Elementary Student Handbook 2021-22 11.01.21 | Page 20

BOARD OF EDUCATION Board members are unpaid elected public officials with the responsibility for governance of the school district . The current Enfield Board of Education members are :
Walter Kruzel – Chairman
860-841-0255
21 Charnley Road
John Unghire – Vice Chairman
860-763-2942
271 Abbe Road
Tina LeBlanc , Secretary
860-394-6259
22 David Street
Jean Acree
413-244-3787
61 Brookside Village
Janet Cushman
860-745-2003
37 Guild Street
Jonathan LeBlanc
860-878-0251
12 Hemlock Drive
Amanda Pickett
860-381-9118
12 Hemlock Drive
Scott Ryder
518-210-4639
4 Misty Meadow
Stacy L . Thurston
860-253-0427
18 Diamond Drive
In order to perform its duties in an open and public manner and in accordance with state law , the Board of Education meets regularly on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM , except on legal holidays . The citizens of Enfield are invited to attend all meetings of the Board of Education . Most meetings , exclusive of executive sessions , are open to the public and are held in Council Chambers at Town Hall . The Board gives prior notice for any meetings held at any other school .
Meetings of the Board follow a planned and posted agenda . At a certain time in the agenda , the Board chairperson will recognize individuals who want to make a statement , not more than 5 minutes in length , or to express a viewpoint . In addition , if they give advance notice to the Superintendent , individuals with relevant issues for discussion may have such issues placed on a future Board agenda for a more thorough discussion of the topic .
The Board ’ s main purpose is policy setting designed to improve student learning . Board members are interested in the public ’ s opinion on district issues , which can assist them in formulating policy which reflects community values and expectations .
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