Community Calendar

OLD LYME — On Thursday, May 26, from 6 to 9 p.m., the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Friends of Music (FOM) will host a Great Gatsby Gala at the Old Lyme Inn.

This scholarship fundraising event is sure to be an enjoyable evening, with plenty of food/drinks, and  entertainment. 1920s attire is strictly optional, but encouraged at the themed cocktail party.

There will also be an extensive Silent Auction, including wonderful gift baskets, gift certificates from local businesses for dining, goods, and luxury experiences; plus one of a kind artwork and antiques.

Tickets are $50/person. All are welcome. Seats are limited so prompt reservations are recommended.

Visit this link to buy your tickets online and/or to donate.

Send your payments/donation via mail to:
Friends of Music
PO Box 4
Old Lyme, CT 06371

Consider attending this event and help FOM continue their mission of providing scholarships and supporting music enrichment for Lyme-Old Lyme students.

Friends of Music is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible.

Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Regular Board of Education Meeting 

August 3, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Conference Room at Center School

LIVE STREAM OF MEETING: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF2_W7yYtFwx067Ici9776Q/live

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Minutes

1. Regular Meeting and Executive Session of June 1, 2022 
2. Special Meeting and Executive Session of June 15, 2022 

III. Visitors 

1. Public Comment 

While in person public comment is still acceptable, those wishing to make public comment virtually  may use the following Zoom link: https://region18.zoom.sus/j/87635839590; Meeting ID: 876  3583 9590; +16465588656,,83527766795# US (New York). Those choosing this option will be  required to follow the same expectations for those making public comment in person. After being  recognized by the chairperson, participants must state their name and place of residence before  making their comments to the Board.

IV. Correspondence

V. Administrative Reports

1. Superintendent’s Report 
2. Business Manager’s Report 
3. Educational Presentation 
4. Five-Year Curriculum Plan 

VII. Chair and Committee Reports (Facilities, Finance, Communications, Policy, LEARN, LOL Prevention  Coalition) 

VIII. New Business

District Goals for 2022-2023

1. Bond Resolution
2. Building Committee
3. Addition of .5 FTE Special Education Teacher and .4 FTE School Psychologist at Mile Creek School (per policy 4113.4)

IX. Old Business

1. Closing of LOLHS Project

X. Executive Session 

XI. Adjournment

The Bowerbird is holding a Sidewalk Sale Friday 8/5 and Saturday 8/6 from 10am-5pm.

Outside the store on the sidewalks, there will be select merchandise and one-of-a-kind items on sale up to 75% off.

Inside the store there will be select seasonal merchandise marked up to 25% off.

The Bowerbird is holding a Sidewalk Sale Friday 8/5 and Saturday 8/6 from 10am-5pm.

Outside the store on the sidewalks, there will be select merchandise and one-of-a-kind items on sale up to 75% off.

Inside the store there will be select seasonal merchandise marked up to 25% off.

Board of Education Conference Room at Center School
August 31, 2022
6 p.m.

LIVE STREAM OF MEETING:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF2_W7yYtFwx067Ici9776Q/live

Agenda
Discussion and possible action on PreK-8 Facilities Project.

Regular Board of Education Meeting 

September 7, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Conference Room at Center School LIVE STREAM OF MEETING:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF2_W7yYtFwx067Ici9776Q/live 

I.   Call to Order 

II. Approval of Minutes 

1. Regular Meeting of August 3, 2022 
2. Special Meeting of August 31, 2022 

III. Visitors 

1. Invention Convention Honors 
2. Report from Student Representatives 
3. Public Comment 

While in person public comment is still acceptable, those wishing to make public comment virtually  may use the following Zoom link: https://region18.zoom.sus/j/87635839590; Meeting ID: 876  3583 9590; +16465588656,,83527766795# US (New York). Those choosing this option will be  required to follow the same expectations for those making public comment in person. After being  recognized by the chairperson, participants must state their name and place of residence before  making their comments to the Board. 

IV. Correspondence 

V.  Administrative Reports 

1. Superintendent’s Report 
2. Business Manager’s Report 

VI. Educational Presentation 

1. LOLHS English Department: The Teaching of the Classics 
2. Career Preparation at LOLHS 

VII. Chair and Committee Reports (Facilities, Finance, Communications, Policy, LEARN, LOL Prevention  Coalition)

VIII. New Business 

1. Approval of Bond Resolution and Referendum Date 
2. Discussion of Third Party Assessment of PreK-8 Facilities 
3. Goals for 2022-2023 
4. Tuition Student Request for LOLHS 
5. Old Business 
6. Closing of LOLHS Project 
7. Executive Session 
8. Adjournment

Regular Board of Education Meeting 

October 5, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Conference Room at Center School

LIVE STREAM OF MEETING:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF2_W7yYtFwx067Ici9776Q/live 

I. Call to Order 

II. Approval of Minutes 

1. Special District Meeting of September 7, 2022 
2. Regular Meeting of September 7, 2022 

III. Visitors 

1. Preschool Students 
2. Unified Sports Team Recognition 
3. Recognition of Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year 
4. Report from Student Representatives 
5. Public Comment
   While in person public comment is still acceptable, those wishing to make public comment virtually  may use the following Zoom link: https://region18.zoom.sus/j/87635839590; Meeting ID: 876  3583 9590; +16465588656,,83527766795# US (New York). Those choosing this option will be  required to follow the same expectations for those making public comment in person. After being  recognized by the chairperson, participants must state their name and place of residence before  making their comments to the Board. 

IV. Correspondence 

V. Administrative Reports 

1. Superintendent’s Report
2. Business Manager’s Report

VI. Educational Presentation 

1. Report on Results of Annual State Achievement Tests (SAT, AP, SBAC and NGSS) 

VII. Chair and Committee Reports (Facilities, Finance, Communications, Policy, LEARN, LOL Prevention  Coalition)

VIII. New Business 

1. LOLHS Field Trip Request 
2. Setting of Graduation Date for Class of 2023 
3. Budget Process Timeline 
4. Appropriation to the Reserve Fund for Capital and Nonrecurring Expenditures
5. Policy Review 
6. Childrearing Leave Request 

IX. Old Business 

1. Closing of LOLHS Project

X. Executive Session

XI. Adjournment

View of the Farmer’s Market at Tiffany Farms.

LYME — ‘The Farmers Market at Tiffany Farms’ in Lyme will open today from 9 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. with fresh farm produce, baked goods, seafood, maple syrup, and more on sale.

Jen Tiffany stands proudly in front of the 2020 Farmers Market that she and her husband Bill Hurtle will host again this summer at Tiffany Farms.

This Farmers Market, which evolved from the Lyme Farmers Market of yesteryear, is a perennially popular destination for both local and regional shoppers.

Jennifer Tiffany and her husband Bill Hurtle run the market and are excited this year to introduce “Community Service” and “Hospitality” tents.

For the Community Outreach tent, Tiffany explains, “We will be compiling a list of approximately 20 different organizations and providing one group per week with the market venue as a form of outreach.”

She stresses, “The idea is to not promote sales of their product or enhance collection of donations. It’s quite simply to provide the selected group a platform giving them the opportunity to spread their cause — in other words, to say, “Here we are and this is what we are all about.”

The hospitality tent, Tiffany explains, will be a resting spot for those who just need to sit a spell, noting, “We had some very faithful, strong-willed but physically-challenged visitors attending the market last year and this tent will be out of respect for them.”

A view of the iconic Tiffany Farms where the Farmers Market will be held.

Tiffany notes, “All Department of Agriculture, Markets, Department of Health and CT Grown guidelines will apply.”  She aspires to the same look as [Lyme Farmers Market at] Ashlawn,” with the aim being to offer a “very classy ” market, focused on Co