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Board hears report of violent incident at Fairfield Ward game; superintendent to alert athletic director and police
Summary
A board member reported students from a non‑Bridgeport team chased Bullard‑Havens players off the field at Fairfield Ward, yelling racial slurs and striking with poles. The superintendent said he would notify the athletic director and police and consider precautions; the board discussed possible actions including greater security at away games.
A violent incident at a Sept. 20 high‑school football game in Fairfield Ward drew attention at the Bridgeport Board of Education’s Sept. 22 meeting, and trustees asked district staff to coordinate with athletics and police to prevent repeats.
Board member Esther Ramirez described the incident, saying Fairfield Ward students chased Bullard‑Havens players off the field, used racial slurs and that cheerleaders “were chasing…
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