May was an important month for the school district. Following the budget referendum, the Board of Education had to agree on an adjusted budget. Additionally, the Board of Education interviewed candidates for the new Chief of Academics and Pupil Services role. This new position will serve as a substitute for the Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services. We also gathered together to recognize our wonderful students for their achievements.
Reminder: every Windsor citizen can join the conversation and voice their opinions directly to the Board during these sessions! Join us online or in person to be part of the discussion. Here are some highlights from our April meeting:
Appointment of Chief of Academics and Pupil Services: Following executive session interviews and deliberations on May 14, the Board officially voted on May 19 to appoint Liana Jorgensen to the position of Chief of Academics and Pupil Services, effective July 1, 2026. During this transition, William Fisher was announced as the Acting Principal of Sage Park Middle School, beginning July 1, 2026.
Approved Budget Reductions: Following a request from the Town Council to reduce the proposed Board of Education budget by $350,000, the Board voted 7-1 to accept strategic cuts. These included $150,000 from insurance deposits, $50,000 from technology, $55,000 from a new PSES administrative position, $45,000 from major maintenance, $36,000 by swapping a proposed BCBA technician for an RBT position, and $14,000 from instructional services.
Ratification of Paraprofessional Contract: The Board voted to ratify a successor four-year collective bargaining agreement with the Windsor BOE Paraeducators Local 424-Unit 59, covering July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030.
CABE Student Leadership Awards: Michelle Huff and Emily 'Kiki' Romero-Lewis were individually recognized as the recipients of the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) Student Leadership Award for Windsor High School. Ella Elam and Roberto Marquez were individually recognized as the CABE Student Leadership Award recipients for Sage Park Middle School.
Superintendent Scholarship Awards: Three students were individually recognized for receiving prestigious superintendent scholar awards: Ambar Liberato was named the Daniel Howard Scholar; Nerissa Williams was named the Dr. Earle S. Russell Scholar; and Atrayu Garg was named the Paul J. Sorbo Scholar.
WHS Fashion Design Recognition: Syncere Morrison was recognized for his accomplishments in the Windsor High School Fashion Design program, where he has been learning design, marketing, and merchandising with the goal of launching his own fashion line.
Student Representative Acknowledgment: Student Representative Andrew Blume was recognized individually by the board members and Acting Superintendent Dr. Noha Abdel-Hady, who expressed deep appreciation for his dedication and service to the Board of Education.
Recognition of Unified Basketball Team: During the May 19, 2026, Windsor Board of Education regular meeting, Athletic Director Chris Fulton and Coach Greg Hannan recognized the Unified Basketball team. The team finished undefeated in the regular season for the second consecutive year, advanced to the Division I State Championship at Mohegan Sun Arena for the second year in a row, and finished as the state runner-up.
Teacher and Team Achievements: Windsor High School Science Teacher Joe Oblon was named the district Teacher of the Year, and the high school Robotics Team was recognized for finishing 16th worldwide at a competition in Houston.
You can watch the recordings from our BOE meetings by following the links below:
