March madness begins with the Board of Education. Meetings three and four hours long, intravenous feedings of caffeine to stay awake, arguments, resignations. Four months
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Tag: John Weldon
Weldon Explains Resignation: School Board ‘Corrupted In The Interest Of Race Politics’
John Weldon John Weldon, who served five years as chair of the Board of Education, shares this commentary on why he resigned his elected position.
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Joe-So Throws Light On School Chief Testani’s Dim Departure
Lots of questions, not so many answers until now. Board of Education member Joe Sokolovic has assembled details regarding former Superintendent of Schools Michael Testani’s separation
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Amid Hiring Controversies, School Board Chair John Weldon Resigns Seat
John Weldon and Joe Sokolovic Board of Education Chair John Weldon has resigned his seat following a maelstrom over the search for a new superintendent
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BOE Chair Shares Timeline To Replace Fairfield-Bound School Chief Testani
Superintendent of Schools Michael Testani has been hired by Farifield to lead that school district. Statement from Board of Education Chair John Weldon: Mr. Testani
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School Board Approves Testani Contract, Eliminates Residency Requirement
The Board of Education by a 6-3 vote has approved a new three-year contract for Superintendent of Schools Michael Testani that includes a base pay
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School Board Chair Weldon Strips Sokolovic From Committee Positions Over Emails
They’ve gone at it for years, be it at school board meetings or on the campaign trail, and now it’s reached another boiling point. Board
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Nieves Wins Another Term As City Council President, Sets Committee Assignments–Weldon Remains School Board Chair
Running unopposed, Bridgeport’s first Latina City Council President Aidee Nieves Monday night was elected to serve another two years as leader of the legislative body.
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