Ann Dickson Darien High School parents 02-06-17

Budget Statements on High School, Middle School at the Board of Ed Public Hearing: PART 2

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Here are three statements from Thursday’s Darien Board of Education public hearing on the 2017-2018 proposed school district budget, from parent teacher organizations at Darien High School and Middlesex Middle School. Darien High School (First Statement)
These are excerpts from a statement as read by Peter Orphanos (Darienite.com did not receive his full statement from the Council of Darien School Parents):

[…] We wish to support Principal Dunn and her team at Darien High School for their work enhancing and enriching the learning experience within the framework of a responsible and well-planned budget. Program growth in areas such as technology and guidance counselors affirm Darien High School as a flagship high school […]

A cafeteria is more than a place to eat, it is where our students gather with peers, and it creates an important sense of community. Principal Dunn has spoken of having the cafeteria evolve into more of a student center — a central gathering place for academic collaboration and social community. Darien High School students need this.

Sarah Goertel elementary education budget 02-06-17

Elementary School PTO Statements on the Budget at the Board of Ed Public Hearing: PART 3

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These are two of the statements from elementary school parent teacher organizations about the proposed education budget to the Board of Education at Thursday’s public hearing on the budget. First Statement: Curriculum

Good Evening.  My name is Sara Goertel.  I have 3 of my 4 children at Tokeneke school.  I’m going to speak this evening about initiatives important to the parents of elementary school students.