In-Person Special Meeting of the Instruction & Support Services Committee Thu 9/10/2026

The Bridgeport Public Schools Instruction & Support Services Committee held a special in-person meeting on September 10, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the review and approval of the district's fiscal year 2027 Alliance Priority and Extended School Hours grant application, which was flat funded with minor adjustments. The committee discussed the district's grant portfolio, noting an average pursuit of about 300 grants annually and managing approximately $140 million in funded grants. There was a motion passed to approve the Alliance grant proposal. Additionally, the meeting covered special education staffing and enrollment updates, highlighting current vacancies and program growth, with requests for more detailed staffing and turnover data by school. The committee also addressed concerns about the allocation and use of Parent Advisory Council (PAC) funds, including inquiries into unspent funds from previous years and their reallocation. The meeting concluded with a discussion on scheduling future meetings to better align with board agendas and a brief mention of emerging policy considerations around artificial intelligence in education. No new contracts or procurement awards were announced, but the grant approval and budget discussions are significant for future funding and resource allocation.