Superintendent Message

July 1, 2011

Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,

Thank you for all of your support during my first year as your Superintendent of Schools. As a lifelong Meriden resident, a product of the Meriden Public Schools and father of two future students, I care deeply about our school system and our students. It is my obligation to provide each and all of our students with the necessary opportunities to fulfill their dreams. The Meriden Public Schools provided me with a terrific education that allowed me to fulfill so many of my childhood dreams. As your educational leader, I am committed to making sure that all of our students complete challenging coursework in safe, supportive learning environments.

Our focus will be on continuous improvement and increased student learning. All of our efforts and resources will support student achievement at high levels. Our teachers will provide rigorous and relevant instruction in respectful classroom environments. We will work with students, parents, teachers, staff, administrators, Board of Education members, city officials, and all community members who believe that it is our job to foster and support our children's dreams and desires.

Schools must be places that students want to attend. Our schools will be places of discovery, creativity, challenge, support and fun. Before children care about what we know, they must know we care about them. In order for our students to be most successful, parents must be active partners with our dedicated teaching staff. Together, we will build schools that successfully meet the needs and goals of all our students.

I look forward to working with you and your children.  It is my honor to be your Superintendent of Schools, and I am excited to continue to move the Meriden Public Schools into the 21st century and beyond. I am inspired by our students and confident that they will continue to impress us with their performance in the classroom, in extra-curricular activities, and in their volunteerism in the community. Meriden is a great place to learn, live, work, and raise a family.

I wish you and your family a most successful school year.

All the best!

Sincerely,

Mark D. Benigni, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools