Sylvia Goldman, a Simsbury resident and the chief financial and operations officer for a local private school, said she is a candidate to serve on the Simsbury Board of Education and emphasized her finance and operations experience.

Goldman told meeting attendees that her family’s long ties to the town and her work managing budgets and operations make her a candidate who can help the district run more efficiently while supporting classroom learning.

“My family and I have been proud residents since 2016, and both of our children have been part of the Simsbury school system since kindergarten and have been involved in various after school activities,” Goldman said. She said her professional background includes “many years managing finances, preparing budgets, and creating sound policies that streamline operations and increase efficiencies.”

Goldman also described her volunteer work in the schools, saying, “I’m also an active member of our school's parents teacher council at Henry James, where we organize fun activities for students and support our dedicated staff.” She said those experiences, combined with her professional role, have given her “a deep understanding of what it takes to run a successful educational institution.”

On goals, Goldman said the district should “always strive to provide a student with the highest quality of education possible, teaching critical thinking in a safe and supportive environment that provides deep understanding.” She added, “I believe we can be more efficient and financially responsible in our approach to achieve these goals and ensure our success is sustainable.”

Goldman closed her remarks with a brief “Thank you.” The transcript did not specify which seat she seeks on the board, the timing of any filing or election plans, or endorsements.