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Middletown school board rejects motion to reinstate superintendent Dec. 1 after heated debate
Summary
The Middletown school board voted down a motion to return Superintendent Amy Creedon to active duty on Dec. 1 after trustees split over whether a transition plan and supports were ready. The meeting also included routine approvals, a vice‑president appointment and a new grant MOU.
The Enlarged City School District of Middletown board voted down a motion to return Superintendent Amy Creedon to active duty on Dec. 1 following an extended and sometimes contentious discussion at a Nov. 21 workshop meeting.
The vote came after trustees amended the evening’s agenda to add the item and then debated whether the district had completed the preparatory steps trustees said they had agreed on earlier. The chair called a roll-call vote after discussion; the motion failed and the board moved to the scheduled workshop.
Why it matters: Trustees framed the question as one of timing and readiness. Supporters said leadership is needed as the district enters budget season; opponents said the board has not finalized a transition plan and rushing a return would be premature. The split reflected broader tensions over trust and internal governance that several trustees raised during the…
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