In a contentious debate over approving plans and cost estimates for the Memorial Boulevard Intradistrict Arts Magnet School project, some newer Board of Education members sought to delay approval, which the project backers warned could have derailed the entire project. The city and school board are collaborating on the project to transform the closed school into an arts magnet school for grades six through 12. The opening date is projected to be August of 2022. Superintendent Michael Dietter explained that the city has an agreement through the Connecticut Office of School Construction Grants & Review, which has committed to funding 60% of the total project cost of $63 million, with the city bonding the rest.
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