Overall Risk Level
warning Medium Risk
Risk Flags
flagHistorical staff sexual assault scandal (2016-2017), predating current superintendent (hired 2018)
flagState DCF investigative report on sexual misconduct in New London schools (2022)
flagNews report of a recent internal investigation into an administrator for alleged unprofessional/discriminatory conduct
flagHigh central-office/superintendent turnover reported by employees
flagBelow-average Glassdoor ratings for compensation, benefits, and culture
Legal Issues
gavelTwo former school employees (a behavioral specialist and a paraprofessional) were criminally charged with sexual assault of students (assaults occurred 2016-2017, charges filed 2019)
Ethical Concerns
policyHistorical staff sexual misconduct scandal (2016-2017) with subsequent district reforms (new Title IX coordinator, mental health services department)
policyRecent internal investigation (Shipman & Goodwin) into an administrator over alleged unprofessional/discriminatory conduct
Employee Sentiment
5.0
out of 10
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Compensation7.0
Work Environment7.0
thumb_up Common Praises
- add_circle dedicated, caring teaching staff
- add_circle supportive of students
- add_circle potential for growth as a district
- add_circle positive early-career/substitute teaching experience
thumb_down Common Complaints
- remove_circle chronic administrative/superintendent turnover
- remove_circle poor or micromanaging leadership
- remove_circle burnout and workplace stress
- remove_circle below-average pay and benefits (per Glassdoor)
- remove_circle limited teaching resources and training support