Special Meeting (In-Person) Bridgeport Board of Education 6/17/2026

The Bridgeport Board of Education held a special in-person meeting on June 17, 2026, focusing on several procurement and contract approval matters. Key discussions included the approval of a landscaping services contract valued at approximately $240,852 for district-wide grounds maintenance, awarded to the current lowest bidder. The board also approved a contract for the replacement of eight exterior doors at the Black Rock facility to improve energy efficiency. Additionally, the board selected Enviro Express Incorporated as the vendor for solid waste and recycling collection services with a contract valued at $590,000 annually, reflecting a negotiated price increase due to service enhancements. The meeting further addressed the approval of staffing services providers for substitute teachers and paraprofessionals, selecting Kelly Services and Delta T with fixed rates for five years, resulting in projected annual savings of about $215,000. Lastly, the board approved participation with the city of Bridgeport in upcoming RFP processes for Medicare medical, prescription, vision, and workers' compensation services to explore potential cost savings. Motions related to these contracts and vendor selections were unanimously approved without opposition.