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Windham Board approves 2026–27 calendar, policy changes and $589,836 in transfers
Summary
At its Jan. 21 meeting the Windham Board of Education approved Version A of the 2026–27 school calendar, adopted several model policy replacements, accepted a $3,000 donation and approved budget transfers totaling $589,836.06; two policy votes drew a no vote and an abstention.
The Windham Board of Education voted on Jan. 21 in the WHS Auditorium to adopt Version A of the 2026–27 school calendar, accept a $3,000 donation for a Lock‑in for Literacy program and approve budget transfers totaling $589,836.06.
Board members also approved several policy changes that replace district language with model policies. Dr. Catina Caban‑Owen moved to accept the $3,000 donation from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; Mark Doyle seconded the motion, which carried with an aye vote by the full board after Catherine Aillón Pomo disclosed her son’s involvement in the effort and abstained where required.
Votes at a glance: the board unanimously approved Version A of the 2026–27 calendar (motion by Brendan O’Neill; second by Mark Doyle). The board approved a revised 2026–27 budget preparation calendar (motion by Dr. Caban‑Owen; second by Mr. O’Neill) to resolve a March 4 scheduling conflict so the board can meet the Town Charter deadline to present a budget to the Board of Finance by March 15.
On policies, the board voted to repeal and replace policy 4115.3 (notation corrected from an earlier draft that listed 4132.1) with the Model 4000 Series Personnel Policy governing evaluation/termination/non‑renewal of athletic coaches (motion by Mr. O’Neill; second by Dr. Caban‑Owen). The board also approved repeal and replacement of policy 3280 (Gifts to a School Unit or the School District) with the Model 3000 Series Business Policy (motion by Dr. Caban‑Owen; second by Mr. Fetzer). That vote passed with seven ayes; Catherine Aillón Pomo abstained and Dr. Mary Gallucci voted against, citing concerns about language protecting gifts for all students. Separately, the board repealed policy 6163.11 (Gifts of Library Materials); the motion passed with one dissenting vote by Dr. Gallucci.
The board approved budget transfers from Dec. 17, 2025 ($573,604.06) and Jan. 14, 2026 ($16,232), for a combined total of $589,836.06 (motion by Mr. Doyle; second by Dr. Caban‑Owen). Finance & Audit committee members had recommended these transfers after reviewing year‑to‑date budgets and grant distributions.
The meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m. on a motion by Brendan O’Neill. The minutes of the Jan. 21 meeting were prepared by Board Secretary Catina Caban‑Owen and marked approved on Feb. 18, 2026.
