Update: includes video. Retired school teacher Dave Hennessey Monday night became the fourth Board of Education leader in less than four years, defeating incumbent Sauda
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Parent Leader Criticizes Selection Of New School Board Member
In a commentary that first appeared in the Connecticut Post, Parent Advisory Council President Tammy Boyle writes in opposition to new school board member Kadisha
Read moreParent Leader Asserts School Board Supporters Of Kadisha Are Turn Coates–Coates: Let’s Fix ‘Broken System’
As she prepares for her first official meeting Monday as the newly selected member of the Board of Education, Kadisha Coates should have plenty of
Read moreHow Coalition Control Of School Board Self Destructed
In a September 2013 primary, insurgents wiped out the three Democratic-endorsed candidates for Board of Education providing an embarrassing political moment for Mayor Bill Finch’s
Read moreKadisha Coates, Charter School Mom, New School Board Member
With all eight remaining Board of Education members in attendance, five of them Thursday night selected a charter school parent Kadisha Coates to fill the
Read moreFilling The Void For Andre Baker’s School Board Seat
In January school board member Andre Baker is expected to receive the oath of office to replace the retiring Don Clemons in Connecticut’s 124th State
Read moreFinch To School Board, Real Culprit For Lack Of Funding Is The State
Mayor Bill Finch Monday night appeared before the Board of Education to address members’ concerns the city’s not meeting the state’s Minimum Budget Requirement to
Read moreBaker: I Do What’s Right For The Kids
A day after his swing vote on the Board of Education approved the site plan for a high school to replace Harding on Boston Avenue
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