Norwich Public Schools Board of Education Meeting - 2/10/2026

The Norwich Public Schools Board of Education held its monthly meeting on February 10, 2026. The meeting included recognition awards for staff and students, updates on various school programs, and detailed presentations about Griswald High School's academic and extracurricular offerings. Significant discussion focused on ongoing and upcoming capital improvement projects, including the Stanton Elementary School construction on schedule for the 2026-27 school year, and planned renovations at Greenville Elementary and Veterans Elementary Schools. The board also reviewed budget considerations for the 2026-27 fiscal year, highlighting tuition, transportation, special education, and fuel costs, with a projected 2% budget increase. Additionally, the board discussed the complexities of the Healthy Food Certification policy, which affects school food programs and fundraising activities, deciding to defer voting to gather more information. Legislative updates were provided regarding potential changes to magnet school funding and the ECS grant, which could impact future school budgets. No contract awards or vendor selections were reported during this meeting.