Historically, CAS hosted a spring membership meeting during which we conducted all of the business required by our Constitution, including the adoption of any bylaw changes and the approval of the proposed budget for the following school year. Thanks to the wonders of technology, we can now handle all of that business electronically. We know this is a busy time of year, but we hope you will take a few minutes to participate in the online balloting process.

This year, we are asking you to approve a total of eight documents - among them are the proposed 2018-19 budget and one proposed change to the CIAC Bylaws. To access the online voting system, go to http://casci.ac/3554 and log into the secure, members-only area of our website using your school number and login ID. Online voting will be open until midnight on June 30th. We need responses from eighty-four (84) member principals in order to meet our quorum requirement. Please add your vote!

In lieu of our annual CAS Summer Leadership Institute which was impacted by Mother Nature, we are moving this event to mid-September to continue our leadership work in the area of social-emotional support. A new institute format and pricing structure should bring this experience within financial range of our member schools. Supporting our students in the area of social-emotional health is one of the topics most requested by our membership. Join us on September 21 as we examine the impact of leadership in this vital area.

Have you finally reached that seemingly elusive milestone? If so, please let us know! All retiring principals and assistant principals receive life memberships in CAS. If you plan to retire this year, or if you know of any principal or assistant principal who is so planning, please go to www.casciac.org/retiringadmins and fill in the requested fields. This task should take no more than a minute of your time.

Looking for a fantastic summer leadership experience for your students? Look no further! The 8th Annual New England Student Leadership Conference (NESLC) is scheduled for July 17-20, 2018, at Worcester State University (MA). This four-day residential event offers powerful learning and leadership development opportunities for students entering grades 10, 11, or 12 in the fall of 2018. Activities focus on respect, positive values, sportsmanship, teamwork, healthy lifestyles and community service. Registration closes on June 11th!

CAS-CIAC is pleased to partner with the McMikle Group and the Windsor Public Schools to offer an innovative summer learning camp that combines leadership, sports and academic enrichment. The D.R.E.A.M. Sports Summer Learning Camp is a six-week youth camp that is open to any Connecticut student in first through tenth grade. Learn more about this new model of summer learning programs which promotes student development through a dynamic blend of education, leadership and sports. Questions can be directed to Jenn Buckley at jbuckley@casciac.org.

Twenty-two of Connecticut’s top juniors were honored at the Twenty-Second Annual Governor’s Scholars Luncheon held at the Aqua Turf on May 24, 2018. Sponsored by Horace Mann, this annual recognition event celebrates academically high-achieving eleventh-grade students from schools throughout the state. In addressing this year’s class of scholars, CAS Associate Executive Director Ev Lyons remarked, “Today we are continuing a 22-year tradition of honoring Connecticut’s highest performing high school students. The selection criteria are demanding; the quality of applicants is formidable; and, the process leads to the selection of an elite group designated as Governor’s Scholars.”

CAS is pleased to announce that Robert Fragione of Amity Middle School in Bethany is the recipient of the 2018-2019 Middle Level Educator of the Year Award. Chosen from among several outstanding educators, Mr. Fragione’s strong connections with his students, positive energy, passion for his profession, and willingness to share his expertise with others earned him this prestigious award. Learn more about this outstanding educator!

On May 23rd, students, advisors and principals from around the state filled the CAS conference center for the presentation of the 2018 Challenge to Educational Citizenship Awards. These awards celebrate student-organized activities that demonstrate good citizenship, civic awareness and service to others. Representatives from each of this year’s winning schools were in attendance to share and showcase their extraordinary community service initiatives. Read about the amazing projects which were selected for recognition this year!

Are you interested in hearing about new position vacancies? Sign up for CAS’ e-mail notification service. Every time a new opening is posted on the CAS website, you will receive a copy of the posting via e-mail. CAS currently accepts postings for position vacancies in eight categories: (1) Principals; (2) Assistant Principals; (3) Superintendents; (4) Teachers; (5) Athletic Directors; (6) Boys’ Sports Coaches; (7) Girls’ Sports Coaches; and (7) Other/Miscellaneous. Sign up to receive notification of openings in any or all of these categories. Go to http://casci.ac/3506 and click on the "Subscribe for Updates" tab."

According to preliminary estimates released by the state Department of Public Health last month, there were 3,090 hospital visits for suspected fatal and non-fatal overdoses during the first four months of 2018. The DPH tracking system provides information on the number of adolescent and adult ED visits for suspected overdose by county of residence. The breakdown from January through April is as follows: Hartford County saw a total of 1021 suspected overdose visits, followed by New Haven County (907), Fairfield County (416), New London County (178), Middlesex County (176), Tolland County (150), Litchfield County (129) and Windham County (113).