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Enfield council nudges before-, after-school proposal to PZC for review
From today’s Journal Inquirer: After months of delays and outcry from parents, Educational Resources for Children and the YWCA Hartford Region are one step closer to bringing before- and after-school programs to all seven elementary schools and JFK Middle School. By Marcus Hatfield Journal Inquirer ENFIELD — The Town Council voted unanimously Monday to take [...]
Enfield school board approves raises, job descriptions for 6 employees
From today’s Journal Inquirer By Marcus Hatfield Journal Inquirer ENFIELD — The Board of Education voted this week to update the job descriptions for six administrative positions, though several board members expressed concern about the almost $20,000 in raises attached to the updates. The board voted 6-3 to approve the updates and raises, with members [...]
Enfield extends contract with school bus company for 5 years
From today’s Journal Inquirer By Marcus Hatfield Journal Inquirer ENFIELD — The Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a five-year contract with the Smyth Bus Co. that will continue the town’s partnership with the company through 2017. The contract calls for increases of 1.5 percent, 2 percent, and 2.5 percent in the first [...]
Agency secures licenses for after-school care centers in Enfield
From today’s Journal Inquirer By Marcus Hatfield Journal Inquirer ENFIELD — Enfield Resources for Children Inc. has announced that it has secured licenses from the state Department of Public Health for its three after-school care centers that opened on the first day of school earlier this month. The group, also known as ERfC, operates care [...]
Enfield schools miss federal test-score targets
From today’s Journal Inquirer By Marcus Hatfield Journal Inquirer ENFIELD — The local school system missed federal benchmarks for standardized test scores for the 2010-11 school year, though most of the elementary schools hit those targets. School Superintendent John Gallacher said that, in some cases, schools failed to meet the benchmarks based solely on the [...]
Enfield school board delays choosing provider for before- and after-school programs
From today’s Journal Inquirer By Marcus Hatfield Journal Inquirer ENFIELD — The Board of Education on Tuesday put off choosing a provider for before- and after-school programs for the elementary schools, a move that could mean a delayed start to the programs in the fall. The board voted to table the discussion after board members [...]
From tonight’s meeting
Here’s a summary of the stories we’ll be following from tonight’s Board of Education meeting: The board tabled a vote on choosing between three providers of before- and after-school programs for the elementary schools. By waiting, the providers could run into trouble securing licenses in time, which could mean a delayed start to the programs [...]
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