BOE Members

An elected board of nine members that are elected in accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes and voluntarily serve the district without salary. The Board is responsible for the oversight of the educational system in the district and helps in the creation of all policies and strategic planning.

Contacting the Board of Education

If you wish to communicate with individual Board members, their contact information can be found by clicking their profile to the right. If you prefer to contact the entire Board, you may use the group email address. Please click here: BOE Email and Board members will receive your correspondence; the Board Chair responds to emails on behalf of the Board.

BOE Members

Christopher Champagne

Titles: Board of Education Chairperson, Serving on: Policy, Finance

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Jay Hatfield

Titles: Board of Education Vice Chairperson, Serving on: Athletic and Health Committee, Liaison Committee

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Ed Strumello

Titles: Board of Education Secretary, Serving on: Athletic and Health, Policy

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Stephan Behuniak

Titles: Board of Education, Serving on: Athletic and Health, Finance

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Kristen Bruno

Titles: Board of Education Member, Serving on: Curriculum & Technology, Liaison

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James Garofolo

Titles: Board of Education Member, Serving on: Curriculum & Technology , Facilities and Transportation

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Kristen Harmeling

Titles: Board of Education Member, Serving on: Facilities and Transportation, Finance

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Shannon Levey

Titles: Board of Education Member, Serving on: Curriculum & Technology, Policy

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Beth Nesteriak

Titles: Board of Education Member, Serving on: Facilities and Transportation, Finance

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District Awards Nominations

SEYMOUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS SEEKING AWARD NOMINATIONS

The Seymour Public Schools district is seeking award nominations for their annual awards. Nominations are being accepted from March 10, 2023 through April 10, 2023.

The Seymour Public Schools Awards Advisory Committee is pleased to present the Karen R. Stanek “Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat” Award. The Karen R. Stanek “Once A Wildcat, Always A Wildcat” Award is to be given to a current student, or graduate of the Seymour School System, who shows that they take pride in their school and community. This individual should represent Seymour in the best light through academics, athletics, or volunteer service. This individual should model leadership and teamwork with Wildcat spirit, who also embodies the meaning behind the motto, “Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat”. Help to make this award a true success by nominating a current student or graduate of the Seymour Public Schools.

The David A. Brumer Excellence in Education Award is to be given to an individual devoted to making the Seymour Schools the best that they can be, an individual who assists in the education of the children of the Town of Seymour in an outstanding and exemplary manner. This individual should be a resident of the Town of Seymour, or any member of the staff employed by the Seymour Board of Education or a student in the Seymour Public Schools. This individual should share the ideals of David A. Brumer who valued community service and community participation in the Seymour Public Schools.

The John J. Gallagher Memorial Athletic Award is to be given to an individual who has assisted in the support and development of athletics within the schools and the community-at-large. This individual should be a resident of the Town of Seymour or any member of the staff employed by the Seymour Board of Education or a student in the Seymour Public Schools.

The Vincentena Kobasa Excellence in Teaching Award is to be given to an individual who is a retired teacher, or a current teacher employed by the Seymour Board of Education who has displayed extraordinary efforts on behalf of students during his/her career, who has made a difference to his/her students and who values educational excellence. The individual shares the ideals of Vincentena Kobasa by displaying involvement in the entire school community and/or community outside of school.

The Thomas J. Petruny Memorial Education and Environment Award is to be given to a Seymour Middle School student who has displayed a strong interest in environmental education and/or activities involving the environment and its preservation. This student must share the ideals of Thomas J. Petruny who valued environmental education, preservation of the environment and outdoor activities.

In June 2023, the recipients of these awards will be honored at the Board of Education Awards meeting.

You can access the nomination form by clicking on this link: https://www.seymourschools.org/board-of-education/district-awards. Please share this information with your students who can and should participate in the nomination process. Let’s make this the year that we receive many nominations for our Awards Advisory Committee to choose from.

If you missed this window, please consider holding your nomination for next year.

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Christopher Champagne

Jay Hatfield

Ed Strumello

Stephan Behuniak

Kristen Bruno

James Garofolo

Kristen Harmeling

Shannon Levey

Beth Nesteriak

CT Education Commissioner Visited Seymour Public Schools

District Awards Nominations