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Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is the leadership committee of the LEARN Board of Directors. It is composed of the immediate past Chairperson and the current officers of the Board of Directors. Two Superintendents serve as ex-officio members.

The Executive Committee has the authority of the Board to conduct routine business between meetings of the Board. It is responsible for keeping minutes of its proceedings and reporting regularly to the Board of Directors.

The Executive Committee also assists in reviewing and establishing agendas for meetings of the Board of Directors.

Executive Committee Members

Robert Mitchell, Chair

District: Montville

Contact: RMitchell@montvilleschools.org

Dale Bernardoni, Vice Chair

District: Chester (Grades K-6)

Contact: dbernardoni@comcast.net

Jennifer Favalora, Fiscal Officer

District: Haddam & Killingworth Region #17

Contact: jfavalora@rsd17.org

Beverly Washington, Secretary

District: Groton

Contact: bevywash@comcast.net

Katherine Ericson, Executive Director

District: LEARN

Contact: kericson@learn.k12.ct.us

 

Dr. Cynthia Ritchie, Superintendent of Schools

District: New London

Contact: RitchieC@newlondon.org

Maryann O'Donnell, Superintendent of Schools

District: Clinton

Contact: modonnell@clintonpublic.net

Executive Committee Meetings 2026-2027

All LEARN Executive Committee meetings begin at 8:30 a.m. at LEARN Central Office. A link is available for those joining virtually. 

2026-2027 Meeting Dates

July 24, 2026 Special Meeting

August 28, 2026

September 25, 2026

October 23, 2026

*November 18, 2026

*December 16, 2026

January 22, 2027

February 26, 2027

*March 24, 2027

April 23, 2027

May 28, 2027

*Due to holiday

2026-2027 Meeting Schedule