Southington Schools Updates: Food Services, Budget Surplus, New Hires

Southington Schools updates via meeting minutes for the Aug. 11 Board of Education meeting

Food Services Updates

The State Department of Education SMART funds were allotted to Southington for $633,164 to allow the district time to plan for a return to paid meals, with these funds providing free meals to all Southington students until January/February 2023.

Mrs. Colleen Clark questioned who would notify the families with an update when the state level funds run out and the students have to start paying. Mr. Sean Carson questioned if the school lunch program changes would be posted on the MyPaymentPlus portal.

ADMINISTRATIVE INTRODUCTIONS

Mr. Steven Madancy introduced the two (2) recently hired administrators for the2022-2023 school year: Ms. Sue Gariepy, Principal of South End Elementary School, and Mr. Marc DiDominzio, Assistant Principal at John F.Kennedy Middle School. The new administrators spoke briefly and thanked the Board and administration for the opportunity.

Finance Committee Meeting August 1, 2022

Mr. Zaya Oshana reported that the committee discussed the preliminary financial update for the close of 2021-2022 Operating Budget and anticipated having approximately $400,000 in unexpended funds.

>>>View the entire meeting minutes for the Aug. 11 Board of Education meeting here.