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 Representatives' Report
IV. Superintendent's Report
IV.A. Preschool Program Updates
V. Board Members' Comments
VI. Audience Response to Information Presented (Ref. Bylaw #9540.10)
VII. Consent Agenda (Ref. Bylaw #9540.2)
VII.A. Line Item Transfers as of Nov. 12, 2025
VII.B. Budget Expenditures as of Nov. 12, 2025
VII.C. October 2025 Personnel Report
VIII. Action Item:  Motion to approve the Consent Agenda
IX. Board Committees / Liaison Updates (Ref. Bylaw #9450)
IX.A. Curriculum and Student Development
IX.B. Facilities Committee
IX.C. Finance Committee
IX.D. Personnel Committee
IX.E. Policy Committee
IX.E.1. Policies for Review, Waive Second Reading: 
•    4030.5 Family and Medical Leave 
•    6080.1.1 Educating Students in the Gifted and Talented Program 
•    9510 Time, Place, and Notice of Meetings
•    6154 Homework
 
IX.F. LEARN Liaison
X. Action Item: Motion to approve a donation from the DHHS Boys Soccer Boosters to the Boys Varsity Soccer team in the amount of $4000 for parkas. 
XI. Action Item: Motion to waive the second reading and approve the following policies: 4030.5 Family and Medical Leave, 6080.1.1 Educating Students in the Gifted and Talented Program, 9510 Time, Place, and Notice of Meetings, 6154 Homework
XII. Action Item: Motion to approve the disposal of used equipment.
XIII. Action Item: Motion to approve the minutes of the October 28, 2025 Board of Education Meeting (Ref. Bylaw #9540.9)
XIV. Action Item: Motion to approve the minutes of the November 11, 2025 Board of Education Organizational Meeting (Ref. Bylaw #9540.9)
XV. Action Item: Motion to approve the minutes of the November 11, 2025 Board of Education Retreat (Ref. Bylaw #9540.9)
XVI. Action Item: Discuss and take possible action on the proposed collective bargaining agreement with the United Public Service Employees Union/ Madison BOE Nurses Local 424-Unit 137 (7/01/25 - 6/30/28). (Discussion proposed for Executive Session). 
XVII. Future Agenda Items
XVIII. Adjournment
XIX. 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 the Town ADA/Human Resources Director, Debra Ferrante, at 203-245-6310 or by email at ferranted@madisonct.org at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order / Attendance
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I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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II. School / Community Session
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II.A. Public Participation
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III. Board of Education Student Representatives' Report
Speaker(s):
Grace Ackerman and Katherine Rizzo
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IV. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Craig A. Cooke, Ph.D.
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IV.A. Preschool Program Updates
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V. Board Members' Comments
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VI. Audience Response to Information Presented (Ref. Bylaw #9540.10)
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VII. Consent Agenda (Ref. Bylaw #9540.2)
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VII.A. Line Item Transfers as of Nov. 12, 2025
Attachments:
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VII.B. Budget Expenditures as of Nov. 12, 2025
Attachments:
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VII.C. October 2025 Personnel Report
Attachments:
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VIII. Action Item:  Motion to approve the Consent Agenda
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IX. Board Committees / Liaison Updates (Ref. Bylaw #9450)
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IX.A. Curriculum and Student Development
Speaker(s):
Members: Catherine Miller, Chair; Mary Ann Connelly, Jessica Wilen
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IX.B. Facilities Committee
Speaker(s):
Members: Emily Rosenthal, Chair; Diane Infantine-Vyce, Lisa Deane
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IX.C. Finance Committee
Speaker(s):
Members: Galen Cawley, Chair, Emily Rosenthal, Jessica Wilen
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IX.D. Personnel Committee
Speaker(s):
Members: Maureen Lewis, Chair; Catherine Miller, Mary Ann Connelly
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IX.E. Policy Committee
Speaker(s):
Members: Diane Infantine-Vyce, Chair; Maureen Lewis, Galen Cawley
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IX.E.1. Policies for Review, Waive Second Reading: 
•    4030.5 Family and Medical Leave 
•    6080.1.1 Educating Students in the Gifted and Talented Program 
•    9510 Time, Place, and Notice of Meetings
•    6154 Homework
 
Attachments:
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IX.F. LEARN Liaison
Speaker(s):
Galen Cawley
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X. Action Item: Motion to approve a donation from the DHHS Boys Soccer Boosters to the Boys Varsity Soccer team in the amount of $4000 for parkas. 
Attachments:
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XI. Action Item: Motion to waive the second reading and approve the following policies: 4030.5 Family and Medical Leave, 6080.1.1 Educating Students in the Gifted and Talented Program, 9510 Time, Place, and Notice of Meetings, 6154 Homework
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XII. Action Item: Motion to approve the disposal of used equipment.
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XIII. Action Item: Motion to approve the minutes of the October 28, 2025 Board of Education Meeting (Ref. Bylaw #9540.9)
Attachments:
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XIV. Action Item: Motion to approve the minutes of the November 11, 2025 Board of Education Organizational Meeting (Ref. Bylaw #9540.9)
Attachments:
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XV. Action Item: Motion to approve the minutes of the November 11, 2025 Board of Education Retreat (Ref. Bylaw #9540.9)
Attachments:
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XVI. Action Item: Discuss and take possible action on the proposed collective bargaining agreement with the United Public Service Employees Union/ Madison BOE Nurses Local 424-Unit 137 (7/01/25 - 6/30/28). (Discussion proposed for Executive Session). 
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XVII. Future Agenda Items
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XVIII. Adjournment
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XIX. 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 the Town ADA/Human Resources Director, Debra Ferrante, at 203-245-6310 or by email at ferranted@madisonct.org at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting.

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 the Town ADA/Human Resources Director, Debra Ferrante, at 203-245-6310 or by email at ferranted@madisonct.org at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting. 

 

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