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Board mandates two community outreach sessions before voting on single‑high‑school educational specs
Summary
After months of discussion, the Wallingford Board of Education voted to hold at least two community outreach sessions before it will vote on educational specifications for a proposed single high school. Board members and the superintendent debated timing, consultant roles and site selection during a prolonged discussion.
The Wallingford Board of Education on Feb. 24 voted to require at least two community outreach sessions before the board will vote on educational specifications for a proposed single high school.
The motion, made by Board member Versace and seconded from the floor, passed by roll call after several board members said community engagement must precede final action on the education specifications prepared by SLAM Architects and Colliers. The superintendent and staff said the consultants have provided draft documents and offered to support forums; Colliers representative Chuck Warrington was named as a contact but the firm advised additional hours and fees would likely be required if it attends every outreach meeting.
Board discussion spanned the…
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