Newtown Public Schools

Last week’s Board of Education meeting was packed with meaningful and engaging discussions. In addition to sharing our operational goals, as well as my goals as Superintendent for this first year, we continue to move forward with many policy changes. The Board’s Policy Subcommittee is working diligently to update all of our existing policies to ensure that they are in compliance with state statute and that they are clear, accessible, and effective in supporting a safe and productive learning environment for all. Streamlining our policy book, will bring several important benefits such as:

• Consistency: Simplified policies help reduce misunderstandings and inconsistencies in enforcement. By having clear guidelines, schools can apply policies fairly and equitably across the district.

• Improved Compliance: Streamlining policies eliminates redundant or confusing language, which can often lead to unintentional non-compliance.

• Adaptability: Assigning items as policies or regulations in a manner that allows the district to more easily update and adapt them to meet changing needs, ensures they remain relevant and effective.

I encourage you to review the policy changes as they are brought forward to the Board of Education. You can access Board and Sub-committee agendas and minutes by clicking on the link.

As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to express my deep gratitude for the privilege of serving this wonderful community of faculty, staff, and families. We may not always be perfect but we strive to partner with you and to always do what is in the best interest of our students. Thank you for all of your support - it is greatly appreciated.

Your Thanksgiving may be celebrated in different ways, or perhaps not at all, depending on individual traditions and beliefs. No matter how you spend this time, it is an opportunity to recognize and honor the spirit of gratitude, generosity, and togetherness that unites us all and I wish each of you a restful and meaningful time with your loved ones.

Since this is a very short week, I will not be sending out an NPS Weekly Update on December 2nd. Look for your next update on the 9th.

Warm regards,

Anne