Region 15 Schools Adds Two New Directors

SOUTHBURY, CT — Region 15 schools has appointed a new food services director and director of finance and operations.

Joseph Martino will take the helm at finance in early August. He is currently the director of finance and support services for Danbury Public Schools and previously served in the Region 12 school system as director of technology.

Martino currently lives in Southbury and spent part of his childhood growing up in Middlebury.

“Mr. Martino’s background in educational finances and knowledge of school facilities and operations will serve him well in Region 15, we are excited to have him join our team and be a part of the positive work happening here," said Superintendent Joshua Smith. "His leadership and partnership with the communities of Middlebury and Southbury will continue to provide both fiscal responsibility, transparency, trust, and support for our excellent educational system.”

Sarah Baudoin will take over food services in early August. She is currently senior director of food and nutrition at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain and has experince in child nutrition.

“As a Certified Dietician-Nutritionist (CDN) and Registered Dietician (RD), Mrs. Baudoin brings to Region 15’s food services program a deep understanding of child nutrition program requirements and operational and directorship experience. Together these skills provide a framework for providing students with healthy, creative food choices while understanding the self-funded nature of our program," Smith said.