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Stonington Board appoints Timothy Smith acting superintendent, approves 2026-27 budget and revised school calendar
Summary
The Stonington Board of Education voted unanimously Feb. 19 to appoint Timothy Smith as acting superintendent effective Feb. 23, 2026 (pending state approval), approved the superintendent's 2026-27 proposed budget and ratified a revised 2025-26 school calendar.
The Stonington Board of Education on Feb. 19 appointed Timothy Smith as Acting Superintendent of Schools and approved the superintendent's proposed 2026-27 budget and a revised 2025-26 school calendar.
The Board voted unanimously to appoint Timothy Smith, effective Feb. 23, 2026, "subject to the execution of a memorandum of agreement by the Board Chair on behalf of the Board and subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Education in accordance with section 10-157b of the Connecticut General Statutes," the motion states. Farouk Rajab, chair of the Stonington Board of Education, congratulated Smith and said the Board has "all their support and trust." Smith said he appreciates the Board's support and looks forward to continuing the district's work.
The Board also approved the superintendent's 2026-27 proposed budget by unanimous vote. Chair Rajab said the approved budget will be forwarded to the Board of Finance accompanied by a letter from the Board explaining changes and outlined the next steps in the local budget process.
Earlier in the meeting the Board approved a revised 2025-26 school calendar. Assistant Superintendent Timothy Smith explained the calendar changes; Allison Van Etten, director of special services, described the need for make-up hours tied to paraeducator professional development. Katie Gauthier asked for rationale on early release days; Smith provided that explanation and the Board approved the calendar by unanimous vote.
The Board conducted these votes after the Personnel Search Committee recommended Smith for the acting superintendent role. The Board also voted to dissolve that committee. All recorded motions at the meeting passed with "All: Aye" per the meeting record.
Next steps for the acting superintendent appointment include executing the memorandum of agreement and obtaining approval from the Connecticut Commissioner of Education under Conn. Gen. Stat. a7 10-157b. The approved budget will proceed to the Board of Finance for its review as part of the town's fiscal process.
The Board adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
