Wow, something unanimous on the school board, with one abstention, and it’s all in a name. The Board of Education, following a roar from the
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Education Reform Group Hosts Council Members At Forum
City Council members Karen Jackson, Kyle Langan and Maria Valle on Thursday participated in a forum hosted by the education reform group FaithActs for Education where
Read moreOnce Again, School Board Battle Erupts, This Time Over Cancelled Meeting
A Board of Education meeting that was cancelled has three board members w–o showed up Tuesday anyway–crying foul on a night the district was to consider
Read moreCharter School Movement Loses Steam
The charter school movement which had some successes opening schools in Bridgeport is also now taking some hits around the state. Charter schools receive public
Read moreDebating A Municipal Review Board
Citizen fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee addressed the City Council Monday night raising questions about the benefits of a state authorized financial review board for
Read moreMil Rate On Council Agenda
The City Council Monday night is scheduled to establish the mil rates for the budget year starting July 1 after approving a spending plan that
Read moreGanim Signs Budget, No Tax Increase
Mayor Joe Ganim on Monday signed the City Council-approved $557.4 million spending plan for the budget year that begins July 1 with no tax increase.
Read moreCity Council Approves Budget With No Tax Increase–Education Advocates Cry Schools Shortchanged
UPDATE: see council budget changes here. The City Council by a 16-3 vote Monday night approved a city budget with no tax increase for the
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