April 5, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting

Rationale: 

Dr. Brooks organized a committee of teachers and administrators to research effective homework practices and make suggested recommendations to district policy.  The committee work included: 

• Literature review of effective practices for homework.  
• Development of surveys for stakeholder (parents, teachers, students) to get input on current practice (see attached summary).  
• Review of other district policies regarding homework.
• Revising BPS district policy and regulations.  

Because the changes from our original policy were so significant, it was too confusing to track change.  We have included the old policy for your information.  

Rationale:  In our discussion at the last policy meeting related to non-discrimination, the Board asked the administration to obtain samples of polices relating to civility and respectful communication and actions.  We contacted Shipman and Goodwin and were able to obtain the attached policy for discussion.   The policy addresses standards of communications, examples of disruptive communications and actions and broad consequences for those actions.  

Rationale:  The Board of Education currently does not have a policy regarding New Media Relationships.  In the attached packet are several sample policies from CABE to consider and a version from Waterbury Public Schools.  As a committee we should determine which sample or combination of samples is appropriate for the Bethel Public Schools.  All sample policies address access to the schools and guidelines or expectations for the media.  

Rationale:  This is an opportunity for the Committee to discuss any future policies to be discussed at subsequent meetings.