New London board approves $1.69 million in expenditures and renews custodial contract with SSC (1 year, 2.9% increase)

The New London School District board on June 5 approved routine business including a list of expenditures and a one-year custodial contract renewal.

Finance: A motion to approve the expenditures listed as of June 5, 2025, totaling $1,690,145.28 was moved and seconded; the board approved the motion on a roll call with the following recorded responses: Katie Platten (Yes), Mark Grossman (Yes), Chris Martinson (Yes), Holly Schweitzer (Yes), Andy Thorpe (Yes), and John Heidelman (Yes).

Custodial contract: The facilities committee recommended a one-year renewal of SSC to provide evening cleaning services across district buildings with a negotiated 2.9% price increase (down from an earlier 5.2% renewal request). The board moved, seconded and approved the contract by roll call, with members recorded as voting yes (Mark Roseman; Chris Martinson; Holly Schweitzer; Andy Thorpe; Judy Batten; John Haynes).

Athletics membership: The board also reviewed and accepted the WIAA membership agreement that recognizes New London High School and the Catalyst Academy for tournament-series eligibility. The motion to accept the WIAA agreement was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. A board member acknowledged concerns about aspects of WIAA policies but noted the district's limited alternatives for interscholastic competition.

Why this matters: Approval of the expenditures list and the custodial contract keeps district operations funded and staffed through the summer; the custodial renewal and its modest cost increase affect facilities budgets and operations. WIAA membership preserves students' eligibility for postseason competition.

Next steps: Contracts will be executed per staff direction; staff will report back on any required administrative follow-up.