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Board endorses 'Plan C' to move forward with closure and consolidation of International Education pathway
Summary
The New London Board of Education voted to endorse 'Plan C,' authorizing staff to proceed toward closing a school facility and consolidating the International Education (IE) secondary pathway into Arts & STEM; the board will select a specific building at a special meeting on April 20.
The New London Board of Education voted April 6 to endorse “Plan C,” a plan that the district said would close a school facility and consolidate the International Education secondary pathway into the Arts & STEM program.
“Motion by Ms. Maynard-Adams, seconded by Mr. Martin, that the Board move forward with endorsing Plan C,” the transcript records. Board members emphasized that the vote endorses the plan framework but does not select which building would close; the board scheduled a Special Meeting for April 20 to decide a facility and will provide opportunities for members to walk through buildings beforehand.
Board members discussed budget drivers and contingencies tied to the decision. Ms. Maynard-Adams said the endorsement reflects steps needed to address the district’s budget gap; Ms. Hambey thanked the superintendent and administration for creative budget options while noting city-level support has seemed less creative. Mr. Martin said he was concerned there could be a deeper budget shortfall that requires preparing for additional scenarios.
The motion carried, 6–0. The board also noted it was awaiting formal communication from the State Magnet office about any implications for magnet approvals and revenue; the transcript includes a Plan C financial worksheet presented to the board summarizing projected staff reductions, revenue impacts and remaining gaps under different scenarios.
