It looks like Roosevelt students may get a soccer field after all. After weeks of the Bridgeport Board of Education threatening to halt construction of a soccer field at the new Roosevelt School, board attorney Thomas Mooney told them in an email that they did not have the authority to halt or stop the construction… Continue reading Attorneys: Bridgeport BOE Doesn’t Have Legal Authority To Stop Soccer Field
I’m pretty sure we all saw this coming. While a vote last night to halt construction of the soccer field at the new Roosevelt School failed 6-2, the Bridgeport Board of Education did, however, decide to call on its new attorney to research their legal options. Not a shocker, considering the board’s penchant for jumping… Continue reading BOE to Seek Legal Counsel on Roosevelt Soccer Field
According to the agenda for tonight’s Special Meeting, the Bridgeport Board of Education are set to vote on asking the city to halt construction of the soccer field at the new Roosevelt School, proving once again exactly who they serve. The board and their union funders would prefer another parking lot be sited on the… Continue reading Bridgeport BOE Looks to Halt Construction Of Roosevelt’s Soccer Field
Thursday’s groundbreaking celebration drew quite a crowd. Over 200 Roosevelt students, parents, teachers and community members were in attendance. The festivities included performances by Roosevelt’s band, as well as their chorus, who sang “Bridgeport Reach” – A song written by Central High School’s choir about Bridgeport students. Mayor Finch, Superintendent Paul Vallas, and Board of… Continue reading Groundbreaking Celebration at the New Roosevelt School Draws a Crowd
