During Tuesday evening’s level three hearing, the West Hartford Board of Education denied the grievance filed by the West Hartford Education Association concerning potential contract violations for post-secondary special education teachers.

By Bridget Bronsdon

The West Hartford Board of Education held a special meeting on Tuesday night to hear a grievance filed by the West Hartford Education Association.

During the 2024-2025 school year, according to the grievance, teachers in West Hartford’s post-secondary special education program reported staffing shortages that lasted until mid-February and failure to receive contractual lunchtime, preparation time, and testing time.

The special education program is for students aged 18-22 and focuses on skills concerning daily living, communicatio

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