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Ben Scudder, a high school teacher and New Haven resident, said teachers support both greater transparency and more funding: \"As a district, we need to make sure we are transparent and accountable for every dollar that comes in. ... While I want us to do a better job of being transparent, we also absolutely need more money from the state.\" Scudder said he joined a group that met with the governor to ask for more state funding and urged the board to pursue other sources, including renewed negotiations with Yale.

In a separate, longer teaching-and-learning report, Board member Doctor Joyner criticized the state's funding choices and called for the state to fully fund education and increase compensation. Joyner said, \"The responsibility for funding public schools rests squarely on the shoulders of state government. That is legal language.\" He urged not to \"flip the script\" by blaming locally elected boards and said the state should make use of rainy-day funds and other resources.

On budgeting, Finance and Operations committee members described the April budget report as part of an ongoing deficit challenge and invited stakeholders to review the detailed report and request further breakdowns. Committee leaders said categories are being separated into more granular lines so the public can better track what goes into materials and other budgets.

Why it matters: funding levels and transparency drive classroom resources, staffing and instructional supports. Board members and teachers said both state-level revenue and local accountability are necessary to maintain services and supports for students.

Board action and follow-up: the finance committee encouraged stakeholders to submit questions and said it can produce special reports on topics such as legal costs and change orders. No new funding decisions were made at the meeting; staff will continue to report budget information to the committee.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","New Haven Board of Education Regular Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A teacher and a board member urged stronger state funding for public schools and greater transparency about how district funds are spent. The board's finance committee also noted a continuing budget deficit and invited public review of the April budget report.","taxTitle","Grandview School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",55570,"location","Washington","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6182674,"Parents urge board to reverse transfer of assistant principal at Canter Street/ Worthington school",399,1537240,1936735,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5103278-c996596833e018ddce0b656473a17bac&start=1537&end=1936","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5103278-c996596833e018ddce0b656473a17bac/thumbnail_1537240.jpg","/articles/6182674/Washington/Parents-urge-board-to-reverse-transfer-of-assistant-principal-at-Canter-Street-Worthington-school","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182674-bf4e1e2777189af1161b4664cd8dd471/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148820&Signature=JDNSiqwVGzYNllNHombegDDTgCVeoAZrug~60prUaslpBFn~BfRxlEPGLbXJYiEQvYxpwmYSJ-D9asl1DLXMBYXJOLpgtdmzTSz3NEy90~MNFLAOeeh5Wvgp4JgFB~7~cRIjpiqRX4Gqs8RpfciDuAkUugti6y2~QCEGHDQ80UXSf0SCV6ntxHIqdvYvJIDr~lfg4I-GQyfP5FPe8fBPbSh3~QwwU36oJTwVvERS22hd8U8X94CqjhhJJ9Z7quiwpjCOzJWtF-xPUBD-xgcFZ-pGRbybsVDXxWCutR9mxkt3Dyi4wKNAiul6fpfJ4qexawJZBHBx0JydODzRpGMI-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several parents and community members told the New Haven Board of Education during public comment that they oppose the planned transfer of assistant principal Jenny Clarino from Canter Street (Worthington) School and asked the board or superintendent to reverse the decision.

Ally K. Jones, speaking on behalf of her daughter, described Clarino as a \"lifeline\" for her child, noting that the assistant principal had supported a first grader with multiple disabilities. \"Having a consistent principal in a building, is a huge deal for vulnerable children like my own,\" Jones said. Asia Nupane and Shelly McKinnon, parents at Worthington, echoed the request to reconsider the transfer. McKinnon said, \"I'm begging you. Please reconsider and keep Jenny Clarino at the Canter Street School. I think that this type of decision is gonna have a negative impact on hundreds of children and families.\" Thomas Goldenberg, a resident and parent, also described Clarino as an \"exceptional leader\" and said his child looked forward to school because of her presence.

Why it matters: multiple parents emphasized that Clarino's day-to-day contact with young students provides continuity and support for children who the speakers described as vulnerable or in need of consistent leadership. Parents requested reconsideration but the transfer decision was not listed as a personnel action taken at this meeting.

Board action: the personnel report was presented and approved during the meeting; retirees and personnel actions were noted and accepted by the board. The transcript does not show that the board voted to approve or reverse the transfer of Jenny Clarino at this meeting; the comments were received during the public participation segment and were referred to administration for review.

Next steps: speakers asked for follow-up with the superintendent; the board did not announce any immediate change or a timetable for responding to the public comments about the transfer.","Multiple parents and guardians spoke during public comment asking the board to reconsider the transfer of assistant principal Jenny Clarino from the Canter Street (Worthington) school, saying the move would harm young and vulnerable students and disrupt school climate.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6182678,"District reports gains in pre-K literacy and launches play-based learning alignment",783,2464250,3247325,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5103278-c996596833e018ddce0b656473a17bac&start=2464&end=3247","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5103278-c996596833e018ddce0b656473a17bac/thumbnail_2464250.jpg","/articles/6182678/Washington/District-reports-gains-in-pre-K-literacy-and-launches-play-based-learning-alignment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182678-95f3915788734c07463ca63e4810e114/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148820&Signature=cj1iEU9Hs-uXEkKPODJip3wwjRrDMCHzO6NQ7deDbhm0X5kAXhnvrcS~rvZ9m6a8zhy5K-maHSb1ad3pqK~Kp3Ihmy9e5NP5Ksqup4RVLLQhMruBuJPmvU9ftBLWQ0mGs3P96lqqhgS3z5mrYa8RtcxLkkDHr~uMBfcN8rhwFMHEvkhFg3iRRMDGdIrkWU~fE~eM7Ku-tuFFxfzOos05jI3~Pkc1Pj-g4wgkOYAFy4Zdzxu7rZdDT1UAqSRmgzRmOg9MP7~mPSSJZWDYwamP1XY4mvHQO9fsJAmKLGqe2qVDKs4wb~yHyykCtX3tIjH9NVXrk~B~Zt8NesUXbHCUzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","New Haven Public Schools officials told the board they have seen measurable gains in prekindergarten language, literacy and numeracy after centralizing early childhood registration, rolling out districtwide professional learning and launching a universal early-childhood assessment framework.

Superintendent Dr. Alex Negron introduced the presentation and said the district is aiming to raise kindergarten-readiness targets to 80% by the 2028–29 school year. Vanessa Diaz Valencia, director of early learning, described multiple changes: centralized registration for Head Start, school readiness and pre-K magnet seats; two districtwide learning walks; and new curriculum and screeners. \"All 78 of our classroom teachers have done this training,\" Diaz Valencia said of the district's early-childhood LETRS professional learning. \"Our average proficiency score for our teachers was 65%. And of the 36 that have already completed the post test, they have until, June 13. We're now at a 98 percent.\" She attributed the gains to training, coaching and monitoring implementation.

Diaz Valencia reviewed baseline and spring outcomes drawn from the kindergarten entrance inventory and other screeners: district pre-K baselines in the three targeted domains—language, literacy and numeracy—were cited as roughly 23.4%, 18% and 19.6% respectively, with the district aiming to raise all three to 80% by 2028–29. She reported classroom-observation improvements between spring 2024 and spring 2025 in key indicators: physical environment (from 33% to 61%), language (14% to 43%) and literacy (14% to 50%). Student-level screener changes included average letter naming increasing from 14 letters in the fall to 34 in the spring and letter-sound knowledge averaging 17 of 26.

Samantha Jennings, a pre-K teacher, explained play-based learning and urged formal alignment with kindergarten curricula and additional supports. \"Play based learning is an approach to a child development emphasizing the importance of hands on active experiences that engage children's natural curiosity and creativity,\" Jennings said. She and Diaz Valencia described a multi-year plan to align pre-K and kindergarten instructional expectations, expand coaching, and conduct baseline observations in every kindergarten classroom to measure play practices.

Why it matters: district leaders tied the pre-K initiatives directly to future reading outcomes and kindergarten success, citing research-based predictors such as letter knowledge and phonological awareness. They said continued coaching and measurement are essential to sustain gains.

Next steps identified by staff include continuing data cycles with teachers, disaggregating student data (with special attention to writing), expanding LETRS training into kindergarten, and convening a steering committee to implement purposeful play across early grades. The board asked questions and thanked staff; no vote was required on the presentation.","New Haven Public Schools executives reported measurable gains in prekindergarten language and literacy outcomes after districtwide training and assessment changes, and outlined plans to expand play-based learning into kindergarten and align instruction across grades.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6182681,"Board tables janitorial services agreement after union-related concerns",47,33050,80774,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5103278-c996596833e018ddce0b656473a17bac&start=33&end=80","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5103278-c996596833e018ddce0b656473a17bac/thumbnail_33050.jpg","/articles/6182681/Washington/Board-tables-janitorial-services-agreement-after-union-related-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182681-6468f3571b96bc71bfc1bde6caf47cf4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148820&Signature=hx7FaVfxY7gIOvx4wM6eLwdxD9JMcZ5ZrGlJpqTk6A1SsAFFgrzkH4z0TjGAmkpuFd6qHSJ1oHti8xme1G9t7HOZpvRjDlALvf~g1efA4kEb0KqZpW-6rkdFQNNEUtYNy9-GmN0W3IlPx0Ox5ASGl067xwYrLnNesls1owHvBYIH1tQhzIRUWIupfhkp16DoKdh8vDIat42EcnQaYWtfGvZBSmCxWG7GeVVO1Vgwkkv88qvfmwXlOCTYTXNQAQISQLGfozims9LeUs4agWmLwDsFdHJ814fqntW5f6~fAbp4WFLTTBklEKaEoEindwtFH6ybj9QQgbnq6cBjm-ieQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Haven Board of Education voted to table Agreement 5.03, a proposed janitorial services agreement with Integrity Concepts LLC doing business as ServiceMaster's lead janitorial services, after Superintendent Dr. Alex Negron asked the board for more time to investigate concerns about unionized workers.

Dr. Alex Negron, superintendent, asked the board to delay the vote: \"I am asking for, agreement 5 point O3 with Integrity Concepts LLC Inc doing business as service master's lead janitorial services to be tabled, tonight. I wanna make sure that the team has done due diligence with some, concerns that have been brought forth related to unionized workers. And, again, I just wanna make sure we've done our due diligence before we come back and ask, for a vote on this matter.\" The request was moved by Board member Mister Wilcox, who said, \"Yes. I move with table item 5.03, the agreement with Integrity Concepts. Second.\" The motion was seconded and carried on a voice roll call; members recorded as voting yes included Mister Wilcox, Miss Downer, Doctor Joyner, Mister Juarez and Mayor Elicker, and the motion was announced as carrying.

Why it matters: a contract for district janitorial services affects daily operations and employees who provide building cleaning and maintenance; questions about union status or worker protections can change recommended contract terms or require additional conditions before approval. The board did not vote on the contract itself and took no final action other than to table the item; the superintendent asked for additional review and for the item to return at a later meeting.

Board procedure: the item was tabled during the meeting's action items portion and moved to the later agenda for further consideration. No additional conditions or timeline for return of the item were announced at the meeting.

What remains unresolved: the district did not provide further detail in the meeting about the specific concerns that prompted the tabled motion, nor a schedule for when staff will return with findings. The board recorded the tabling vote but did not amend or adopt any changes to the proposed agreement at this meeting.

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