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Stamford Board adopts resolution barring involuntary principal reassignments during superintendent transition
Summary
The Stamford Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution preventing involuntary principal reassignments through June 30, 2026, unless legal counsel determines action is required; the measure aims to preserve leadership stability after the superintendent announced her planned departure.
The Stamford Board of Education voted unanimously April 7 to adopt a resolution directing that no involuntary reassignment, transfer or removal of any school principal be carried out through June 30, 2026, without the affirmative consent of the board's labor committee.
The resolution, read aloud by board member Vanderwort, notes that the superintendent has announced plans to conclude her service at the end of June 2026 and says continuity of school leadership is critical to student performance and community confidence. Vanderwort read the directive: "no involuntary reassignment, transfer, or removal from the position of principal of any school within the district shall be effectuated or implemented without the affirmative consent of the labor committee of the board." The text also reserves exceptions "in the written advice of counsel" if circumstances legally require action.
Board member Prasad said he "fully support[s] this resolution given we have given Dr. Lucero enough time to reconsider her moves, and we have seen no action," thanking a colleague for putting the measure forward. There were no recorded votes in opposition; the Chair announced the resolution passed 9-0-0.
The resolution explicitly references several board bylaws and policies as its authority, and limits the restriction to the period ending 06/30/2026. It states the restriction should not be construed as a general limitation on the superintendent's authority beyond that time frame or beyond circumstances that counsel identifies as legally compelled.
Following the vote, the board moved to the next agenda item and scheduled a personnel search committee breakout. The board also indicated it will communicate the outcome to the SAU and other affected parties.
The action keeps current principals in place during a defined transition and directs the labor committee to be the gatekeeper for any compelled personnel moves during that period.
