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Southington education leaders could make a decision on what to do with three elementary schools in need of renovation next year with construction farther out than that.

Hundreds of Southington High School students celebrated graduation Friday, June 18 while class leaders urged them to appreciate the present. Speakers addressed the difficulties over the past to school year, the resilience of the class of 2021 and the need to take nothing for granted. The ceremony was held on the football field.

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“I feel grateful that we have been able to gather here today,” said School Superintendent Tim Connellan.

Kevin Le, the class salutatorian, said he had time to reflect on his high school experience this year as four years wrapped up. He

From left: Maddie Block, Alexah Zaczynski, Kelly Barrett and Camila Connolly take a group photo before the ceremony. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal

mostly remembered the stress, academic effort and drive towards the next goal. The pandemic showed him that nothing is guar-

Earlier this year, Colliers Project Leaders presented options for improving Derynoski, Kelley and Flanders schools, the district’s three oldest elementary buildings. The options included: renovating all three schools, renovating Derynoski, closing Flanders and building a new Kelley, and closing Derynoski and building new Flanders and Kelley schools.

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He’s emphasized getting projects done faster and working more closely with towns.

He said state officials work with local districts to come up with a cost-effective solution.

After school leaders pick a plan, there are still town requirements and state deadlines to meet for construction reimbursement.

“These projects were taking seven, eight nine years to get done. We don’t let that happen here,” Diamantis said.

“If they save money, we save money and we’re all happy about that,” Diamantis said.

Colleen Clark, an education board member and elementary schools facilities committee chairwoman, said the elementary schools’ future is a major decision.

Clark said she’s glad the state is getting involved in plans earlier. She was on the board when the town’s middle schools were renovated and the state was less involved.

“I want to make sure we get input from all parties,” she said. “When you have something like that, it’s going to take time.”

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Plans range in cost to the town of $57 million to more than $100 million. The state would pay about half the costs under some of the scenarios.

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OPM recommends funding for new or renovated schools based on demographics and a community’s wealth. For Southington, that’ll mean a reimbursement rate of 55.36 for renovations and 45.36 for new construction. To approve a request for funding, Diamantis said the state needs to receive information on projected enrollment, the age of school buildings, busing routes, conditions of existing buildings and more. Without that information, Diamantis said it’s too early to tell what might be the best plan for Southington.

The age, condition and layout of existing buildings helps determine whether a The deadline is June 30 to be town builds new or renoconsidered for the following vates. fiscal year’s legislative agen- “There are times when since da. Kosta Diamantis, OPM some of these schools were deputy secretary and school built, the codes have construction and grants dichanged too much. You rector, said it’s usually one of can’t convert these schools,” the last items voted on in a Diamantis said. session. If Southington were to apply by the June 30, 2022 deadline, the General Assembly could vote on it by the spring of 2023. Diamantis tries to get construction completed within a few years of grant approval.

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Each year, the state Office of Policy and Management compiles of list of school construction projects that met its criteria. That list is recommended to the legislature and governor for approval.

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The school facilities committee had a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 22.

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Board members presented Colliers’ plans to the council earlier this month. While there is no recommendation from the board yet, Clark said she wanted to inform councilors who would ultimately vote whether or not to send any school construction projects to referendum.

“If you don’t show them the plans until the last minute, you don’t know if the plans are even viable,” Clark said. “It’s an involved process, and I’m glad they want to get involved earlier.”

Zaya Oshana Jr., a board and school facilities committee member, said Colliers was advising on what the state may and may not consider eligible for reimbursement. Oshana was confident that the town would be able to design buildings that would meet the state’s guidelines and meet students’s needs. Building schools without state aid would be a major hit to taxpayers.

a range between 6,490 and 5,936 students by the 202829 academic year, but thought the middle range between those high and low projects to be the most reliable. That estimate showed slightly decreasing school population over the next five years and a slight uptick in the following five.

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“Serving in your community is good from a spiritual level and it's also good from an intellectual level as you get introduced to new things. I wouldn't think in my lifetime I would help open a children’s museum and a soup kitchen … it opens a lot of doors for interesting possibilities in your own life,” he said. The reach of Soltys’ volunteerism made him an easy choice for UNICO’s Gold Medal Committee, said cochair Bill DellaVecchia. The committee chooses recipients based on more than half a dozen factors, all of which Soltys scored highly on. His leadership of Bread For Life helped bring the organization to the forefront of the community to help many residents receive food every day, DellaVecchia said. Soltys may work behind the scenes, but he touches the lives of residents and he’s an

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SOUTHINGTON- Robert A. Marotto, 92, passed away on June 16th at his home in Southington. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Virginia (Lofgren) Marotto and his children, Kristine Telke and her husband Leland, Lynn Palmieri and her husband Tony, and Robert Marotto, Jr., and his wife Barbara. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Katrina Woodward (Mark), Tony Palmieri (Susan), Kaitlin Telke-Lyver (Nathan), Stephen Palmieri (Jessica), Gabe Marotto, Liam Marotto and ten g re a t- g r a n d c hil d re n: Olivia, Marley, Jayden, Brady, Madelyn, Harley, Gemma, Charles, Asher and Theo. He was predeceased by his two sisters, Lena Norton and Anne Marie Ballachino. Robert was born on September 8, 1928 to the late Robert and Carmella (Calabrese) Marotto, formerly of Eden Avenue in Southington. He graduated from Goodwin Technical School in New Britain but not before he served in the US Army as World War II came to an end. He rose to the rank of Sargeant and served in Okinawa as part of the Allied occupation force charged with ensuring peace and order after the Japanese surrender. After his honorable discharge, Robert completed his high school degree and then attended the Hartford State Technical Institute where he studied drafting

ecology instructor for the Connecticut Department of Fisheries. Each year he taught all of the fourth-grade classes in Southington about fishing and the ecology of lakes, rivers and streams. He especially enjoyed the fish fry finale of each of these classes with fish caught by the fourth graders. He and his wife also owned and operated Ginny and Bob’s Antiques during these years. Together they developed a special interest in and extraordinary knowledge of Depression Era Glass. They became very active members of the Nutmeg Glass Club for which Robert served as president and treasurer. In the course of his life, Robert was involved in other community groups. He was a member of the Southington chapter of the Kiwanis Club and served as a president. He was also an active member of the Southington Sportsmen’s Club and its treasurer. He did not hunt but he enjoyed shooting and excelled at trap shooting. His family will be remembering and honoring Robert at a private gathering. Services with military honors will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, Southington, at a future date. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.

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Kevin Philip Miller SOUTHINGTON- Kevin Philip Miller, 54, of Southington, left our lives suddenly on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Kevin was the adored husband of Terri Lynn (Isaac) Miller for 20 years. Kevin was born on August 25, 1966 in Biddeford, Maine, a son of Edwin and Judith (Emmons) Miller. Family meant most to Kevin. He was an avid protector of them and encouraged them to always grow and be strong. Kevin’s memory will always be cherished by his beloved wife Terri, son Michael P. Miller, daughter Caleigh S. Miller, parent Edwin and Judy Miller, father in-law Ronald Isaac, Sr. and his wife Angela, mother-in-law Nancy Isaac. He will also be missed by his sisters Jessica Miller, Tanya Burek and her husband Anthony and their daughters Isabelle and Kaitlyn, brother-inlaw Ronald Isaac, Jr. and his wife Alexandria and their son Eli, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends and co-workers. Kevin made sure to live life to the fullest. He enjoyed camping, fishing,

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