05/19/26 Dwight School Building Committee

The Town of Fairfield Connecticut's Dwight School Building Committee met on May 19, 2026, to discuss the upcoming think tank event aimed at co-creating the vision and guiding principles for the new preK to 5 Dwight Elementary School. The committee reviewed the agenda, participant list, and timeline for the think tank, which will include various interactive activities to gather input from educators, parents, students, and board members. Additionally, the committee approved an invoice from Collier's and received an update on the new state reimbursement rate for the Dwight school project, which increased to 75% with a potential space standard waiver that could significantly reduce the district's share of project costs from $45 million to $21 million. The meeting also covered scheduling for future design coordination meetings and discussed communication strategies for public engagement, including the possibility of a dedicated project website or enhanced use of existing district communication channels.