Our Board of Education
The Ridgefield Public Schools Board of Education is proud of its educational program and the high standards set for our students, faculty, and support staff and is committed to improving communication between the school system and the residents of Ridgefield. We welcome your suggestions for information you would like to see on our website and encourage your involvement in our schools. Working together, we can ensure the successful future of our schools.
If you'd like to contact an individual member or the full board, you are welcome to send an email. All emails sent to the Board of Education or individual members are discoverable and not private.
Ridgefield Public Schools operates within our adopted acceptable use policy, responsible use, digital citizenship, and ethical standards.
BOE regular meetings are the second and fourth Monday of each month except for the month of July and when Monday is a holiday. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and take place in the main conference room of the Town Annex at 66 Prospect Street, unless otherwise noted on the meeting agenda. Special meetings are throughout the year, as needed.
Meet our Board
Jonathan Steckler
Board of Education Chair
Term Expires: 2023
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Kenneth Sjoberg
Vice Chairman
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Rachel Ruggeri
Secretary
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Elizabeth Floegel
Term Expires: 2023
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Nora Gaydos
Term Expires: 2021
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Kathleen Holz
Term Expires: 2021
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Tina Malhotra
Term Expires: 2021
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Sean McEvoy
Term Expires: 2023
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Margaret Stamatis
Term Expires: 2021
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Please email the full Board of Education using boardofed@ridgefieldps.net.
BOE Committees and Representatives
Budget, Finance & Operations Committee:
Kenneth Sjoberg, Chair
Elizabeth Floegel
Sean McEvoy
Rachel Ruggeri
Curriculum Committee:
Kathleen Holz, Chair
Nora Gaydos
Tina Malhotra
Rachel Ruggeri
Policy Committee:
Margaret Stamatis, Chair
Nora Gaydos
Tina Malhotra
Kenneth Sjoberg
Strategic Planning & Advocacy Committee:
Kenneth Sjoberg, Chair
Elizabeth Floegel
Kathleen Holz
Margaret Stamatis
Negotiations Committee:
Jonathan Steckler, Chair
Rachel Ruggeri
Kenneth Sjoberg
The Board of Education provides representation on the following committees:
- PTA Council Liaison - Kathleen Holz
- Cooperative Educational Services (CES) Representative - Margaret
Stamatis - Food Service and Wellness Committee Representative - TBD
- Athletic Advisory Council, Fields Scheduling, Parks & Rec
- Representative - TBD
- Ridgefield Education Foundation (REF) Representative - TBD
- Legislative Representative - Elizabeth Floegel
- Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE)
- Representative - Jonathan Steckler
- Prevention Council Representative - Sean McEvoy
- The Ridgefield Community Coalition Against Substance Abuse
- (RCCASSA) Representative - Tina Malhotra