Norwich — School Superintendent Abby Dolliver was described by the Board of Education in her annual performance review as having “a very good eye” for matching talented staff with the right positions and is relentless in pursuing grants and state programs to revitalize city schools.

And in the recommendations section, the board wants her to do more of the same, along with being more vocal in City Council meetings to advocate for additional school funding.

The board also recommended that both Dolliver and board members continue to reach out to the public through the media, meetings and on her local Cable TV public access show, “The Abby Dolliver Show,” to advocate for funding and to publicize student achievement.

“The use of different media lets the public know about the needs and the many positive things that are happening in the Norwich Public Schools,” said the three-page evaluation report released at the end of Tuesday’s four-hour Board of Education meeting.

The meeting featured a lengthy executive session to discuss Dolliver’s evaluation and a discussion of non-union administrators’ salaries, including Dolliver’s. The board delayed action on possible raises until a special meeting June 24. Dolliver’s salary this year is $164,800.

The evaluation, however, is glowing and praised Dolliver for her dedication to improving city schools and for setting “high expectations and standards for all staff members.” Dolliver’s central office staff of four administrators oversees the district and its 700 employees.

Dolliver said she is pleased with the review, adding that it reflects the commitment of the entire school staff.

“My goal is to work for the students and my community,” she said. “It’s my evaluation, but it’s about having a team to work with our students.”

The board supported her pursuit of state school improvement grant programs, including the Alliance District grant for all schools and the Commissioner’s Network grants for Uncas and John B. Stanton elementary schools.

The John M. Moriarty School and Wequonnoc School in Taftville also received federal magnet school grants through a regional application. In total, 40 percent of Norwich school staffing is paid for by state or federal grants.

The board recommended pursuing more state and federal grants, and working with state legislators to advocate for funding.

“Everything that she does such as acquiring grants, establishing magnet schools, selected schools for Commissioner Network schools, implementing the revised administrator and teacher evaluation plans revolve around increasing student achievement,” the report states.

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