Redirecting resources, reversing the dropout rate, preparing students for college, increased administrative access and accountability and a prenatal education strategy are among the components members of the state-appointed school board highlight in a commentary for the Connecticut Post. With kudos toward Mayor Bill Finch for his proposed financial investment in city schools, board members set [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Michelle Black Smith-Tompkins'
Appointed School Board Members Tout Fresh Start, New Education Vision
April 4th, 2012 · 11 Comments · Education, News and Events
Tags: Bill Finch·CT Post·Dan Malloy·Hernan Illingworth·Housatonic Community College·Ken Moales·Michelle Black Smith-Tompkins·Paul Vallas·Robert Trefry
Will Appointed BOE Members Seek Election?
February 29th, 2012 · 25 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Education
The Connecticut Supreme Court has ordered a special election to fill four vacancies on Bridgeport’s Board of Education, following a ruling that invalidates state control of city schools. The current reconstituted board that replaced the elected body will remain in place until results of the special election set at the direction of the trial court [...]
Tags: Hernan Illingworth·Jacqueline Kelleher·Ken Moales·Michelle Black Smith-Tompkins·Paul Vallas
The Supremes Must Make A Decision On City Schools
December 5th, 2011 · 11 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Education, News and Events
The Connecticut Supreme Court will decide if the state takeover of city schools, with a newly appointed board, is legal. Dethroned school board members, candidates for school board and parents claim the decision to terminate local control has caused disenfranchisement. Lawyers for the plaintiffs and defendants have made their legal pitches to the state’s highest court. Hopefully the [...]
Tags: Hernan Illingworth·John Ramos·Ken Moales·Michelle Black Smith-Tompkins·Robert Trefry
Judge Sets BOE Special Election September 4
April 18th, 2012 · 7 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Education, News and Events
Superior Court Judge Salvatore Agati today ordered a special election for four Board of Education seats September 4, the date after Labor Day. Agati set the date per order of the Connecticut Supreme Court as part of its ruling overturning state control of city schools.
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Tags: Hernan Illingworth·Jacqueline Kelleher·Ken Moales·Michelle Black Smith-Tompkins·Salvatore Agati