Guilford Public Schools

From the Superintendent

2010-2011 Budget Information

Annual Town Meeting: Tuesday, April 6, 7:30 p.m., Guilford Community Center

Budget Referendum: Tuesday, April 20 at all five polling locations. Voting District Street List

Three different programs on the 2010-2011 Budget will air on GCTV Channel 19 in these weeks leading up to the Budget Referendum on April 20. Please link to the GCTV Program Schedule to view show times.

Please link here to view the budget timeline with key dates identified. (more)

Frequently Asked Questions on the 2010-2011 Budget

Charting the Course, March 2010

This issue of the Superintendent's electronic newsletter focuses on the 2010-2011 Budget. (more)

The State of the Schools 2010

On February 11, 2010, Dr. Forcella presented his third annual State of the Schools address to the Guilford Community. The report is intended to provide feedback with regard to progress the district is making in educating the young people of Guilford. A printable version of The State of the Schools report is available on line. (more)

Charting the Course, January 2010

In this issue of the Superintendent's electronic newsletter, Dr. Forcella introduces the Guiding Coalition, discusses the 2010-2011 Budget, explains Learning Walks, and shares details of the high school's recognition as one of the nation's best. (more)

Proposed 2010-2011 Board of Education Budget

Please look to this website, The Anchor (the GPS parent listserv), GCTV and the local media for Budget communications.

Welcome to the 2009-2010 School Year

Dear Parents and Students:

It is a pleasure for me to welcome you to the 2009-10 school year. (more)

2009-2010 District Goals

To view the district's goals for this school year please link here. Goals

The Compass
June 2009

Please link below to this electronic edition of the district's newspaper highlighting some of the many accomplishments within the Guilford Public Schools this past school year.
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More News from Dr. Forcella

STUDENT RACE AND ETHNICITY QUESTIONNAIRE
Updated information on race and ethnicity is required by the U.S. Department of Education on all students. Please link below for more information and to download the printable questionnaire to be returned to your child's school.

Letter from Dr. Forcella
Race and Ethnicity Questionnaire

GPS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Our application process is automated. Employment opportunities, online applicaitons and complete instructions are available through the link below.

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PUPIL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The Guilford Public Schools Pupil Services Department ensures that all children between the ages of 3 and 21 with disabilities will have the appropriate programs of instruction and related services designed to meet their individual needs.

Information found on the Pupil Services website through the link below includes the following:

Special Education Services
Preschool Program
Parent Academy Programs and Resources
IDEA
Autism Insurance Bill

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SCHOOL CALENDAR INFORMATION
Currently, the last day of school for all schools except Guilford High School will be Tuesday, June 15. Guilford High School's last day of school and date for graduation will be Thursday, June 17. The high school is required to make up the two days the school was closed during the flu outbreak in October.

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HEALTH NEWS FROM GUILFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

H1N1 Clinic Information

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GUILFORD GOES GREEN
Please visit this independently maintained website for information on recycling including details on the Guilford Public Schools Recycling program
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AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT
Please link below to view the Special Education Grant Application submitted by Guilford Public Schools.
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PARENT SURVEY RESULTS
In Fall 2008, Guilford Public Schools conducted a survey to a sampling of parents/guardians.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF TRANSITION PLANNING
April 8, 7 to 8 p.m., Adams Chorus Room

Join the Parent Academy of the Pupil Services Department for a presentation by The CT Autism Spectrum Resource Center, Inc.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTION

For more information on the following events and for links to community organizations, please link below.

"Beyond the Birds and the Bees" for mothers and daughters on March 18

"Girls Coach/Girls Run" - Middle and high school girls coach and train 3rd and 4th grade girls for a 3K run

STAR Awards available through the Guilford Fund for Education

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PROJECT GRADUATION

Balloons to Congratulate Graduates (more)

This site is the official web site of the Guilford Public Schools (GPS), Guilford, Connecticut. Links to web sites outside of the GPS structure are for the convenience of the user. Such use does not constitute an official endorsement or approval by the GPS. The Guilford Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national/ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices.