COVID prep could prove costly for Region 16
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor
PROSPECT — From hand sanitizer and plexiglass sneeze guards to iPads and additional staff members, the cost of opening schools in...
State looks to address shortage of child care as schools set to reopen
By Paul Hughes, Republican-American
HARTFORD — State officials are working to alleviate an acute shortage of child care options as many students will be attending...
Region 16 hires new facilities director
PROSPECT — Region 16 Superintendent of Schools Michael Yamin announced the district hired Mark Parrino as the new director of facilities.
Parrino, a Prospect resident,...
Region 16 school board backs hybrid model
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor
PROSPECT — Region 16 students will return to school in September under a hybrid model that combines in-person instruction and distance...
Region 16 superintendent lays out plan for reopening schools
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor
PROSPECT — Region 16 schools will reopen with a blend of in-person instruction and remote learning under a plan Superintendent of...
Teachers express concerns as school year approaches
By Michael Puffer and Andreas Yilma, Staff
Meghan Hatch-Geary, an English teacher at Woodland Regional High School, normally prepares for the start of school by...
Districts release plans for reopening schools
By Elio Gugliotti Editor
Naugatuck and Region 16 school officials have released their plans for reopening schools.
All school districts were required to submit operating plans...
State leaves reopening decision up to school districts
By Paul Hughes, Republican-American
HARTFORD — Gov. Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona on Monday confirmed school districts retain discretion over the reopening of...
Region 16 facilities director submits resignation
PROSPECT — Region 16 Director of Facilities Stephen Martoni is leaving the district in August for a new job.
The Region 16 Board of Education,...
Region 16 board OKs new teachers to reduce class sizes
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor
PROSPECT — Two new teachers will be hired to reduce class sizes at Prospect Elementary School as Region 16 prepares to...