2005-06 School Budget Information
LATEST BUDGET NEWS:  

The Board of Education will make their final 2005-06 budget presentation at the Public Hearing on April 11th. This is the last public opportunity for citizens to have their comments heard by the Board of Education. Attendance is highly encouraged.

On April 13th, the Region 15 Board of Education will vote on the 2005-06 school budget which will go to referendum on May 4th.

For the transcript of 2/14 mtg., READ MORE>>
For the PowerPoint presentation, READ MORE>>
Send Dr. Sippy your comments on the '05-06 School Budget Proposal.

Important Budget Dates
4/11:  Public Hearing, PHS All Purpose Rm., 7:30pm
   What is it?  Last opportunity for the public to address the Board of Education about the budget.

4/13:  Board of Education Mtg., PHS All Purpose Rm., 7:30pm
   What is it?  The Board of Education will vote on the final budget which will go to referendum on May 4th.

4/25:  Board of Education Mtg., PHS All Purpose Rm., 7:30pm

4/26:  "Town Talk" Meeting at Middlebury Library, 6:30pm
   What is it?  Casual opportunity to ask questions and get answers about the budget...open to all!

4/28:  "Town Talk" Meeting at Southbury Library, 6:30pm
   What is it?  Casual opportunity to ask questions and get answers about the budget....open to all!

5/04:  School Budget Referendum, Polls open 6am - 8pm
        Southbury Firehouse, Southbury
        Shepardson Community Bldg., Middlebury
            For directions to polls, click here.

Town Talk
Come to an informal town meeting about the budget to ask questions about the budget... READ MORE>>

Neighborhood Coffees
Are you interested in hosting or attending a Neighborhood Coffee with Dr. Frank Sippy to talk about and ask questions about the 2005-06 school budget?  READ MORE>>

Absentee Ballot Info
Each month, the PTO publishes an informational bulletin, entitled "Did You Know?". April's Did You Know is entitled "Information About Absentee Ballots"...  READ MORE>>

Application for Absentee Ballot for Referendum Authorized to be Held with Less Than Three Weeks Notice   DOWNLOAD HERE
(NOTE:  This is NOT the actual Ballot, but rather the Application for Absentee Ballot.)

PHS: D'Angelo Named HS Music Teacher of Year
Robert D'Angelo was recently named High School Music Teacher of the Year by CMEA...  READ MORE>>

PHS:  Science Electives
Enrollment in science classes has increased over last 5 years due to addition of Forensics, Environmental, and Marine Science classes... READ MORE>>

PES:  Art Gallery at The Good News Cafe
Artwork created by Select Art Students from Pomperaug Elementary School was featured in an Art Show at a local restaurant... READ MORE AND SEE PICS>>

LMES: Family Night--"Pirates of Leopard's Pride"
Families came out to LMES dressed as pirates to eat cotton candy, watch magic, and dig for buried treasure... READ MORE AND SEE PICS>>

PHS: Blood Drive
The Pomperaug High School JAG Club (Jobs for America’s Graduates) held a successful blood drive last month, one of several community service efforts held throughout the year. 

GES: The Case of the Missing Cougar
Someone stole school mascot Xavier Cougar from the GES Media Center and ten suspects were at large...  READ MORE>>

Elementary Schools: Illustrator Rob Bolster
Funded by the PTO as part of their Author/Illustrator Program, Rob Bolster met with students from the four elementary schools to talk about illustrating.

Districtwide:  Senior Pass
Eligible residents of Southbury and Middlebury, over age 50, can go to regular Region 15 events free of charge...  READ MORE>>

PES: Diabetes Walk
Pomperaug Elementary School students raised over $17,000 at a School Walk for Diabetes...  READ MORE>>

Click below for the month's activities at the schools 

PHS    MMS    RMS    GES    LMES    MES    PES

RMS Sidewalk Arts Festival: Sat., April 9th  10:00 - Noon
In order to bring awareness to our students' talents, students from RMS are invited to draw on sidewalk squares while the small ensemble groups play music in the gazebo... READ MORE>>

April Vacation
No School:   April 18 - 22, 2005

PTO Dinner
In appreciation for all the hard work done by PTO volunteers, please join friends, parents, staff and co-workers at the annual Region 15 PTO Dinner... READ MORE>>

Teacher of the Year Nominations
Nomination forms for the District Teacher of the Year Award will be available on April 25th in all schools... READ MORE>>

Art Gallery
The 17th Annual Art Gallery will be held at Pomperaug High School on April 29 (6pm - 9pm) and April 30 (9am - 1pm). READ MORE>>

Free Art Gallery Shuttle Bus
Region 15 and First Student Bus Co. will be providing a free shuttle bus for the public to attend the Art Gallery on April 30th. READ MORE>>

Board of Education
Click here for the Board of Education calendar and agendas. Region 15 Board of Education meetings will be held in the Pomperaug High School All-Purpose Room #269 at 7:30pm.

Graduation & Last Day of School
Click here for updates.