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East Haven Board approves Overbrook contract templates, student travel and superintendent profile
Summary
The East Haven Board of Education on March 24 approved four Overbrook contract templates, an out‑of‑state Aviation Explorers turnaround flight request, a full‑page Chamber Dinner advertisement and a revised superintendent profile; most motions passed unanimously.
The East Haven Board of Education approved a slate of personnel contract templates and program requests at its March 24 meeting, including four Overbrook position templates, an out‑of‑state field trip for the Aviation Explorers, a full‑page advertisement for the East Haven Chamber Dinner Awards and a revised superintendent job profile.
All four Overbrook contract templates — lead teacher, assistant teacher, Family Resource Center & Early Learning Center program assistant, and Family Advocate — were moved by Ms. Santiago and passed on roll calls that recorded six yes votes, no oppositions and no abstentions. The board accepted the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes earlier in the session.
The board also approved a turnaround flight request for the Aviation Explorers program with AVELO (date to be determined). Ms. DePalma moved the field‑trip motion and Ms. Santiago seconded; the motion passed 6‑0‑0, with the board to be notified once the trip date is set.
A separate motion to purchase a full‑page advertisement for the 2026 East Haven Chamber Dinner Awards was moved by Ms. Santiago and seconded by Ms. Johnson. That motion passed 5‑0‑1; Dr. Michele DeLucia registered an abstention.
Finally, the board approved a revised superintendent profile and job description intended to guide the next phase of its superintendent search. Ms. Santiago moved the action and Ms. Torello seconded; the motion passed with one abstention.
Votes at a glance
• Overbrook Lead Teacher contract template — Mover: Ms. Santiago; Second: Ms. Johnson; Roll call: DePalma Yes, DiLungo Yes, Hennessey Absent, Johnson Yes, Putney Absent, Santiago Yes, Stacey Absent, Torello Yes, DeLucia Yes; Tally: 6‑0‑0 — Passed.
• Overbrook Assistant Teacher contract template — Mover: Ms. Santiago; Second: Ms. Torello; Tally: 6‑0‑0 — Passed.
• Overbrook Family Resource Center & Early Learning Center Program Assistant contract — Mover: Ms. Santiago; Second: Ms. DiLungo; Tally: 6‑0‑0 — Passed.
• Overbrook Family Advocate contract — Mover: Ms. Santiago; Second: Ms. DePalma; Tally: 6‑0‑0 — Passed.
• Aviation Explorers out‑of‑state turnaround flight (AVELO) — Mover: Ms. DePalma; Second: Ms. Santiago; Tally: 6‑0‑0 — Passed. Board to be notified when date is determined.
• Full‑page advertisement for 2026 East Haven Chamber Dinner Awards — Mover: Ms. Santiago; Second: Ms. Johnson; Tally: 5‑0‑1 (Dr. DeLucia abstained) — Passed.
• Revised superintendent profile / job description — Mover: Ms. Santiago; Second: Ms. Torello; Tally: 5‑0‑1 — Passed.
The board’s roll call reflected several regular absences noted at the meeting (Mr. Hennessey, Ms. Putney and Mr. Stacey). The meeting adjourned at 7:47 P.M.
