The James Logan Courier

By Alyssa Pimentel, Courier School News Editor

Cuts in stipends paid to teachers and others who run after-school, co-curricular activities may have big impact on Logan students.

To help close budget shortfalls and save, the Board of Education has decided to eliminate all stipends, extra pay given to teachers and others that lead programs that require them to put in time outside their regular job hours, such as a teacher who also coaches a sport that plays games outside regular school hours.

By Rick La Plante, New Haven Schools Public Information Officer

The Board of Education on Tuesday night decided on the name “James Logan High School Center for the Performing Arts” for the theater and music/drama education complex that the District building at the high school. The name is one of two that were advanced to the Board by the Facilities Names Committee, from a list of 23 nominations suggested by the community.

Construction on the Center, which includes a 599-seat theater, rehearsal spaces and an extensive educational wing, is expected to be completed in late January. A dedication ceremony, which will be a free event and open to the public, is being planned for mid-February. In addition, to raise money to help furnish the Center, the New Haven Schools Foundation will sponsor a grand gala, the “Show of Shows,” on Saturday, May 22.