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Committee moves six resolutions to seek state school‑construction grants, including plans for 424 Chapel Street workspace
Summary
Staff told the committee it will apply to Connecticut’s school construction program for six renovation projects (roofs, pools and workspace to use 424 Chapel Street for central offices); the state application requires board and alder resolutions and the committee asked for clearer square‑footage and lease details.
District staff described six related resolutions authorizing application to the state school construction program to fund a set of renovation projects across the district, including roof replacements and pool repairs. Staff also said they plan to seek space at 424 Chapel Street so part of central offices could be located on the second floor; the proposal anticipates sale or repurposing of portions of the existing 54 Meadow Street property to help fund renovations.
The presenter noted the application requires formal resolutions from both the Board of Education and the Board of Alders as part of the state’s application process. Board members asked for more precise square‑footage comparisons between current office footprints at 54 Meadow Street and the proposed space at 424 Chapel, and requested follow‑up documentation about whether the relocation would mean a full central‑office move or a partial consolidation.
What happens next: staff will provide more detailed square‑footage and lease/ownership clarifications to the committee and will include the required resolution language with the board packet sent to the full board.
Provenance: presentation begins at SEG 196 and continues through SEG 236.
