Monday, May 21, 2012
The wide variety of options for graduate degrees at Quinnipiac University will be explained next month.
Quinnipiac University will host three information sessions for prospective graduate students in June and July 2012. The first session, scheduled for Tuesday, June 26, at 4:30 p.m. on Quinnipiac’s North Haven Campus, 370 Bassett Road, is for prospective graduate students interested in the physician assistant program. The session will begin with a presentation by graduate admissions and financial aid staff, followed by a breakout session with the program director and current students. Tours of the North Haven Campus will follow. The second session, scheduled for Tuesday, June 26, at 6 p.m. on Quinnipiac’s North Haven Campus, 370 Bassett Road, is for prospective graduate students interested in programs from the School of Education, School …
When and where to vote - and some details on what you're voting for.
Polls open for the annual North Haven budget referendum on Tuesday, May 22 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters decide whether to pass the budget or send it back to the drawing board. The question on the ballot is as follows: “Shall the town of North haven, in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Finance approve and adopt a budget consisting of $45,720,684 for the Board of Education and $39,330,314 for the Town Government for a total amount of $85,050,998 for the fiscal year July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013?” First Selectman Michael Freda supports the budget, which represents a 1.1 percent increase from the current fiscal year. There’s no tax rate increase in the budget. The school portion of the budget includes some restructuring. …
Monday, May 14, 2012
The following story is a press release submitted by Quinnipiac University.
Quinnipiac University in Hamden conferred 878 degrees during two separate ceremonies Sunday at the TD Bank Sports Center. Three of the graduates hailed from Woodbridge. At a 10 a.m. ceremony, Quinnipiac conferred 727 graduate degrees to students in the schools of business, communications, education, health sciences, nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences. Bill Strickland, president and CEO of Manchester Bidwell Corp., addressed the students and received an honorary degree. At 3 p.m. The Hon. Lubbie Harper, Jr., a Connecticut Supreme Court justice, addressed the 151 students who graduated from the Quinnipiac University School of Law. Harper also received an honorary degree. David Rosettenstein, professor of the year, addressed the …
Several teachers resigned, while others have been let go to due changes in the budget.
The Board of Education approved the removal of eight positions on Thursday for budget-related restructuring. They also accepted three resignations, one retirement and one new hire. This article was originally published on May 12.
Friday, May 11, 2012
The costs of lunch in North Haven schools is going up 15 cents next year in order to avert a projected deficit from new federal laws on healthy school foods.
Facing a projected deficit, the North Haven Board of Education voted on Thursday to raise the price of school lunches from $2.25 to $2.40. “One of the reasons that we project to be running into the red…is that there are new health constraints in place,” said Wesley O’Brien, a board member. “For example, 1 percent milk, certain fresh fruits and vegetables are required.” According to figures provided by school officials, school lunches would run a $2,000 deficit in 2012-13 if the current prices remained. With the price hike, in addition to a separate 3 percent rise in a la carte prices, there would be a $6,700 profit. Over a 180-day school year, each student will pay $27 more. Students receiving free or reduced-price lunch will be …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The reform bill now goes to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy for his signature.
The Connecticut House of Representatives unanimously approved the education reform bill Tuesday night, after the state Senate approved the lengthy bill early Tuesday morning. The legislation is viewed as a compromise of sorts and ends months of controversy between Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and the Connecticut Education Association, the state's largest teachers union. Malloy has pledged to sign the bill into law. "I can say, with confidence, that this bill will allow us to begin fixing what is broken in our public schools," Malloy said during a hastily assembled press conference late Monday evening at the state Capitol to announce the agreement. The state Senate then huddled in chambers for the better part of the night Monday into Tuesday …
Local politicians praise the move.
The following is a press release. State Representative Dave Yaccarino (R-87) and State Senator Len Fasano (R-North Haven) today applauded Governor Dannel Malloy for announcing the State has awarded a $50,000 Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant to upgrade and replace the playscape at Montowese School. “The Montowese Elementary School playscape is a gathering place for many of our families. I was honored to support the school committee in its fundraising efforts and I am glad this grant will help them reach their goal. This project will be a great addition to the community for all to enjoy,” said Sen. Fasano. “I want to thank the Governor for making this money available to replace and upgrade the playground at Montowese …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Commencement for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the largest college at UConn, was divided into two ceremonies Sunday at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion.
Thousands of family and friends watched on Sunday afternoon as nearly 2,700 students from the University of Connecticut’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) became UConn graduates during commencement ceremonies at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs. Representing 55 different majors from 23 departments, students received their diplomas in dual ceremonies Sunday in disciplines ranging from journalism, psychology and political science to communications, human development and family studies. Students were addressed by Cindy Luo, a graduating senior from Madison, a dual-degree student with majors in linguistics and philosophy, classics and ancient Mediterranean studies and English. UConn President Susan Herbst delivered the keynote address. "…
Friday, May 4, 2012
Some teachers in North Haven will not be coming back next year. Some new positions have been created in their absence.
When the 2012-13 school year begins in North Haven this Semptember, some familiar faces will be gone. According to Superintendent Robert Cronin, eight school employees will not return due to changes in the school budget. In their place, seven new positions – who are yet to be filled - will be created. “We couldn’t continue just adding on more positions so it became a matter of looking at what are our priorities at the time and balancing them,” Cronin told Patch. “As a result of that, there are those eight positions that will not be here but there are seven new positions.” Five special education teachers, a guidance counselor and two social workers were notified in April that they won’t be coming back. Cronin said the determination on what…
Thursday, May 3, 2012
At least by this measure, North Haven High School is almost in the top third in Connecticut.
Based on results from statewide tests score in 2011, North Haven High School ranks 65 out of 191 schools. That’s down seven spots from the previous year and just above neighboring North Branford High School. The results were compiled by School Digger and combine the math and reading scores from the Connecticut Academic Performance Test. In 2010 there were a total of 1,181 students for a 13.6 student-faculty ratio. The highest-ranked school in the state was Staples High School in Westport, which was followed by other Fairfield County Schools. 61 Ellington High School 266.1 258.1 524.2 62 Rocky Hill High School 267.4 256.6 524.0 62 Waterford High School 264.3 259.7 524.0 64 Ledyard High School 268.2 254.7 522.9 65 North Haven High School 268…
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9:24 pm on Saturday, May 12, 2012
pretty sad most are happy with no tax increase, but just look who is suffering now a child who needs this teacher that our lovely town is letting go pretty sad im discusted more ›