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Board keeps a facilities committee on quarterly schedule after months of debate

Middletown Board of Education · January 14, 2026
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Summary

After a long discussion about duplication of work and oversight needs, the board voted to maintain the facilities committee on a quarterly basis and will reassess in June; supporters said the committee helps monitor IAQ and capital projects, while opponents said full-board reports duplicate committee work.

The board debated whether to dissolve, pause or continue its facilities committee and ultimately approved an amendment to hold facilities committee meetings quarterly and reassess in June.

Proponents argued a standing committee would provide focused oversight of emerging IAQ mandates, capital projects such as roof replacements and gym‑floor work, and help track work‑order and remediation progress. Opponents said the full board already receives similar presentations from facilities staff and that creating another committee risks duplication and inefficiency.

Board member Hal moved to dissolve the committee temporarily; board member Deb proposed an amendment to retain the committee on a quarterly basis and reassess in June. After roll‑call votes on the amendment, the amendment passed 5–4. The chair said the committee will be created, dates set for quarterly meetings and the board will reassess in six months.

Board members who supported quarterly meetings emphasized transparency and ongoing oversight; those favoring dissolution cited staff willingness to meet informally and recommended pausing the formal committee if it proved redundant. The chair asked staff to assist with scheduling and to provide the committee with clear subject areas to monitor.