Pomperaug Regional
School District 15
286 Whittemore Road,
Post Office Box 395
Middlebury, CT 06762-0395
203-758-8258
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Weekly District Update |
13 August 2007 |
from
Frank H. Sippy, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools
The purpose of these weekly
updates is to maintain communication about events, initiatives, and
general information. Good communication implies open, honest dialogue
among constituents.
Responses, questions, and concerns are always welcome.
fsippy@region15.org
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GES
Facilities Work Update |
As of
the 10th of August, the following is an
assessment of the facilities work at Gainfield
Elementary School:
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Asbestos abatement is 98 percent finished and the last
two classrooms will be abated on the 13th.
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The
radon remediation has started and the PVC piping has
been installed in all but the two classrooms where the
asbestos material must be removed. Once the abatement
is completed, the remainder of the PVC piping will be
installed as well as the exhaust fans enabling the
system to vent out radon. We expect this project will
be completed by the 20th of August.
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Roof repairs have been made to our portable classroom
units, and the roofing company is in the process of
repairing the grade four roofs.
With the new roofs installed in the portables, we
decided to paint the exterior of the units and install
new windows, which should ready for installation by the
end of this month. |
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GES Office Personnel Relocated to RMS Guidance Office |
After the 22nd of June, Gainfield Elementary
School will be closed to visitors. During this time,
GES office personnel will be working from the Rochambeau
Middle School Guidance Office. |
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Region-wide Facility Summer Work Update |
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PES |
New vinyl flooring is being installed in one of the
hallways. Over the next few years, vinyl flooring
will be installed in all main corridors. Delayed
to the summer of 2008, as it
requires more time than planned and involves
an asbestos removal project |
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MES |
A
major roof repair and wall repair projects are under
way. Two old fuel tanks are being removed.
Completed. |
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LMES |
The computer lab is being converted to classroom
space. The IT Department is in the process of
setting up three COWs (Computers on Wheels with 30
laptops per mobile lab station).
Completed. |
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MMS |
The seventh grade storage closet is under repair as
well as some modifications to the HVAC system.
Completed |
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RMS |
A
roof-top air conditioner is being installed for the
All Purpose Room Repairs to the roof are in
progress. The installation
is scheduled for Friday,
the 17th of August. |
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PHS |
Both the Boys’ and Girls’ pool locker rooms are
being restored. HVAC work is going on as well as
some light repairs in the main auditorium.
This will be
completed by the 28th of August. |
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Technology |
Mr. Sage, Director of Information Technology
Services, and his staff members are configuring
hardware to accommodate the new student management
software. Also the new student management software
should be up and running by the start of schools.
This will be completed by
the 28th of August. |
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Summer
Curriculum Work |
The days
immediately following the close of school marks the time
when we are immersed
in the work of revising and revamping curriculum. This
summer, Dr. Lanning and 32 staff members, representing
kindergarten through Grade 12, began the work of
revising our Language Arts curriculum. Due to the scope
of this work, it will take two to three years to fully
develop and articulate all the revisions for Language
Arts.
Also in June, 37
staff members, again representing kindergarten through
grade 12, participated in Social Studies curriculum
work. Staff members focused on clarifying our
commitment to conceptual understanding and creating
curriculum units that will give students a better
understanding of Social Studies.
Our curriculum evaluation and revision cycle ensures all
disciplines will be regularly reviewed and revised in
order to stay current, relevant, and rigorous. |
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Inside the District |
“Superintendent’s Mailbag” is a short segment on the
Region’s television program, “Inside the District,” where
I answer community members’ questions. If you have a
question you would like me to address, please click on
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http://www.region15.org/insidethedistrict.shtml |
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Board of Education Meeting Date Schedule |
Please click here for complete schedule:
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Schedule of Board of Education Meeting Dates |
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