Board of Education

Mission

 

Overview, Functions and Responsibilities
of the Board of Education

Board members work together toward the common goal of providing the best possible education for all children in the community.  Setting the vision for education in the local community, making curriculum decisions, allocating resources, negotiating contracts with employees and agreements with third party service providers and vendors, and establishing student performance standards are just a few types of
issues that the Board of Education faces.

The School Board derives its power and authority from the Constitution and statutes of the State of Connecticut.  Accordingly, a local school board acts as an agent of the state government with all the authority and limitations imposed by the General Assembly and state Constitution.  The Board of Education resolves broad questions of policy and selects, retains, and evaluates the Superintendent of Schools.  The Superintendent serves as the district’s chief executive officer and is responsible for administratively implementing the policies of the Board.

While the allocation of resources within the educational budget is one of the major duties of the Board of Education, the Board does not establish the total amount of funding for a given year.  For more information on the budget process, see our FAQ's tab above.

Woodstock Board of Education Philosophy

 

• Learning is valued.
• The learner's gifts are appreciated.
• An understanding and tolerance of others is encouraged.
• High ethical standards are established.
• A love of freedom is fostered.
• Opportunities for appreciating the arts and sciences are offered.

Woodstock Public Schools District Goals

 

1. Promote measurable academic improvement while challenging each student to reach their full potential.
2. Develop well rounded and creative citizens by promoting and assessing their physical, social and mental well being.
3. Promote the alignment of curriculum grades K through 12.
4. Improve student achievement by providing continuing improvement of quality instruction.
5. Encourage community ownership of the Woodstock Public Schools.

More Information

 

 

 

The mission of the Woodstock Public Schools is to educate individuals for today and tomorrow. We will provide a curriculum that develops essential skills, encourages uniqueness and creativity, offers the opportunity to cultivate diverse talents and to develop the full potential of every student. We will promote a cooperative spirit and love of learning in an atmosphere based on respect and trust.

• For more information about the Board of Education, see the other tabs on this website and the BOE Home Page.
• For more information about the Woodstock Public Schools, see the WPS Home Page.
• For specific information about bus routes, school calendars and hours, teacher directory, Special Education information, etc., see the WPS Site Map.

The following goals were approved by the Board of Education on May 24, 2007.

Each member of the school community possesses unique talents and needs.  Teachers, students, and parents share in making education work for the good of all.  The Woodstock Board of Education strives to provide a school environment in which:

Meeting Schedule

The full Board of Education meets monthly, usually on the fourth Thursday of the month, except for November, December, and July (check calendar), at 7:00 p.m., except for May (check calendar).  See the Town Government Calendar on the Home page for upcoming meetings.  Special Subcommittee meetings are scheduled as needed. Agendas and minutes are available at the Town Hall and on this website. Meetings are open to the public. 

Membership

The Woodstock Board of Education is comprised of nine members, one-third of whom are elected at each biennial Woodstock town election.  Each member is elected to serve a six year term.

Current Members

• Anthony Walker, Chairman
• Scott Sincerbeaux, Vice Chairman
• Carol Andrzeicik, Secretary
• Kevin Ford
• Sara Harkness
• Brian Musumeci
• Lindsay Paul
• Kirsten Rigney
• Steven Rosendahl 

Contact Information

• Send regular mail to: Board of Education

  Woodstock Public Schoools, 147A Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281

• Email:

  Board of Education members may be reached by email through the District Office at wpsdist@mindspring.com.

• Phone:

  Board of Education members may be contacted by phone through the District Office at
  (860) 928-7453.

You can also call the Board of Selectmen's Office at (860) 928-0208 x310 or email selectmen@woodstockCT.gov for information on how to contact the Board of Education directly.