Board approves one-year extension of First Student transportation contract after executive session
July 01, 2026 | New London School District, School Districts, Connecticut
This article was created by AI summarizing key points discussed. AI makes mistakes, so for full details and context, please refer to the video of the full meeting. Please report any errors so we can fix them. Report an error »
The New London Board of Education voted unanimously May 13 to approve a one-year extension of its transportation contract with First Student following an executive session.
The board, led by President Elaine Maynard-Adams, moved into executive session at 8:13 p.m. under Connecticut state law (Title I, Chapter 14, Section 1-200(6) of the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act) to discuss the proposed contract extension. Participants invited into the executive session included the full board, Superintendent Dr. Cynthia Ritchie and Rob Funk. The board returned to open session at 8:26 p.m.; no votes were taken while in executive session.
Immediately after returning to open session, Maynard-Adams made the motion to approve the one-year extension of the contract with First Student. The motion was seconded by Board Member Susan Hambey and passed by roll call, 7-0.
Votes at a glance
- Approval of April 29, 2024 minutes: motion by Danni Cruz, seconded by Nathan Caron; motion carried, 6-0 (Secretary Bryan Doughty disconnected during the vote).
- Consent agenda (Superintendent’s written update; policies and grant application listed on the agenda): motion by Elaine Maynard-Adams, seconded by Alisha Blake; motion carried, 7-0.
- Move to executive session to discuss proposed contract extension with First Student: motion by Elaine Maynard-Adams, seconded by Danni Cruz; motion carried, 7-0.
- Approval of proposed one-year contract extension with First Student: motion by Elaine Maynard-Adams, seconded by Susan Hambey; motion carried, 7-0.
- Adjournment: motion by Alisha Blake, seconded by Danni Cruz; motion carried, 7-0.
The transcript and board minutes do not specify contract value, renewal terms beyond one year, or assignment of implementation responsibilities. The minutes record that the executive session was convened for discussion under the cited FOI statute and that no votes occurred while the board was in closed session. The board did not provide further public detail at the meeting about the contract's financial terms or operational changes.
The board, led by President Elaine Maynard-Adams, moved into executive session at 8:13 p.m. under Connecticut state law (Title I, Chapter 14, Section 1-200(6) of the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act) to discuss the proposed contract extension. Participants invited into the executive session included the full board, Superintendent Dr. Cynthia Ritchie and Rob Funk. The board returned to open session at 8:26 p.m.; no votes were taken while in executive session.
Immediately after returning to open session, Maynard-Adams made the motion to approve the one-year extension of the contract with First Student. The motion was seconded by Board Member Susan Hambey and passed by roll call, 7-0.
Votes at a glance
- Approval of April 29, 2024 minutes: motion by Danni Cruz, seconded by Nathan Caron; motion carried, 6-0 (Secretary Bryan Doughty disconnected during the vote).
- Consent agenda (Superintendent’s written update; policies and grant application listed on the agenda): motion by Elaine Maynard-Adams, seconded by Alisha Blake; motion carried, 7-0.
- Move to executive session to discuss proposed contract extension with First Student: motion by Elaine Maynard-Adams, seconded by Danni Cruz; motion carried, 7-0.
- Approval of proposed one-year contract extension with First Student: motion by Elaine Maynard-Adams, seconded by Susan Hambey; motion carried, 7-0.
- Adjournment: motion by Alisha Blake, seconded by Danni Cruz; motion carried, 7-0.
The transcript and board minutes do not specify contract value, renewal terms beyond one year, or assignment of implementation responsibilities. The minutes record that the executive session was convened for discussion under the cited FOI statute and that no votes occurred while the board was in closed session. The board did not provide further public detail at the meeting about the contract's financial terms or operational changes.
View the Full Meeting & All Its Details
This article offers just a summary. Unlock complete video, transcripts, and insights as a Founder Member.
✓
Watch full, unedited meeting videos
✓
Search every word spoken in unlimited transcripts
✓
AI summaries & real-time alerts (all government levels)
✓
Permanent access to expanding government content
30-day money-back guarantee
