North Branford Government Roundup: Schools, Tax Appeals
North Branford school agendas listed budget workshops, fees, renovations and curriculum topics; assessment agendas scheduled motor-vehicle appeal hearings.
Tag: education
Branford Government Roundup: School Policies, Press Box
Branford’s Board of Education was scheduled to meet Sept. 16 with an agenda covering school policy first readings, an e-bikes grant, the press box and the senior graduation date.
Durham Government Roundup: Regional School Policy Meeting Canceled
Durham’s Regional School District 13 Policy Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, was canceled. Its agenda included reviews of three school policies.
Bridgeport Board faces criticism over superintendent search process
Bridgeport’s Board of Education hired Zeal Educational Group for a superintendent search while giving interim chief Royce Avery a 10% ($25,000) raise and circulating a graphic urging community support for him.
Substitute Teacher Jack Gill Arrested on Sex Assault Charges in Branford, Hamden
Branford sub teacher Jack Gill, 24, faces sexual assault charges after a January 2026 incident at Mary T. Murphy Elementary. He was also arrested in Hamden for similar charges.
Bridgeport Schools and Public Library Expand Literacy Partnership
Bridgeport schools and library marked their expanded literacy partnership March 12, 2026 — adding 3rd-grade library visits and library card sign-ups during student enrollment.
Southington BOE Approves $5.38M Deal to Rebuild SHS Athletic Facilities
Southington BOE voted 9-0 on March 12, 2026, to approve a $5.38M deal with FieldTurf USA for new courts, bleachers, and parking at Southington High School.
New Haven Teachers Dispute District's Rising Absence Narrative
New Haven teachers are disputing the district's framing of rising absences, blaming 70 vacancies and low pay. NHPS CFO proposes raising substitute budget from $1.13M to $2.13M.
Southington to Hold $104.3M School Plan Hearing on March 23
Southington holds a public hearing March 23 on a $104.3M two-phase school plan that would close Flanders Elementary. Referendum set for June 2026.
Bridgeport Schools Face $45 Million Gap, Board Votes to Seek $106M in State Aid
Bridgeport schools face a $45M gap for 2026-27. Board voted 6-2 on March 10 to seek $106M in state aid; Mayor Ganim pledged $10M in local funding over two years.
New Haven Officials Testify for Senate Bill 91 as ICE Concerns Reshape Schools
New Haven Mayor Elicker and Superintendent Negrón testified March 10 for CT Senate Bill 91, which would ban ICE enforcement in schools and hospitals without a warrant.
Yale and New Haven Sign $230M Deal, Raising Annual Payments to $30M
Yale agreed to pay New Haven more than $230M over 6 years — raising annual payments to $30M and eliminating an $8M budget cliff in a deal Mayor Elicker called unprecedented.