The Ashford Board of Education has voted to hire Dr. James P. Longo of Guilford, CT as its next Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Longo has accepted the offer, contingent upon mutual agreement of contract language. There were seventeen applicants for the position.
Dr. Longo was the only finalist recommended to the Board by the nine member Search Committee. Prior to his final interview with the Board, he spent several hours visiting the school and meeting with administration, faculty and staff.
Dr. Longo has been Assistant Superintendent and Principal for Franklin, CT public schools since 2001. Prior to that, he served as a central office administrator in Hartford, an assistant principal and district curriculum administrator in Stamford, and as district arts coordinator in West Haven.
He earned his Ph.D. and master’s degrees from Columbia University, Superintendent certification from the University of Connecticut, and a second master’s and bachelor of science degrees from Southern Connecticut State University.
The Board of Education is excited and looking forward to working with Dr. Longo. He will be starting in his new position in mid January.
Dr. Leonard Lanza has been serving as Ashford’s Interim Superintendent and Search Consultant since mid October.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Notice of Public Forum
The Ashford Board of Education invites members of the public to attend a 5:30 p.m. meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2008, to provide input to assist the Board in selecting the next Superintendent of Schools.
Those attending will be asked to state what they see as Ashford School's needs and strengths, as well as what qualities they would like to see in the next Superintendent.
The meeting will be held in the library. It is expected to last approximately one hour.
Those attending will be asked to state what they see as Ashford School's needs and strengths, as well as what qualities they would like to see in the next Superintendent.
The meeting will be held in the library. It is expected to last approximately one hour.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Parent Teacher Conferences
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Parent Conferences are on Monday, November 24 and Tuesday, November 25 with dismissal at 12:15 p.m.
For the first time, lunches will be served on these days. Children may buy hot lunch or bring lunch. Wednesday, November 26 is also an early dismissal day, however, no lunch will be served.
Childcare is available during conferences, provided by the Ashford Recreation Dept., and the Ashford Youth Services Bureau; $1.00 per child for one hour.
The PTO Book Fair will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the 24th and 25th. Please feel free to browse before or after conferences.
I hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.
Sincerely,
Nancy P. Johndrow, Principal
Parent Conferences are on Monday, November 24 and Tuesday, November 25 with dismissal at 12:15 p.m.
For the first time, lunches will be served on these days. Children may buy hot lunch or bring lunch. Wednesday, November 26 is also an early dismissal day, however, no lunch will be served.
Childcare is available during conferences, provided by the Ashford Recreation Dept., and the Ashford Youth Services Bureau; $1.00 per child for one hour.
The PTO Book Fair will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the 24th and 25th. Please feel free to browse before or after conferences.
I hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.
Sincerely,
Nancy P. Johndrow, Principal
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Two Parent Volunteers needed for Technology Plan Committee:
Would you like to help shape the Technology Plan for Ashford School for 2009-2012? If so, read on.
Ashford School has in place a required Technology Plan approved by the State Department of Education for 2006-2009. It expires on June 30, 2009. We must have an approved, updated Technolgy Plan in place by July 1, 2009 in order to continue receiving E-rate money and to be able to apply for certain state and federal grants. We are encouraged to include parents on the committee that will help establish our needs and develop a plan for meeting them. We are looking for one or two parent volunteers to meet with this committee that includes teachers, administrators, and Board of Education members. The plan must be ready for submission to our local RESC - EASTCONN, by March 5, 2009. Our meetings will be held at school at 3:30 in the afternoon. The following dates have been set for the next 3 meetings: Nov. 19th, Dec. 2nd and Dec. 15th.
If you are interested in joining us please contact the Technology Coordidnator, Marji Roy at mroy@ashfordct.org or at 860-429-6419 ext 367.
Ashford School has in place a required Technology Plan approved by the State Department of Education for 2006-2009. It expires on June 30, 2009. We must have an approved, updated Technolgy Plan in place by July 1, 2009 in order to continue receiving E-rate money and to be able to apply for certain state and federal grants. We are encouraged to include parents on the committee that will help establish our needs and develop a plan for meeting them. We are looking for one or two parent volunteers to meet with this committee that includes teachers, administrators, and Board of Education members. The plan must be ready for submission to our local RESC - EASTCONN, by March 5, 2009. Our meetings will be held at school at 3:30 in the afternoon. The following dates have been set for the next 3 meetings: Nov. 19th, Dec. 2nd and Dec. 15th.
If you are interested in joining us please contact the Technology Coordidnator, Marji Roy at mroy@ashfordct.org or at 860-429-6419 ext 367.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
School Year Welcome
As summer starts to wind down we are about to embark on another exciting school year at Ashford School. We have been able to hire some excellent new additions to the faculty and staff and look forward to working with them.
We also look forward to the first year of an all day kindergarten along with all outstanding activities that we are fortunate to provide in grades Pre-K to 8. Help from one of the most outstanding PTO’s in the area also help to provide programs and events for Ashford students.
As always our custodial staff has done an excellent job of getting the school ready and clean for the start of school. Their efforts are truly appreciated and are an important piece of making our school environment conducive to learning.
Our water project that will provide a new well and “pump house” is approximately two weeks behind but will be completed soon.
The faculty, staff and administration look forward to a positive and productive year serving the outstanding students we see each day.
Sincerely,
Arthur Breault
Superintendent
We also look forward to the first year of an all day kindergarten along with all outstanding activities that we are fortunate to provide in grades Pre-K to 8. Help from one of the most outstanding PTO’s in the area also help to provide programs and events for Ashford students.
As always our custodial staff has done an excellent job of getting the school ready and clean for the start of school. Their efforts are truly appreciated and are an important piece of making our school environment conducive to learning.
Our water project that will provide a new well and “pump house” is approximately two weeks behind but will be completed soon.
The faculty, staff and administration look forward to a positive and productive year serving the outstanding students we see each day.
Sincerely,
Arthur Breault
Superintendent
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Squaw Hollow Xtra Mart Grant
The Ashford Board of Education wishes to thank Squaw Hollow Xtra Mart for their generous grant of $500. This grant has been provided to Ashford school for the past two years. As part of our student activity account, it will provide additional education activities for Ashford students.
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Best Buy te@ch Technology Award
Ashford School has received a Best Buy te@ch Technology Award. It is based on a proposal submitted by Marji Roy and has been used to purchased $2500 of technology equipment at Best Buy. The goal is to expand use of both still and video digital photography at Ashford School. Purchases include a digital camcorder, 5 digital still cameras, a printer, and assorted camera supplies including batteries, chargers and cases. Additionally 5 flash drives were purchased to simplify the transfer of files between school and home. Students and staff can sign out these drives to transfer large files.
Best Buy started the te@ch grant program in 2003 to reward schools that creatively integrate interactive technology into their curricula. It is to support programs that make learning fun. Students at Ashford School will use the new equipment in order to add more multimedia content (photographs and videos) to many different assignments.
Best Buy started the te@ch grant program in 2003 to reward schools that creatively integrate interactive technology into their curricula. It is to support programs that make learning fun. Students at Ashford School will use the new equipment in order to add more multimedia content (photographs and videos) to many different assignments.
Thursday, March 09, 2006
New Board of Education Links
Click on the Board of Education link in the Ashford School Home Page to download the most recent approved minutes and agendas. Link to Ashford School Main Page.
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