The district is pleased to announce the reorganization of the Regional School District 17  Board of Education.   
 
District 17 Board of Education Officers, Subcommittee Members, and Liaisons/Representatives
 
Chair
Amy Jacques-Purdy
 
Vice-Chair
Robin Chasse
 
Secretary
Colleen Fitzpatrick
 
Treasurer
Mark Almeida
 
Facilities and Transportation
Mark Almeida
Jo Ferjak
Chet Harris
Keith Kelsey
 
Building Subcommittee (New School)
Mark Almeida
Jo Ferjak
 
Building Subcommittee (Athletic Field Lighting)
Mark Almeida
Amy Jacques-Purdy
 
Building Subcommittee (Solar/Alternative Energies)
Mark Almeida
James Lippert
Jennifer Muir (Student Representative)
 
Communications Subcommittee
Robin Chasse
Susan Dean
Colleen Fitzpatrick
Amy Jacques-Purdy
Jonathan Wintsch
 
Finance Subcommittee
Mark Almeida
Robin Chasse
James Lippert
 
Policy Subcommittee
Mark Almeida
Colleen Fitzpatrick
 
Personnel Subcommittee
Mark Almeida
Jo Ferjak
Colleen Fitzpatrick
Amy Jacques-Purdy
James Lippert
 
Audit Subcommittee
Mark Almeida
Robin Chasse
James Lippert
 
Healthy Communities - Healthy Kids Council Representative
Susan Dean
 
LEARN Representative
Robin Chasse
 
HK Park and Recreation Representative
Keith Kelsey
 
Haddam Board of Selectmen Liaison
Steven Banaletti
Chet Harris (Alternate)
 
Killingworth Board of Selectmen Liaison
Susan Dean
Robin Chasse (Alternate)
 

As many of you are aware, a project to light the track and the athletic field contained within the boundaries of it commenced a few weeks ago.  This project is being partially funded by donations being organized by the Touchdown Club.  Given that the project is short of the necessary funding to complete it, the Club continues to promote a fundraising campaign entitled the "Cougar Path."  The goal of this project is to sell 1,500 bricks which will be used to resurface the pathway leading from the parking area behind the high school to the field that is to be illuminated.  Each brick is being sold for $50.00 (4" x 8") with all proceeds going toward the amount needed to complete the installation of the four light poles and the related costs in doing the installation.  Additional details may be obtained by calling (860) 345-2429 or (860) 345-3746.

H1N1 Flu Clinics Scheduled
 
The ninth and tenth in a series of H1N1 flu clinics sponsored by Mass Dispensing Area 36 (MDA 36) are scheduled for Wednesday, December 16 from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM, and Wednesday, December 30, Noon - 6:00. Both clinics will be held in the Fox Parish Center, St. Francis Church, 10 Elm Street, Middletown.
 
The clinics are free and open only to residents of Cromwell, Durham, Haddam, Middlefield, and Middletown. Proof of residency will be required. The vaccine will be given out by appointment.
 
People who have a severe allergy to eggs or running a fever should not receive the vaccine. The H1N1 vaccine is not effective against seasonal influenza.                                                       
 
More H1N1 flu clinics are expected to be scheduled and are sponsored by MDA 36: the City of Middletown; the towns of Cromwell, Durham, Haddam and Middlefield.
 
For more information or to schedule an appointment for either clinic, call (860) 344-3474. To pre-register on-line: www.cityofmiddletown.com. Click on "H1N1 (Swine Flu) Tips and free Clinic Information".


HK Project Graduation
 
The Fundraising Committee is continuing the recycling fundraiser so look for the "green" bins in all of the district's schools as well as outside the old MS gym, Higganum Physical Therapy, Town Hall and Brainerd Library in Haddam, Town Hall, Library and Transfer Station in Killingworth.  Please consider donating used cell phones, ink jet cartridges, digital cameras, iPods, etc. (no accessories such as chargers, please).  Any questions may be directed to Kathy Strom, 345-3398 or KSSTROM@aol.com.  
 
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the lower media center of the High School. Come and join in on the fun to help with Project Graduation.
 
Come and join us for a Winter Cheer & Food tasting hosted by the Gelston House, Main Street, East Haddam for an adult only evening out on January 29, 2010 from 7-10pm.All proceeds will go towards HK Project Graduation. Cost: $20 per person. RSVP with check to: HK Project Graduation, c/o HK High School, 95 Little City Road, Higganum, CT 06441, please include name, phone or email address to confirm your reservation. Any questions or ticket information, contact Kathy Strom 860-345-3398 or ksstrom@aol.com
 

 

Please visit the District Calendar located on the district's homepage (www.rsd17.org) to see when the various activities and meetings are scheduled.