Votes at a glance: Region 15 board unanimously authorizes March 23 public hearing, roof grant actions and nutrition certification
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Summary
At its March 9 meeting the Regional School District 15 board unanimously authorized a March 23 district meeting/public hearing for a $224 million school construction proposal, approved procedural motions to pursue a roof replacement grant and schematic design work, and certified Connecticut Healthy Food standards for 07/01/2026–01/2027.
The Regional School District 15 Board of Education recorded unanimous approval of several formal actions during its March 9 meeting.
Key outcomes
- District meeting/public hearing: The board approved a resolution authorizing a district meeting and public hearing on March 23, 2026, to consider an appropriation and borrowing authorization of $224,000,000 for planning and constructing two new elementary schools; officers were authorized to publish required notices and warnings.
- Roof grant and related project motions: The board voted to apply to the Commissioner of Administrative Services for a state roof‑replacement grant (state project #2150089RR) at Longmeadow Elementary School, establish the related building committee, and authorize preparation of schematic drawings and final cost estimates; motions were procedural and carried unanimously.
- Solar project design approval: The board approved final design and cost estimates for a Longmeadow solar project and authorized related education specifications for grant application purposes.
- Connecticut Healthy Food Certification: Under CGS §10‑21f the board certified compliance with Connecticut Nutrition Standards for the 2026–27 cycle and approved limited exceptions for event‑day sales outside the regular school day.
Votes were recorded by voice and noted as unanimous for the motions described; individual roll‑call tallies were not provided in the transcript.
