Clinton School Committee Reorganizes, Prepares for Cell Phone Policy Vote

CLINTON -- June 16, 2026, Clinton School Committee reorganized Monday and received a sweeping end-of-year update on state mandates, a building project change order, and an accelerated road closure affecting summer school access. The committee unanimously elected a new chair identified only as Matt and welcomed back Ed DeVault, who rejoined the board by write-in vote. Superintendent Steve Meyer reported the district cleared its state English-learner education monitoring review on June 13 and is fully staffed on teaching positions. On the building project, Meyer disclosed a change order of up to $300,000 to install a new water-line connection after an expected line between the middle and high schools was found missing, though he said the final cost could run significantly lower and remains within existing project allowances. A Church Street closure tied to the Culver roadwork project was moved up to June 22, roughly three weeks earlier than planned, redirecting summer enrichment families to Ash Street. Meyer told the board a cell phone prohibition policy will likely come before them at the July 13 or August meeting to meet an anticipated September 1 state compliance deadline.