2026-06-15 NHBOE Finance and Operations Committee Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education Finance and Operations Committee met on June 15, 2026, to discuss various procurement and budget matters. Key procurement discussions included landscaping service contracts where the vendor CheapCapes took over additional zones after another vendor withdrew, with assurances that the work remained within the existing budget. The committee also reviewed purchase orders for educational software platforms such as Frontline Education Services and PowerSchool, as well as Microsoft software services with SHI International. Several agreements were discussed, including those supporting school-based health centers funded by state grants, and contracts for custodial services with Service Management Group and ABM as part of a transition to in-house services. Change orders for equipment repairs and maintenance were also approved. The committee received a detailed financial report highlighting a $6 million allocation held in an assigned fund balance by the city, which supports maintaining current staffing levels. Discussions emphasized the need for clear budget presentation, transparency about funding sources, and ongoing advocacy for sustainable education funding. The committee voted to forward multiple contracts, purchase orders, amendments, and change orders to the full board for approval.