Virtual Special Meeting of the Bridgeport Board of Education Mon 7/27/2026

The Bridgeport Board of Education held a virtual special meeting on July 27, 2026, focusing extensively on procurement and budget-related matters. Key discussions included updates on the implementation of audit recommendations related to technology, procedures, and training to improve financial reporting, budget monitoring, and internal controls. The board approved a qualified purchase contract for asphalt court repairs at Blackham School for $35,600 with a contingency up to $40,000, and a cooperative purchase for playground resurfacing at Clater School funded by capital funds. Additionally, the board approved contracts for educational services including a $300,000 contract for the University School expulsion program, a $105,000 contract with Effective School Solutions for behavioral support, and an $8,000 per applicant agreement with Teach for America to support teacher recruitment and retention. The meeting also covered the approval of a $150,960 contract with Hill for Literacy to provide professional learning and coaching for early literacy aligned with the science of reading, supported by state funding. The board discussed the implementation of a new transportation software system aimed at improving student bus ridership tracking and Medicaid reimbursement opportunities, with an initial cost of $54,350. Throughout the meeting, the board emphasized transparency, internal controls, and ongoing monitoring of budget and procurement activities to ensure fiscal responsibility and improved educational outcomes.