Later School Start Time Committee

On July 14, 2020, the Board of Education approved the creation of a school-based Later School Start Time Committee with the following members:

  • Jonathan Budd, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent, Chair
  • Jack Allen '21
  • Gabriella Biondi '21
  • Meredith Chamberlain, parent
  • Britney Cullinan, parent
  • Cooper Dayton '22
  • Thomas Edwards, Trumbull High School Science Department Chair
  • Keira Grant '21
  • Marc Guarino, Principal, Trumbull High School
  • Michael King, Trumbull High School Athletic Director
  • Amy Lehaney, parent
  • Rob Martini, parent
  • John Mastrianni, President, Trumbull Education Association
  • Kenneth McCabe, Executive Director, Trumbull Loves Children
  • Frank Modugno, community representative
  • Jennifer Neumeyer, Principal, Tashua Elementary School
  • Dawn Perkins, Transportation Coordinator
  • Bryan Rickert, Principal, Hillcrest Middle School
  • Stuart Schwartz, community representative
  • Sara Scrofani, Trumbull High School technology integration specialist
  • Frank Squiccimarro, parent

At the Board's July 14, 2020, meeting, Dr. Budd presented a detailed plan that was discussed and endorsed by the Board, including the Committee's specific charge, timeline, transparency steps, subcommittees, and expanded membership. The presentation to the BOE is available by clicking here.

The first meeting of the Committee was held Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at 3:00 p.m.

The second meeting of the Committee was held Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.

The next meeting of the Committee was held Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.

The next meeting of the Committee was held Thursday, October 29, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.

The next meeting of the Committee was held Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.

A final presentation to the Board of Education occurred on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Please click here for a copy of that presentation.

Any member of the Trumbull community who would like to provide input to the Committee is encouraged to forward it via e-mail to the Committee Chair, who will summarize it at the next Committee meeting as Correspondence received, and who will provide any feedback necessary after the meeting. Please note that such an e-mail is subject to disclosure based on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Relevant background includes:

Food Allergy Policy

bowl of nutsThe Trumbull Board of Education has passed a new policy regarding the Management of Food Allergies in the schools. This policy affects food being brought in for curriculum and celebrations. This and all policies can be found on the Policies page of this website.

Emergency Notification

In the event of an emergency, school delay, closure or early dismissal, notification is made to the following:

Ø  Radio Stations:WEBE 108 FM (107.9), 600 AM, 99.9 FM

Ø  TV Stations : WTNH – Channel 8, WNBC – Channel 6 and 30, WFSB –  Channel 3

    In addition, the information will be posted on the TPS home page and on Twitter.

    Refer to the school hours page for opening and closing times for schools.

Health Forms

Medical Symbol for health moduleEach pupil, before initial enrollment in the Trumbull Public Schools shall have had a health assessment. In addition, each pupil enrolled in Trumbull Public Schools shall have a health assessment at least once in each three year interval: in grade three, in grade six, and in grade nine. These forms and insurance enrollment form can be found here...

Wellness Newsletter

Screen shot of Wellness NewsletterEvery month, September through May, the Trumbull Food Services posts a Wellness Newsletter with tips about healthy eating and living. Past issues can be found on the Wellness Page.