The Board approved the consent agenda minutes and sealing non-public minutes 5-0. Beltronics received the $109,285.28 bid for two-way radios (5-0), funded by $105,000 from the SAFE Grant and $4,285.28 from Repair & Maintenance. The FY26 fund balance is approximately $2.19 million; the Board delayed a decision on retaining up to 5% or offsetting the 2027 tax rate. The facility rate sheet was approved, exempting Milford-affiliated nonprofits until next year (5-0). Policies 2317, 5012, 6011, and 3551 moved to second readings (5-0). Policy 5005 was waived to policy (5-0). The Board set 2026-2027 goals, including a 3.4% FY28 budget cap, negotiating MESSA and Mason tuition agreements, and preparing March 2027 warrant articles for a second SRO, purchasing Kenmore Stamp property, and selling Bales property.
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The Board approved the Consent Agenda (5-0), including July 20 minutes, professional nominations, and manifests. Ms. Cevasco welcomed Mr. John Clary as a Board member. The Board approved budget line item transfers (5-0) to reallocate funds from the 2800 and 2900 groups to reflect actual usage and state requirements.
For the Blue Light Safe Brand Project, the Board rescinded the previous bid to ENE Security (5-0) and awarded a new bid to B&S Integrated Security for $49,908.69 (5-0), reimbursable by an $80,000 grant.
Three policies moved to policy on second reading: Student Discipline (5005), Temporary Alternative Work Program (2420), and National Competition Donations Guidelines (5100), all passing 5-0. The Board waived the second reading for Bullying Prevention Policy (5009) and moved it to policy (5-0) to comply with state law effective August 1, 2026. The Board announced goals set at its retreat would be shared at the next meeting.
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The Milford School Board opened with a non-public session to discuss property matters, later voting 4-0 to seal those minutes for five years. They approved the consent agenda, including minutes from June 22, 2026, professional nominations, and manifests (PR25, AP24, SPEC06).
Ms. Davoli moved to appoint Mr. John Clary to the vacant School Board seat from August 1, 2026, through March 9, 2027. The motion carried 4-0, with Ms. Smith abstaining. The Board accepted a $11,000 donation from the Derek Beaulieu Foundation for the high and middle schools.
Ms. Radowicz requested transferring $21,500 from Title II and $5,000 from Title IV to Title I programming. The Business Administrator estimated the FY26 unassigned fund balance between $1.4 million and $1.6 million.
The Board voted 4-1 to set the substitute school nurse rate at $230 per day. They also voted to amend Policy 5100 to donate $500 or up to 10% of costs for national competitions. Policies 5005 and 2420 moved to a second reading.
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On June 22, the Milford School Board approved minutes, financial reports, and hiring nominations via consent agenda. Members voted 5-0 to seal non-public session minutes for five years concerning real estate transactions. Regarding a communications project, the Board authorized purchasing a double-sided digital sign from Golden Rule for $33,612 plus electrical work, capped at $46,500 total, using FY26 fund balance. The Board awarded the IT Camera Project bid to B&S Integrated Security Systems up to the $275,112 Safe Grant allocation. Policy 3560 regarding class sizes and Policy 6005 regarding facility use moved to policy following a 5-0 vote. The Seat Belt Use Policy was reaffirmed and returned to committee. Superintendent Michaud received a positive performance evaluation. The Business Administrator estimated the FY26 Unassigned Fund Balance between $1.4 million and $1.6 million.
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The Board voted 5-0 to use the FY26 fund balance to purchase a double-sided digital sign from Golden Rule for $33,612, with total site work not to exceed $46,500 at the Bales building. The Board also approved awarding a $275,112 Safe Grant bid to B&S Integrated Security Systems for camera upgrades. The superintendent was evaluated as highly effective. The consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports, was approved 5-0. Policy 3560 regarding class sizes and Policy 6005 regarding facility use were both adopted 5-0. Policy 2418 regarding seat belts was returned to the policy committee for clarification. The Board authorized the superintendent to approve summer staff hires through September. The annual audit received an unmodified opinion.
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