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Board approves nondiscrimination policy over two dissenting votes

New London Board of Education · April 27, 2026
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The New London Board of Education approved Policy 0521 (Nondiscrimination) on April 27 by a 4‑2 vote. Board member Scott Garbini said he would not support the measure, calling its required language "steps back."

The New London Board of Education approved Policy 0521 (Nondiscrimination) on its second and final reading at the April 27 meeting.

Richard Martin moved the measure and Susan Hambey seconded. Board member Scott Garbini said he would oppose the policy, stating that "the required language is steps back." The board approved the policy by a 4‑2 vote, with President Elaine Maynard‑Adams and Garbini recorded as voting no.

The minutes record the dissent and the vote tally but do not include amended language or the precise text that prompted Garbini's objection. The record identifies the action as approval of Policy 0521 without listing implementation details or effective dates.