustain progress. No formal votes were recorded during the meeting.