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Parents urge board to reverse transfer of assistant principal at Canter Street/ Worthington school
Summary
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.
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.
