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Ansonia Board approves Alliance Grant application totaling slightly more than $7 million
Summary
At a remote meeting on Aug. 13, 2025, the Ansonia Board of Education approved an Alliance Grant application totaling slightly more than $7 million, an increase of about $200,000 from last year; the motion passed by a 4-0 vote.
The Ansonia Board of Education on Aug. 13 approved an Alliance Grant application totaling slightly more than $7 million, with the board recording a 4-0 vote in favor during a brief remote meeting.
Bridget Calabrese, who presented the application, said the submission consolidates three grants this year (down from four in prior years) and brings the total package to slightly more than $7 million — about $200,000 more in allocation than the previous year. She asked board members to refer to a handout for details and explained that the increase will be applied to the allocations outlined there.
The motion "To approve the Alliance Grant Application as presented" was moved and carried on a 4-0 vote, according to the meeting record. The transcript does not specify which board members made or seconded the motion or the individual recorded votes beyond the overall tally.
The meeting was called to order by Board President Rich Bshara at 1:00 p.m. Superintendent DiBacco and Assistant Superintendent Steve Bergin were listed as present. The board heard no public comments during the public session.
After approving the grant application, members moved to adjourn; a motion to adjourn at 1:08 p.m. passed 4-0. The minutes were submitted by recording secretary Cassie Venson (minutes dated Aug. 15, 2025).
Meeting materials referenced during the discussion (a handout detailing allocations and changes) were cited by staff but are not reproduced in the meeting record.
