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East Haven board elects officers, approves $523,819.86 year‑end transfer and calendar
Summary
Board elected Dr. DeLucia as chair, Miss DePalma as vice chair and Miss Santiago as secretary, approved a $523,819.86 budget transfer to close 2024–25, and adopted the 2026–27 board meeting calendar; trustees also discussed coach stipends and recruitment for athletics.
The East Haven Board of Education conducted officer elections, approved a fiscal‑year closing budget transfer of $523,819.86 and adopted its 2026–27 meeting calendar during the meeting following the district's 6–12 academic workshop.
During nominations for board officer positions, a board member nominated Dr. DeLucia for chair; the motion was seconded and ballots were cast. The moderator announced results: "For the position of board chair, 7 for doctor Delucia, 1 abstention," and later reported Miss DePalma was appointed vice chair (6 votes to 2) and Miss Santiago was appointed secretary (7 votes, 1 abstention).
In new business, the chief operating officer presented a final budget transfer to close out the 2024–25 fiscal year totaling $523,819.86. The transfer, described as moving funds for audit alignment and closing allocations, included major items such as salary on‑costs and $150,000 related to high‑school HVAC repairs and maintenance. A motion to approve the transfer passed on roll call, 8 in favor.
Trustees discussed athletics staffing and stipend equity during the standing‑committee reports. Members questioned why the varsity hockey program listed three assistant coaches despite not being budgeted for that number and noted that hockey is a co‑op program drawing students from other towns. Board members requested a future agenda item with the athletic director to review reimbursements, stipend structures and equitable staffing for programs if participation warrants additional positions.
The board reviewed and approved the proposed meeting calendar for 2026–27, adjusting some January/April dates for spring break and graduation conflicts; the calendar passed by roll call, 8 in favor.
Other routine actions included acceptance of the prior meeting minutes and scheduling the next board meeting for December 9. The meeting adjourned after public comments were closed and staff and student presenters had been thanked.
