Connecticut / School Districts / East Hartford School District
The superintendent presented the district's 2026 legislative priorities, calling for a student-centered funding system, state assumption of magnet tuition costs, full funding of special-education excess cost grants, expanded pre-K access and mandate relief to ease unfunded compliance burdens.
Connecticut / School Districts / East Hartford School District
The superintendent proposed an East Hartford Innovation Academy for grades 5–8 that would enroll roughly 200–250 students beginning 2027–28, partner with a local university and industry, and aim to retain students who currently attend out-of-district STEM programs.
Connecticut / School Districts / East Hartford School District
The board ratified the FY2027–2031 capital improvement plan, discussed anticipated small capital ('drip') funds from the state, approved closeout of the O'Brien Elementary roof (to trigger a projected state reimbursement of about $1.2 million) and authorized a Pickett Elementary HVAC contract with B & G Mechanical ($713,723).
Connecticut / School Districts / East Hartford School District
The East Hartford Board of Education on Dec. 15 approved a $106,213,941 FY2027 budget — a 1.9% increase over the prior year — and will transmit the proposal to the mayor and town council with a public presentation tentatively set for Feb. 28.
Connecticut / School Districts / East Hartford School District
Superintendent Thomas Anderson briefed the board on a state legislative change to school‑climate rules, previewed implementation work with the Department of Education and described restorative practices as alternatives to suspension.
Connecticut / School Districts / East Hartford School District
Student representative Haseen reported school holiday activities including a food drive (over 350 food items), a book drive raising 600+ books and concerts; the board also recognized teachers Rachel Pipke and speech‑language pathologist Gabrielle Elwood for classroom work.
Connecticut / School Districts / East Hartford School District
In a brief recorded exchange, Carla Bedwell, identifying herself as an MAS coach, described supporting teachers and educational technology. An unidentified speaker outlined collaboration, data collection and next steps; Bedwell reported stress and said she had a negative experience.
Connecticut / School Districts / East Hartford School District
Superintendent Thomas Anderson told the board the district hired about 37 new teachers, welcomed a new Woodland School principal and reported extensive summer facilities upgrades; he emphasized the district is not a party to bus-company negotiations and said staff are planning contingencies to avoid service interruptions.
Connecticut / School Districts / East Hartford School District
The board approved the Head Start Self Assessment 2025 and accepted grants to fund a primary mental-health program (Friend to Friend at Silver Lane) and a Family Resource Center serving Silver Lane and Mayberry; staff described program scope, parent permission requirements and planned family-engagement activities.
Connecticut / School Districts / East Hartford School District
The board received an RFP/ITB report covering fiscal-year awards (design work, janitorial supplies, routers, network and security testing) and voted to approve design services for district solar projects and a multi-year HVAC maintenance contract for all 18 district buildings.