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Supervisor of Fine Arts Holly Maxson told the board the district has 146 fine‑arts educators and offers more than 117 courses from pre‑K through grade 12, including 13 courses for college credit and 18 newly added courses. Maxson described a multi‑partner professional development initiative, “The Creator’s Classroom,” delivered in partnership with the Grammy Museum and local arts organizations.

Maxson said the Creator’s Classroom events cost the district nothing because community partners and sponsors covered honoraria and logistics. Yale School of Music sponsored honoraria for members of the Recording Academy who presented; a local chiropractic and wellness center coordinated lunch sponsorships; and other community groups hosted information tables. The district also convened sessions with Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven Ballet and ACES Educational Center for the Arts.

“Through partnerships like the Grammy Museum, we are designing professional learning that is culturally responsive, collaborative and immediately usable in classrooms,” Maxson said. She described the PD as teacher‑driven and built from anonymous feedback collected after prior sessions.

Examples and numbers Maxson provided: districtwide art shows with more than 400 student pieces and a 20‑piece “gold star” exhibit selected by a Yale University Art Gallery jury; a district choral event that drew 700 students; and field trips for grade bands to Yale galleries and the New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s young people’s concerts. She described a planned Student Spark program: a March student event to bring roughly 150 district students to Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School for songwriting, production and music‑industry workshops, and an opening session and jam expected to reach about 300 participants.

Several teachers who led and attended the PD sessions told the board they left with practical classroom techniques, renewed energy and stronger teacher networks. “This summer was transformative,” said Ryan Menezi, lead visual‑arts teacher at Cooperative, calling the partnership model “respectful” and directly applicable to classroom practice.

Board members commended the partnerships and recommended quantifying sponsorships and in‑kind support going forward. District staff said they will pursue documentation of sponsorship value to show community investment and to help attract future partners.

The presentation was informational; no board action was taken. Superintendent Dr. Negron and fine‑arts staff said they will continue implementation, coordinate student events and submit follow‑up reports to the board.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","New Haven Board of Education Regular Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent and fine‑arts staff showcased a district effort to expand arts education through partnerships, a Grammy Museum collaboration, expanded course offerings and professional development for teachers.","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},5976373,"Board accepts completed state school projects and approves state grants for roof replacements",307,3132655,3440235,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5844722-000094a873267425dcbf97d3abc11dc6&start=3132&end=3440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5844722-000094a873267425dcbf97d3abc11dc6/thumbnail_3132655.jpg","/articles/5976373/Washington/Board-accepts-completed-state-school-projects-and-approves-state-grants-for-roof-replacements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5976373-350e57ec071e4370cfd845b7cde025f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1775399056&Signature=PF0MSUnWSI1DUgwwC~GK1ymRNyv-FSIYRFvdo8ft~xTJQV4n0x-365lInWqdYTJuX~kCZr4zq1wbjnP-Ape9ooqp7M6fCOIo2b6YPGiMxtr8xB6eu2-2WIPstq8iX7rQjZ6cQSPLETNk4NSkbqVBcqp86tOSBeQQgiHBwIKyfdBK7R-xft1z8IRiYIDDi6ZKWvTwvIcJ53vQl-1CUv8ZnCTL94GdWocQhuUlrbgMm5J-bXz2BDXyk4KX-~SquWwvqn3ZAYwPLqPGfcI7gw4rrP-qofTmkERWTmi8rpuEKsGnFrm-lRXXnHc-e1kUH6ebRBJ2H-ekdMEw3i29iMDZ6Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Haven Board of Education on Sept. 22 approved minutes from Sept. 8, accepted completed state capital projects and authorized the use of state grant funds for roof replacements at three schools.

Mister Wilcox moved to approve the minutes of Sept. 8, 2025; the motion was seconded and the board voted unanimously to approve. The board then approved the superintendent’s personnel report by motion and vote.

On separate motions, the board accepted the Betsy Ross project (state project 093‑0332), the New Haven Grant project (state project 093‑0365) and the Engineering and Science University Magnet School project (state project 093‑0357) as complete. Later in the meeting the board approved the use of funds for non‑priority state grants for roof replacement projects at Hill House High School (James Hill House High School), Wilbur Cross High School and Truman School as outlined in the meeting packet.

Mister Wilcox introduced and moved several resolution motions related to state project acceptances and grant approvals; each motion was seconded and carried on recorded votes. For each listed resolution the board recorded a roll call of yes votes that included Mister Wilcox, Doctor Joiner, Doctor Benitez, Miss Downer, Mister Juarez, Miss Colon, Mister Ailey and Mayor Elicker; the motions carried.

The board also approved a bundled consent motion covering abstracts, memorandums of understanding, agreements, amendments, purchase orders, data‑sharing agreements and contracts listed on the agenda; that omnibus motion was moved and seconded and passed on a recorded roll call.

These approvals establish project closeouts for several state projects and authorize the district to proceed with the planned roof replacement projects using the identified state grant funds. The motions did not include additional budget authorizations beyond the use of the specified grant funds; district finance staff will continue coordinating with the city and state on final accounting and any subsequent budget implications.","The New Haven Board of Education voted to accept several completed state projects and approved state grant funds for roof replacements at three schools, along with routine consent items including minutes and a personnel report.",{"_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},5976376,"Teachers, students and parents press New Haven Board of Education for higher pay, safer facilities and staffing during public comment",2605,21695,2626835,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5844722-000094a873267425dcbf97d3abc11dc6&start=21&end=2626","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5844722-000094a873267425dcbf97d3abc11dc6/thumbnail_21695.jpg","/articles/5976376/Washington/Teachers-students-and-parents-press-New-Haven-Board-of-Education-for-higher-pay-safer-facilities-and-staffing-during-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5976376-ca8fff496e1738904a2574de97055c6c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775399056&Signature=kRaV7AfugyPEFugRt1LDh7ONc6coHSlAXHEcgLwsTH6Gaqycc7LA08wQU-kyPEQoFhCqpSegpd~PFeKvWmBeeqSzYVxMK4-WBFb1ueIbkWNZZ2snKFj-3xI8-PnApfEYEjlG1UOSf~xWyNwBPm9eEJ5D2eqaAOTcxIAPLfm-v7OkD0USvgWlkfZINKisT-yTVdxZLVh0qCRZGdQsTPNrV437JmI2ZN2DqPegKqf9q5Rmvl3XCQYAqhM5knb49fIN~7KBZnnFYLSE46Nl1gI~B--jVBRFHswlys7f30d8hIE6y1hbzUyOtV9UZVlUEpEIijcDiSwLEXtZxd21rhzGqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Teachers, students and parents urged the New Haven Board of Education on Sept. 22 to prioritize a new contract that raises pay, restores staffing and fixes unsafe school facilities.

Public commenters told the board their concerns affect classroom learning and teacher retention. Speakers detailed low take‑home pay, building maintenance problems, ongoing vacancies and rising insurance costs that reduce net pay, and asked the board to make those items central in upcoming contract negotiations and the next budget.

The comments came in the public‑comment portion of the board meeting and were not followed by formal board action. Speakers said they want the board to negotiate a fair contract that increases wages, improves health care affordability, reduces class sizes and ensures maintenance follow‑through for building repairs.

“After 10 years in New Haven, teaching in New Haven with a master’s degree, I still only take home about $1,500 a paycheck,” said Hannah Marshall, a Spanish teacher at New Haven Academy, describing the difficulty of paying rent in the region. “Pay us a decent wage. Pay us hopefully, we can match those other districts.”

Several librarians and specialists described heavy workloads and unsafe buildings. “My room was so hot that Play‑Doh was melting,” said Annalise Jurgensen, a district librarian, noting concerns about heat extremes, black mold and peeling paint in some libraries. She said adequate prep time and improved benefits are needed.

Other teachers described vacancies that left classrooms without certified instructors. Parent Kathy Gonzalez said Nathan Hale was told on Aug. 25 that the school was fully staffed but received notice Sept. 8 that a fourth‑grade section would be without a teacher starting Sept. 15; she said communication to parents has been inconsistent and that for days students were supervised by substitutes without standard classroom supports.

Speakers representing the New Haven Federation and the American Federation of Teachers urged the board to negotiate wages and benefits that allow educators to live in the city without secondary employment, and to address school safety issues — including missing stair treads, broken parking lot lights and nonfunctional staff bathroom locks — as part of any contract or budget planning.

Students and parents said staffing shortfalls are harming instruction. “Our students deserve fully staffed, resourced and well‑maintained schools,” said Teresa Purdy, a business education teacher at Cooperative High School. Multiple speakers said they want the budgeting process to be more transparent so the public can see where tax dollars are allocated.

Board members did not take immediate action on the items raised during public comment; the speakers asked the board to prioritize the concerns in upcoming contract negotiations and the district budget process.

Speakers also repeatedly asked that the board provide clearer and timelier communications to families when vacancies occur and substitutes are placed, including contact details for classroom supervisors during transitions.

The public‑comment block included roughly two dozen speakers representing teachers across grade levels and school buildings, students, and parents. The board moved on to its consent agenda and other formal items after the public‑comment period concluded.

The board’s negotiations team and superintendent will determine the district’s bargaining positions and budget priorities in the weeks ahead; no contract was approved or changed during the meeting.","Dozens of teachers, students and parents urged the New Haven Board of Education to prioritize teacher pay, safe working conditions, full staffing and budget transparency as contract negotiations approach.","actionData","errors"]

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New Haven Public Schools highlights expanded fine‑arts partnerships, district professional learning and student programming

Board accepts completed state school projects and approves state grants for roof replacements

Teachers, students and parents press New Haven Board of Education for higher pay, safer facilities and staffing during public comment