November 6, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Regular BOE Meeting - REVISED

Rationale: 

National Anthem
Performed by Bristol Eastern Pep Band

Moment of Silence
Kenneth Bilodeau – Teacher – Patterson, O'Connell, Stafford and Northeast School - 1953 - 1962
Arlene Groth – Teacher –  Stafford School 1968 - 1971
Ronald Miecznikowski – Science Teacher – BCHS – 1956 – 1992 *
Richard Sciarra - Science Teacher - BCHS – 1969 – 1994 *

 

Rationale: 

1. AVID Float Award
2. Corey Nagle - Academic Journal Submission
3. Kelly Monahan-Dinoia - Student Recognition
4. Lisa Galske - CT Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Recognition
5. Pushpita Hossian - The Great Debate

Rationale:  October 2, 2019, Regular Meeting

Rationale: 

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
Morris Patton, IV	Kristen Giantonio	Thomas O’Brien	Karen Vibert	Morris Patton, IV	Karen Hintz
					Kristen Giantonio
Alternates:
Jennifer Dube	Joseph Grabowski	Karen Vibert	Jennifer Dube	Kristen Giantonio

Rationale: 

Chairman Wilson will update the Board and the public on:

1. Spotlight on Special Education

2. CAPSS/CABE Executive Meeting

Rationale: 

Student Representatives from Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern will share activities, surveys, suggestions, and topics of interest in their respective schools.

Bristol Central                                                          Bristol Eastern

Katherine Funk – Senior                                            Drew Dauphinee – Senior

Madison Laprise – Junior                                           Madison Turner - Junior

Rationale: 

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

1. District Priority Update

2. 2020-2021 Budget Calendar

Rationale:  Nowobilski, Martha – WB – Assistant Principal – effective June 30, 2020

Rationale:  Calvi-Rogers, Marisa – BE – Principal – effective December 31, 2019

Rationale:  Higgins, Michael - BE - Principal - effective November 7, 2019

Rationale: 

Bonino, Joanne – STAF – Speech Language Pathologist – effective June 30, 2020
Chamberland, Janet - BOE – Special Education Teacher – effective February 4, 2020
Dea, Patricia – WB – Special Education Teacher – effective June 30, 2020
Lapierre, Rhonda – WB – Speech Language Pathologist – June 30, 2020
Martel, Susan – WB – Gr. 8 Math Teacher – effective June 30, 2020
Scalia, Karen – NEMS – Gr. 7 Science Teacher – effective June 30, 2020
Stansel, Martha – CHMS – Special Education Teacher – effective June 30, 2020
St. Pierre, Susan – ID – Physical Education Teacher – effective June 30, 2020
Thaler, Deborah – BEHS – 0.5 Art Teacher – effective November 1, 2019

Rationale: 

McLellan, Eve – CHMS – Special Education Teacher – effective September 26, 2019
Perez, Hector – CHMS –  Gr 7 Social Studies Teacher – effective October 7, 2019
Prentiss, Melissa – EPH – Gr 5 Teacher – effective October 22, 2019

Rationale: 

Collin, Karen – NEMS – 0.5 Math Instructional Support Teacher – effective October 15, 2019
Palmer, Kim – MTV – Special Education Teacher – effective November 4, 2019

Rationale: 

Nadeau, Meghan – BECC – School Readiness

Rationale: 

Meusel, Amanda – WB – Kindergarten – effective January 20, 2020 through February 28, 2020

Rationale: 

Attached is a list of certified professional personnel who have reached continuing contract status (tenure) during the period September 1, 2018 through September 1, 2019.

Rationale: 

The Adult Education Grant is submitted for approval. The state's reimbursement percentage is 54.55% or $329,160. Our first installment of 66% is $219 440. A second installment will comeJune l , 2020 and at that time the CSDE has indicated a minimum of 7.85% CAP.

Rationale: 

Grant Award $38,000

Project Title: English as a Pathway to a Brighter Future

English Language Acquisition, Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IEL/Civics)

This Project incorporates a unique two pronged approach that will start with an English Language/Citizenship Program incorporating the new CCR Standards associated with either a manufacturing career, health services, or National Retail Certification pathway. The second part will involve placement in an industry recognized Workforce Development Board aligned occupational specific skills and work-readiness industry recognized certificate program.

Rationale: 

Project Title: Pathway to a Brighter Future: Ready Set Read $40,000

Family Literacy Services; Elementary, ESL and ABE/GED $50,000

Through the collaborative efforts of Bristol's Early Childhood Center, Bristol Library and Bristol Adult

Education Center low literate adults and their children will improve literacy levels and parenting skills in order to become reading role models for their children, and develop improved parenting skills.

Rationale:  This grant provides educational and basic needs services to students in Bristol who are homeless.  The funds are used to meet needs for tutoring, clothing, school supplies, extended-day and extended-year programs

Rationale: 

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:  At the December 5, 2018 meeting the Board approved the Study Abroad: Martinique and Guadeloupe in February 2020. Changes to the flights offered by Norwegian airlines necessitate changes to the dates of a previously approved trip to Martinique in February of 2020. The trip was originally planned for 2/14/20-2/20/20. Due to the changes in flight offering, the revised dates are 2/12/20-2/17/20.

Rationale:  Seeking the Board of Education’s approval to travel  to Italy in late June of 2021. Our ten-day trip always results in rewarding and memorable cultural experiences for students. Participating in an educational travel program holds a variety of benefits for our students. As part of their curriculum, students academically explore Italy. The trip adds new dimensions to students’ formal curriculum, expanding their views of the world and their perspectives of themselves and their own culture. Direct exposure to a foreign culture enhances months of classroom study. Students will develop a stronger appreciation and interest in ancient history, literature, and the arts. Participation in an educational travel program can also improve a student’s chances for college admission.

Rationale: 

Board approval is required when authorized signatory changes are made to the Child Nutrition Program.  The Board needs to formally designate Catherine Carbone, Superintendent of Schools, as a signer on monthly Federal Reimbursement claims for Child Nutrition Program.

Rationale:  Dr. Galloway will review October 1 enrollment figures for the Board.

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 2020 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 July, August and September

Rationale:  The 2019 Secondary Summer School Report will be presented.

Rationale: 

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

Rationale: 

Any communications/information regarding building projects.

1. MBIAMS Update
2. Mountain View - Playground Installation
3. Stafford School - Roof Project
4. South Side - HVAC

Rationale: 

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

Rationale:  1. Superintendent's Evaluation

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