Farmington Board of Education
People
- James Rackliffe, Board of Education Vice Chair
- Angela Cianci, Board of Education Member
- Matthew Domejczyk, Board of Education Member
- Matt Hutvagner, Board of Education Member
- Ann O'Malley Kerr, Board of Education Member
- Beth Kintner, Board of Education Member
- Erika Nowakowski, Board of Education Member
- Haley Pellegren, Board of Education Member
- Andrea Sobinski, Board of Education Chair
Coverage (20 articles)
Farmington Is Fining Its School Bus Company $100 a Run. The Split Runs Stopped.
Farmington Public Schools invoked the penalty clause in its Specialty Transportation contract after a "highly disappointing" start to the year: $100 for every split or doubled bus run. Since the notice, there have been none, and the company has a new corporate parent.
Farmington Schools Will Measure Their Own Screen Time Before Deciding What to Cut
Over 90 to 120 days, EdAdvance will survey parents, students and teachers, audit three weeks of network traffic and walk through up to 200 classrooms before the district decides how much screen time to cut. Some changes came first: K-4 Chromebooks no longer go home.
Farmington's Schools Closed the Year $248,435 Ahead. The Town Gets $100,000 of It Back.
Three budgeted kindergarten teachers were never needed, so Farmington Public Schools ended 2025-26 with $248,435 unspent. It let $100,000 lapse to the town and banked $148,435 in a reserve now at $457,646.15, which the finance chief says will let next year's request come in lower.
Farmington's Town Survey Is Still a Draft. Here Is What It Asks.
Farmington's draft town survey asks residents how high a priority it should be to increase tax dollars in 19 areas. A town committee reviews that half of the survey Wednesday, and the launch date is no longer on its agenda.
Farmington Asks What You'll Pay For in October. What You'll Owe Arrives in July.
Farmington's resident survey opens in early October and asks what people are willing to pay for. The first tax bills built on the town's new property assessments arrive nine months later. A resident asked the council in July to wait. Nobody answered him.
Farmington's $14.3M School HVAC Bond: Fresh Air, AC, and a $100,000 Electric Bill
Before April 30, voters decide whether to condition the air in four elementary schools. The bond is the simple number. The math around it is not.
Farmington Sets April 30 Referendum on $143M Budget and $18.3M in Bonds
Town Meeting voters referred a 4.74% spending plan and two bond questions to the ballot. The average homeowner would pay $281.20 more in taxes. A state mandate and a historic debt load both sat in the room.
Farmington Council Honors First Female Eagle Scout, Backs School Repairs and Golf Cart Upgrade
Farmington’s Town Council honored its first female Eagle Scout, awarded a Human Rights prize, advanced school repairs, expanded golf carts at Westwoods, and set dates for Hanukkah, graduation, and a new council.
Farmington Board of Ed Reviews AP Gains, SAT Trends, Dual Enrollment Expansion, and Policy Overhaul
Farmington’s Board of Education reviewed AP performance, SAT data, dual-enrollment growth, SchoolLinks planning tools, strategic goals, policy updates, and budget progress during its Nov. 17 meeting.
Farmington Board Appoints Jess M. Giannini Superintendent, Term Begins January 5, 2026
Farmington’s Board of Education voted Oct. 27, 2025, to appoint Jess M. Giannini superintendent for a three-year term beginning Jan. 5, 2026, after an eight-month CABE-led search. 🎓
Farmington Board of Ed Reviews AP Gains, SAT Trends, and Strategic Direction
Board of education meeting report on academic progress and test scores.
Farmington Bike Committee Eyes Trail Links, School Routes, and E-Bike Law Updates
Farmington’s Bicycle Advisory Committee tackles development updates, e-bike rules, and school sidewalk planning, with help from new BOE liaison James Ratcliffe.
Farmington Schools Salute Superintendent Greeter, Tackle Bus Woes, and Launch Summer Programs
Farmington’s Board of Education honored outgoing Superintendent Kathleen C. Greeter, confronted a rocky bus contract, and previewed summer learning—leaving cupcakes in its wake.
Policies, Politics, and a Broken Lift: Farmington’s April BOE Blowout
Farmington’s superintendent search report sparks debate, laughter, and a few polite facepalms over policy contradictions and ChatGPT cameos.
Farmington School Board Moves Forward in Superintendent Search—Here’s What’s Next
Farmington’s Board of Education selects CABE Executive Search Services to find the next superintendent 📚👀. Catch up on the details—and watch the meeting here.
Farmington Water Pollution Control Meeting Unpacks Cost Savings, Infrastructure Updates, and Sewer Use Fee Adjustments
Farmington’s Water Pollution Control Authority reviews nitrogen removal efficiency, sewer fee miscalculations, pump station upgrades, and chemical cost savings. 💧🚰 Full report here.
Farmington Schools: Budget Hike Approved, Superintendent Search Kicks Off & Retirements Reshape Staff 📚💡
Farmington’s school board locks in a budget hike, launches a superintendent search, and honors retiring teachers. See the full breakdown with key quotes.
Farmington’s 2025 Vision: Connecting Trails, Sidewalks, and Safer Routes for All
Farmington’s path forward: Safe Routes to School, sidewalk expansions, and new bike trails! 🚲🛤️ Get the latest updates and plans for a connected 2025! #FarmingtonMercury
Farmington High Sets Graduation Date: June 10, 2025—Snow Be Damned!
🎓 Farmington Grads vs. Snow Days! June 10, 2025, is locked for graduation—no blizzards, no backtracking, just caps, gowns, and safe all-night parties! Plan those celebrations and thank Mother Nature for (hopefully) cooperating. ☃️
A Farewell Fit for a Legend: Farmington Bids Goodbye to Kim Nguyen
Assistant Superintendent Kim Nguyen honored for 40 stellar years of service to Farmington Schools. Heartfelt moments, legacies, and laughs included. 🎉 Watch the celebration!