BOE Special Meeting 6/3/2026

The Middletown Board of Education held a special meeting on June 3, 2026, primarily focused on budget discussions and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the city regarding school building maintenance funding. The board voted to amend the agenda to prioritize the MOU, which formalizes the city's responsibility to maintain school buildings, including roofs and gym floors, with $505,000 in funding sourced from capital bonds and capital non-recurring (CNR) funds. This agreement effectively prevents the closure of Spencer School. Public comments overwhelmingly addressed concerns about proposed budget cuts, staffing reductions, and the need for full funding of the school district's $2.4 million budget request. Speakers urged the board to advocate more aggressively for adequate funding and to collaborate with unions and the community. The meeting also included discussions about workers' compensation insurance costs and the timing of budget decisions. The board acknowledged the challenges and committed to continuing efforts to manage the budget while advocating for the district's needs.