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Superintendent briefs board on repeated snow-removal failures; change-order for playground project is tabled
Summary
District staff documented multiple missed snow‑removal and ice‑treatment tasks across several school zones and told the board they will increase inspections and revise next year’s procurement strategy; a separate contract change order for a playground project drew questions and was tabled for further review.
District facilities staff reported to the New Haven Board of Education on Feb. 12 that several contracted snow‑removal vendors repeatedly failed to meet agreed standards for clearing school sidewalks, ramps and parking lots during recent events, and the superintendent outlined short‑ and long‑term corrective steps.
Superintendent Dr. John Negron introduced facilities staff and said contractors missed obligations across multiple zones, requiring repeated follow-up. "We have documented photos. We have communicated via email, texts. We have 1 supervisor going out to follow-up and circle around 40 plus schools," facilities presenter said. Board members and administrators described plans to increase on-site inspections, add supervisory…
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