November 2, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular BoE Meeting
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1. ↵ ↵CALL TO ORDER/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE/MEETING NORMS
Rationale:
MOMENT OF SILENCE Lieutenant Dustin DeMonte - School Resource Officer - GHS/WB and Bristol Police Officer Sergeant Alex Hamzy - BEHS Alumni and Bristol Police Officer MEETING NORMS •All participants will actively participate, engage in the work of the meeting, and have an equal voice and airtime. • Assume positive intentions by respecting and honoring the diversity of opinions, beliefs, and perspectives. • Cultivate trust by being honest and focusing on ideas, practices, and the work...not people. • Norms will be upheld during all meetings and in all interactions outside of formal meetings. |
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2. STAFF AND STUDENT RECOGNITION
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1. Jaime Rechenberg, Ed.D. - ReadyCT STEM Award for Excellence in Manufacturing - CT Manufacturing Summit 2. Carolyn Kielma - Connecticut Teacher of the Year |
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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1. October 5, 2022 - Regular BoE Meeting 2. October 27, 2022 - Redistricting Workshop |
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4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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5. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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Student representatives from Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern will share activities, surveys, suggestions, and topics of interest in their respective schools.
Bristol Central Bristol Eastern Fatima Aamir - Senior * Pushpita Hussain - Senior Max Stavens - Senior* |
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6. 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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7. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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Dr. Carbone will report/update the Board on the following topics: 1. District Updates
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.1. PERSONNEL
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8.1.a. Teacher Resignations
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Bannon, Kathleen - BEHS - TESOL Teacher effective November 11, 2022 Schacht, Andrea - BEHS - World Language/Spanish Teacher effective October 31, 2022 Selmanaj, Edlira - BCHS - Interim Italian Teacher effective October 14, 2022 |
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8.1.b. New Teacher Hires
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Archambault, Erica - BCHS - Chemistry Teacher effective January 23, 2023 DeRoy, Nadia - BEHS - French Teacher effective TBD Ellison, Lisa - WB - Social Worker effective November 14, 2022 Freedman, Margaret - EPH/EDGE - Elementary Art Teacher effective October 26, 2022 Harrington, Alicia - STAF - Kindergarten Teacher effective TBD Lopez, Susan - SSS - .6 Physical Education Teacher effective November 7, 2022
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8.1.c. A-1 Hires - Effective August 23, 2022
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DeMarco, Joseph - BAIMS - Grade 6 Team Leader |
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8.1.d. A-2 Resignations
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Carroll, Lisa - NEMS - Technology Coordinator effective June 16, 2022 Jose, Matthew - GH - Morning Announcement Producer/Director effective September 23, 2022 MacDonald, Theresa - BEHS - Head Drama Advisor effective June 16, 2022 Paquette-Claman, Creighton - BEHS - Student Counsel Advisor effective June 16, 2022 Wininger, Erin - BEHS - Yearbook Advisor effective June 16, 2022 |
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8.1.e. A-2 Hire - Effective August 23, 2022
Rationale:
Callahan, Katherine - BCHS - Newspaper Advisor DeVito, Margaret - BEHS - Head Drama Advisor Dilernia, Elizabeth - BEHS - Student Counsel Advisor Humerick, Jacob - BAIMS - High School Instrumental Maestre, Sarah - BEHS - Yearbook Advisor Russo, Dean - BAIMS/NEMS - Instructional Technology Coordinator |
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8.1.f. A-3 Resignations - Effective June 16, 2022
Rationale:
Blancq, Shelly - CHMS - Science Curriculum Coordinator Cantin, Michelle - BAIMS - Math Curriculum Coordinator Dauphinee, John - CHMS - Math Curriculum Coordinator DeVito, Margaret - BAIMS - Gifted Coach Carroll, Lisa - NEMS - Webmaster and Instructional Resource Manager Consonni, Claire - BECC - Technology Leader and Webmaster |
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8.1.g. A-3 Hire - Effective August 23, 2022
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Baranski, Zara - CHMS - Science Curriculum Coordinator Blancq, Shelly - BAIMS - Science Curriculum Coordinator Boudreau, Kenneth - WB - Gifted Coach DeVito, Margaret - BAIMS - Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator Dudek, Caitlyn - BAIMS - ELA Curriculum Coordinator Germain, Eileen - CHMS - Math Curriculum Coordinator Palermo, Carolynn - BAIMS - Math Curriculum Coordinator Roche, Sheryl - NEMS - Gifted Coach Russo, Dean - NEMS - Webmaster and Instructional Resource Manager Witkewitz, Rachael - BECC - Webmaster and Technology Leader |
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8.1.h. Certified Personnel Who Have Attained Tenure
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Attached is a list of certified professional personnel who have reached continuing contract status (tenure) during the period of September 2, 2021 through September 1, 2022.
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8.2. GRANTS
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8.2.a. Perkins Grant Allocation 2022-23
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The district has been allocated $157,495.00 from Perkins V for the academic year of 2022-23. This allocation is used to support the development and technological advancement of our CTE pathways and faculty. This year's award funds 2 part-time teachers: 0.5 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) and 0.6 Health Occupations. 47% of the grant award is utilized to fund these two positions. The remaining 53% is used to support the further development and advancement of the CTE programming through the updating of equipment, professional learning experiences and or software. Highlights the budget include:
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8.2.b. McPhee Foundation Grant for Ivy Drive
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The McPhee Foundation has offered to provide $5,000 in funding for Project PAL at Ivy Drive School.
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9. 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 - Submitted Public Comment needs to be received by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
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10. DELIBERATED ITEMS/DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORTS
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10.1. Approve the Education Specifications for the SSS HVAC Replacement Project
Rationale:
This project is eligible for state reimbursement. As part of the process, the state requires the education specifications to be approved by the Board of Education.
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10.2. Authorization of at least the schematic design for the SSS HVAC Replacement Project
Rationale:
This project is eligible for state reimbursement. As part of the process, the state requires the Board of Education to approve the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications.
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10.3. Board of Education requests the City Council to Authorize the Board of Education to Apply for the SSS HVAC Replacement Project Grant
Rationale:
This project is eligible for state reimbursement. As part of the process, the state requires the Bristol Board of Education to request approval from the Bristol City Council to apply for the grant for South Side School HVAC Replacement Project located at 21 Tuttle Road, Bristol, CT. |
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10.4. October 1 Enrollment Count for the 2022-2023 School Year
Rationale:
Dr. Galloway will review the October 1 enrollment figures for the Board of Education.
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10.5. Special Services Report
Rationale:
Dr. Kimberly Culkin, Director of Special Services will update the Board regarding Special Services programs and topics. |
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11. NEW BUSINESS
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The Board will discuss any new business proper to come before the Board. |
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12. BUILDING REPORTS
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Any communications/information regarding building projects: 1. MBIAMS Committee Update |
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13. INFORMATION/LIAISON REPORTS
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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. |
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14. VOTE TO CONVENE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Rationale:
The Board of Education will vote to Convene into Executive Session for the purpose of:
1.Discussion concerning the Superintendent’s contract |
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15. VOTE TO RECONVENE INTO PUBLIC SESSION
Rationale:
The Board of Education will vote to Reconvene Into Public Session to vote on items discussed in Executive Session. |
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16. ADJOURNMENT
Rationale:
There being no other business to come before the Board, the meeting should be adjourned. |