BOE Meeting 04/09/2026

The Wilton Educational TV Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 9, 2026, which included discussions on several procurement-related topics. The board approved the fiscal year 2027 bonding requests for capital improvement projects including parking lot expansion, roof and rooftop unit replacements, and exterior envelope work at Cider Mill, with unanimous support. The board also discussed the process of soliciting proposals from firms to guide and facilitate these projects, including design development and project management, with plans to involve the Department of Public Works and consider state school construction reimbursement expertise. Additionally, the board reviewed proposals for student educational trips to Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands for summer 2027, including cost estimates, safety measures, and student interest, and approved moving forward with exploring the Galapagos trip. The meeting also covered updates on staff recruitment and a detailed presentation on integrating artificial intelligence and digital literacy into the curriculum, focusing on responsible AI use and digital citizenship. No specific contract awards or vendor names were mentioned, but the meeting emphasized upcoming RFPs and budget allocations for capital projects and educational programming.