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Suffield Board approves minutes, graduation policy and moves $71,405 into non‑lapsing fund
Summary
At its May 4 meeting the Suffield Board of Education unanimously approved April minutes and a consent agenda including Policy #5123.3 (Graduation Ceremony) and authorized a $71,405 transfer to the Board’s Non‑Lapsing Education Account.
The Suffield Board of Education unanimously approved routine business and a budget reserve transfer at its May 4 meeting.
The board voted 6‑0 to approve the April 6 and April 20 regular meeting minutes (MOTION #26‑68). On the consent agenda, the board approved Policy #5123.3 (Graduation Ceremony) by unanimous vote (MOTION #26‑69); student representatives Olivia Mishtal and Lucy McCoy left the meeting at 7:27 p.m. after the consent vote.
In a separate motion (MOTION #26‑70) the board voted 6‑0 to transfer $71,405 from the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 surplus to the Board of Education Non‑Lapsing Education Account, with the transfer not to exceed two percent of the board’s annual appropriation. Board members asked where the non‑lapsing funds are held; the record shows the question was raised but no specific custodial account was recorded in the minutes.
The motions were made and seconded as recorded: Dudack moved and Mol seconded MOTION #26‑68; Fry moved and Dudack seconded MOTION #26‑69; Mol moved and Sparzo seconded MOTION #26‑70. Each motion passed 6‑0‑0 according to the meeting record.
Minutes from this meeting will be subject to approval at the regular meeting of June 1, 2026.
