Milford schools prepare for September reopening
Saul Flores
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Superintendent of Schools Anna Cutaia discusses the Milford schools opening at Pumpkin Delight Elementary School in Milford, Conn. on Thursday, September 10, 2020.Brian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut Media
MILFORD When the calendar turns over to Sept. 1, Milford students will be back in school full-time and for the full school hours, said Superintendent Anna Cutaia.
Cutaia added, though, that school officials will continue to keep an eye on five factors for the six weeks between now and the first day of school. These factors include the health and safety of students and staff, social and emotional needs of students and staff, academic factors, resource availability and staff availability.
Milford school renovation gets go-ahead from school board
Saul Flores
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Pumpkin Delight School, in Milford, Conn. Dec. 3, 2020.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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An artist rendering of the renovated Pumpkin Delight Elementary School main entrance.Tecton Architects / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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MILFORD The city’s oldest school could soon feature some of the most modern facilities, after the Milford Board of Education unanimously approved an expansion for Pumpkin Delight Elementary School.
Built in 1949, Pumpkin Delight has not had any major renovation since 1955. The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a $12.9 million appropriation for the project at its May 3 meeting.
Some Milford school projects delayed in $99.7M budget
Donald Eng
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The MIlford Board of Education discusses Superintendent Anna Cutaia’s 2021-22 budget proposal at one of its January budget workshops.Zoom screen capture
MILFORD The Board of Education approved a budget members said meets the needs of the city’s students, but puts off most of their wants.
“I think the administration has had to make difficult choices,” board Chairman Susan Glennon said. “I’m confident this administration knows what’s needed.”
The board decided in a 9-1 vote last month to approve Superintendent Anna Cutaia’s $99.7 million proposal. It’s a decision board member Andrew Fowler opposed, citing a continuing trend of rising costs and declining enrollment projections.
Some Milford school projects delayed in $99.7M budget
Donald Eng
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The MIlford Board of Education discusses Superintendent Anna Cutaia’s 2021-22 budget proposal at one of its January budget workshops.Zoom screen capture
MILFORD The Board of Education approved a budget members said meets the needs of the city’s students, but puts off most of their wants.
“I think the administration has had to make difficult choices,” board Chairman Susan Glennon said. “I’m confident this administration knows what’s needed.”
The board decided in a 9-1 vote last month to approve Superintendent Anna Cutaia’s $99.7 million proposal. It’s a decision board member Andrew Fowler opposed, citing a continuing trend of rising costs and declining enrollment projections.
Milford schools pass racial equity resolution
Bill Bloxsom
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Students and staff discuss racial equity during a recent meeting of the Milford Board of Education.Zoom screen capture
MILFORD City schools have pledged to support anti-racism and social justice efforts, according to a resolution the Board of Education unanimously passed at its Dec. 14 meeting.
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Resolution on Race, Equity and Social Justice affirmed the board’s commitment to being an ally of people of color, and also called for bringing student leaders into the process, according to Chairman Sue Glennon.
In the board’s other main action at its Dec. 14 meeting, Superintendent Anna Cutaia presented a Pre-K and kindergarten review that was conducted last year.