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Prioritizing administration over instructional staff/student outcomes
At the 5/19 Board of Ed meeting, the Board rejected two proposals to fund 8 new teaching positions—including remedial reading and preschool coordinators—by cutting administrative roles. The Board chose to maintain... https://meetingwatch.org/ct/stamford/board-of-education/2026-05-19/ #MeetingWatch #StamfordCT
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Specific vote results and impact on remedial reading
Stamford Board of Ed update: Despite warnings of declining test scores, the Board voted down Amendment 1A (3-6-0) and 1B (2-6-0). Both aimed to reallocate funds from assistant principals/directors to fund essential remedial... https://meetingwatch.org/ct/stamford/board-of-education/2026-05-19/ #MeetingWatch #StamfordCT
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Disregard for evidence-based needs/student outcomes
“Failure should not be an option.” Dr. Hammond argued for more remedial reading support due to declining scores. The Board’s decision to reject budget amendments to fund these teachers directly impacts students needing... https://meetingwatch.org/ct/stamford/board-of-education/2026-05-19/ #MeetingWatch #StamfordCT
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The Stamford Board of Education just made a pivotal decision regarding how our schools are staffed. On 5/19, the Board rejected two major attempts to move money from administrative roles into the classroom. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #StamfordCT
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Superintendent Dr. Hammond proposed two amendments (1A and 1B) to fund 8 new positions, including 6 middle school remedial reading teachers and 2 preschool coordinators. The plan? Cut 4 administrative roles to pay for them.
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The Board voted them down: Amendment 1A failed 3-6-0, and 1B failed 2-6-0. This means the proposed remedial reading and preschool support will not be funded through these reallocations, despite warnings about declining test scores.
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The choice is clear: The Board prioritized maintaining current administrative staffing levels over the Superintendent's plan to address academic deficiencies. Residents should ask: why is administrative structure being protected over remedial instruction? https://meetingwatch.org/ct/stamford/board-of-education/2026-05-19/
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At the May 19th Board of Education meeting, a critical decision was made regarding the allocation of resources for Stamford students. Despite warnings from Superintendent Dr. Hammond about declining test scores, the Board rejected two proposals aimed at increasing instructional support. Both Amendment 1A and 1B were designed to fund eight new teacher positions—specifically six middle school remedial reading teachers and two preschool instructional coordinators. The funding for these roles was to be sourced by eliminating four administrative positions (either assistant principals or assistant directors). The Board voted down both measures (3-6-0 for Amendment 1A and 2-6-0 for 1B), effectively choosing to maintain the existing administrative structure rather than reallocating those funds to address academic needs in reading and early childhood education. As the district faces challenges with student performance, the decision to prioritize administrative staffing over remedial teaching staff is one that every parent and taxpayer should be watching closely. https://meetingwatch.org/ct/stamford/board-of-education/2026-05-19/ #MeetingWatch #StamfordCT