Windsor Board Of Education Meeting September 15, 2026

The Windsor Board of Education meeting held on September 15, 2026, covered a range of topics including recognition of educators, policy updates, and financial matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of the graduation date for 2027 and a motion to comply with grant funding rules for a partial roof replacement project at Clover Street School. The board also discussed the fiscal year 2026 year-end financial report, specifically the return of $562,000 in special education tuition savings to the town and the possibility of establishing a reserve account to retain some of these funds for educational use. The meeting addressed the implementation of a pay-to-play sports fee program to offset budget cuts in athletics, with an update on collected fees and related community fundraising efforts. Additionally, the board approved acceptance of a $122,650 Family Resource Center grant to support early childhood education programs. Policy revisions were presented and approved, including updates on recruitment, student discipline, graduation ceremonies, and personal technology use in schools. The board engaged in detailed discussions on lunch debt, special education suspension rates, and the impact of new policies such as the cell phone restrictions in schools. Several motions related to budget allocations, grant acceptance, and policy approvals were passed during the meeting.