Board of Education (Regular Meeting) - 4/28/2026

The FairTV Education Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 28, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions included the approval of educational specifications for the Early Childhood Center at Fairfield Ward High School and the acceptance of the McKinley School partial roof replacement project as complete, enabling state reimbursement filings. The board also approved the Healthy Foods Certification for the 2026-27 school year and the sale of snacks not meeting Connecticut nutrition standards at after-school events. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the first readings of updated purchasing and bidding policies, including new language to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, particularly related to federal awards such as the school nutrition program. The board discussed the formation of a Bylaw Advisory Committee to review existing bylaws and considered an Artificial Intelligence policy developed by a diverse steering committee, focusing on AI use in schools and vendor compliance monitoring. No votes were taken on the AI policy as it was a first reading, but the purchasing and food-related motions passed unanimously. The meeting also included updates on curriculum development, legislative session tracking, and community programs, with no new budget appeals reported ahead of the upcoming RTM budget vote.