EAST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
P.0. Box 220 - East Lyme, Connecticut 06333 . (860) 739-3966 - Fax (860] 739-1215

 

 

Jeffrey R. Newton Amy Drowne Kimberly Davis Maryanne Stevens, CPA
Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent of Director of Director of Finance, Marketing,
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Student Services and Growth Management

?East Lyme Public Schools will inspire, engage and educate each student to become a
contributing citizen and a responsible, independent, and critical thinker. 

April 30, 2019

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Last night at the scheduled Public Budget Hearing for the town, the Board of Finance reconsidered their
original reduction of ?ve-hundred thousand ($500,000) and reinstated two-hundred and ?fty thousand
($250,000) back into our proposed budget.

The reinstatement of half of their reduction helps to avoid drastic cuts to programs and activities for
students. We are still faced with some tough decisions as it pertains to the remaining two-hundred and
fifty thousand The Board of Education will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on
Monday, May 20, 2019. At this meeting discussion will ensue regarding the next year's budget.

I want to thank our parents and especially our students who came out last night and spoke openly about
the educational system in our town. The support was overwhelming and your voice made a difference.

We will keep you apprised as the budget process moves forward over the course of May.
Sincerely,



Jeffrey R. Newton
Superintendent of Schools



East Lyme Public Schools will inspire, engage and educate each student to become a
contributing citizen and a responsible, independent, and critical thinker.