Board of Education
The Board of Education serves as the Board of Directors for the Newtown School District. The role of the Board of Education is to set policy that guides the direction of the school system that is then implemented by the Superintendent of Schools, acting as the CEO of the district.
Typically, the Board holds two regular meetings each month during the school year and one regular meeting each month during the summer. Additional special meetings are held throughout the year as needed for such purposes as contract negotiations, student discipline, development of the annual budget and other matters which require immediate attention.
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Board Meeting Calendar
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Agendas & Minutes
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Sub-Committees
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Enrollment
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Meet Our Board Members
Alison Plante
Chair
John Vouros
Vice Chair
Deborra Zukowski
Secretary
Shannon Tomai
Member
Chris Gilson
Member
Doria Linnetz
Member
Brian Leonardi
Member
| Our Mission
The mission of Newtown Public Schools, a partnership of students, families, educators, and community, is to inspire each student to excel in attaining and applying the knowledge, skills and attributes that lead to personal success while becoming a contributing member of a dynamic global community. We accomplish this by creating an unparalleled learning environment characterized by high expectations, quality instruction, continuous improvement, and civic responsibility.
Core Values
| Core Values
- Each individual is unique and has value
- Everyone can and will learn well
- It takes effort and persistence to achieve one's full potential
- High expectations inspire a higher level of performance
- Honesty, integrity, respect, and open communication build trust
- Quality education expands the opportunities for individuals and is vital to the success of the entire community
- Educating children is a shared responsibility of the entire community
- Family is a critical influence in each individual's development
- Understanding all forms of diversity is essential in the global society
- All individuals are responsible for their behavior and choices
- Educated and involved citizens are essential for sustaining a democratic society
- Everyone has the responsibility to contribute to the greater good of the community
- Continuous improvement requires the courage to change
