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At a board budget meeting, the finance director reported a modest January surplus and detailed one-time balances; board members were warned not to conflate the unexpended balance with recurring surplus. The board also approved a soft hiring freeze and set an April 2 purchase-order deadline.
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Board members received updates on the McDonough School project and other capital priorities: the city will hire architects for two roof projects, the state must perform plan review before bidding, cameras were described as “absolutely critical,” and the district discussed a state grant that could cover about 67.14% of a Moody School oil‑tank replacement.
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District facilities staff told the board the state’s expanded indoor‑air‑quality law requires repeated HVAC assessments and a district IAQ management program; district officials said inspections will be phased (20% of buildings per year) and estimated engineering assessments for Middletown’s buildings could cost $750,000–$1,000,000.
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The board approved a curriculum revision to shift the Grade 11 honors course from an American‑centered novel focus to a broader 'World Novel' approach, citing curriculum alignment with Grade 10 American Studies and minimal cost impact to existing budgets.
Connecticut / School Districts / Middletown School District
Finance staff reported a current surplus of $301,403 on a $103,149,889 budget and a projected January salary surplus of $252,231. The superintendent said the district baseline (doing nothing) would result in a 5.21% operating increase, and warned that lower figures would likely require program cuts.
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After a long discussion about duplication of work and oversight needs, the board voted to maintain the facilities committee on a quarterly basis and will reassess in June; supporters said the committee helps monitor IAQ and capital projects, while opponents said full-board reports duplicate committee work.
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Teachers proposed renaming the 11th‑grade American Novel elective to World Novel to reduce overlap with a relaunched 10th‑grade American Studies course; the committee voiced consensus to present the proposal to the full board, and staff estimated about $750 in textbook costs covered by existing building funds.
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The curriculum committee was updated that the district will pause active pursuit of a JROTC program at Middletown High School until school leadership stabilizes and facility and budget questions are resolved.
Connecticut / School Districts / Middletown School District
District math leaders told the curriculum committee they have realigned grades 7–Algebra II to SAT and university expectations, launched a data-science class and a statistics course, and reported a 26% year-over-year increase in precalculus enrollment amid ongoing efforts to address post‑COVID proficiency declines.
Connecticut / School Districts / Middletown School District
Finance staff and the interim superintendent said the district began budget meetings in November, will run a five-week review of special requests in January led by Dr. Adley, and expects to have the budget in order for further discussion by Feb. 6, 2026.