8-26-26 Groton Board of Education Meeting

The Groton Board of Education held a special meeting on August 26, 2026, primarily focused on personnel matters related to the Superintendent of Schools. The board convened in executive sessions to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation and subsequently her contract and compensation. A key procurement-related action was the approval of an increase in the Superintendent's base salary to $223,000 for the fiscal year 2026-2027, including a retroactive adjustment to July 1, 2026, and an increase in the monthly travel expense allowance to $400. The motions passed with some opposition noted. No other procurement or contracting decisions were discussed during the meeting.