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Security Committees

A bright yellow sign reads 'Keeping Schools Safe' with a pedestrian crossing symbol.

The Ellington Public Schools are committed to the safety and security of students, & staff on our school campuses. In accordance with State laws, we conduct an all-hazards review of our school's emergency prevention, protection, mitigation response, and recovery procedures for relevant natural and human-caused events. This plan is updated on an annual basis and submitted to the State of Connecticut for review.

    • Oliver Barton, Acting Superintendent
    • Dr. Kristy LaPorte, Director of Special Services
    • Ellington Board Member
    • Michael Nash, EMS Co-Principal
    • Michele Murray, EMS Co-Principal
    • Jon Mitchell, EHS Principal
    • Michael Verderame, Center School Principal
    • Jennifer Hill, Windermere Principal
    • First Student Representative
    • Greg Kliman, Director of Facilities
    • Arthur Biryukas, Director of Technology
    • Alisha Carpino, Director of Finance & Ops.
    • Kelly Hany, Nurse Supervisor
    • Laura Burstein, First Selectman
    • Ellington Director of Health
    • Ellington Finance Director
    • Ellington Fire Chief
    • James York, Ellington Fire Marshal
    • State Trooper
    • Crystal Lake Fire Chief
    • Ellington Ambulance Corp
    • Dustin Huguenin, Parks & Recreation Director
    • Tom Modzelewski, Director of Public Works
    • Lindsay Steller, Food Services Director

  • Each School-Based Security Committee follows state requirements and guidelines. A representative from the following parties may be represented on the committees:

    • a local police officer
    • local first responders
    • teacher and administrator from the school
    • a mental health professional
    • a parent or guardian of a student at the school
    • teachers
    • a school nurse
    • custodian and facilities director
    • local emergency management director
    • transportation coordinator
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  • The District Security Committee or its Security Sub-Committee meets five (5) times per year.

    The School Based Security Committees meet four (4) times per year at each school.

    The Board of Education will be briefed twice (2x) per year, in anticipated executive session, regarding the safety and security of the school district. This briefing will occur in November and May.