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Newington board honors teachers, nurses, paraeducators and names 'Everyday Hero'
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The board passed proclamations honoring teachers, school nurses and instructional support staff and presented an 'Everyday Hero' award to Mike Morgan, the district’s director of security and residency, recognizing his role in emergency planning and partnerships with local police.
The Newington Board of Education used its April 22 meeting to honor district staff with a series of proclamations and an "Everyday Hero" award.
Superintendent Dr. Bramlett introduced Mike Morgan as the evening’s Everyday Hero, saying Morgan has "direct oversight of all emergency protocols including lockdowns" and has led the district's threat‑assessment work and partnerships with local agencies. Morgan was nominated by Jason Lambert and Tara Tigno; presenters praised his calm leadership and daily support of students and staff.
The board also read resolutions proclaiming May 5, 2026, as Newington Teacher Appreciation Day and Instructional Support Staff Day and May 6, 2026, as Newington School Nurses Day. The Newington Teachers Association president thanked the board for the recognition, and a school‑nurse representative (Mercy) described the growing complexity of school nursing and urged continued investment in school health services and emergency response teams.
Board members offered public thanks: several highlighted the essential support paraeducators provide in classrooms and noted that while resolutions express appreciation, many staff would prefer tangible support such as benefits.
The proclamations were read into the record and will be added to the minutes; the board voiced unanimous support during the recognitions portion of the meeting.
