Suffield school administrators present smaller capital request list for fiscal 2028

SUFFIELD - Suffield school administrators presented a proposed list of fiscal 2028 capital projects to the Board of Education's Finance and Facilities Subcommittee on Oct. 29, according to minutes the town posted Nov. 4. The minutes say the requests are lower than in past years.

The plan includes money for technology devices and upgrades, safety and security upgrades, classroom painting, and project planning and design, the minutes say. Administrators will review requests for years after fiscal 2028 and report to the full board before any required vote. The ACCE committee has asked for the finalized capital request by Dec. 1.

Business Manager Eric Remington presented district finances through September and named outplacements and insurance enrollments as areas of risk, according to the minutes. He said breakfast participation is up and district transportation is running smoothly, though diesel prices bear watching. Principals and department heads are reviewing budgets for a proposed district-wide fiscal 2028 budget.

The subcommittee took no votes other than to adjourn. The minutes have not yet been approved.

Source: Suffield Board of Education Finance and Facilities Subcommittee, special meeting minutes, Oct. 29, 2026 (PDF), posted on the Town of Suffield website.

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