September 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular BoE Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE
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Donna Storm - Speech and Hearing Pathologist - September 1969 - June 2004 John (Jay) Bonetta - Bristol Alternative Special Education Program and Chippens Hill Middle School - September 1990 - 2018 |
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2. STAFF and STUDENT RECOGNITION
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1. Leah Baron - Grade 3 Teacher - Greene-Hills School - Published a blog on Achieve the Core that focused on culturally relevant practices in the mathematics classroom titled: Amplifying Student Brilliance in Mathematics Is Critical. Link: https://achievethecore.org/peersandpedagogy/amplifying-student-brilliance-in-mathematics-is-critical/ 2. Dr. Kristine Woods - Library Media Specialist - Greene-Hills School - Published a blog on Achieve the Core that focused on creating culturally relevant library collections. Here is the title and link to the blog: "Scanning" Your Library for Culturally Relevant Books. A method for ensuring ALL students see themselves in books. Link: https://achievethecore.org/peersandpedagogy/sccanning-your-library-for-culturally-relevant-books/ |
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 14, 2021 - Regular Meeting, August 5, 2021 - Special Board of Education Workshop and August 18, 2021 - Regular Meeting
Rationale:
The Board of Education should vote to approve any Regular or Special Meeting Minutes: 1. July 14, 2021 - Regular Meeting
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4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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5. CHAIR REPORT
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Chair Jennifer Dube will update the Board and the public on topics related to the Board of Education. |
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6. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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Dr. Carbone will report/update the Board on: 1. District Priorities a. Innovate and Elevate Continuation Plan 2. Reimagining BPS 2023 a. Interactive Redistricting Maps |
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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Pursuant to Robert’s Rules of Order, the following questions are subject to the Board’s vote without debate. Should a member choose to debate a specific question, he/she will move to lay the question on the table, and it shall become the first item of New Business. The Board will then vote on the remaining questions.
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7.1. PERSONNEL
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7.1.a. Administrator Hire - Effective August 18, 2021
Rationale:
Hughes, Mark - BoE Dean of Climate, Culture and Student Services
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7.1.b. Teacher Retirement - Effective September 1, 2021
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Lomaglio, Angela - CHMS/NEMS - Choral Music Director - effective September 1, 2021 |
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7.1.c. Teacher Resignations
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Albert, Megan - WB - Grade 8 Math Teacher - effective August 5, 2021 |
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7.1.d. New Teacher Hire - Effective August 24, 2021
Rationale:
Arroyo, Brenda - CW - Social Worker Blauvelt, Elizabeth - ID - Special Education (GOAL) Teacher Callahan, Catherine - BEHS - Literacy Intervention and IST, effective August 24, 2021 Caouette, Crystal - CHMS - 6-8 Technology Teacher Capozzi, Regina - CW - Social Worker Catlin, Joseph - CHMS - Grade 6 Special Education Teacher Dinnan, Sarah - BCHS - English Teacher Elliott, Tyler - BCHS - Special Education Teacher, effective August 24, 2021 Epps, Jessica - ID - Special Education (GOAL) Teacher Evanoski, Jessica - WB - Special Education Teacher, effective TBD Folino, Nicole - CW - Social Worker Friedman, Rebecca - SSS - Grade 2 Teacher, effective August 24, 2021 Germain, Bridget - BEHS, Math Teacher, effective September 20, 2021 Hamedi, Jennifer - CHMS - Grade 6/7 Science Teacher, effective August 24, 2021 Hanley, Eileen - WB - Special Education Teacher, effective August 31, 2021 Haseltine, Rachel - ID - Grade 2 Teacher, effective August 24, 2021 Hermonot, Amanda - MTV - Grade 5 Teacher effective TBD Hopkins, Melissa - WB - School Psychologist, effective August 31, 2021 Hubert, Joshua - SSS - Grade 2 Teacher, effective August 24, 2021 Huntley, Loretta - BCHS - On-Track Coordinator Johnson, Brittnee - CW - Social Worker King, Brendan - NEMS - Special Education Teacher Kozma, Tarra - BEHS - On-Track Coordinator Levesque, Alanna - BCHS - HS Literacy Intervention and IST Loi, Marisa - ID - Grade 5 Teacher, effective August 24, 2021 LoSchiavo, Melissa - ID - School Psychologist, effective September 30, 2021 Macrina, Ashley - BEHS - Guidance Counselor Maltby, Shari - CW - Social Worker Mancini, Jacqueline - ID - Kindergarten Teacher, effective August 31, 2021 Marlak, Rachel - EDGE - Kindergarten Teacher Maruca, Kayla - BEHS - Special Education Teacher Mercier, Elena - CW - Social Worker Muniz, Ovidio - STAF - Grade 2 Teacher, effective August 24, 2021 Negron, Emily - WB - Grade 3 Teacher Novak, Karen - SSS - Grade 2 Teacher Ouellette, Nicole - MTV/ID - TESOL Teacher, effective August 24, 2021 Owens, Emily - ID - Psychologist (effective date TBD) Pechulis, Olivia - WB - Grade 3 Perlini, Jocelyn - GH - Grade 5 Teacher, effective August 31, 2021 Rosenkrantz, Michael - BCHS - Math STEM Teacher Santiago, Megan - CW - Social Worker Santos, Andrea - CW - TESOL Schommer, Kailby - WB - Grade 4 Teacher, effective August 24, 2021 Smith, Tanya - CW - Social Worker Sonstrom, Colin - CHMS - Special Education Teacher, effective August 24, 2021 Spada, Daniel - EPH/STAF - Library Media Specialist, effective TBD Spatkowski, Christopher - GH - Special Education Teacher Swinford, Randall - GH - Wellness Teacher White, Chris - BCHS - Special Education Teacher |
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7.1.e. A-1 Resignation - Effective June 14, 2021
Rationale:
Simpson, Toni - NEMS - Green Team Leader |
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7.1.f. A-1 Hire - Effective August 30, 2021
Rationale:
Stellmach, Matt - NEMS - Green Team Leader |
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7.1.g. A-2 Resignations - Effective June 14, 2021
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Plourde, Jenifer - BCHS - Newspaper Advisor Michaud-Maltese, Melissa - BCHS - Band Auxiliary, Flags |
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7.1.h. A-2 Hires - Effective August 30, 2021
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Jandreau, Kara - BEHS - Co-Advisor, Grade 9 Nocera, Shelly - BEHS - Co-Advisor, Grade 9 Lenihan, Zara - CHMS - Co-Instructional Technology Coordinator, 6-8 Prescott, Julie - CHMS - Co-Instructional Technology Coordinator, 6-8 |
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7.1.i. A-3 Resignation - Effective June 14, 2021
Rationale:
Hurd, Marie - EDGE - Gifted Coach Revoir, Lindsay - WB - Gifted Coach |
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7.1.j. A-3 Hire - Effective August 30, 2021
Rationale:
Carroll, Lisa - NEMS - Instructional Technology Coordinator |
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7.1.k. Sixth Year Salary Credit - Effective September 1, 2021
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8. PUBLIC COMMENT
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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: Before a Remote Meeting
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9. DELIBERATED ITEMS/DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORTS
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9.1. Accept Stafford School Roof and Photovoltaic Project as Complete
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The Stafford School Roof and Photovoltaic is complete. On July 15, 2021, the building committee met for the last time to accept the project as complete and to forward the motion to the full board of Education for consideration. |
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9.2. Sidewalk Deferral Request - 263-2 Minor Street
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At the Operations Committee, the review of the sidewalk deferral request at 263-2 Minor Street was approved and forwarded to the Board of Education for action. This is in an area that has no existing sidewalks and is an industrial zone. |
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9.3. Verizon Wireless Cell Antenna at 532 Stevens Street
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At the Operations Committee, Ken Baldwin, Attorney at Robinson & Cole, represented Verizon Wireless and is looking for the Board of Education to grant Verizon Wireless and easement to install a wireless antenna on a pole located on the property of Northeast Middle School located at 532 Stevens Street. |
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9.4. Consider surplus funds to cover the over expenditure on the SSS HVAC Project
Rationale:
The SSS HVAC Replacement Committee had change orders that put the project over budget. The Board of Finance will not give any more money toward this project. This information was discussed at the August 25, 2021 Operations Committee meeting. Jill Browne suggested to use the 2019-2020 surplus to fund this over expenditure. The committee voted and unanimously approved this suggestion. The Operations Committee has forwarded the approved suggestion for consideration.
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9.5. Request Board of Finance to Transfer FY 21 General Funds and request a set aside of funds Board of Education General Fund.
Rationale:
In accordance with CT General Assembly P.A. Sec. 10-248a
(https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_171.htm#sec_10-248a), the Bristol Board of Education voted is requesting a transfer of funds from its general fund surplus to a separate Sinking Fund account in order to re-invest into the Bristol Public Schools. |
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9.6. Certification of authorized signers of the CSDE Bureau of Health/Nutrition, Family Services and Adult Education (Form ED-099 ) Agreement for Child Nutrition Program.
Rationale:
The CSDE requires certification of authorized signers of the CSDE Bureau of Health/Nutrition, Family Services and Adult Education (Form ED-099 ) Agreement for Child Nutrition Program. Dr. Catherine Carbone and Jill Browne will be authorized signers for the Board of Education.
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9.7. 2021-2022 School Year Calendar
Rationale:
At the June 2, 2021 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the Remote Learning For Emergency Closures Due To Short-Term Inclement Weather Events. Per recent CSDE guidance, we can no longer utilize remote learning for emergency closures due to short-term inclement weather events.
The last day of school for the 2021-2022 school year is projected to be June 8, 2022. The district will call snow days as needed and each snow day will advance the last day of school forward to no later than June 30. |
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9.8. New Teacher Hiring Overview for 2021-2022
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Dr. Galloway will present the New Teacher Hiring Overview.
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9.9. Innovate and Elevate Continuation Plan Review - Health and Safety Protocols
Rationale:
Dr. Dietter will present the Health and Safety Protocols as they relate to the Innovate and Elevate Continuation Plan.
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9.10. Office of Teaching and Learning Leadership Team Report
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1. Update Progress of District Priority Indicators 2. Summer Learning Report 3. Professional Learning Update |
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9.11. Special Services Leadership Team Report
Presenter:
Kim Culkin
Rationale:
Kimberly Culkin, Director of Special Services will update the Board regarding Special Services programs and topics.
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10. CURRICULUM REVISION
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10.1. AP Biology Curriculum Revision (Second Reading)
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The AP Biology course provides students with a college-level foundation to support future advanced coursework in biology. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations, as they explore content such as: evolution, energetics, information storage and transfer, and system interactions.. The AP Biology course is designed to be the equivalent of the general biology course usually taken during the first college year. This course requires that 25 percent of instructional time engages students in lab investigations. This includes a minimum of 16 hands-on labs (at least six of which are inquiry-based). It is recommended that students keep a lab notebook throughout. |
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10.2. Anatomy and Physiology Curriculum Revision (Second Reading)
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The anatomy and physiology course is designed for students who plan to enter a health-related career or have an interest in a more extensive exploration of human anatomy. The relationship between structures and their functions is emphasized and examined through the use of models, preserved animals or their organs. Students who wish to earn accelerated credit will have the opportunity to, by completing independent extensions to their learning and assessments. |
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10.3. Biotechnology and Forensics Curriculum Revision (Second Reading)
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Biotechnology and Forensics (New Course Name) will expose students to the diverse fields of biotechnology including biomedical engineering, bio-molecular genetics, bioprocess engineering, agricultural and environmental engineering, and forensics. Lessons engage students in engineering design problems that can be accomplished in a high school setting related to biomechanics, cardiovascular engineering, biomedical devices, human interface, bioprocesses, forensics and bioethics. |
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10.4. ECE Biology Curriculum Revision (Second Reading)
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ECE UCONN Biology 1107 is equivalent to the course that is offered on campus during the Fall semester. It is designed for students that have a strong interest in, or desire to pursue a career in the sciences, and will provide a foundation for more advanced college courses in Biology and related sciences. Topics covered include biochemistry, cell biology (energetics, structure, transport, communication, genomics, protein synthesis), and animal form and function. The course will consist of 50% lectures and 50% laboratory. Students must be willing to participate in all laboratory exercises in BIOL 1107, including the dissection of preserved animals. This is a course designed to 1) present a rigorous, comprehensive College-Level Study of the Biological Sciences; 2) encourage learners to apply biological principles to real-world problems; 3) help students develop college-level critical thinking skills, writing skills, and study habits; and 4) develop a love of Biology and its complexity and a curiosity for the natural world. A course exit exam created by the University of Connecticut Professors will be cumulative for the content from the entire course (year). The student’s UConn grade will be determined as follows: 85% BC grade and 15% Exit Exam grade. A final grade of "C" (73) or better is required to receive UConn credit. |
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10.5. Physics - Academic and Accelerated Curriculum Revision (Second Reading)
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Physics is designed for students interested in a career in mathematics, science or engineering as well as those interested in a more extensive physical science background. The academic course provides a survey of physics concepts including: motion, mass, force, circular motion & torque, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, gravity, heat, electrostatics, electric circuits, magnets, waves and particle nature of light. The accelerated version of this course provides a deeper mathematical overview of these physics concepts. Rich laboratory activities are woven into student experiences for students enrolled at both the academic and accelerated levels. Physics Curriculum |
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10.6. Health, Grade 11 (Second Reading)
Presenter:
Sara Hale
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The health curriculum is based on the Connecticut Health and Balanced Living Curriculum Framework. This course utilizes a proactive approach that serves as a catalyst for young people to analyze and evaluate their own lifestyle habits and then synthesize and apply strategies towards achieving an optimal level of physical, social, mental and emotional health. Students receive instruction in mental and emotional health, nutrition, alcohol and other drug prevention, human sexuality and disease prevention as part of a Health Education program at the high school level. Two components of the health curriculum are the content strands of Human Growth and Development and HIV/AIDS education. In these lessons, the teacher helps students develop an understanding of the human body and positive health decision making.
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10.7. K-2 Social Studies Curriculum (Second Reading)
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The K-2 Social Studies Curriculum Revision was designed to ensure that all K-2 classrooms engage in high quality Social Studies instruction using grade level essential work, CT SS Framework, the C3 framework and ELA CCSS, specific student learning targets, rigorous anchor/ mentor text, and quality instruction to meet the VOG and ensure equity for all. |
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11. POLICY REVISIONS
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11.1. New – Bylaw 9271 ~ Code of Ethics
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The BOE Code of Ethics Bylaw # 9271 highlights the working relationship between the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools while incorporating standards and responsibility for a productive partnership.
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11.2. Revision – Bylaw 9272 ~ Code of Conduct
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The Policy committee recommend changes to the existing BOE code of conduct Bylaw # 9272. A few of the changes were the language in the sub text # 2.
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11.3. Revision – Bylaw 9273 ~ Civility Code
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The Policy committee recommend changes to the existing BoE Civility Code Bylaw # 9273. A few of the changes were the addition of utilizing the Robert’s Rules of Order parliamentary procedures for meetings.
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12. NEW BUSINESS
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The Board will discuss any new business proper to come before the Board.
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13. BUILDING REPORTS
Presenter:
Dr. Dietter
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Any communications/information regarding building projects: 1. MBIAMS Update |
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14. INFORMATION/LIAISON REPORTS
Presenter:
Commissioners
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Commissioners will report to the Board on any groups/organizations in which they serve as Board of Education Liaisons and information pertinent to the Board. This month Commissioners at elementary schools will share their reports. |
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15. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no other business to come before the Board, the meeting should be adjourned.
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