Board of Education 06/04/2026

The Town of Southington Board of Education held a meeting on June 4, 2026, primarily focused on academic recognitions, curriculum updates, and budgetary matters. The board celebrated top graduating students and outgoing student representatives, highlighting their achievements and contributions. Significant procurement-related discussions included approval of a new five-year copier lease with Automated Business Solutions, which involved replacing some copiers and retaining others to manage costs and security updates. The lease was approved with a projected annual cost of $223,839, reflecting a 1.69% increase and was awarded without a formal bid process due to favorable pricing compared to consortium options. Additionally, the board addressed the reassignment of mowing services at three school sites after the original contractor terminated services, resulting in a $9,120 increase for the 2026 growing season. The finance committee reported a projected budget shortfall of $279,360 for the fiscal year and recommended requesting an appropriation from the Board of Finance, which the board approved. The meeting also included approval of revised curricula across multiple subjects, including world languages, English, agricultural sciences, math, accounting, business law, and computer essentials. Policy 3440 was approved as presented by the policy and personnel committee. No new contracts beyond those mentioned were discussed, and no motions related to capital improvement projects were recorded.