HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A new leader is at the helm of the Hartford Public Schools.

Dr. Andraé Townsel addressed the Hartford community for the first time as superintendent during a school board meeting Tuesday.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I've hit the ground running,” he said at the board meeting.

It's been an eventful start so far for Dr. Townsel, who has spent the last three weeks exploring Hartford and learning about the community.

"I'm learning as much as I possibly can, because the reality is young people do not get their time back,” Dr. Townsel said. “So, I have to learn as quickly as possible"

Dr. Townsel said he will soon release a 100-day plan as he gets ready to take over a school district that has recently dealt with budget issues and low staffing.

"You know what? We do have

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