BOARD OF EDUCATION
| Members
Roxy Fainer (R)
Chairperson
Current Term:
November 16, 2021 - November 16, 2027
Continuous Member Since: November 17, 2009
Matthew VanOrmer (R)
Vice-Chairperson
Current Term:
November 19, 2019 - November 18, 2025
Continuous Member Since: November 17, 2019
Steven Carr (R)
Treasurer
Current Term:
November 16, 2021 - November 16, 2025
Continuous Member Since: November 16, 2021
Tanya Galpin (D)
Secretary
Current Term:
November 22, 2023 - November 21, 2029
Continuous Member Since: November 22, 2023
Sarah Ethier (D)
Current Term:
November 16, 2021 - November 16, 2027
Continuous Member Since: December 09, 2019
Anthony Kepler (R)
Current Term:
November 22, 2023 - November 21, 2029
Continuous Member Since: November 22, 2023
Nathan Vieira (R)
Current Term:
November 22, 2023- November 21, 2029
Continuous Member Since: November 22, 2023
| Policy Committee
Matthew VanOrmer
Committee Member and
Board of Education Vice-Chairperson
Steven Carr
Committee Member and
Board of Education Treasurer
Tanya Galpin
Committee Member and
Board of Education Secretary
Frank Treglia
Committee Member and
Board of Education Member
Nathan Vieira
Committee Member and
Board of Education Member
Roxy Fainer
Ex-Officio Member and
Board of Education Chairperson
Francine Coss
Committee Member and
Superintendent of Schools
| Budget/Audit Committee
Steven Carr
Committee Chairperson and
Board of Education Treasurer
Matthew VanOrmer
Committee Member and
Board of Education Vice-Chairperson
Tracy Decker
Committee Member and
Business Manager
Roxy Fainer
Ex-Officio Member and
Board of Education Chairperson
Frank Treglia
Committee Member and
Board of Education Member
Francine Coss
Committee Member and
Superintendent of School
| Ad Hoc Achievement Committee
Jennifer Irazabal
Committee Chairperson and
Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Student Assessment
Matthew VanOrmer
Committee Member and
Board of Education Vice-Chairperson
Sarah Ethier
Committee Member and
Board of Education Member
Anthony Kepler
Committee Member and
Board of Education Member
Nathan Vieira
Committee Member and
Board of Education Member
Jessica Freeman
Committee Member and
K-6 Mathematics Coach
Pamela Nascimento
Committee Member and
K-6 Literacy Coach
Roxy Fainer
Ex-Officio Member and
Board of Education Chairperson
Francine Coss
Committee Member and
Superintendent of Schools
| Meeting Calendar
- Regular meetings are typically held on the second Monday of each month (in-person in the Thomaston High School Auditorium and live streamed/recorded on YouTube)
- Policy Committee meetings are typically held on the second Monday of each month (virtual only).
- Budget/Audit Committee meetings are typically held on the Wednesday before each Regular meeting (virtual only).
- Special meetings and Ad Hoc committee meetings are held as needed.
- Check the meeting agenda for accurate times, locations and virtual access links.
| Communication Chain of Command
The Thomaston Board of Education recognizes that communication is a continuous two-way process. The Board believes that it is important to keep the public informed about educational programs, and, in turn, that the community should have the opportunity to provide input. The most effective communication method for our staff, parents, and community members is the Communication Chain of Command.
For example, if you have a question about a matter related to the needs of your child, you should contact your child’s teacher. If you are not satisfied with the response at this level, or if you do not receive a response within a few days, you should go to the school principal. When you contact the school principal, you will be asked if you contacted the teacher and if you have allowed a few days for the teacher to respond. If you contacted the teacher in the morning and the teacher has not contacted you by the afternoon, it is too soon to contact the school principal.
If you are not satisfied with the response at this level, or if you do not receive a response within a few days, you should go to the Superintendent of Schools. When you contact the Superintendent of Schools, you will be asked if you contacted the teacher, and then you will be asked if you contacted the school principal. You will also be asked when you contacted the teacher and school principal to determine if you have allowed a few days for the teacher and/or principal to respond. If you contacted the teacher or school principal in the morning and the teacher or school principal has not contacted you by the afternoon, it is too soon to contact the Superintendent of Schools.
If you are not satisfied with the response at this level, or if you do not receive a response within a few days, you should email the Board of Education using the form below. When you contact the Board of Education, you will be asked if you adhered to the Communication Chain of Command.
Communication Chain of Command
Staff Member Closest to the Question ---> Supervisor ---> Superintendent ---> Board of Education
If your issue involves athletics, there is a slightly different chain to follow.
Communication Chain of Command for Athletics
Coach ---> Athletic Director ---> School Principal ---> Superintendent ---> Board of Education
The Thomaston Board of Education asks that you use this chain of command so that you can receive a timely response from the staff member that is most directly involved in the situation. As you move further along the chain of command, the staff is less directly involved and will require more time to research the situation than those most directly involved before they can provide a response.
Chain of Command Exception for PPT Requests
If you wish to request a PPT for your child, please contact the Pupil-Personnel Services Department.
185 Branch Road