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This week, for the first time in nearly two years, students and staff members across the state walked into schools mask-free. With public health data continuing to show declining COVID-19 cases, on Monday, face coverings became optional in most Connecticut school districts.

Teacher of the Year Kristin Allen poses in front of Coginchaug Regional High School.

Meet the Teacher of the Year By Nicole Zappone Town Times

District literacy specialist.Kristin Allen was named 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year for RSD13 and was honored at a Board of Education meeting in February. “I have to say that I am very blessed that my district supports me, as I wouldn’t have been able to achieve everything I have done thus far, if I didn’t work in a district that shared my passions and beliefs,” said Allen. As a literacy specialist, Allen works closely with classroom teachers, reading coaches, reading interventionists and administrators. “I also support the district in ensuring that we stay on top of the legislation put forth by the state in regards to dyslexia,” she said.

She moved to a new town that year, and “the new kid” was quite nervous. Her teacher, Mrs. Reilly, could tell that she was not feeling confident and took Allen under her wing. The connection established between them is something Allen never forgot, and ultimately led her to a career in education. “I would often go home and play school, forcing my younger brother to be the student,” said Allen. “As I grew up, many of my jobs involved working with children.” In high school, Allen volunteered at a home for autistic adults. It was a rewarding experience; one that left her feeling great each time she was there. So she decided to pursue a career in special education.

Since Allen was in the first grade, she Before coming to Regional School District 13, Allen served as a special knew she wanted to be a teacher.

education teacher in Meriden and Rocky Hill. She is currently president of the International Dyslexia Association of Connecticut. “I also ‘volunteer’ at the farm my husband and I own (Leaning Oak Farms), where we have students from the high school come and help us out as part of their Functional Life Skills Program, Youth Employment Program or for community service hours,” said Allen. Each spring, individuals in the district are able to nominate a colleague for Teacher of the Year. Once nominated, district administrators select the honoree. “My colleague, Chris Davis, who I respect greatly, nominated me,” said Allen. See Allen, A6

At a recent Regional School District 13 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Doug Schuch, who was hired during the pandemic, quipped, “I would love to see how some of you look.” Last month, Gov. Ned Lamont requested that his execuSee Masks optional, A10

Candelora, GOP seek investigation Lawmakers call for probe into bidding Republican lawmakers are seeking an investigation into whether the state Office of School Construction Grants & Review improperly interfered in bidding on local school construction projects. Standing with other GOP lawmakers on Feb. 24, See School bidding, A4

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Dreaded bathing suit shopping season is near

It seems ludicrous to be thinking about shopping for a bathing suit right now, since as of this writing we are expecting a pip of a winter storm. But think about it I must, for these barren, frigid days will soon enough give way to swimming weather, and this year I have vowed to be prepared. Because I never am.

Why, oh why, I lament, did I not make good use of my Thighmaster all those years ago? I have obviously not mastered my thighs. And do not get me started on the muffin top (which is now a full bakery, by the way).

I am so relieved when I can dunk under the water. I’m safe. Nobody knows what’s covered and what is not. And then it’s time to emerge and make my way, holding this and that, back to my towel. I don’t get to the beach that much anymore. I usually don’t have the energy. I so despise the debacle of trying on bathing suits, that I

thought I might just order one from Amazon and skip the matter entirely. But that, as you can imagine, would be taking a huge risk. Undoubtedly I would have to send it back because it doesn’t fit. And I do not in any way, not even the teensiest bit, resemble the models sporting these suits. I don’t think they have any trouble matching up body

parts with their suits. It seems that it would be a lot of back and forth shipping and handling. So be prepared, my friends. When I finally do make it to Walmart, you may hear a moaning and groaning and shrieking, the likes of which you have never heard before. And you will know from whence it came. Yep, the fitting room.

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I hate trying on bathing suits. Bathing suits are really mean to me. They get quite snarky and seem to take delight in emphasizing my imperfections, body-wise. As if they don’t have anything better to do. I will sashay over to the rack and pick out one that surely will fit. It will have a skirt, of course – the bikini days are waaay behind me – and most likely will have a floral print.

And then it is into the fitting room for the moment of truth. I do not care for the moment of truth. Of course, I will be surrounded by mirrors that are also unkind. Perhaps they are the mirrors that are used in fun houses. You know, the ones that distort your image, for a laugh.

I yearn for the days of old when, according to pictures of my mother, bathing suits went from the neck down to the knees. I always leave the fitting room with a mild to moderate case of depression and a good dose of low selfesteem. Shallow, I know. It’s what’s on the inside that matters, they tell us. But really, I just took a beating in there. So all summer I sit in my little doggie pool, with a very ragged suit. It is stretched out and pretty much in tatters. But I am by myself, so what does it matter?

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School bidding House Minority Leader Vincent J. Candelora called for the creation of a select committee to conduct hearings and potentially hire investigative staff to examine the school construction issues that are now the subject of a federal probe. The FBI is investigating the

state-financed reconstruction of the State Pier in New London and school construction grants, both areas overseen by Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis before he was removed as director of the school grant office and as the deputy at the Office of Policy and Management. Democratic Party leaders have indicated the federal

investigation would complicate a legislative inquiry. “The legislature is not going to be able to get people to come testify about that, when you have to have an ongoing federal investigation,” House Speaker Matt Ritter said. “At some point, they will make their findings public, and they will make arrests, if warranted.” This being an election year, however, it appears likely Republicans will have much more to say about the issue. “There is naturally always political components to this,” Candelora said. “The Democrats were very quick to constantly use Trump as a

House Minority Leader Vincent J. Candelora, at podium, and other Republican lawmakers have called for an investigation into whether the state Office of School Construction Grants & Review improperly interfered in bidding on local school construction projects. Mark Pazniokas, CT Mirror

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Obituaries David Anthony Steele MIDDLEFIELDDavid Anthony Steele, 83, of Guilford, formerly of Middlefield, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 14, 2022, at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. He is survived by his significant other Marlene Clark, who was at his bedside when he passed, and was predeceased by Roberta (Grant) Steele, his wife of 53 years who passed away in 2011. David was born June 25, 1938, in New Britain, Connecticut. He was the son of the late Raymond and Florence (Schmaltz) Steele, Sr. He had a successful career in the security hardware field, starting as a lock assembler for American Hardware, learning the trade on the factory floor from his father and eventually becoming a designer and consultant for master key and electronic security systems for facilities and buildings throughout the world while working for Corbin Russwin/Emhart/ Stanley Black & Decker, Sargent Manufacturing, and Assa Abloy. He was an avid fan of John Wayne and a collector, especially of World War II memorabilia. David and his wife enjoyed traveling to collectibles shows and vacationing with family on Cape Cod. He also enjoyed decorating

his Middlefield home at Christmas. Later, he found pleasure in long drives, visiting the casino, and watching the water from the Guilford shoreline. David was active for many years in the Middlefield Lions Club and Little League and served on the Middlefield Senior Advisory Board and as a director at the Middlefield Federated Church. He was a member of the Central Connecticut Magicians’ Association and a Life Member of The Society of American Magicians. David is also survived by his sons David C. Steele and his wife Christine of Olympia, Washington; Donald Steele of Meriden; and Ronald Steele and his wife Lisa of West Hartford; daughter Lisa Roy and her husband Donald Roy of Middletown; sister Cynthia McComas of New London, Ohio; grandchildren MSG

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CSCU board increases community college tuition By Adria Watson © The Connecticut Mirror

The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system governing board voted to increase tuition at the state’s 12 community colleges for the upcoming academic year. Tuition and mandatory fees at the state’s community colleges are currently $4,476 but will increase to $4,700 for full-time students for the 2022-23 academic year. CSCU leaders say the decision to raise tuition at the colleges is due to factors including increasing labor costs, the system running out of federal funds and colleges continuing to see a drop in enrollment. Ben Barnes, CSCU chief financial officer, explained that before the pandemic, the system’s finances were already “weak.” But since the pandemic, he said, revenue has dropped across the system by over $80 million a year. “We estimate, between this year’s shortfall and next year, we have a deficit of about $270 million,” Barnes

said. “The Governor’s [budget] proposal would have provided close to $100 million of that. We’ve asked the appropriations committee to give us $175 million in additional aid to get us through ‘23. So we’re in deep trouble.” For the last three years, tuition at community colleges has remained flat. But Barnes said that while it was a difficult decision to make, one of the reasons they thought increasing tuition now was “reasonable to do it at the rate that the board acted on” is because of the implementation of resources like the PACT program. This program covers tuition for eligible high school graduates who enroll at any community college in the state full-time, about 25% of the population, Barnes added. But during last week’s board meeting, students, faculty and a few board members still raised concerns about the tuition hike, saying that since a See College tuition, A9

Register now for kindergarten Parents of children living in Durham and Middlefield who will be 5 years old on or before Jan. 1, 2023 must register to attend kindergarten in the fall of 2022 or apply for a waiver of attendance. In Regional School District 13, children may attend

kindergarten at Brewster School or John Lyman School. You will need to choose the appropriate school for your child. Brewster School houses students in grades PK-2. John See Register, A9

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Any parent of an eligible kindergarten child who wishes to hold his/her child out of school for another year must sign a form at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.

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A longer version of this story originally appeared on the website of The Connecticut Mirror, www.ctmirror.org.

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Lyman School serves students in grades K-4. The schools will post detailed information about kindergarten on their respective websites. After viewing these resources, parents are welcome to contact building principals with questions. The school choice decision for kindergarten needs to be made by Monday, March 28. If a choice is not made by that date, your child may not be able to attend their chosen school. Once your decision is made, contact the main office of the school. The school will send you information and instructions for registration.

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“I’ve spoken to many fellow students about this proposal to increase tuition. This increase will prohibit them to continue their college education due to the financial disadvantages it will pose,” Jamie Czikowsky, a student at Tunxis Community College, said during the meeting. “Students that will have to choose between paying for their education, or putting food on the table, paying for child care, or other basic needs that the extra $224 had provided them … From my conversations with

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students, these hikes will directly result in more enrollment decline.”

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tive order requiring masks be worn in all public schools be extended by the State General Assembly, but only through Feb. 28, at which time Lamont suggested the question of masks should be handed over to individual districts. School leaders welcomed the masks-optional policy. In a letter to the North School Public Schools community, Superintendent

Patrick Stirk wrote: “At North Haven Public Schools, masking will be a choice which will be respected by all without question or judgment. It is important to remember that our school community has been masked for almost two years and our youngest students have not experienced school any other way. We recognize that this transition will impact everyone differently and each person and family has their own beliefs and individual circumstances. NHPS will continue

to provide a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment for all.” In Meriden, as Daniel Crispino made his rounds to several elementary schools throughout the day Monday, he encountered a sight he hadn’t seen for close to two years — smiling faces, students and teachers alike, in classrooms. “I got to see faces. I got to see more smiles. That part of it was really awesome,” said Crispino, who is the district’s director of school leadership for its elementary schools.

Meanwhile, in Southington, Superintendent Steve Madancy made an observation similar to Crispino’s after he had visited DePaolo Middle School. At one point during that visit, Madancy walked by a music class where the majority of students were singing.

the mandatory mask wearing.

“It sounds very different than behind the muffled sounds of masks,” Madancy said, adding there had been an overall sense of excitement in schools — after what he described as “a long two years” that had included remote learning and

Solan described a similar estimate for the percentage of Cheshire schools staff members who chose not to wear masks.

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Looking for good part-time income? Earn up to $1,200.00 Monthly + tips Newspaper delivery routes are available in several towns at this time.

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