January 6, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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National Anthem Performance by: Greene Hills and West Bristol Vocal Groups, Directed by Chris Sipes

Moment of Silence: Edna L'Heureux - Assistant Cook at Greene Hills Cafeteria

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Communications & Community Relations	Finance	Operations	Personnel	Student Achievement	Policy Committee (Ad-Hoc)
Jeff Caggiano, Chair	Karen Vibert, Chair	Karen Hintz, Chair	Thomas O’Brien, Chair	Jennifer Dube, Chair	Tina Taylor, Chair
Joseph Grabowski	Karen Hintz	Jeff Caggiano	Jeff Caggiano	Joseph Grabowski	Jennifer Dube
Tina Taylor	David Scott	Thomas O’Brien	Karen Vibert	Tina Taylor	Karen Hintz
					David Scott
Alternates:
Jennifer Dube	Joseph Grabowski	Karen Vibert	Jennifer Dube	David Scott

Rationale:  Student Representatives from Bristol Central (David Kaminski) and Bristol Eastern (Cassidy Yates)will give a monthly report to the Board.

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

1. Wheeler Clinic Partnership/Behavioral Health Services Proposal – Wheeler Clinic Presentaion

2. Kelly Services Update – Sam Galloway

3. School to Business Workforce Partnership Report – Dr. Rich Gagliardi & Larry Covino

4. Excess Cost and ECS Defined – Gary Franzi & Dr. Kim Hapken

5. Update on Drug Free Community Grant Program – Jeanine Audette

Rationale:  Shirley Preleski – WB – Grade 2

Geraldine Wilson – BCHS/BEHS - Psychologist

    

Rationale:  Michael Archangelo - BEHS - Physical Education Teacher - Effective 12/17/15

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Jennifer Pace – ID – Psychologist – Effective February 20, 2016 – March 20, 2016

Kathryn Provencal – SSS – Grade 2 – Effective November 19, 2015 – December 22, 2015

Rationale:  Mary McCormick –CHMS – Green Team Leader – Effective October 31, 2015

Rationale:  Tiffany Fox – SSS – Co-Technology Leader – Effective November 23, 2015

Rationale:  Alicia Redline - BCHS - Math

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The Bristol Board of Education received a grant for $6,000 from the Barnes Foundation to develop programming to address chronic absenteeism and support the bookmobile.

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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: 

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 microphone.
4. Preface your remarks by stating your name and address.
5. Direct your comments to the Board chairman.
6. Please limit your comments to three minutes.
7. Any comments should be made in an appropriate manner, particularly if concerning a personnel matter.

 Board Policy #1120(a)

Rationale:  This relatively new Federal child nutrition program qualifies the district to apply for a program that provides free breakfast and lunch to all students in the school when at least 40% of their students are directly certified for free lunch through the Department of Social Services. This program increases the reimbursement rate for these meals. It is possible that reimbursements would exceed current expenditures if there is an increased rate of participation once the program is approved. Currently West Bristol qualifies, but the Federal government uses a date in April to determine eligibility. Once eligible, the school or schools do not require recertification for 4 years.

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Both Peter Fusco and Greg Boulanger reviewed this location and determined that a sidewalk deferral would not pose any issues for students getting to their school at this time. There are no sidewalks on either side of this roadway.

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Both Peter Fusco and Greg Boulanger reviewed this location and determined that a sidewalk deferral would not pose any issues for students getting to their school at this time. There are no sidewalks on either side of this roadway.

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The Board received a request to review the potential closing of Willis street from South Street to Memorial Boulevard. Both Peter Fusco and Greg Boulanger reviewed this location and determined this closure would not impact student transportation.

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

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

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Commissioners may report to the Board on any groups/organizations in which they serve as Board of Education Liaisons.

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1. Records, reports or statements of strategy or negotiations with respect to collective bargaining groups: Local 3551, 2267 and 1464 pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes 1-200(6)E and 1-210(b)9.

2. Superintendent Evaluation

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