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Newington reviews staff allocation and class‑size changes; preschool and bilingual support expanded
Summary
District staff reported 53 positions filled since Nov. 2024 (40 certified, 13 non‑certified), reallocated staff to create a preschool line and added a district‑wide bilingual teacher to satisfy a legislative requirement; board members asked for 5‑year staffing trend data ahead of budget season.
District staff on Wednesday presented a staff‑allocation and class‑size report that the Newington Board of Education will use during budget deliberations.
The presenter said the district filled 53 positions between November 2024 and Sept. 1, 2025: 40 certified hires (38 contracted, 2 long‑term substitutes) and 13 non‑certified hires. The presenter attributed vacancies to resignations (11), retirements (13), transfers (7), leaves (2) and one death, and noted seven new positions were added, including:
- a full‑time math interventionist at Ruth Chaffee School;…
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