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Parents and students urge board to keep Easton leadership after closed-session report that one principal will be released
Summary
Dozens of parents, students and staff urged the New Haven Unified board to retain Easton Elementary’s principal, citing stability and community trust; the board reported in open session that it voted in closed session to release one certificated principal.
Dozens of parents, students and staff urged the New Haven Unified School District board on March 3 to reverse a personnel recommendation and keep Principal Matt Harris at Delaney Easton Elementary, arguing that frequent leadership turnover harms students.
Community members delivered emotional, often personal appeals during the public-comment period. "Can you give Mr. Harris and Ms. V a chance to learn from their mistakes?" third-grader Nora Sabra told trustees. "He’s earned the children's love and trust," parent Salisa Wong said, urging the board to demand objective criteria before removing a principal. Navi Delawal, dialing in by Zoom, said…
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