December 4, 2013 at 7:00 PM - Regular BOE Meeting

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In accordance with Section 1-21 of the Connecticut General Statutes and in keeping with Board of Education policy, a schedule of Board of Education meeting dates for the 2014 calendar year is required by the Town and City Clerk.

Board of Education meetings will be held the first Wednesday of every month* at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Board of Education Administration Building, 129 Church Street, Bristol, Connecticut.

*except August and September

Rationale:  National Anthem Performed by:

Northeast Middle School Express Singers - Amari Floyd, Emily Gdovin, Anna Korpanty, Tina Guo

Rationale:  The Board will vote to elect a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary to serve for a two year term.

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Rationale:  November 6, 2013 - Regular Meeting

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BACKGROUND: This agenda item will address any reports from Board committees to the full Board.  Student Achievement Finance Committee Personnel Operations Communication & Community Relations Lawrence J. Amara, Chair Karen Vibert, Chair Thomas O’Brien, Chair Jill Fitzgerald, Chair Karen Bourassa, Chair Karen Bourassa Lawrence J. Amara Lawrence J. Amara Genard E. Dolan Karen Hintz Jeffrey Morgan Thomas O’Brien Karen Vibert Karen Hintz Jill Fitzgerald Alternates:         Karen Vibert Jill Fitzgerald Jeffrey Morgan Karen Bourassa Genard Dolan

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Dr. Solek will report /update the Board on district topics.

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Michael Audette – WB – Principal – Effective June 30, 2014
Dennis Bieu – BOE – Director of Human Resources – Effective January 1, 2014
Michael Georgen – BOE – Supervisor, Special Education – Effective June 30, 2014

Rationale:  Elaine Taylor - BCHS - Guidance Counselor - Effective February 1, 2014

Rationale:  Elizabeth Camire – CHMS – Special Education – Effective December 2, 2013
Jennifer Fitzsimmons – MTV – Grade 5 – Effective November 13, 2013
Jennifer O’Connor Martin – BCHS – Special Education – Effective date to be determined
Kyle Phelan – WB – Math, Grade 7 – Effective December 2, 2013

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Meric Martin – BCHS – Musical Director – Effective November 1, 2013
Benjamin Oksanen – BCHS – Math League Co-Advisor – Effective November 18, 2013

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Carrie Jackson – EPH – Elementary Science Co-Leader – Effective October 28, 2013
Tami Raspanti – EPH - Elementary Science Co-Leader – Effective October 28, 2013

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Kenneth Boudreau – CHMS – Instructional Resource Coordinator – Effective October 25, 2013
Merriah Currao – EPH – Elementary Science Leader – Effective November 8, 2013
Lynn Johnson – CHMS – Language Arts Curriculum Coordinator – Effective October 28, 2013

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Janet Blauvelt – ID/MTV – Instructional Support – Effective through June 30, 2014
Gina Chace – BEHS – Science – Effective November 7, 2013 through January 6, 2014

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The Consolidated Federal Grant consists of the public and non-public Federal entitlement grants:

• Title I Part A – Improving Basic Programs
• Title I Part A – Neglected
• Title II Part A – Teacher and Principal Training

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Bristol has received a grant from the State Department of Education in the amount of $286,116.00. This grant will provide schools with infrastructure improvements and additional classroom technology necessary to support on-line computer testing and curricular efforts to implement Common Core State Standards in all schools.

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PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
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: 

1. Sign in on the Public Comment sign-in roster.
2. Wait to be recognized by the Board Chair.
3. Proceed to the speaker’s table.
4. Preface your remarks by stating your name and address.
5. Direct your comments to the Board Chairman.
6. Please try to limit your comments to three minutes.
7. Any comments should be made in an appropriate manner, particularly if concerning a personnel matter.

Bristol Public Schools
Bristol, Connecticut

Rationale:  For several years, Bristol students interested in classical history have traveled to Greece to explore the remains of an ancient civilization whose political and cultural contributions continue to shape societies two millennium after their birth. Prior to the trip, students have taken classes to learn about the ideas of Pericles, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Alexander the Great, Aristophanes, and Phidias. During the trip, they will take tours of the sites that inspired not only these Greek geniuses, but also the likes of William Shakespeare and Thomas Jefferson. Upon their return, students will have written a paper and earned ¼ course credit. We seek permission to continue this rich learning experience this summer. Proposal attached for further details.              

Rationale:  Accademia Italiana in Salerno presents the possibility of learning the Italian language in the South of Italywith an intensive program, where students will experience the History, Art, Music, Ceramics,Theater, Cooking and enjoy the beautiful beaches and harbors of Amalfi and Cilento Coasts in a traditional and real-life setting.

See Attached for Additional Information.

Rationale:  Each year, the Board of Education reviews proposed changes to the high school program of studies booklet and approves those changes.  Three courses were added to the Program of Studies:  Physics I AP, Physics C Advanced Placement,  and Computer Programming and Video Game Design.  Physics I AP is a new course in place of Physics, accelerated.  Computer Programming and Video Game Design is a course in the Career and Technical Education department replacing Multimedia. This course will better prepare students to be successful in a concentrator area on programming for the state assessments of  technology applications.  Other revisions include: course descriptions in mathematics and Civics, were revised to reflect the curriculum that was approved in Spring 2013 and the summer school policy, revised to reflect the current policy approved by the Board of Education in Spring 2013. 

Rationale: 

In accordance with Section 1-21 of the Connecticut General Statutes and in keeping with Board of Education policy, a schedule of Board of Education meeting dates for the 2014 calendar year is required by the Town and City Clerk.

Board of Education meetings will be held the first Wednesday of every month* at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Board of Education Administration Building, 129 Church Street, Bristol, Connecticut.

 *except August and September

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In accordance with Section 1-21 of the Connecticut General Statutes and in keeping with Board of Education policy, a schedule of Board of Education meeting dates for the 2015 calendar year is required by the Town and City Clerk.

Board of Education meetings will be held the first Wednesday of every month* at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Board of Education Administration Building, 129 Church Street, Bristol, Connecticut.

*except August and September

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The Board of Education will discuss any old business proper to come before the Board.

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The Board of Education will discuss any new business proper to come before the Board.

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Any communications received or any questions by Board members concerning items not on the agenda.

Rationale:  1. Discussion of Conduct and Strategies of Collective Bargaining

Rationale:  The being no other business to come before the Board of Education the meeting should adjourn.