Shelton schools chief's contract extended (document)

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
SHELTON — Superintendent of Schools Freeman Burr has “proved his worth” since coming onboard two years ago, school officials said, which is why they say approving a one-year contract extension for him, with an incentive to earn a $7,500 retirement bonus, was a no-brainer.
“He has kept the budget in check for the past two years, and made sure we have fallen within the allotted amount, and kept us from running a shortfall,” said Board of Education Chairman Tim Walsh. “We have moved ahead, thanks to him.”

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