Instructional Committee Meeting - May 18, 2026

The Wallingford Public Schools Instructional Committee met on May 18, 2026, primarily to discuss proposed revisions to the elementary English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum for grades 4 and 5, as well as updates to the high school world language curriculum, including AP Latin and AP Spanish 6. The committee reviewed detailed curriculum changes based on teacher feedback and current research, focusing on improving literacy, writing alignment, and engagement with grade-level texts. The committee took consensus votes approving the curriculum revisions to be forwarded to the full board. Additionally, the meeting addressed policy updates related to fingerprinting, school lunch services, and bylaws governing electronic participation in board meetings, reflecting recent legislative changes. Concerns were raised about the implications of mandatory electronic participation policies, especially regarding executive sessions and potential abuses of virtual attendance. The committee discussed safeguards and flexibility in scheduling to ensure compliance with the Freedom of Information Act while maintaining meeting integrity. No specific procurement or contracting actions were reported during this meeting.