December 6, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Regular BOE Meeting

Rationale:  National Anthem Performed By: Bristol Central Instrumental Group – Directed by: John Abucewicz

Rationale:  November 1, 2017 - Regular Meeting Minutes

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Communications & Community Relations	Finance	Operations	Personnel	Student Achievement	Policy Committee
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

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Chairman Wilson will update the Board and the public on:

1. CABE Convention

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Student Representatives from Bristol Central (Olivia Rajotte) and Bristol Eastern (Madison Fostervold) will update the board on recent activities at each of their schools.

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

1. District Accountability Plan

2. Bristol Central NEASC Report

3. Bristol Eastern Band Acknowledgement

4. Board Member Recognition

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Sandra Adams – ID – Grade 5 – Effective January 1, 2018

Lawrence Hochman – BEHS – Guidance – Effective January 26, 2018

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Ray LeCara – BEHS – School Newspaper Faculty Advisor

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Shannan Higgins – BCHS – Guidance – Effective November 20, 2017 through end of 2017-2018 school year 

Elizabeth Zurell – STAF – Phys Ed Teacher – Effective November 22, 2017 through February 23, 2018

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Lance Pepper - Asst. Girls Basketball Coach – BCHS - effective 11/27/17

Paul Hylan - Asst. Indoor Track Coach – BEHS - effective 12/2/17

Michael Cassin  – .5 Wrestling Coach – BEHS - effective 11/27/17

Vincent Guarda – Asst. Girls Basketball Coach – BEHS – effective 11/27/17

Tyrell Holmes – Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach – BEHS – effective 12/2/17

Jason Stafford – Girls Basketball Coach – WB – effective 12/2/17

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Bristol has received a federal grant in the amount of $33,317 through Title IV, Part A.  With the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, the Every Student Succeeds Act provides funding under the newly authorized subpart of Title IV with the intention to 1) provide all students with access to well-rounded education; 2) improve school conditions for student learning; and 3) improve the use of technology in order to improve academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.

Priority in funding must be given to those schools that are identified as having students with the greatest needs, highest number of students from low-income families who are counted for Title I and are identified for support under Title I.

Rationale:  Bristol has received reimbursement for 2016-17 telecommunication expenses from the Universal Service Fund and authorized by the Schools and Library Division in the amount of $29,632.48.  Funds from these reimbursements must be used to support the technology infrastructure of the school district

Rationale:  The FRC approached Main Street Foundation for an emergency grant to assist the FRC given that the State of Connecticut defunded one of the Bristol FRCs which resulted in a $100k cut in funding. Despite South Side FRC being defunded by the state, other grants remain to ensure satellite FRC services at the school continue with the assistance of this grant and other existing grants.  Main Street Foundation Board of Directors approved a one-time bridge grant of $7,500 for staffing cost and the Sky Bight Foundation operating with-in the Main Street Foundation approved a $2,500 emergency grant for a total of $10,000 for the 17-18 fiscal year.  This grant will be used to cover the cost of Child & Family Advocate to split her time between West Bristol and South Side School FRCs providing support services to children and families.

Rationale:  Students needing extra literacy skill building support in grades kindergarten through third grade will be attending a Books Alive program at ELCCT/Indian Rock on Tuesdays after-school for 20 weeks.  55 students are enrolled in the program.  The ELCCT will be funding the FRC Raising Readers program for Parents at South Side in the amount of $4,000. Bristol FRCs firmly believe that parents must be partners in their child’s education and this program teaches parents how to create a literacy rich home environment.  Parents agree to read to their children daily, and at the end of each of the 6 parenting sessions, parents are given a book to add to their home library.

Rationale:  This grant is for the FRC at WB and will permit the FRC to continue services to fulfill our mission to provide collaborative, integrated and comprehensive services that strengthen families, promote the optimal development of children, and create strong school-family-community partnerships. WB FRC will implement seven components of service including preschool Play & Learn Groups/school readiness programming, support before/after-school care programs in the schools, Parents As Teachers home visiting program, home daycare provider training/support, adult education/parent education and support, positive youth development and resource & referral services.  This grant request is an extension grant for fiscal year 17-18 and includes expenditures for satellite FRC services at South Side School. 

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The FRCs have applied for a are applying for a professional development grant for Licensed Home Based Child Care providers from the Women & Girls’ Fund/ Main Street Foundation.  This grant’s purpose is to provide professional development and support to self-employed women providing licensed daycare and early education services for children in their home. Providers will develop the curriculum development skills as it relates to their daily activities for children.  Up to 24 licensed providers serving up to 120 children will benefit from this grant. 

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Bristol FRC’s in collaboration with The Bristol Community Organization is requesting funds for an Ages & Stages Screening (ASQ) grant for the United Way funding cycle 2017-18 ( year 3 of 3 year grant). This grant from United Way will provide Ages & Stages Screenings (ASQ) to approximately 150 children ages birth to five served by the FRCs and HRA.  FRC Staff will conduct Ages & Stages screenings at the FRC and at HRA.  The ASQ is designed to screen children for developmental delays during the critical first 5 years of life. The ASQ has high reliability and validity with strong evidence supporting it as an effective early detection tool.

Rationale:  This grant is for the FRC at WB and will permit the FRC to continue services to fulfill our mission to provide collaborative, integrated and comprehensive services that strengthen families, promote the optimal development of children, and create strong school-family-community partnerships. WB FRC will implement seven components of service including preschool Play & Learn Groups/school readiness programming, support before/after-school care programs in the schools, Parents As Teachers home visiting program, home daycare provider training/support, adult education/parent education and support, positive youth development and resource & referral services.  This grant request is an extension grant for fiscal year 17-18 and includes expenditures for statelite FRC services at South Side School. 

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The Policy Committee has reviewed the following by-laws of the Board of Education and believes the current policies should be affirmed:

1314:  Soliciting Funds from and by School Personnel

1640:  Relations with Colleges and Universities Shared Services

1660:  Cooperative Arrangements with Business and Industry

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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)

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a. Update on Excess Cost

b. Update on Displaced Students

Rationale:  The Policy Committee of the Board of Education is recommending approval of the attached policy revision.

Rationale:  The Policy Committee of the Board of Education is recommending approval of the attached policy revision.

Rationale:  The Policy Committee of the Board of Education is recommending approval of the attached policy revision.

Rationale:  The Policy Committee of the Board of Education is recommending approval of the attached policy revision.

Rationale:  The Policy Committee of the Board of Education is recommending approval of the attached policy revision.

Rationale:  The Policy Committee of the Board of Education is recommending removal of the attached policy revision.

Rationale:  The Policy Committee of the Board of Education is recommending removal of the attached policy revision.

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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.

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

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

Rationale:  1. BFT Contract (For discussion and vote)*

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