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Board weighs starting middle- and elementary-school planning now to prepare for possible funding boost

Wallingford School District Board of Education Operations Committee · April 20, 2026
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Summary

Board members discussed beginning preliminary studies and edspec updates for middle schools (and possibly elementary schools) to be ready if reimbursement rates improve, noting prior studies from 2018 and 2022 and the need to coordinate with town planning and address swing-space challenges.

Board members signaled support on April 20 for exploring preliminary work on middle-school renovations and possibly the elementary schools so projects would be better positioned if state reimbursement rates increase.

Dr. Rasco introduced the item, saying middle schools are in “dire need” and recommending the board consider starting programming and edspec work now rather than waiting until after the high-school project concludes. She framed the measure as preparatory: updated studies and edspecs…

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