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Board approves Kelly, South End educational specifications and a shortened 2025–26 school calendar

Southington Board of Education · March 13, 2026
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Summary

On March 12 the Southington Board of Education approved educational specifications for a new Kelly Elementary and enhancements at South End, several curriculum changes, and a revision to the 2025–26 calendar that shortens the school year by one student day.

The Southington Board of Education approved educational specifications for a proposed new Kelly Elementary School and enhancements at South End Elementary, following a test‑fit presentation by SLAM architects. The Kelly ed‑specs were approved by roll call 9–0; the South End enhancements likewise passed 9–0.

SLAMpresenters described a test fit that keeps new construction on Parcel 1 to avoid impacting woodland on adjacent parcels, provides seven dedicated pre‑K classrooms (each with student toilets), three separate outdoor play areas by age, a secure main entry…

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