Board of Education Meeting June 15, 2026 part 2

The Middletown Stream Board of Education held a meeting on June 15, 2026, where key procurement and budgetary matters were discussed. The board unanimously approved reinstating an IT administrative assistant position funded by a newly finalized $200,000 state grant for adult education technology support, reversing a prior budget cut. This position supports district-wide IT needs, including adult education programs. Additionally, the board addressed a $209,820 outstanding payment to Eversource for utility expenses. After extensive discussion about the city's responsibility and past billing errors, the board voted to pay the balance from the Board of Education's unexpended funds to close out the fiscal year. They also agreed to send a communication to the city council requesting an appropriation to replenish these funds, specifying potential uses such as security camera replacements and boiler repairs. The meeting highlighted ongoing financial coordination challenges between the school district and city government, with an emphasis on maintaining operational support and addressing capital needs.