Glastonbury Public Schools

Board of Education

Glastonbury Public Schools Board of Education Members

strip of 8 headshots of Board members

Left to right:  Douglas Foyle, Julie Thompson, Kali Cavanaugh, Alison Couture, Jennifer Faust, Jenn Jennings, David Peniston, and Matt Saunig. 

Board of Education Contact Information

Please direct routine phone calls to the Central Office at 860-652-7961. 

Douglas C. Foyle, Ph.D., Chair, FoyleD@Glastonburyus.org 

Julie M. Thompson, Vice Chair, ThompsonJu@Glastonburyus.org  

Kali Cavanaugh, Secretary, CavanaughK@Glastonburyus.org 

Alison Couture, CoutureAl@Glastonburyus.org  

Jennifer L. Faust, FaustJ@Glastonburyus.org 

Jenn Jennings, JenningsJ@Glastonburyus.org  

David Peniston, Jr., PenistonD@Glastonburyus.org  

Matthew Saunig, SaunigM@Glastonburyus.org   

Glastonbury High School Student Representatives:  

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Pictured from left to right:  

Hayley Lemieux, Class of 2025

Amalia Baird, Class of 2027

BOE Committee Members & Liaison Representatives

November 2023

Working Committees

Budget
*Thompson, Peniston, Cavanaugh (Foyle, Ex-officio)

Personnel
*Couture, Saunig, Jennings (Foyle, Ex-officio)

Communications
*Saunig, Couture, Cavanaugh (Foyle, Ex-officio)

Curriculum
*Peniston, Thompson, Faust (Foyle, Ex-officio)

Policy Review
*Saunig, Peniston, Faust (Foyle, Ex-officio)                   

Facilities
*Couture, Thompson, Jennings (Foyle, Ex-officio), Jennifer Wang (Town Council Representative)

*Committee Chairperson

Liaison Representatives 

CABE
Matt Saunig                                                                

CREC
Julie Thompson                                                                               

PTSO Council
Julie Thompson                                                                             

Public Buildings Commission
Jenn Jennings     

Youth and Family Services Commission
Kali Cavanaugh     

Education Foundation
Julie Thompson     


Nondiscrimination StatementGlastonbury Public Schools as a matter of policy provides educational opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, civil air patrol status, age, or disability. In addition, the Glastonbury Board of Education does not permit or condone discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, civil air patrol status, age, or disability in employment matters or assignment in programs or services provided.  The compliance officers for the Glastonbury Public Schools have the responsibility to monitor compliance with this policy. More information is available on our Non-Discrimination Policy page.
Equity StatementAt Glastonbury Public Schools, we believe in fostering a community where equity is a lived reality. We are committed to creating an educational system that is just and responsive. Through intentional policies and inclusive practices, we will provide opportunities, support, and access for all members of our school community to thrive. We recognize there may be times we fall short and injustices may occur. Our response to those instances is how we will be measured.