At the April 2, 2026 Board of Finance special meeting, the Board of Education presented a series of Capital Non-Recurring (CNR) items tied to the 2026-2027 budget, including IAQ assessments, HVAC design, water heater and domestic water tank replacements, CCTV renewals at multiple schools, classroom blinds, and telephone upgrades at Woodside Intermediate. These items were listed as “future appropriations,” indicating the town intends to fund and execute multiple facilities, mechanical, and security projects across Cromwell High School, Edna Steven Elementary, and Woodside Intermediate School. The scope includes $41,400 for IAQ assessment, $103,500 for CHS HVAC design, several CCTV renewal projects, a 500-gallon domestic water storage tank, classroom blinds, and telephone system upgrades increased to $190,368 in a later meeting. While specific vendors are not yet named, the Board’s approval of the broader budget framework positions these as upcoming procurements for engineering, construction, and low-voltage/security contractors. Vendors in HVAC design, IAQ consulting, security systems, and school telecommunications can begin shaping solutions and positioning for upcoming RFPs as the district moves from budget approval to project implementation.

Telephone upgrade budget for Woodside Intermediate was later amended upward to 190,368 at the April ...