Forum for Student Election to Board of Education 5/22/2026

This meeting was a forum held by the Board of Alders on May 22, 2026, to conduct the student election for the Board of Education representative. The forum featured student candidates presenting their views on issues affecting New Haven public schools, including concerns about school funding, facility conditions such as air conditioning failures, mental health support, and the use of technology and artificial intelligence in classrooms. Candidates discussed the need for better allocation and transparency of school funding, improvements in student support services, and ways to engage and represent diverse student voices. While the meeting focused on student representation and educational issues, no specific procurement, contracting, or budget allocation decisions were made during this session.