Republican John Weldon Monday night by a 5 to 3 vote was elected chairman of the Board of Education becoming the sixth leader in as many years. The organizational meeting at the Aquaculture School was chaired by Mayor Joe Ganim who appointed Weldon to the school board in November 2016 to fill a vacancy. Ben […]
Entries Tagged as 'Jessica Martinez'
Weldon New School Board Chair, Lopez: Don’t Mess With The Super
December 12th, 2017 · 48 Comments · City Politics, Education, News and Events
Tags: Aresta Johnson·Ben Walker·Carmen Lopez·Chris Taylor·Dennis Bradley·Hernan Illingworth·Jessica Martinez·Joe Ganim·Joe Sokolovic·John Weldon·Lisa "Honey" Parziale·Maria Pereira·Mario Testa·Pete Spain·Sybil Allen
‘I Swear, I Swear, I Swear’ (Fingers Crossed)
November 23rd, 2017 · 8 Comments · City Council, Education, News and Events
It’s a fitting OIB moment when city officials raise their hands and swear at the street address named ‘Lyon’ Terrace. Make me no promises, I tell you no lies. (Or something like that.) The swearing-in ceremony for the 2017 elected officials will take place December 3rd at 5 pm in City Council Chambers, 45 Lyon Terrace. […]
Tags: Aidee Nieves·Alfredo Castillo·AmyMarie Vizzo-Paniccia·Anderson Ayala·Chris Taylor·Christina Smith·Denese Taylor-Moye·Dennis Scinto·Eneida Martinez·Enrique "Rick" Torres·Ernie Newton·Hernan Illingworth·Jack Banta·Jessica Martinez·Joe Sokolovic·John Weldon·Karen Jackson·Kyle Langan·Marcus Brown·Maria Valle·Maria Zambrano Viggiano·Mary McBride-Lee·Michelle Lyons·Mike Garrett·Nessah Smith·Pete Spain·Sybil Allen
The ‘Cable Guy’ Chris Taylor Plugs In Board Of Education Seat
November 16th, 2017 · 14 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events
When Democrats Maria Pereira and Jessica Martinez bring passion to Board of Education meetings, Republican Chris Taylor will complement them with a lot of levity. The 2015 petitioning candidate for mayor was declared the winner Wednesday night following a recount with incumbent Howard Gardner who ran on the Working Families Party line. Taylor received 1,155 […]
Tags: Ben Walker·Chris Taylor·Dennis Bradley·Hernan Illingworth·Howard Gardner·Jessica Martinez·Joe Ganim·Joe Sokolovic·John Weldon·Maria Pereira·Sybil Allen
Martinez: Shatter Inequality In City Schools
November 16th, 2017 · 19 Comments · Education, News and Events
In a commentary that also appears in Education Connecticut, newly elected Board of Education member Jessica Martinez shares why she ran and what she hopes to accomplish. Today, I am extremely honored to announce that I have been elected to the Bridgeport Board of Education. I am eager for the opportunity to represent all parents and […]
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Oh Boy, Here It Comes: School Board Standoff Between Jessica And Maria
November 13th, 2017 · 80 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Education, News and Events
Strap in. No, hunker down. No, bring along a makeshift bunker. The fireworks on the newly minted Board of Education that convenes in December will be ear-splittingly pyrotechnic. Jessica Martinez’s election to the school board sets up a fiery antithetical policy standoff with Maria Pereira of pro- and anti-charter school competitors. Both don’t give an […]
Tags: Ben Walker·Chris Taylor·Dennis Bradley·Hernan Illingworth·Jessica Martinez·Joe Ganim·Joe Larcheveque·Joe Sokolovic·John Weldon·Maria Pereira·Sybil Allen
Reflections: A Look Back At 2017
December 24th, 2017 · 10 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, Education, Law Enforcement, News and Events
Time for a little OIB 2017 reflection, starting with January. But more importantly, Merry Christmas and happy holidays to our entire OIB family, readers, posters. You’re the berries. Cheers! At McLevy Green protesters rallied against President Donald Trump’s controversial immigration ban that they argue appeals to ignorance and fear. The plain-speaking State Senator Ed Gomes […]
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Tags: Bijou Square·Chris Rosario·David Walker·Donald Trump·Ed Gomes·Ezequiel Santiago·Jeff Kohut·Jessica Martinez·Joe Ganim·Maria Pereira·Marilyn Moore·Sacred Heart University·Tom Gill·Two Boots·Warren Blunt