September 3, 2026 Board of Education Retreat

The September 3, 2026 Board of Education Retreat for Greenwich Public Schools focused extensively on the ongoing Central Middle School construction project, including detailed financial updates on budget appropriations, contingencies, and forecasted costs. The board discussed the status of construction phases, change orders, and remaining work, with assurances that the project is expected to be completed within the original $12 million appropriation plus interim funding. Additionally, the meeting covered the district's capital improvement plan, highlighting a proposed $86 million budget request for various projects including IT infrastructure upgrades, pool replacement, and ADA renovations. The board also reviewed the new e-governance platform for improved transparency and discussed grading policies and consistency across schools. No new incremental funding requests were made during the meeting, and the board emphasized prudent budget management and ongoing monitoring of project expenditures and capital needs.