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Board approves Alliance Grant, revised board goals and $23/hour substitute-secretary rate
Summary
At a public workshop, the East Haven Board of Education approved the 2025–26 Alliance Grant, adopted revised board goals and set a substitute-secretary pay rate of $23 per hour. The Alliance Grant funds included expansion of a partnership with Quinnipiac University to staff hard-to-fill positions.
The East Haven Board of Education voted to approve three items during its workshop: the 2025–26 Alliance Grant, revised board goals for 2025–26 and a new substitute-secretary pay rate of $23 per hour.
The Alliance Grant was approved unanimously. Board discussion noted the district used the grant to expand a Quinnipiac University apprenticeship program, increasing participants from five to eight and directing mentor supports and professional learning toward early-career educators. "We've been able to staff eight positions in shortage areas," said Adam, staff member, describing the program's expansion and the district's plan to offset some costs by streamlining instructional supplies.
The board then voted on revised board goals for 2025–26. The motion passed 8–1; one board member voted no. Finally, the board approved a substitute-secretary rate of $23 an hour by unanimous roll call.
Votes at a glance
- 2025–26 Alliance Grant — Outcome: Approved (unanimous). Motion moved and seconded; roll call recorded all "Yes" votes. The district highlighted use of the grant for Quinnipiac University apprentices and mentor training.
- 2025–26 Board goals (revised) — Outcome: Approved, 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Mister Hennessy voted No). The goals shown to the board that evening incorporated edits made during the workshop, including language on parent/district communications, technology refinement (ParentSquare) and professional learning pathways.
- Substitute-secretary pay rate — Outcome: Approved (9–0). The board approved a $23-per-hour rate for substitute secretaries to cover known extended absences; the union had been consulted and the rate was described as aligned with related contracts.
The board handled each vote by roll call; the minutes record the motions, seconds and the final tallies. The approvals allow staff to finalize Alliance Grant submission materials, publish the adopted goals, and use the substitute-secretary rate for any extended absences that require hiring at that rate.
Board members and staff said they will circulate final documents and one-pagers ahead of upcoming meetings so the board and public can review details before the next regular session.
