Press Release Award of RFP Contracts 26-27

The Ringwood Board of Education announced the award of a suite of professional‑service contracts for the 2026‑2027 school year, covering legal counsel, auditing, architectural design, various therapy services, a school physician, and insurance/benefits brokerage. Nine distinct vendors were selected, each compensated on an hourly or capped‑fee basis rather than a lump‑sum amount. The contracts are funded by the district and will be in effect for the academic year (and two‑year term for the broker services). • Services include general and special‑education legal counsel, auditing, architecture, occupational, music, and physical therapy, plus school‑physician medical care. • Brokerage services for property‑casualty insurance and employee health benefits are awarded to Polaris Galaxy for a two‑year period (July 1 2026 – June 30 2028). • Compensation is primarily time‑and‑materials, with hourly rates ranging from $50 to $185 and an annual cap of $28,500 on certain partner services. • The award was approved at the Board meeting on June 10 2026; the press release was issued June 16 2026. • Contact for the district is Barbara Kuhn, Executive Secretary to the Board Secretary/Business Administrator (phone 973‑962‑7500).