I support Dr. Starr and do believe that beginning a discussion around a contract extension is a prudent and advisable course of action at this time. I believe that if you look at his overall accomplishments over the past 5 years, we are in a better position than where we were prior to his arrival. The best thing we can do for our children is to establish consistency in the schools and that starts at the top with the superintendent.
On the flip side, by simply opening this discussion and starting to negotiate does not mean that an extension should be a foregone conclusion. There are many points which will need to be negotiated to determine if an extension is fiscally responsible or in the best interest of Stamford children and the school district. We won't know until everyone is at the table and ready to talk.
If the BoE chooses not to open negotiations at this time there is no reason to discuss a new search now or in the near future as there have been no egregious issues which should lead us to move in another direction. The search process would be an ill-advised use of tax payer money now, when we have a person who is interested in staying and is following the initiatives and direction set forth by the Board of Education.
Jeff Herz
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