The highest paid superintendent is Sean McKenna of Griswold, with a current annual salary of $190,974.
On the lower end is Kenneth Di Pietro of Plainfield, at $175,000 a year.
“There are many factors in determining the salary of a superintendent,” Robert Rader, the executive director of the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education, said in an email. “Generally, the Board (and the superintendent) will look at comparisons in the regional area, the experience and qualifications of the superintendent, the school district’s size, the district’s ability to pay, and the salary of the superintendent the year before.”
Of those factors, district size seems less significant than the others.
By Regan Miner, For The Bulletin
In collaboration with the Connecticut League of History Organization, the Norwich Historical Society is sponsoring a free virtual winter lecture series based on topics from our Walk Norwich Trail system (walknorwich.org). The four-part lecture series is from January through April and is free and open to the public. The lectures will be recorded and available on our website and social media platforms for on-demand viewing.
The first lecture in our virtual winter lecture series will focus on topics from the Benedict Arnold Trail. Benedict Arnold is often remembered for his infamous betrayal of the patriot cause during the American Revolution, but what led this brilliant military commander to shift his allegiance so drastically? Joyce Lee Malcom, author of The Tragedy of Benedict Arnold: An American Life, explores the Norwich-born Arnold s complicated life from his troubled childhood in a pre-revolutionary America to his wartime military exploits
By Carrie Gerber, For The Bulletin
Did you know that women in the United States make 80 percent of the healthcare decisions for their families, but often neglect their own healthcare needs?
Many women ignore their own health concerns to focus on their children, spouses, elderly parents and other relatives. This procrastination can lead to more serious concerns or complications down the road.
Alzheimer’s disease, autoimmune disorders, chronic pain, lung disease and gastroenterological problems are just a few serious issues more prevalent in women than in men.
As we begin a new year, I strongly encourage women to take some time out of their busy schedules to visit their primary care provider, discuss any concerns you might be having and learn more about what you can be doing to have a happy and healthy year.
By Mariana Batista, For The Bulletin
The year 2020 is now gone, but we will experience its effects for months to come. It may seem discouraging to make resolutions for the New Year when uncertainty is still ahead, but the end of a year and the start of a new one gives us the motivation to renew our hope and start over.
It was a year of change, many imposed by the restrictions to contain the virus that caught everyone by surprise and demanded flexibility and aptitude to adapt quickly. But we also had the opportunity to rethink our priorities and how much time we should allocate for each area to improve our quality of life.
By Kathleen Stauffer, For The Bulletin
“It’s our job to ensure the community is fed,” says Dina Sears-Graves, vice president of Community Impact for United Way of Southeastern Connecticut. Food insecurity or food availability and people’s access to it always has been a concern of New London’s Gemma Moran Food Center.
“But COVID took it to a whole new level,” Sears-Graves, of Norwich, explains. “People who were employed and managing to buy food got laid off, and we began to see a whole new layer of need.” The food center provides food for public distribution to 73 nonprofits throughout Southeastern Connecticut. Forty-two nonprofits, including The Arc Eastern Connecticut, also receive substantial grants from United Way to run non-hunger-related community programs enhancing regional wellbeing.