✊ URGENT: Call for Board Chair Lindsay Dahlheimer to Step Down

Parents and community members are demanding accountability. Following shocking allegations of “unethical behavior,” including disparaging remarks toward student athletes and divisive leadership, it’s time for Lindsay Dahlheimer to resign—immediately and before the next school board meeting. 

🗓️ Upcoming BOE Meeting

Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Regional School District 13 Board Office, 135 Pickett Lane, Durham, CT

What to do:

Attend the meeting and speak during public comment—show up early to sign in.
Email all RSD 13 Board of Education members and the Superintendent urging them to demand Dahlheimer’s resignation.

 

📧 Who to Email

Superintendent:

Dr. Sydney Leggett - sleggett@rsd13.org
Board of Education Members:

Lindsay Dahlheimer (Chair) – ldahlheimer@rsd13.org
Robert Moore – rmoore@rsd13.org
Jason Stone – jstone@rsd13.org
Stephen DelVecchio – sdelvecchio@rsd13.org
Maura Caramanello – mcaramanello@rsd13.org
James Roraback – jroraback@rsd13.org
Linda Darcy – ldarcy@rsd13.org
Christine Cowan - ccowan@rsd13.org
John Mennone – jmennone@rsd13.org
Lucy Petrella – lpetrella@rsd13.org

 

🗳️ Email Your State Reps Too

Let your voice be heard beyond the district by emailing:

State Senator Christine Cohen – christine.cohen@cga.ct.gov
State Rep. John-Michael Parker – john-michael.parker@cga.ct.gov
State Rep. Vinny Candelora – vincent.candelora@cga.ct.gov

 

Suggested subject line:
Demand for Ethics & Accountability — RSD 13 Board Chair Must Step Down

Sample email content:

I urge you to demand Lindsay Dahlheimer’s immediate resignation as Chair of RSD 13’s Board of Education. Her conduct—making disparaging comments about students and parents—violates the ethics and integrity expected of our leaders. This behavior severely damages trust and community unity. Please take action now before the July 16 meeting.

 

📣 Spread the Word & Take Action

Share this update widely—social media, local forums, community groups.
Encourage neighbors to attend the July 16 meeting and make their voices heard.
Follow up after the meeting—send emails tomorrow to thank those who spoke up, and ask for decisive next steps.

 

Your engagement matters. Show up, speak out, and demand leadership that reflects the values of our community—not division.