Board of Education June 15, 2026

The June 15, 2026 meeting of the New Canaan Board of Education included extensive public comments focused on the potential demolition of the Velez Pool, a key facility for the New Canaan swim and dive teams. Community members expressed concern about the impact on student athletes and the broader community, urging the board to intervene and keep the pool open. The board approved several action items including acceptance of a $14,435.50 donation from the West Elementary School PTC for hallway rugs and authorized the superintendent and director of finance as signatories for the 2026-2027 school year. The board also approved overnight field trips for the Model UN team to attend multiple collegiate conferences. The Director of Finance provided a financial update showing strong budget attainment and positive net income across various school programs. The meeting concluded with plans for a possible virtual meeting to discuss the pool situation further and an executive session on non-represented salaries.