The Derby Board of Education will hold a special meeting Thursday (Nov. 3) at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the employment of Derby Middle School Dean of Students William LaRovera.
LaRovera is accused of bringing narcotics to school in September. LaRovera is facing criminal charges after Derby Middle School Principal Sally Bonina searched his computer bag Sept. 8 and allegedly found 66 Roxicodone pills in two plastic bags.
In October, Derby Superintendent of Schools Stephen Tracy recommended the Board of Education terminate LaRovera.
But LaRovera’s attorney, Robert Serafinowicz, said he wanted to work out an agreement that would allow LaRovera to resign instead.
Serafinowicz Wednesday did not return several calls and an e‑mail.
Tracy said he expected the discussion at Thursday’s meeting to take place during an executive session.
Executive session meetings are non-public meetings and are allowed in certain cases under state law, such as one a government body talks about legal strategy, a specific employee or a real estate transaction.
Tracy said he couldn’t discuss what the board will be talking about specifically, but if any action is taken it will be voted on during public session.
The meeting will take place at the superintendent’s conference room, at the district offices at 35 Fifth St. in Derby.
Click here to read an article outlining LaRovera’s arrest warrant.
