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Board adopts three policies, approves 2026–27 calendar and accepts financial report; recesses to executive session on contract talks

Danbury Board of Education · January 29, 2026

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Summary

The Danbury Board of Education approved the consent calendar, adopted policies 5144.1, 5145.14 and 5145.511 on second reading, approved the 2026–27 school calendar, accepted the November 2025 financial report, recommended building committee updates to City Hall, and recessed into executive session to discuss a successor agreement with United Public Service Employees Union Local 424 Unit 94.

At this meeting the Danbury Board of Education took several formal actions by voice vote.

Consent calendar: The board approved the consent calendar (exhibits referenced) by voice vote after a motion by Kate and a second by Al; the board chair declared the motion carried.

Policy adoptions: The board accepted second readings and adopted the following policies as recommended by the policy committee: - Policy 5144.1 (physical restraint, seclusion, exclusionary time out), motion made by Lauren, seconded by Al; voice vote in favor, motion carries. - Policy 5145.14 (on‑campus recruitment; transcript referenced '5,145.14' in the motion text), motion made by Cindy, seconded by Lauren; voice vote in favor, motion carries. - Policy 5145.511 (second reading and adoption; specific policy text referenced in the motion), motion made by Sherry, seconded by Al; voice vote in favor, motion carries.

School calendar: The board approved the 2026–27 school calendar on a motion by Sean with a second by Sherry. During discussion, board member Kate raised a request that students have previously made to recognize Eid; Superintendent Dr. Casimiro said Eid was not included on this calendar and explained scheduling challenges (movable date, fairness to other requests) but noted excused absences are available for religious observance.

Financial report: The board accepted the November 2025 financial report as recommended by the finance committee on a motion by Al and second by Kate; the chair declared the motion carried.

Building committee membership: On a motion by Minnie (seconded by Lauren), the board voted to recommend to City Hall that the school building committee membership be updated to reflect new board leadership: Louisa Britton as board chair and Sean Richford as sites & facilities committee chair.

Executive session: The board voted to recess into executive session to discuss negotiations of a successor agreement between the Danbury Board of Education and United Public Service Employees Union Local 424 Unit 94, with possible action to follow in public session; motion made by Lauren and seconded by Al; the board recessed to executive session.

Vote notes: The transcript records voice votes with unanimous 'Aye' responses for these motions; detailed roll‑call tallies or individual yes/no votes were not recorded in the transcript provided. Amendments: none recorded.