From Linda Conner Lambeck, CT Post: The state-appointed school board voted Monday to extend the contract of Interim School Superintendent Paul Vallas through the 2012-13
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Summer Break For Kids, But Not For School Board Candidates
Did we forget there’s a special election September 4 for four open Board of Education seats? The Democrats have endorsed three members of the state-appointed
Read morePelto: Summer School Out To Lunch
Jonathan Pelto www.jonathanpelto.com continues his series of articles raising questions about the Bridgeport school system. Remember the special “Paul Vallas End-of-the-Year” standardized tests? According to
Read morePelto Claims Vallas Locking In No-Bid Contracts
Government watchdog Jonathan Pelto continues to question the veracity of school chief Paul Vallas from his perch www.jonathanpelto.com. Faced with a 1.5 percent school budget
Read moreState Education Chief On Forgivable School Loan: ‘How Do We Ensure The Conditions Are Reasonable?’
A story by Linda Conner Lambeck of the CT Post covers state officials’ perspective on providing safeguards for the $3.5 million forgivable loan to the
Read moreNewton Questions “Strings Attached” To School System Loan
Ernie Newton, the endorsed Democrat for the Aug. 14 State Senate primary that includes incumbent Ed Gomes and State Rep. Andres Ayala, has issued a
Read moreGomes And Musto Weigh In On Education “Loan”
From State Senators Ed Gomes and Anthony Musto Senators Gomes & Musto Say Education Measures Will Benefit Bridgeport State assistance will fill Bridgeport’s education budget
Read moreThe School Board’s Leap Of Faith For A Loan
With the General Assembly in special session, CT Post reporter Ken Dixon wrote this: One measure up for approval would provide a $3.5 million loan
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