Palmer continues to receive transportation benefits, salary while on medical leave
Audrey Bernstein ’20 and Allie D'Angelo ’20
May 2, 2019
Filed under News
Superintendent Dr. Colleen Palmer will continue to receive her annual base salary and insurance benefits while on leave for medical reasons until her retirement on Aug. 1. Palmer will additionally be receiving a transportation allowance through her leave time, according to the Separation Agreement between Palmer...
Board of Education appoints Anthony Buono Acting Superintendent of Schools
Audrey Bernstein ’20 and Allie D’Angelo ’20
April 8, 2019
Filed under Breaking News, News, Top Stories
The Board of Education (BOE) voted unanimously (7-0) to appoint former Assistant Superintendent Anthony Buono as the Acting Superintendent of the Westport Public School District on April 8. Buono will begin on April 9. “I’m honored to accept the position until [the BOE] is able to find a suita...
Board of Education discusses Coleytown Middle School proposals, improvements
April 3, 2019
Filed under News, Top Stories
The Board of Education (BoE) met to discuss improvements for Coleytown Middle School and propose possible redistricting for the Westport school system on Monday, April 1. The Board of Education’s (BoE) goal is to achieve a balance of enrollment. According to BoE secretary Elaine Whitney equality of enrollme...
Palmer announces retirement
March 15, 2019
Filed under Breaking News, News, Top Stories
Superintendent Dr. Colleen Palmer announced on March 14 that she will retire on Aug. 1. “The district is in a time right now where it can be handed over to another superintendent, and I will work tirelessly to make sure that happens smoothly,” Palmer said. In a press re...
State of the Town Address clarifies Coleytown plans, future of Staples
Natalie Bandura ’22
March 1, 2019
Filed under News
First Selectman Jim Marpe spoke at the State of the Town meeting on Feb. 10 at the Town Hall to discuss fiscal challenges, multi-family housing developments and Coleytown Middle School (CMS), among other topics. Westport’s State of The Town meeting presented residents with an update on the town’s progress over the past year and gave them ...
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When Hannah Bolandian ’19 started Staples High School, she knew she wanted to pursue one of her passions: writing. “I’ve always been interested in writing, so I wanted to continue this hobby of mine,”...