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 |
30th of November, 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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Congratulations to
Mr. James C. Agostine
Principal,
Pomperaug High School
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Please join me
in congratulating Mr. James Agostine, Principal of
Pomperaug High School, upon his selection as the
finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools
in Region 16, Beacon Falls and Prospect. Mr. Agostine
is a very capable leader who will do an excellent job
for the students, staff, and parents of Region 16.
In his 22 years
of service in Region 15, Mr. Agostine served the Region
as a Science Teacher, an Assistant Principal, and
Principal of Memorial Middle School before being named
Principal of Pomperaug High School in 2000. Under Mr.
Agostine’s leadership, Pomperaug High School continued
the quest toward excellence. During Mr. Agostine’s
tenure, PHS was named as one of the top 5 percent of
public high schools in the nation for Advanced Placement
course participation, an honor PHS continues to enjoy.
We extend to Mr. Agostine our deepest appreciation for
his excellent service to our children and to our School
District. His contributions to the excellence of
Pomperaug High School and to the Region 15 schools are
immeasurable. I know you join me in congratulating Mr.
Agostine and wishing him well in Region 16. |
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Electronic Surveillance Systems |
The bid for the
electronic surveillance systems was awarded in October.
The firm needed time to develop individual
specifications for each school, which was more time
consuming than originally planned. Vendors are presently
working on installing the wiring and laying the
infrastructure to accommodate the surveillance systems
Mr. McLiverty, Director of Finance, has communicated to
the vendor our desire to see this project completed as
soon as possible.
We have developed a preliminary order for the vendor to
follow. We will begin in Middlebury because LMES, our
prototype electronic surveillance system, requires some
upgrades to bring it in line with the other new systems.
The vendor will remain in Middlebury and most likely
begin installation at MES and then move on to MMS. The
work at all three schools is expected to be completed by
the 1st of January. The vendor will then move
his operation to Southbury and begin installing the
electronic surveillance systems at GES, PES, and finish
up with RMS. The 31st of January is the
targeted completion date. Weather, client emergencies,
and unanticipated challenges at a school may factor into
our installation schedule. Our timetable is realistic
but not absolute, and we will do our best to complete
all schools as soon as possible. |
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World Language |
Dr. Lois A. Lanning, Assistant Superintendent, is
currently working with the World Language Committee in
developing their mission and a vision statement to
reflect the needs of the 21st century global
community. Last year’s World Language audit revealed
the need to increase the number of world language
opportunities at PHS. I am pleased to announce that at
their meeting held on the 26th of November,
the Board approved in concept the offering Mandarin and
Latin I with the target date for 2008-09 school year.
The viability of these courses is subject to Board
approval through the budget development process. |
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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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