Suffield Middle School starts grant-funded math tutoring for 24 students

SUFFIELD - Math tutoring paid for by a $50,000 state grant has started at Suffield Middle School for 24 students, according to draft minutes of the Nov. 2 Board of Education meeting posted Nov. 9.

Assistant Superintendent Laura Norbut told the board the first group includes 12 seventh graders and 12 eighth graders, taught four students to one tutor as the grant requires, the minutes say. Starting in January, students who meet their goals may leave the program and others may join, for as many as 48 students over the year. Families were offered the chance to opt out.

Superintendent Matt Dunbar said the Board of Selectmen has asked for more information on possible ways to cut the cost of the proposed middle school building project. He will attend an upcoming meeting with Board Chair Maureen Sattan to give more information and answer questions, according to the minutes.

Sattan said a calendar committee is working on a possible two-year school calendar that would come to the board for approval. The minutes record no votes other than adjournment and are subject to approval Dec. 7.

Source: Suffield Public Schools Board of Education draft regular meeting minutes, Nov. 2, 2026 (PDF; posted Nov. 9), linked from the Town of Suffield agendas and minutes page.

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