John Dodig: Thanks Board of Education for his appointment tonight. Stephen Rubin for WestportNow.comBy Jonathan Thrope
The Westport Board of Education tonight unanimously approved John Dodig, who served as interim principal for much of this year at Staples High School, as the school’s new principal.
The vote followed the unanimous approval of Dodig by the Principal Search Committee as well as an interview the board held with Dodig in executive session before the public meeting.
Dodig was first publicly announced as a principal candidate July 6 when he held three question and answer sessions with the public. At these sessions, he vowed that he would remain as Staples principal for five years. (See WestportNow July 6, 2005)
Board Chair Mary Parmelee said that in Dodig, Staples will be gaining a principal with a “passion for education which is clear to everyone who has met John.”
She described him as well-rounded, intelligent, and an excellent problem solver.
Schools Superintendent Elliott Landon hailed Dodig’s appointment.
“It is my belief that John can bring the intelligence, sensitivity, and leadership qualities necessary to enable Staples to maintain its incredible level of excellence and to bring it to an even greater level of distinction in the years ahead.” he said in a statement.
“I feel very fortunate to have an individual of John’s quality in the permanent role of principal.”
