Windham Board approves live-animals-in-classroom policy; one abstention
September 19, 2026 | Windham, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
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On Aug. 19 the Windham Board of Education approved revised policy 6163.3, which governs the presence of live animals in classrooms. The Policy Committee reviewed the revisions with the district attorney and recommended the language for Board approval. The motion to adopt the policy was made by Paula Haney and seconded by Catherine Aill F3n Pomo.
The motion passed with the following recorded vote: Aye ' Brendan O'Neill, Mark Doyle, Dr. Mary Gallucci, Paula Haney, Mia Mitoma, and Catherine Aill F3n Pomo; Gary Fetzer abstained. No further discussion was recorded at the meeting; the policy packet had been provided to trustees in advance for review.
The motion passed with the following recorded vote: Aye ' Brendan O'Neill, Mark Doyle, Dr. Mary Gallucci, Paula Haney, Mia Mitoma, and Catherine Aill F3n Pomo; Gary Fetzer abstained. No further discussion was recorded at the meeting; the policy packet had been provided to trustees in advance for review.
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