The Board of Education unanimously approved using $550,000 from a one-time $3.7 million funding allocation for replacement of the two boilers at Natchaug School. It also unanimously waived the bid process for Tucker Mechanical's boiler work and School Specialty's Windham Middle School library media center project.

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Briefing

Jul 1, 2026

Bid waivers advanced for school projects

The committee consented to forward bid-waiver requests for the Natchaug School boiler replacement and Windham Middle School library media center project to the full Board of Education. The waivers address purchases made without a full formal request-for-proposals process; Natchaug received multiple quotes and selected the lowest quote from Tucker Mechanical.

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Board Extends Superintendent’s Contract

The Board of Education approved a one-year extension to Superintendent Dr. Iris Gomero’s contract and adopted her annual evaluation. The board also approved $251,937.38 in budget transfers after the education budget referendum failed by 18 votes; it reported that $3.7 million in additional state funding is expected in coming months.

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Policy Committee Advances Several Policy Changes

The committee recommended repealing policies on leader standards and career and vocational education, recommended Board approval of revised foreign-exchange-student rules, and deferred several other policies for additional legal or medical review.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Committee Requests $289,478 in Transfers

The Finance & Audit Committee agreed to ask the Board of Education to approve $289,477.90 in budget transfers, including funding for increased Special Education costs.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

School facilities projects move forward

Construction has begun on Windham Middle School’s new track and turf field, with completion expected this summer. Several other projects remain subject to funding or approval, including Natchaug School HVAC work awaiting a May 12 referendum.

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Briefing

Apr 29, 2026

Board Begins Superintendent Evaluation

The Board of Education voted 9-0 to enter executive session for the superintendent’s annual evaluation. Members reviewed documentation about Dr. Gomero’s work since July 1, 2025, and scheduled follow-up executive sessions for May 20 and May 27.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Committee Recommends $206,787.50 Budget Transfers

The Finance & Audit Committee recommended Board of Education approval of six budget transfers totaling $206,787.50. It reported that the year-to-date budget remains on target, while the budget remains frozen.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

School wellness and uniform policies reviewed

The committee reviewed an updated school wellness policy that administration will present to the Board of Education for approval at its next meeting, and directed administration to prepare a process and timeline for considering changes to the school uniform policy.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Schools Outline Curriculum Revision Priorities

Windham Public Schools presented eight curriculum objectives and a multi-year revision timeline: a proposed timeline is expected May 27, 2026, revision work begins in 2026–2027, and core subjects are planned for review in 2027–2028.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

School calendar corrected to 180 days

The Board approved a revised 2026–27 school calendar correcting the school year from 181 to 180 days, with the last day set for June 15 instead of June 16. It also accepted four FY26 grant awards and approved $88,797.25 in budget transfers.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Finance committee recommends budget transfers

The Finance & Audit Committee reviewed $88,797.25 in budget transfers and indicated it would recommend approval. The transfers would rebalance budget lines and address grant-related adjustments, higher utility costs, and additional laptop and custodial supply expenses.

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Briefing

Feb 27, 2026

March 6 Set as Half School Day

The Board approved a 5-1 change making March 6, 2026, a half day of classes for students and a half professional development day for staff.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Board Reviews Staffing and Contract Updates

The Personnel Committee reported staffing vacancies, many involving special education paraeducators, and discussed upcoming contract negotiations for paraeducators scheduled to begin March 9. A schedule proposal was also developed for co-curricular stipends.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Board Approves $64,318 in Transfers

The Board of Education unanimously approved $64,318 in budget transfers.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Committee Reviews $300K Budget Gap

The Finance & Audit Committee reviewed a year-to-date budget projected to be $300,000 over budget while awaiting an estimated $900,000 special education reimbursement, and discussed $64,318 in budget transfers.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Library policy changes advance for approval

The Policy Committee recommended repealing and replacing two library-materials policies with a model policy series and sending the proposal to the next Board of Education meeting for consideration.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Windham schools advance curriculum policies

The committee discussed expanding dual-enrollment opportunities and recommended a model policy on challenging curriculum for review by the Policy Committee. Work also continued on library policies and required Curriculum Committee goals for eventual full Board approval.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Board Favors Revised Superintendent Evaluation Form

The Board of Education agreed to use Option B, with suggested changes, for the spring evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Iris Gomero. Dr. Gomero will present evidence of progress, and the Board will receive the compiled information in an electronic binder.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Budget Transfers Reviewed Amid Funding Concerns

The committee reviewed $16,232 in budget transfers and reported that year-to-date finances were moving closer to balance, while warning that uncertain grant funding could affect the budget. Members also questioned underfunding of the $161,000 workers’ compensation fund.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Schools plan major heating upgrades

The committee identified Natchaug School boiler work estimated at $700,000–$800,000 and Sweeney School HVAC upgrades estimated at $500,000–$600,000 as major upcoming capital needs. The 2026 capital improvement plan was approved by the town council, allowing replacements to move forward if needed.

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