Bristol Board of Education approves school calendars, healthy‑food certification and several curriculum updates

At its March 5 meeting the Bristol Board of Education approved several routine and policy items, including the district’s healthy‑food certification for the 2025–26 school year, exceptions for certain food-and-beverage sales at after-school events, preliminary school calendars for 2025–26 and 2026–27 and a group of curriculum revisions.

Votes at a glance - Healthy‑food certification (Connecticut General Statute 10‑215f): approved by voice vote. The certification affirms that food sold to students will comply with the Connecticut Nutrition Standards for 07/01/2025–06/30/2026, except where statutorily or board‑defined exemptions apply. - Food-and‑beverage exemptions for after‑school and weekend events: approved by voice vote. The board allowed sales of items that do not meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards if sales occur in connection with events that take place after the regular school day (or on weekends), at the event location, and not from vending machines or school…