CT Education Commissioner Visited Seymour Public Schools
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Seymour Public Schools requires the completion of an application for the use of a building, grounds, or equipment. Please click the link for a copy of the Building Use Form to submit to Central Office for approval.
Use of School Facilities
Since school buildings and grounds are public property, the Board of Education may make them available for purposes other than education when they are not in use for school purposes.
The Board of Education may grant the use of school facilities for activities of an educational, cultural, civic, social, recreational, governmental or general political nature which are sponsored by responsible local individuals, organizations, agencies, or institutions, as permitted under law. The use of school facilities for school purposes has precedence over all other uses. Persons on school property must abide by the District’s conduct rules at all times.
Types of Activities Which Will Not be Permitted
1. Activities advocating the overthrow of the United States or the State of Connecticut, or of local governmental agencies.
2. Any activity that may violate the canons of good morals, manners or taste according to the standards of the community.
3. Any purpose in conflict with school activities.
4. Commercial advertising.
5. Fund-raising campaigns, except as permitted by Board of Education policy or by special action of the Board of Education.
6. Activities which are discriminatory in nature.
7. Any activity which may be injurious to the buildings, grounds or equipment of the schools.
8. Activities which are unlawful in nature.
Consistent with this policy the Superintendent, in his/her discretion in interpreting the policies of the Board of Education, shall approve and schedule the use of school facilities by an individual or group and shall develop guidelines for community use of the schools.
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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.