Concerns were reportedly raised by the Monroe Board of Education about the performance of  Superintendent Jack Zamary months before he was placed on paid administrative leave.  The leave instituted earlier this month is over issues related to the budget. 

The district's interim Finance Director was also placed on leave pending an investigation. 

Board of Ed documents obtained by the Connecticut Post, through a Freedom of Information Act request, found that during a May 20th closed door executive session evaluation, Zamary’s knowledge of and involvement in the budget process were called into question.  Inaccurate reporting regarding a budget shortfall in the special education budget was cited.  According to the published report, the Board said Zamary needed to better understand each budgetary line item and be hands on every so when issues arise, they can be addressed in a timely manner. 

As for Frank Connolly, the Board said the priority of the district should be fixing financial issues, but he spent time on non-financial tasks like transportation and facilities.  The board recommended those tasks be delegated to central office personnel.