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Prendergast accepted into Commissioners Network Turnaround Plan; district expects three‑year grant of about $500,000
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Bergin told the board that Prendergast Elementary has been accepted into the Commissioners Network Turnaround Plan and that a July 1 meeting will outline allocations; he said the acceptance could bring a three‑year grant of approximately $500,000 focused on special education and literacy.
Assistant Superintendent Mr. Bergin told the Ansonia Board on June 18 that Prendergast has been accepted into the Commissioners Network Turnaround Plan and that a July 1 session in Hartford will provide details on what the district will receive.
Bergin said the plan includes a three‑year grant expected to be roughly $500,000, targeted at strengthening special education and literacy supports; he added the program is expected to run three years and then conclude. He also described district efforts on curriculum, teacher/leader evaluation planning, the Vision of a Graduate initiative and starting restorative practices training.
Board members noted the district will receive further guidance from the July meeting and that allocation details will determine how the funds are used locally.
