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Region 17 board unanimously elects Dr. Patricia Sullivan-Kowalski as superintendent, term begins Dec. 1
Summary
The Regional School District No. 17 Board voted 10-0-0 on Oct. 28 to elect Dr. Patricia Sullivan-Kowalski as superintendent for a term commencing Dec. 1, 2025, and authorized the chair to execute the employment agreement under Connecticut General Statutes Section 10-157.
The Regional School District No. 17 Board of Education voted unanimously on Oct. 28, 2025, to elect Dr. Patricia Sullivan-Kowalski to serve as Superintendent of Schools for Region 17 Public Schools, with a term beginning Dec. 1, 2025.
Board Member Lisa Connelly moved the appointment and Dr. Kathleen Zandi seconded. The motion cites Connecticut General Statutes Section 10-157 as the authority for the election and authorizes the Board chair to execute the related employment agreement on behalf of the Board. The motion passed on a roll-call vote recorded as 10-0-0; Board member Joseph Centofanti was recorded as absent.
Board Chair Suzanne Sack read a brief statement summarizing Dr. Sullivan-Kowalski’s qualifications. Dr. Patricia Sullivan-Kowalski addressed the Board, thanked members for the warm welcome and said she looks forward to partnering with the Board, the leadership team, families, staff and community, and is excited for the work ahead.
The minutes record no additional conditions attached to the appointment. The meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m.
