In-Person Special Meeting of the Bridgeport Board of Education Mon 7/6/2026

The Bridgeport Board of Education held a special in-person meeting on July 6, 2026, primarily focused on the evaluation process of the interim superintendent, Dr. Royce E. Avery. The meeting included public comments addressing concerns about student safety and leadership accountability. The board clarified that the evaluation of Dr. Avery is a routine annual employee performance review, distinct from the ongoing search for a permanent superintendent. The board voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and planned a follow-up meeting to review the draft evaluation with Dr. Avery. No procurement, contracting, or budget decisions were discussed during this meeting.