# 10-19-26 Groton Board of Education Meeting

The Groton Board of Education Committee of the Whole met on October 19, 2026, to review middle- and high-school performance, attendance, student climate, curriculum, and improvement plans. Administrators reported reduced chronic absenteeism and suspensions at the middle school, described new English and math curricula and a science assessment platform, and discussed staffing gaps, instructional space, student supports, and after-school programs. At Fitch High School, the discussion covered attendance interventions, student outcomes and pathways, and the school’s cell-phone policy. No curriculum or assessment vendor award or purchase was approved during these presentations.

The board discussed replacing deteriorated school-maintenance vehicles. The request involved a van and up to two pickup/plow trucks; figures discussed included about $58,000 for the van and roughly $56,000 per pickup/plow truck (about $113,000 for two), although the pricing was clarified imperfectly in the discussion. A supplier identified in the transcript as “Genris,” listed on the state bid list, was mentioned. The district indicated it could prioritize one pickup truck and the van this year and defer the second truck. The discussion referenced $250,000 available now and another $250,000 expected in January. No purchase vote was taken; the board planned to place the matter on the following Monday’s agenda for a formal vote and requested more information on the vehicle fleet and replacement schedule. The board also agreed to advance discussion of AI guidance to a future committee meeting; no procurement action was identified on that item.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Transportation
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 19, 2026

### Sources
- [10-19-26 Groton Board of Education Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUp7-1j0aP8) - Groton Public Schools