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Darien Public Schools, Darien, Connecticut
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• Regular BOE MeetingJuly 27th, 2010
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Please click here to view the Board of Education meeting video collection with supporting agenda  amp; minutes documentation.
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Welcome to Darien Public Schools
The Darien Public Schools web site will be going through many great improvements. Our ultimate goal for the site is to keep parents informed of the events that shape their children's education.
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Darien Superintendent of Schools Announced
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The Darien Board of Education is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen V. Falcone, PH.D. as Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2010.  The Board of Education chose Dr. Falcone for his expertise as an instructional leader, his commitment to student learning, gained through twenty-four years in public and private education, and his deep knowledge of the educational system in Darien.
Click here to read more.Last Updated (Wednesday, 26 May 2010 09:25)
New Assistant Principal for Middlesex Middle School Appointed
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The Darien Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Donald P. Fiftal are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Andrew Byrne as Assistant Principal for Middlesex Middle School. He will replace Gordon Beinstein, who accepted a position as Principal of Harborside Middle School in Milford, CT last year.
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New Assistant Principal for Ox Ridge Elementary School Appointed
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The Darien Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Donald P. Fiftal are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Luke R. Forshaw to become the next Assistant Principal for Ox Ridge Elementary School. Mr. Forshaw would fill the vacancy being created by the promotion of Keith Margolus from Assistant Principal at Ox Ridge to Principal of Royle Elementary School.
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2011-12 School Calendar Approved
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 At its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 25th, the Board of Education approved the 2011-12 calendar.  Click here to view.Last Updated (Tuesday, 01 June 2010 10:45)
Heating Oil amp; Diesel Fuel Bid 2010-2011
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The Town of Darien and the Darien Public Schools are soliciting bids for #2 Fuel Oil and Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel for the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year starting July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011.  Those interested in submitting a proposal can pick up forms at the Darien Board of Education, 2 Renshaw Road, Darien, CT or click here.  Bids will be received until 3PM EST on Wednesday, June 2, 2010.  Bids must be delivered to the above mentioned office in a sealed envelop labeled "FUEL BID".  Last Updated (Wednesday, 19 May 2010 10:39)
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2011-12 Calendar Under Discussion
BOE Recommended Budget 2010-2011  
Addendum to the 2010-11 Recommended Board of Education’s Budget
BOE Superintendent's Proposed Budget 2010-2011
BOE 2010-2011 Budget Presentation 
Current Budget Modifications under consideration by the BOE 
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