November 7, 2018 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Rationale:  National Anthem performed by: Greene-Hills/West Bristol Band - Directed by Sara DiVenere

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The Board of Education will recognize the following staff membes:

1. New England Association of Teachers of English – 2018 Poet of the Year Award – Joann Peluso
2. Dr. Dave Huber and Kim DeFusco – presented at Literacy for all Conference
3. Dr. Mike Dietter and Erika Treannie – presented at the Global Youth Court Conference

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The Board of Education should vote to approve any Regular or Special Meeting Minutes:

1. October 3, 2018 – 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	Kristen Giantonio	Thomas O’Brien	Karen Vibert	Tina Taylor	Karen Hintz
					Kristen Giantonio
Alternates:
Jennifer Dube	Joseph Grabowski	Karen Vibert	Jennifer Dube	Kristen Giantonio

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Student Representatives from Bristol Central (Katherine Funk and Abby Tijhuan Grant-Christie) and Bristol Eastern (Lori Chen and Logan Zdun) will update the board on recent activities at each of their schools.

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Chairman Wilson will update the Board and the public on:

1. CREC Update
2. CCJEF Update
3. Business Education Foundation Update

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

1. Safety and Security Update
2. District Activities
3. Program Committee Update
4. Update on District Priorities

Rationale:  Harnett, Matthew – CHMS – Principal - Effective April 15, 2019

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Coleman, Erika – WB – Assistant Principal/K-8 Literacy Supervisor – effective October 22, 2018
Fitzpatrick, Mariliz – CHMS – Principal – effective October 26, 2018
Rechenberg, Jaime – BOE – Secondary Supv. of Math, Science and Tech Ed - effective Nov. 26, 2018

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Hokanson, Timothy – GH – Science Teacher, Grade 6 - Effective October 31, 2018

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Condren, Meghan - WB - Grade 1 Teacher - Effective October 18, 2018
Cox, Terrian - CHMS - Language Arts - Grade 7 - Effective October 9, 2018

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Bernier, Craig - SSS - Co-K-5 Technology Leader - Effective October 23, 2018

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Farrell, Latanya - BCHS - Co-Avid Coordinator
Machol, Kerilyn - BCHS - Co-Avid Coordinator

Rationale:  The attached list represents certified professional personnel who have reached continuing contract status (tenure) during the period September 1, 2017 through September 1, 2018.

Rationale:  Bristol Adult Education has received a federally funded grant for 2018-2019 in the amount $37,000 for an Integrated English Language and Civics Program.  This grant will help provide additional supports for our ESL adult learners and their families by offering additional classes and training opportunities.

Rationale:  Bristol Adult Education has received two federally funded grants for 2018-2019.  $50,000 was received for a Family Literacy Program, and $36,000 was allocated for a Workforce Readiness Program.  Both grants will help provide additional supports for our adult learners and their families.

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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:  Dr. Sam Galloway will present the October 1 enrollment figures for the district.

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An in-depth report on the 2018 SBA  was provided to the Student Achievement Committee in October.  An overview of the report will be presented.

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

Rationale:  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:  Commissioners will convene into Executive Session for the purpose of a: Discussion concerning an attorney/ client communication regarding the legal steps for addressing a DCF/personnel investigation.

Rationale:  Commissioners will reconvene into Public Session to take any votes on items discussed in Executive Session.

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