New Fairfield Public School District

Board of Education Members

 

The nine members of the New Fairfield Board of Education are selected for a term of four (4) years and serve without salary.  Board members are elected in accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes. Vacancies are filled by Board of Education appointment until the next regular election.  The majority party shall be represented by no more than six members. 

Kim Hanson, Chair 
Ken Chapman, Vice Chair
Victor Flagello, Secretary
Scott Akam
Steve Burfeind
Karen Chance 
Kevin Hearty
Sean Loughran
Dr. Peter Ohring

Student Representatives

A maximum of two students are appointed to be non-voting members of the Board of Education.  During monthly meetings, the opinions of the students will be solicited in order to provide an added perspective to the Board of Education's decision-making process.  Student representatives do not attend Executive Sessions of the Board.