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Longtime Wallingford Schools Food Services Director Takes Bridgeport Job

The director reportedly interviewed for, and accepted, a job with the Bridgeport public school system while on paid medical leave.

WALLINGFORD, CT — Longtime Wallingford food services director Sharlene Wong has accepted a similar position with the Bridgeport public school system, according to the Meriden Record-Journal.

The Record-Journal reports Wong, who earns a salary of $93,406 in Wallingford, interviewed for and accepted the job while on paid personal medical leave.

In an attempt at cost-cutting, Wallingford has been considering hiring an outside contractor for food services and school officials tell the Record-Journal it’s unclear if the town will hire a new full-time food service director.

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