The Board of Education voted 5-0 to execute the superintendent’s contract for the 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29 school years; two members were absent.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Board Seeks Boiler Replacement Funding

The Board voted 4-0 to authorize a request for Town Council approval to use the district’s nonlapsing account for a $644,323 replacement of two failing Joel School boilers with three more efficient boilers. An $84,000 DRIP grant would reduce the amount needed from the account.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Board Holds Superintendent Evaluation Discussion

The Board of Education voted 6-0 to enter executive session to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation, then returned to open session at 6:43 p.m. No evaluation decision was recorded in the minutes.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Board approves $800,000 budget reduction

The Board of Education unanimously approved reducing the previously approved 2026-27 budget by $800,000, including $737,000 in operating cuts and $63,000 in capital cuts. The Board also unanimously approved a three-year paraeducator labor agreement, revised library and instructional-material policies, and a request to use nonlapsing funds for critical technology replacements.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

School Board Weighs Joel Boiler Replacement

One Joel boiler cannot be repaired, and the second—26 years old—has internal cracks that could lead to failure. The Board of Education is developing replacement costs and project details, with a heating solution needed by fall 2026. The subcommittee also proposed postponing $63,000 in capital projects after a failed budget referendum and an additional $500,000 budget cut.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

School Budget Reduced by $500,000

The Town Council voted to reduce the Board of Education’s 2026-27 operating, capital, and debt-service budget by $500,000. The resulting proposal represents a 3.32% overall increase and is scheduled for a May 20 public hearing before a May 27 referendum.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Library Policy Complaint Process Reviewed

The Policy Subcommittee reviewed a model policy for developing and maintaining library materials, including a process for handling complaints. The policy and a related revision to existing policy #6306 are scheduled for first reading by the full Board of Education at its next regular meeting.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Board Approves Repairs and Teacher Nonrenewal

The board approved emergency maintenance expenditures of up to $38,475.25 for a maintenance truck transmission repair and repairs to the Joel boiler. It also approved a revised 2026-27 capital expenditure plan, authorized submission of a Perkins Supplemental Grant, certified school food compliance for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and voted not to renew one teacher’s contract because of a reduction in force. Each action passed 6-0, with one member absent.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Board Sets Grant Funds Aside for HVAC

The Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee agreed to reserve Clinton’s $84,244.46 District Repair and Improvement Project grant for upcoming district HVAC projects. It also reviewed possible cuts or funding changes to the 2026-27 capital improvement plan, with recommendations to be presented to the full Board of Education.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Policy 3100 Advances to First Reading

The Policy Subcommittee agreed to move Policy 3100 forward for a first reading. A required policy on library materials and review processes was held for further discussion at the next subcommittee meeting.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Schools Develop Artificial Intelligence Guidelines

The district reviewed new artificial intelligence guidelines, with professional development planned for middle and high school staff and paraeducators; the guidelines are expected to be posted on the district website by the end of March.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Board approves $41.37 million school budget

The Board of Education unanimously approved a $41,374,698 operating budget for 2026-2027. The proposal is scheduled for presentation to the Town Council on February 18, followed by a workshop on February 26 and budget finalization on March 12 before a public hearing.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

School Budget Increase Reduced to 5.44%

The superintendent reduced the proposed 2026-27 operating budget increase from 5.62% to 5.44% through cuts to tuition and professional services. Health insurance costs are budgeted to rise 12%, and the Board is scheduled to review and vote on the final budget proposal on February 2, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Board reviews proposed school budget

The superintendent presented a proposed 2026-27 operating budget of $41,444,732, a 5.62% increase. Including capital and debt service, the proposed total is $45,358,239, up 5.81%; formal approval was anticipated at the February 2 meeting.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Board Reviews Draft 2026-27 School Budget

The Budget and Finance Subcommittee reviewed the draft 2026-27 operating budget, focusing on staffing, benefits, and areas where reductions could be made. The budget process is scheduled to lead to a town referendum in May.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Board reviews 2026-27 budget requests

The Board of Education’s Budget and Finance Subcommittee reviewed 2026-27 budget requests for technology, special services, maintenance, and central office and district-wide operations.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Schools Present 2026-27 Budget Requests

Administrators presented 2026-27 budget requests for Joel Elementary School, Eliot Middle School, Morgan School, and the Athletic Department. The minutes record no formal vote or budget approval.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Schools Advance Climate Plans and Budget Review

The Board reviewed school climate improvement plans and began preparing the 2026-27 school budget, with salary and benefit costs identified as the largest increases. It also approved a staff leave of absence by a 7-0 vote and began first readings of seven policies.

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