Board of Education 08/13/2026

The Town of Southington Board of Education held a meeting on August 13, 2026, where several personnel appointments were approved, including the appointment of Mr. Jason Cecerio as principal of Flanders Elementary School with an annual salary of $151,361, and Mr. Mike Drury as director of the Karen Smith Academy. The board also received updates on various capital improvement projects, including the near completion of the Strong Elementary School roof replacement, ongoing tennis court and parking lot construction with concrete pouring scheduled, and the high school solar project, which is on schedule and under budget. Additionally, internal maintenance work on the high school locker rooms was reported. The board discussed the upcoming administrative retreat focused on professional development and restorative practices. No new contracts or vendor selections were explicitly mentioned, but several infrastructure projects and budget-conscious updates were highlighted. Motions to approve personnel reports and meeting minutes were passed unanimously.