# Board Business Meeting - October 20, 2026

The Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education held its business meeting on October 20, 2026. The Board approved the Whip Elementary School playground project, which is supported by a state grant already secured with assistance from Representative Dominique Johnson. It also approved the Norwalk High School furniture, fixtures, and equipment package for the construction project; officials said it fits within the project budget and will not use the $21 million contingency cushion. Some items in the package are not eligible for state reimbursement. The Board also approved consent items, including trips, personnel matters, and budget transfers, and approved a healthcare employees’ union contract; no vendor award or contract number was identified. Financial reporting showed spending generally on trend, with the district monitoring special education costs, school-lunch revenues, and employee health insurance. A budget-priority survey was open through October 30.

The Superintendent outlined plans to reduce and better monitor student screen time, including blocking YouTube for K–5 students, maintaining restrictions on personal phones during the school day, and developing a districtwide technology-use regulation with community input. The Board also heard a superintendent-search profile and discussed the enrollment and staffing implications of the state’s new kindergarten age requirement, effective for the 2027–28 school year. No additional procurement award was identified in these discussions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Sources
- [Board Business Meeting - October 20, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dB9I_SSxX0) - Norwalk Public Schools [Official]