REGION 15 PTO ADVISORY COUNCIL
DID YOU KNOW?

You can learn about the Region 15 school budget and ask questions about the budget at many different meetings and websites.

Dr. Frank Sippy, Region 15 school superintendent, will be presenting his budget proposal for school year 2005-06 to the Board of Education on Monday, February 14^th at 7:30pm (Pomperaug High School All-Purpose Room).

Middlebury and Southbury residents will be hosting Neighborhood Coffees attended by Dr. Sippy as he talks about and answers questions/comments about the budget. If you would like to host a Coffee, please contact the School/Home/Community Liaison at 262-6213 or by email at tepperman@earthlink.net.

Dr. Frank Sippy will be visiting each school’s PTO meeting between now and May to talk about the budget. He’ll be able to answer questions at that time. Contact your school PTO for details on his budget presentation date and time.

Region 15 invites all interested residents to attend the three Board of Education’s Finance Committee Budget Workshops at the Central Office in Middlebury: March 2, March 9, March 21--all at 7:00pm.

All concerned citizens are encouraged to attend and/or speak at the Region 15 Board of Education meetings at the PHS All-Purpose Room. Check the district website (www.Region15.org) for meeting dates and agendas. Those residents who wish to address the Board of Education may speak during Citizens’ Comments.

Check the district website for the Weekly Superintendent’s Update and the monthly “Community Connections” emailed newsletter for current budget information. To sign up to receive “Community Connections”, please email your name & email address to Karen Kirk at karenmkz@charter.net.

The Public Hearing on the 2005-06 school budget is April 11^th at the PHS All-Purpose Room at 7:30pm.

Stay tuned to www.Region15.org for more opportunities to learn about the budget.

Fun Referendum Facts 

• All eligible family members can vote! Anyone (including students) who owns at least $1,000 of taxable property can vote on the referendum as part of the Grand List.
• Out-of-town college students as well as traveling or vacationing residents can submit an absentee ballot. See your town clerk for more information on absentee voting.