06-12-26 BOE Strategic Plan Comm Mtg

The Ridgefield Public Schools Board of Education Strategic Planning Committee met on June 12, 2026, to discuss updates on capital projects and long-term facility planning. Key procurement-related topics included the near completion of the A School building with pending final installations and site work, and the ongoing deliberation on the Ridgefield High School auditorium project, which was recommended to be addressed separately from the current master planning efforts. The committee reviewed a comprehensive site analysis and multiple capital improvement scenarios focusing primarily on elementary school facilities, including potential expansions, renovations, and new construction at select sites such as Veterans Park and Farmingville. The discussion highlighted the importance of maintaining and upgrading HVAC, electrical, and building envelope systems, as well as the strategic consolidation of school facilities to optimize capacity and programmatic needs. The committee agreed to continue meetings over the summer to refine options and incorporate community input, with a follow-up meeting planned within two weeks to further discuss and narrow down capital planning scenarios. No formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were recorded during this session, but the meeting set the stage for future procurement decisions related to school construction and renovation projects.