October 1, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Moment of Silence
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2. Approval of Minutes - September 20, 2014 Regular Meeting
Rationale:
The Board of Education should vote to approve any Regular or Special Meeting Minutes.
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3. Committee Reports
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4. Superintendent Report
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Dr. Solek will report/update the Board on district topics.
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5. Student Representative Reports
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Student Representatives from Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern will give a monthly report to the Board.
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6. Consent Agenda
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6.1. Personnel
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6.1.a. Administrator Hired
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Tracy Youngberg - STAF - Principal - Effective Date To Be Determined
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6.1.b. Teacher Retirements
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Samantha Madore - EDGE/SSS-TESOL - Effective January 1, 2015
Theresa Rousseau - STAFF - Special Education, Autism - Effective June 30, 2015 |
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6.1.c. New Teachers Hired
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Erica Bobruff – Kindergarten – GH – Effective September 22, 2014
Amanda Draizen – Grade 1 – SSS – Effective September 22, 2014 Julie Prescott – Library Media Specialist – CHMS – Effective October 14, 2014 Karen Rudjenski – ID – Literacy Coach – Effective date to be determined |
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6.1.d. Teacher Resignation
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Alysia LaMay - ID- Special Education - Effective October 17, 2014
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6.1.e. A-2 Teacher Resignation - Effective June 30, 2014
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Peter Marseglia - BEHS - Percussion Band Advisor
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6.1.f. Coaching Resignations
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Nicole Shook - Head Softball Coach - BCHS, effective 9/17/14
Kevin Estela – Assistant Indoor Track Coach, BCHS, effective 9/15/14 |
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6.2. Grants
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6.2.a. State of CT Adult Education Grant
Rationale:
The Adult Education Grant is submitted for approval. The state’s reimbursement percentage is currently 50% or $268,625. Our total grant was in the amount of $541,088
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6.2.b. Program Improvement Project Grants (PIP)
Rationale:
The Adult Education PIP Grant is submitted for approval. One Grant Award is for $25,000 and another is for $65,000; both are in support of our English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs and our Transitions Program.
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6.2.c. E-Rate Reimbursement for 2013-2014 Telecommunication Expenses
Rationale:
Bristol has received reimbursement for 2013-2014 Telecommunication expenses from the Universal Service Fund and authorized by the Schools and Library Corporation in the amount of $151,335.12. Funds from these reimbursements must be used to support the technology infrastructure of the school district.
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6.2.d. Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Grant
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Bristol has received a federal grant in the amount of $110,829.00 from the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act of 2006. This grant supports Career & Technical Education programs at Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern High Schools.
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6.2.e. PUSH (Parents Using Strategies at Home) Barnes Grant
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South Side Family Resource Center is requesting $5,000 from the Barnes Foundation to create a P.U.S.H. program at South Side School. Everyone can benefit from a little push!" The P.U.S.H. (Parents Using Strategies at Home) program is designed to give parents the tools to support their child's learning at home and make valuable connections to the classroom. This program will create a strong partnership among the teachers, students, and parents, assisting each student to achieve higher academic outcomes. Four (4) PUSH backpacks per grade, each with a different learning focus (Literacy, Math, Social Studies/Science, Technology) and loaded with engaging content-related materials, will be made available for students to sign out and bring home to do the activities with their parents. The PUSH program goals and desired outcomes are:
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6.2.f. New England Spring and Metalstamping Association Grant
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The Bristol Adult education Center received a grant for $2,000 from the New England Spring and Metalstamping Association to support the Adult Education Diploma and Certificate Program the workforce development partnership with Rowley Spring. |
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6.2.g. Thomaston Bank Foundation Grant
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The Bristol Board of Education has received a $1,500 grant from the Thomaston Bank Foundation to support the purchase of books and the director's salary.
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7. Public Comment
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BACKGROUND: Members of the public are invited to comment to the Board on any topic related to school business. Items requiring consideration by the Board must be approved as an agenda item by a 2/3ds vote of the Board members present. Such items may be referred for further study and not necessarily acted upon at this meeting. Anyone wishing to address the Board should adhere to the following procedures:
Board Policy #1120(a) |
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8. New Business
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The Board of Education will discuss any new business proper to come before the Board. |
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9. Adjournment
Rationale:
The being no other business to come before the Board of Education the meeting should adjourn.
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