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Long‑time board member Judy McSweeney announces resignation after 12 years; board to begin appointment process
Summary
Board member Judy McSweeney announced her resignation effective immediately, citing increased personal and professional commitments. Colleagues praised her service; members noted the board must begin the 30‑day process to appoint a replacement.
Judy McSweeney announced at the Nov. 16 meeting of the New Milford Board of Education that she will resign effective immediately after 12 years of service, telling colleagues that increased personal and professional commitments limit her ability to continue at full capacity.
McSweeney said she first joined the board in February 2009 after prior volunteer work and said she was proud of accomplishments during her tenure, including technology and building improvements, program development such as the academies and other district initiatives, and improved leadership stability.
Board president Andrews and multiple board members thanked McSweeney for her service, calling her a straight‑forward, analytical presence who challenged administration and helped shape the district’s work. Remarks at the meeting emphasized McSweeney’s role on finance and other committees and her mentorship to newer board members.
Board member Paige Ryan noted the statutory timeline that an appointment process to fill a board vacancy must begin within 30 days. The board confirmed that process will be started.
Public speakers also thanked McSweeney for her years of service. No formal vote related to the resignation was recorded; the board agreed to initiate the appointment process and to publicize vacancy procedures.
