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The board heard a nine-month financial update from Mr. O'Keefe: operating fund expenses were reported at about $4.3 million and roughly 68.06% of the full-year budget; school lunch and grants figures and facility purchases were also discussed.
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District staff updated the Buchanan Board of Education on the Literacy Academyan Orton-Gillinghambased program for students with reading disabilitiesreporting teacher training levels, student progress data, an application for OGA accreditation and plans for cautious expansion.
Connecticut / School Districts / New Canaan School District
New Canaandistrict officials told the Board of Education that 2024 climate-survey results show strong scores for school rules and norms but identify social emotional security and social media as areas for further work.
Connecticut / School Districts / New Canaan School District
Two student teams from Saks Middle School presented product prototypes — the Sideline Saver, a helmet-mounted cooling device, and Mopper Walkers, mop-attached slipper shoes — during the New Canaan Board of Educationstudent spotlight. Students described prototypes, costs and lessons learned from design and testing.
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Board members heard a condensed budget update showing a $555,000 turnover savings assumption and unanimously approved a $50,000-range donation from the All Sports Booster Club to support additional coaching positions across winter sports.
Connecticut / School Districts / New Canaan School District
District leaders will present a condensed budget to the Town Council on March 18; Board of Finance approved a $201,000 appropriation for a new scoreboard and the town council will review an updated quote of about $215,000.
Connecticut / School Districts / New Canaan School District
At its March 17 meeting, the New Canaan Board of Education heard a Human Resources report projecting 4,008 students for next year and outlining early hiring, vacancies, and retention themes identified in exit interviews.
Connecticut / School Districts / New Canaan School District
Sheila McKay, a legislative representative with CABE, told the Buchanan Board of Education on March 3 that the governor has line‑item vetoed an additional $40,000,000 for the state’s excess‑cost reimbursement grant and urged districts to testify for an override.
Connecticut / School Districts / New Canaan School District
The Buchanan Board of Education voted to set New Canaan High School graduation for Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:30 a.m., with a rain date of June 17; the meeting also recorded approval of the meeting agenda and prior meeting minutes.
Connecticut / School Districts / New Canaan School District
Several members of the public told the board they want a formal curriculum review, documentation of compliance with Connecticut statutes, and clear opt‑out procedures; other parents voiced trust in district educators and opposed lay review of curriculum.