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Survey to be given to Region 16 students
REGION 16 — The Region 16 Community Prevention Task Force, in conjunction with the towns of Beacon Falls and Prospect, will be conducting a youth survey of students in grades sixth through 12 this month. The surveys will be administered at Long River Middle School and Woodland Regional High School on May 29. Students... »
BOE approves grant writer position
REGION 16 — The Board of Education has created a new position for the school district in the hopes that a monetary windfall will follow. During its May 8 meeting, the board unanimously approved a grant writer position for the district. “I see this as a no-lose for the Board of Education and a... »
Woodland makes Newsweek rankings
BEACON FALLS — Newsweek and The Daily Beast, the magazine’s online presence, released the names of their best public high schools in the nation earlier this month — a list that includes Woodland Regional High School. “I’m just thrilled,” said Woodland Principal Arnold Frank about making the list. “I think this is a culmination... »
School board trims spending plan
REGION 16 — The Region 16 Board of Education has trimmed approximately $242,500 off its proposed budget increase for the coming school year in the wake of last week’s failed referendum. The board unanimously approved a new budget proposal of $38.57 million for the coming school year during a meeting Tuesday night at... »
Region 16 board to discuss next step on budget
REGION 16 — The Region 16 Board of Education will conduct a special meeting Tuesday to discuss, with possible action, the proposed 2013-14 budget. The board will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Long River Middle School in Prospect. The meeting will include a public comment session. The district serves Beacon Falls and Prospect schools.... »
Region 16 superintendent returns part-time
PROSPECT — Region 16 Superintendent of Schools Tim James has returned to the district after being on medical leave for six weeks. James, who lives in Torrington, said last week he is working part days. He returned during the April vacation week to acclimate after being out for six weeks, he said. James has... »
Region 16 budget proposal fails at referendum
REGION 16 — Voters in Beacon Falls and Prospect rejected Region 16’s proposed $38.8 million budget for the coming school year by 185 votes at a referendum Tuesday. The unofficial count was 828 no votes to 643 yes votes. The budget was overwhelmingly rejected by Beacon Falls voters, as 454 voters cast their ballot... »
Fate of Region 16 budget rests in voters’ hands
REGION 16 — Voters will have the final say on Region 16’s proposed $38.8 million budget for the coming school year. The proposed 2013-14 budget for the region, which oversees schools in Beacon Falls and Prospect, is an increase of about $1.52 million or 4.1 percent. The proposal increases the net education cost for... »
Region 16 board backs new evaluation plan
REGION 16 — The Board of Education has approved a proposed new evaluation system for teachers and administrators. The system was revamped to meet new state guidelines for evaluations, Michelle LoRusso, a language arts coordinator and member of the teacher evaluation committee, told the board during its April 24 meeting. Under the plan, 40... »
School board approves name for new school
REGION 16 — For the second time this year, the Board of Education has given a name to the new pre-kindergarten-through-fifth-grade school to be built off of New Haven Road in Prospect. During a special meeting Monday night, the board voted, 4-2, to name the school Prospect Elementary School. Board members Wendy Oliveira and... »