Wallingford board approves superintendent's recommendation to non‑renew multiple teaching contracts

The Wallingford Board of Education on April 24 voted to approve Superintendent Belizzi's recommendation to non‑renew the teaching contracts of a list of staff members effective at the end of the 2024–25 school year.

"I recommend that the Wallingford Board of Education non‑renew the teaching contracts of the named individuals on this attached non‑renewal list," Superintendent Belizzi read to the board and the public, citing Connecticut General Statute Section 10‑151 and asking the board to authorize her to provide written notice to the affected teachers and respond to any requests for hearings.

Board members debated the recommendation briefly. Mrs. Reinis said she would not vote for the non‑renewal motion and urged the board to consider alternatives next year; the motion nonetheless carried on a voice vote. The board did not read individual names aloud during the public portion of the meeting; the superintendent said teachers had already been advised that the recommendation would be made and that the affected teachers have statutory rights to request reasons for the non‑renewal.

The action directs the superintendent to notify the teachers in writing and to respond, on the board's behalf, to any requests for hearings as permitted under Connecticut law. Board members emphasized adherence to the teacher‑tenure statute and the process for providing statutory notice.

Next steps: the superintendent will furnish written notice to the listed individuals and respond to any procedural requests or hearings that follow from the non‑renewal notices. The board did not specify further personnel details during the April 24 meeting.