February 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting

Rationale:  Moment of Silence:
Anthony (Tony) Rocco Benvenuto - Custodian - Memorial Boulevard School.
Barbara J. Grasso - a 35-year career in the Bristol School System as an Art Teacher and Director of Art.
 

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1. *Anastasiya Samoylyuk - BEHS - $500.00 Scholarship from College Board Big Future Scholarship
2. *Emily Skorupski - BEHS - $500.00 Scholarship from College Board Big Future Scholarship

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School, Family, & Community Partnerships	Finance & Operations	School Safety	Labor Relations	Policy Committee	Student Achievement & Outcomes
Maria Simmons, Chair	Eric Carlson, Chair	Lorianne Osenkowski, Chair	Eric Carlson, Chair	Shelby Pons, Chair	Jill Fitzsimons-Bula, Chair
Shelby Pons	Russell Anderson	Russell Anderson	Shelby Pons	Jill Fitzsimons-Bula	Kristen Giantonio
Jennifer Van Gorder	Shelby Pons	Maria Simmons	Maria Simmons	Lorianne Osenkowski	Maria Simmons
Alternates:
Kristen Giantonio	Jill Fitzsimons-Bula	Eric Carlson		Maria Simmons	Eric Carlson

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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
Isabel Paolina - Senior                              Rita Gao - Senior
Abigail Wasta - Junior*                              Peyton Troth - Junior*                    

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Chair Tagariello will update the Board and the public on topics related to the Board of Education.

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Dr. Carbone will report/update the Board on the following topics:
1. Budget Workshop Overview
2. 2025-2030 Strategic Plan Update
3. February Winter Recess
4. 2024-2025 Legislative Priorities

Rationale:  Traner, Ashleeann - SSS - Library Media Specialist effective January 15, 2024
Cyr, Kaitlynn - EPH - Grade 1 Teacher effective January 22, 2024
Hamilton, Marissa - GHS - Special Education Teacher effective January 29, 2024
McLaughlin, Meredith - WBS - Psychologist effective February 5, 2024
 

Rationale:  DiCristofaro, Lynn - BCHS - Special Education Teacher effective January 30, 2024
Vilhotti, Emily - EPH - Special Education Teacher effective January 30, 2024

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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:

Before a Remote Meeting - Submitted Public Comment must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

1. Send your comments to: susaneverett@bristolk12.org
2. Be sure to put PUBLIC COMMENT - BOE in the subject line.
3. Include your name and address.
4. Direct your comments to the Board Chair.
5. Your comments will be read at the meeting by the Board Chair.
6. All comments should be written in an appropriate manner, comments regarding personnel or confidential student information shall not be discussed under public comment.
7. Any comments not adhering to the guidelines will not be read at the meeting.

During a Meeting

1. Everyone is requested to address the Chair for recognition.
2. Each speaker must state his/her name and address.
3. All speakers must observe rules of common etiquette.  Personalities are not to be injected. Anyone violating this rule will be denied the floor. Unless waived by the Chairperson or a majority of the Board,
4. Each speaker shall limit his/her remarks to three (3) minutes.
5. A speaker will not be recognized for a second time on the same topic.
6. The public may speak as agenda topics come up for discussion or information.  Anyone digressing from the topic will be ruled out of order.
7. Written statements and materials may be made available, in advance of comments, for distribution to Board members.
8. Speakers shall state their positions on the subject being discussed.
9. Board members will not respond directly to comments during the Board meeting. The Superintendent will direct the question to the appropriate staff member for follow-up

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Amy Martino Director of Special Services will update the Board regarding Special Services programs and topics.

Rationale:  The Chief of Talent Management, Dr. Culkin will review enrollment figures for the Board.

Rationale:  Mrs. Lynn Boisvert - The Business Administrator will update the Board on Activity Accounts.

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This course is ideal for students looking to explore entrepreneurship and the idea of becoming a small business owner. Students will learn how to set up their business, connect with customers, manage money, protect their  assets, and grow their business ventures. By the end of the course, students will have a completed business plan to move forward with their business idea.

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Students will design and model current and historical building styles using manual drafting, digital CAD, and physical model creation.  Students will create models of homes, businesses, and public spaces. 

Rationale:  This is a new curriculum for the Theater Pathway at BAIMS. It was presented to the Student Achievement Committee on 1/17/24 for a First Reading and was passed to be sent to the full
Board for a Second Reading and approval.

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to develop a character through advanced
methods in acting.  Through the use of internal and external development students will refine their process as a performer.  Furthering
the development of the actor’s instrument, implementing advanced acting theory and practice, and employing styles in performance,
students will explore contemporary and non-contemporary techniques in character analysis and creating roles.  The course will
culminate in public performance. Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Intermediate Acting and/or Teacher Recommendation

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BACKGROUND: This is a new curriculum for the Theater Pathway at BAIMS.  It was presented to the Student Achievement Committee on 1/17/24 for a First Reading and was passed to be sent to the full Board for a Second Reading and approval.

 

In this class, students will explore the "behind the scenes" elements of production in the following disciplines: set design, costume design, lighting/electrics, and sound design, among other subcategories. Learn and apply knowledge and skills to design your own work. Students may have the opportunity to be a stage manager, call a show; act as crew moving sets, props, etc. during shows; operate a spotlight, lighting console, and audio console; set up a PA system and cabling for audio set-ups; and participate in best safety practices, including handling electrics and using proper body mechanics. Academic study and hands-on application provide a practical approach to production. Students may be required to work on the semester performance course production.

 

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BACKGROUND: This is a new curriculum for the Art Pathway at BAIMS.  It was presented to the Student Achievement Committee on 1/17/24 for a First Reading and was passed to be sent to the full Board for a Second Reading and approval.

 

Students will learn technical skills through accuracy in drawing from small scale images to murals. Projects will be inspired by self-expression, building and beautifying our community and engaging citizens. Murals will be designed on different mediums such as buildings, walls, and large-scale openings. Materials used will include paint, stencils, and projectors.

 

Rationale:  BACKGROUND: This is a new curriculum for the Art Pathway at BAIMS. It was presented to the Student Achievement Committee on 1/17/24 for a First Reading and was passed to be sent to the full Board for a
Second Reading and approval.

Students will engage in the study of the aesthetic and technical practices of film music and sound. The focus will be on the
interaction between soundtrack and image track, on the level of form, rhythm, style and emotion, as well as on the creative processes
of film scoring. The study of selected film scores illustrating the development of film scoring art will be combined with original projects
where students will develop their own soundtracks.

Rationale:  The 2024-2025 High School Program of Studies was reviewed by the Student Achievement Committee on January 17th
and they've moved it forward to the full Board for your approval. The Program of Studies for the upcoming year
includes new course offerings, pathways for students to pursue and four year academic planning tools and resources for
students and families all of which have been updated in English and Spanish in a digital platform for increased
accessibility. These features and more were shared with the Student Achievement Committee and once approved, will
be available on the websites for Bristol Eastern, Bristol Central and Bristol Preparatory Academy. Thanks to Assistant
Principal Melanie Vetrano who lead the schedule building team of school counselors and department chairs in updating
this document this year.

Rationale:  Dr. Dietter - Deputy Superintendent will update the Board on two policy revisions.

Rationale:  Policy 5111 - Admission/Age of Attendance was revised and reviewed in the Policy Meeting on January 24, 2024. The revised Policy 5111 was moved to the full board for approval.

Rationale:  Policy 5112 - Ages of Attendance was revised and reviewed in the Policy Meeting on January 24, 2024. The revised Policy 5112 was moved to the full board for approval.

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

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Any communications/information regarding building projects:

1. Chippens Underground Storage Tank
2. BAIMS Building Update
3. NEMS Building Committee Report
4. ESSER/ARP Building Committee Update
5. Edgewood Project Update
6. Culinary Arts Project Updates
7. Athletic Fields and Site Improvements

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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.  This month is Elementary and K-8 Schools.

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There being no other business to come before the Board, the meeting should be adjourned.