Off, on-again special education program still pending

BRIDGEPORT — The city school board has simultaneously awarded a contract to a longtime district vendor to provide instruction to expelled students and put the program out to bid on the fast track. The confusing compromise was pressed on behalf of Kevin Muhammad — operator of a tutoring service called Muck Mudd Incorporated — who supporters say was unfairly kept from bidding on the work. Muhammad, a one-time educator of Bridgeport and New Haven, is backed by School Board Member Chris Taylor, who said his aim was to support a local man of color. City Council Members Eneida L. Martinez and Ernest Newton have also spoken on his behalf. “Brother Muhammad is a brilliant educator,” Newton said.

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