BRIDGEPORT, CT — The Bridgeport Board of Education meets Monday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 p.m. and may act on a recommendation from City Attorney Tyisha Toms to create a full-time city attorney position dedicated to the board and paid for from its budget.
Board of Education
Monday's regular-meeting agenda also includes a report from the board's chair on its progress with state intervention, possible action on continuing the district's ThoughtExchange contract, and proposed amendments to resolutions of the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE).
The board also scheduled an in-person special meeting for Saturday, Oct. 24, at 9:30 a.m. Its agenda called for public speaking and a working session with Dr. Michael Hinojosa of the Council of Great City Schools on Bridgeport's strategic priorities.
At a special meeting Monday, Oct. 19, the board's agenda listed discussion and approval of a leadership profile prepared by Zeal Education Group. Minutes had not been posted as of Friday, Oct. 23.
City Council
The City Council was scheduled to meet Monday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. in City Hall's council chambers, 45 Lyon Terrace. Its agenda listed a municipal suspense tax book and settlements in three pending lawsuits, along with a proposed reappointment to the Library Board and an appointment to the Ethics Commission. Minutes had not been posted as of Oct. 23, so the agenda does not show what the council decided.