Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order / Attendance
I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
II. School / Community Session
II.A. Public Participation
III. Board of Education Student Representative Report
IV. Superintendent's Report
IV.A. Madison Youth & Family Services Presentation
IV.B. Paraprofessional Recognition
V. Board Member Comments
VI. Audience Response to Information Presented (Ref. Bylaw #9540.10)
VII. Board of Selectmen Liaison
VIII. Consent Agenda (Ref. Bylaw #9540.2 and #9540.8)
VIII.A. Line Item Transfers - None
VIII.B. Budget Expenditures as of March 31, 2022
IX. Action Item:  Motion to approve Consent Agenda
X. Board Committees / Liaison Updates (Ref. Bylaw #9450)
X.A. Curriculum and Student Development
X.B. Facilities Committee
X.C. Finance Committee
X.D. Personnel Committee
X.E. Policy Committee
X.E.1. Policies for Approval
X.E.1.a. Third Reading:  Bylaw #9600:  Formation, Adoption, Amendment or Deletion of Bylaws and Policies
X.E.1.b. Third Reading:  Bylaw #9640 - Formulation, Adoption, Amendment or Deletion of Administrative Regulations
X.E.1.c. Third Reading:  Bylaw #9660 - Suspension of Policies, Bylaws or Administrative Regulations
X.E.1.d. Second Reading:  Policy #5113 - Student Attendance, Truancy and Chronic Absenteeism
X.E.1.e. Second Reading: Policy  #5121 - Chemical Health for Student Athletes
X.E.1.f. Second Reading:  Policy #5131.911 - Bullying Prevention and Intervention
X.E.1.g. Second Reading:  Policy #5131.914 - Safe School Climate Policy
X.E.2. Policies for a First Reading
X.E.2.a. First Reading:  Policy #1150 - Prohibition Against Nicotine and Cannabis Use
X.E.2.b. First Reading:  Policy #3100.3 - Petty Cash Accounts
X.E.2.c. First Reading:  Policy #3130 - Money in School Buildings
X.E.2.d. First Reading:  Policy & Regulation #3281 - Grants, Gifts & Bequests to the District
X.E.2.e. First Reading:  Policy #4112.5 - Drug Free Schools
X.E.2.f. First Reading:  Policy #4116 - Alcohol, Tobacco & Drug Free Workplace
X.E.2.g. First Reading:  Policy #5090.7 - Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco and Inhalant Use by Students
X.E.2.h. First Reading:  Policy & Regulation #5141 - Fundraising Activities
X.E.3. Policies Proposed for Rescission
X.E.3.a. First Reading:  Policy #4118.5 - Freedom of Speech/Expression
X.E.3.b. First Reading:  Policy #4121 - Substitute Teachers
X.E.3.c. First Reading:  Policy #4122 - Student Teachers/Internship
X.E.3.d. First Reading:  Policy #4126 - Consultants
X.E.3.e. First Reading:  Policy #4135 - Organizational Development/Employee Communications
X.E.3.f. First Reading:  Policy #4140 - Computers:  Websites/Pages
 
X.E.3.g. First Reading:  Policy #4211.1 - Affirmative Action
X.E.3.h. First Reading:  Policy #4212.42 - Drug and Alcohol Testing for Bus Drivers
X.F. LEARN Liaison
X.G. Town American Rescue Plan Funding Committee
X.H. Town Marijuana Advisory Committee
XI. Action item:  Motion to approve the following policies:
Bylaw #9600 - Formulation, Adoption, Amendment or Deletion of Bylaws and Policies
Bylaw #9640 - Formulation, Adoption, Amendment or Deletion of Administrative Regulations
Bylaw #9660 - Suspension of Policies, Bylaws or Administrative Regulations
XII. Action Item:  Motion to approve the following policies:
#5113 - Student Attendance, Truancy and Chronic Absenteeism 
#5121 - Chemical Health for Student Athletes
#5131.911 - Bullying Prevention and Intervention
#5131.914 - Safe School Climate
XIII. Action Item:  Motion to waive the second reading of the following policies proposed for rescission:
#4118.5 - Freedom of Speech/Expression
#4121 - Substitute Teachers
#4122 - Student Teachers/Internship
#4126 - Consultant
#4135 - Organizational Development/Employee Communications
#4140 - Computers:  Websites/Pages
#4211.1 - Affirmative Action
#4212.42 - Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers
XIV. Action Item:  Motion to approve rescission of the following policies:
#4118.5 - Freedom of Speech/Expression
#4121 - Substitute Teachers
#4122 - Student Teachers/Internship
#4126 - Consultant
#4135 - Organizational Development/Employee Communications
#4140 - Computers:  Websites/Pages
#4211.1 - Affirmative Action
#4212.42 - Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers
XV. Action Item:  Motion to approve $2,000 donation from Jeffrey PTO to Jeffrey Elementary School.  Each grade level to receive $500 for wish list items.
XVI. Action Item:  Motion to appoint Diane Infantine-Vyce as Board Parliamentarian
XVII. Action Item:  Motion to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2022 Board of Education minutes (Ref. Bylaw #9540.9)
XVIII. Action Item: Motion to approve the minutes of the March 15, 2022  Board of Education Meeting (Ref. Bylaw #9540.9)
XIX. Old Business
XX. Future Agenda Items
XXI. Meetings/Dates of Importance
XXII. Adjournment
XXIII. The Town of Madison does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and the meeting facilities are ADA accessible. Individuals who need assistance are invited to make their needs known by contacting Paula Carabetta at 203-245-5644 or by email at carabettap@madisonct.org at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting.
 
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 5, 2022 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order / Attendance
Subject:
I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
II. School / Community Session
Subject:
II.A. Public Participation
Subject:
III. Board of Education Student Representative Report
Speaker(s):
Isabelle Vagell and Lucy Fritzinger
Subject:
IV. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Craig A. Cooke, Ph.D.
Subject:
IV.A. Madison Youth & Family Services Presentation
Attachments:
Subject:
IV.B. Paraprofessional Recognition
Subject:
V. Board Member Comments
Subject:
VI. Audience Response to Information Presented (Ref. Bylaw #9540.10)
Subject:
VII. Board of Selectmen Liaison
Speaker(s):
Scott Murphy
Subject:
VIII. Consent Agenda (Ref. Bylaw #9540.2 and #9540.8)
Subject:
VIII.A. Line Item Transfers - None
Subject:
VIII.B. Budget Expenditures as of March 31, 2022
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Action Item:  Motion to approve Consent Agenda
Subject:
X. Board Committees / Liaison Updates (Ref. Bylaw #9450)
Subject:
X.A. Curriculum and Student Development
Speaker(s):
Members: Steve Pynn, Chair; Catherine Miller, Jen Gordon
Subject:
X.B. Facilities Committee
Speaker(s):
Members: Emily Rosenthal, Chair, Steven Pynn, Galen Cawley
Subject:
X.C. Finance Committee
Speaker(s):
Members: Calen Cawley, Chair; Diane Infantine-Vyce, Emily Rosenthal
Subject:
X.D. Personnel Committee
Speaker(s):
Members: Maureen Lewis, Chair; Catherine Miller, Mary Ann Connelly
Subject:
X.E. Policy Committee
Speaker(s):
Members: Diane Infantine-Vyce, Chair; Maureen Lewis, Jen Gordon
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.1. Policies for Approval
Subject:
X.E.1.a. Third Reading:  Bylaw #9600:  Formation, Adoption, Amendment or Deletion of Bylaws and Policies
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.1.b. Third Reading:  Bylaw #9640 - Formulation, Adoption, Amendment or Deletion of Administrative Regulations
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.1.c. Third Reading:  Bylaw #9660 - Suspension of Policies, Bylaws or Administrative Regulations
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.1.d. Second Reading:  Policy #5113 - Student Attendance, Truancy and Chronic Absenteeism
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.1.e. Second Reading: Policy  #5121 - Chemical Health for Student Athletes
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.1.f. Second Reading:  Policy #5131.911 - Bullying Prevention and Intervention
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.1.g. Second Reading:  Policy #5131.914 - Safe School Climate Policy
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.2. Policies for a First Reading
Subject:
X.E.2.a. First Reading:  Policy #1150 - Prohibition Against Nicotine and Cannabis Use
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.2.b. First Reading:  Policy #3100.3 - Petty Cash Accounts
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.2.c. First Reading:  Policy #3130 - Money in School Buildings
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.2.d. First Reading:  Policy & Regulation #3281 - Grants, Gifts & Bequests to the District
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.2.e. First Reading:  Policy #4112.5 - Drug Free Schools
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.2.f. First Reading:  Policy #4116 - Alcohol, Tobacco & Drug Free Workplace
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.2.g. First Reading:  Policy #5090.7 - Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco and Inhalant Use by Students
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.2.h. First Reading:  Policy & Regulation #5141 - Fundraising Activities
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.3. Policies Proposed for Rescission
Subject:
X.E.3.a. First Reading:  Policy #4118.5 - Freedom of Speech/Expression
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.3.b. First Reading:  Policy #4121 - Substitute Teachers
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.3.c. First Reading:  Policy #4122 - Student Teachers/Internship
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.3.d. First Reading:  Policy #4126 - Consultants
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.3.e. First Reading:  Policy #4135 - Organizational Development/Employee Communications
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.3.f. First Reading:  Policy #4140 - Computers:  Websites/Pages
 
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.3.g. First Reading:  Policy #4211.1 - Affirmative Action
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.3.h. First Reading:  Policy #4212.42 - Drug and Alcohol Testing for Bus Drivers
Attachments:
Subject:
X.F. LEARN Liaison
Speaker(s):
Mary Ann Connelly
Subject:
X.G. Town American Rescue Plan Funding Committee
Speaker(s):
Emily Rosenthal
Subject:
X.H. Town Marijuana Advisory Committee
Speaker(s):
Mary Ann Connelly
Subject:
XI. Action item:  Motion to approve the following policies:
Bylaw #9600 - Formulation, Adoption, Amendment or Deletion of Bylaws and Policies
Bylaw #9640 - Formulation, Adoption, Amendment or Deletion of Administrative Regulations
Bylaw #9660 - Suspension of Policies, Bylaws or Administrative Regulations
Subject:
XII. Action Item:  Motion to approve the following policies:
#5113 - Student Attendance, Truancy and Chronic Absenteeism 
#5121 - Chemical Health for Student Athletes
#5131.911 - Bullying Prevention and Intervention
#5131.914 - Safe School Climate
Subject:
XIII. Action Item:  Motion to waive the second reading of the following policies proposed for rescission:
#4118.5 - Freedom of Speech/Expression
#4121 - Substitute Teachers
#4122 - Student Teachers/Internship
#4126 - Consultant
#4135 - Organizational Development/Employee Communications
#4140 - Computers:  Websites/Pages
#4211.1 - Affirmative Action
#4212.42 - Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers
Subject:
XIV. Action Item:  Motion to approve rescission of the following policies:
#4118.5 - Freedom of Speech/Expression
#4121 - Substitute Teachers
#4122 - Student Teachers/Internship
#4126 - Consultant
#4135 - Organizational Development/Employee Communications
#4140 - Computers:  Websites/Pages
#4211.1 - Affirmative Action
#4212.42 - Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers
Subject:
XV. Action Item:  Motion to approve $2,000 donation from Jeffrey PTO to Jeffrey Elementary School.  Each grade level to receive $500 for wish list items.
Attachments:
Subject:
XVI. Action Item:  Motion to appoint Diane Infantine-Vyce as Board Parliamentarian
Subject:
XVII. Action Item:  Motion to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2022 Board of Education minutes (Ref. Bylaw #9540.9)
Attachments:
Subject:
XVIII. Action Item: Motion to approve the minutes of the March 15, 2022  Board of Education Meeting (Ref. Bylaw #9540.9)
Attachments:
Subject:
XIX. Old Business
Subject:
XX. Future Agenda Items
Subject:
XXI. Meetings/Dates of Importance
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII. Adjournment
Subject:
XXIII. The Town of Madison does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and the meeting facilities are ADA accessible. Individuals who need assistance are invited to make their needs known by contacting Paula Carabetta at 203-245-5644 or by email at carabettap@madisonct.org at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting.
 

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