TOWN COUNCIL
Goals 2023-2025

Goals = Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time Bound

The Coventry Town Council pledges to listen to our constituents’ voices and to consider all perspectives during decision making. We understand that once we are elected to office, we represent all residents no matter their age, party affiliation or individual belief systems. We recognize that none of us always gets 100% of what we want. But when we engage in creative problem solving and the hard work of compromise, we ensure that everyone receives some of the benefits they seek. We encourage full participation in our local government by residents.

Conduct a full review of town ordinances governing, and charges to, non-elected volunteer boards and commissions

  • Analyze whether ordinances are aligned with current laws and norms

  • Analyze whether charges establishing boards and commissions are still aligned to the respective board/commission’s functions

  • Revise any ordinances/charges in need of updating after review

Review all Boards, Commissions and Council appointments to simplify, consolidate and improve efficiency of the use of staff and volunteer time.

  • Review all boards and commissions and determine whether they are still necessary

  • Review all boards and commissions and determine whether any can be combined

Review and update Town of Coventry Volunteer Handbook and Code of Ethics

  • Clarify FOI requirements and facilitate access to FOI training

  • Include volunteer training mandates as required by state law

  • Include progressive discipline measures for appointees to boards and commissions

    • Meeting attendance record

    • Conflicts of interests

Facilitate a successful transition to hybrid volunteer and town employed EMS staff

  • Track response times for efficiency

  • Track expenses for cost-effectiveness

  • Continue to develop successful recruitment and retention of volunteer EMS personnel

  • Track recruitment, retention, and participation in the student EMT live-in program

Demonstrate Strategic & Responsible Fiscal Management in order to be prepared for known expenses as well as for an uncertain future.

  • Advocate for fair and equitable State aid through membership in CRCOG, CCM and COST, as well as through working directly with our legislative representatives

  • Continue to develop opportunities to collaborate with the Coventry Board of Education, as well as with other towns and agencies in our region to decrease costs of service and materials purchases.

  • Utilize regional partnerships that will benefit our town. Advocate with the State for regional sharing opportunities that are mutually beneficial, as well as respectful of labor union agreements.

  • Inform and educate residents on the important services funded by the Town budget

Explore solutions to meet a changing waste management landscape

  • Determine and implement effective use of nip bottle grant funds

  • Continue to explore ways to reduce organic waste in the wastestream, including potential partnership with Hytone Farm and Ag-Grid Energy

Conduct an information technology audit for the Town Hall Annex and Conference Room B in order to provide better public access to meetings

  • Update and improve audio functions for both broadcasts and zoom platforms

Board of Education
Mission Statement & Goals 2023-2025

Our mission statement and the high level goals that the superintendent's district goals are derived from each year are below.  

Mission Statement:

The Coventry Public Schools will prepare every student for life, learning and work in the 21st century

3 goals for 2024-25: 

1. Identify, define, and measure the critical skills and attributes that are required for success and align systems to continuously improve student performance and achievement. 

2. Maintain and promote a positive and respectful learning community. 

3. Recruit, retain and develop high quality staff at every level.