1. Greene-Hills Student Recognition - Caitlyn Carbone - Grade 8, Kayla Beaulieu - Grade 7 and Amelia Daliga - Grade 7

2. Doctoral Recognition - Kimberly Culkin - Director of Special Services

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

1. October 6, 2021 - Regular Meeting

Communications & Community Relations	Finance	Operations	Personnel	Policy	Student Achievement
Shelby Pons, Chair	Karen Vibert, Chair	Eric Carlson, Chair	Thomas O’Brien, Chair	Kristen Giantonio, Chair	Chris Wilson, Chair
Karen Vibert	Kristen Giantonio	Chris Wilson	John Sklenka	Shelby Pons	Kristen Giantonio
Tom O'Brien	Allison Wadowski	John Sklenka	Eric Carlson	Allison Wadowski	Shelby Pons
Alternates:
Eric Carlson	John Sklenka	Karen Vibert	Allison Wadowski	Tom O'Brien	Allison Wadowski

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
Sydney Rodriguez - Senior                                        Trisha Mohan - Senior  

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

Dr. Carbone will report/update the Board on the following topics:

1. District Priorities

a. Strategic Actions

2.  Reimagining BPS 2023

a. BAIMS

Pursuant to Robert’s Rules of Order, the following questions are subject to the Board’s vote without debate.  Should a member choose to debate a specific question, he/she will move to lay the question on the table, and it shall become the first item of New Business.  The Board will then vote on the remaining questions.

Berthiaume, Jennifer - NEMS - Health and Physical Education Teacher

Carlson, Christine - WB - Grade 8 Math Teacher - Effective November 15, 2021
Boswell, Samantha - WB - Grade 1 Teacher - Effective October 13, 2021
Holley, Christine - BCHS - Health Teacher - Effective October 6, 2021
Rossi, Jennifer - WB - 6-8 Math Coach - Effective October 27, 2021
Spada, Daniel - EPH - Library Media Specialist - Effective November 8, 2021

Alldredge, William - WB - Music Teacher - Effective October 12, 2021
Duffany, Susan - WB - Special Education Teacher - Effective TBD
Love, Paula - STAF - Grade 1 Teacher - Effective October 22, 2021
Santiago, Lauren - EPH/GHS - .8 Music Teacher - Effective October 26, 2021
 

Collins, Michelle - BCHS - Senior Class Co-Advisor
Diaz, Gregory - BEHS - Senior Class Co-Advisor
Greenleaf, David - BCHS - Senior Class Co-Advisor
Lomaglio, Angela - NEMS - Special Elementary/MMS/HS Performing Groups - Choral
Pauquette-Claman - Creighton - BEHS - Senior Class Co-Advisor

Abucewicz, Danielle - NEMS - Special Elementary/MS/HS Performing Groups - Choral - Effective October 4, 2021
Dornfried, Jessica - BCHS - Grade 9 Co-Class Advisor - Effective September 27, 2021
Mirmina, Shawn - BCHS - Grade 9 - Co-Class Advisor - Effective September 27, 2021
Pagan, Yahiry - BCHS - Band Auxiliary Unit Instructor - Dance - Effective October 1, 2021

Timreck, Kaitlyn - EDGE - K-5 Technology Leader effective October 20, 2021

Ferony, Leandra - SSS - Elementary Science Leader - Effective October 19, 2021
Morgan, Amy - ID - Technology Leader/Web Master - Effective September 24, 2021

Commissioners will be provided a list of certified professional personnel who have reached continuing contract status (tenure) during the period September 1, 2020 through September 1, 2021.

The Adult Education Grant is submitted for approval. The state’s reimbursement percentage is 56.88%, an increase of 3.10% from 2021. Our first installment of 66% was disbursed on September 1st. The total Bristol Adult Education budget for 2022 is $677,020. A second installment will come June 1, 2022 and at that time the CSDE has indicated a minimum of 8.9% CAP. 

Southington’s reimbursement percentage is 39.08%, a 1.94% increase from FY21 Their total budget is $57,613 with $14,115 being covered by the State. The remainder will be covered by Southington Public Schools. They will be invoiced in two installments, 9/01/21 and 02/2022.

The FRCs at West Bristol, Greene-Hills and South Side offer BOOST to grade level students (k-3) who need a boost in confidence, social skills, assertiveness. The program offers one-on-one sessions for 20 to 30 minutes weekly utilizing an "expressive play" intervention facilitated by trained FRC staff.  The program is offered in two cycles.  Cycle 1 from Sept - Dec 2021, and another group of students identified for Cycle 2: Jan - May 2022. This program is monitored with specific outcome measures through SDE/National Children’s Institute and through an on-line data collection center called COMET.  Oversight of the program is under BOE Special Education Supervisor Amy Martino.

SDE/Parent Trust Fund: The UCONN People Empowering People Communities program will provide parent education, leadership and community involvement training for 8-12 parents, using the UCONN People Empowering People curricula.  The total amount awarded was $9,544, for a combination of salaries, supplies and required staff training.

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

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, particularly if concerning a personnel matter.
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. Each speaker must concern himself/herself with the topic under discussion.  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.

Dr. Galloway, Director of Talent Management, will review October 1 enrollment figures.

The NEMS School Building Committee was established and the BOE must appoint a member to serve on the Committee.

At the Operations Committee, the process of the Edgewood School Roof Replacement Project was reviewed. Because the total project costs fall below $1.5M, the town ordinance states the BOE Operations Committee can serve as the building committee for this project.  

At the Operations Committee, the process of the Edgewood School Roof Replacement Project was reviewed. As a part of the State application process, there are specific local resolutions that must be approved. This is one of them.  

At the Operations Committee, the process of the Edgewood School Roof Replacement Project was reviewed. As a part of the State application process, there are specific local resolutions that must be approved. This is one of them.  

At the Operations Committee, the process of the Edgewood School Roof Replacement Project was reviewed. As a part of the State application process, the Ed Specs must be approved.

At the Operations Committee, the process of the Chippens Hill Heating Fuel Underground Storage Tank Project was reviewed. Because the total project costs fall below $1.5M, the town ordinance states the BOE Operations Committee can serve as the building committee for this project.

At the Operations Committee, the process of the Chippens Hill Heating Fuel Underground Storage Tank Project was reviewed. As a part of the State application process, there are specific local resolutions that must be approved. This is one of them.   

At the Operations Committee, the process of the Chippens Hill Heating Fuel Underground Storage Tank Project was reviewed. As a part of the State application process, there are specific local resolutions that must be approved. This is one of them.   

At the Operations Committee, the process of the Chippens Hill Heating Fuel Underground Storage Tank Project was reviewed. As a part of the State application process, the Ed Specs must be approved.

At the Operations Committee, the process of the Chippens Hill Diesel Fuel Underground Storage Tank Project was reviewed. Because the total project costs fall below $1.5M, the town ordinance states the BOE Operations Committee can serve as the building committee for this project. 

At the Operations Committee, the process of the Chippens Hill Diesel Fuel Underground Storage Tank Project was reviewed. As a part of the State application process, there are specific local resolutions that must be approved. This is one of them.

At the Operations Committee, the process of the Chippens Hill Diesel Fuel Underground Storage Tank Project was reviewed. As a part of the State application process, there are specific local resolutions that must be approved. This is one of them. 

At the Operations Committee, the process of the Chippens Hill Diesel Fuel Underground Storage Tank Project was reviewed. As a part of the State application process, the Ed Specs must be approved.

21-22 Professional Learning Plan
The Professional Development and Evaluation Committee will be implementing an innovative approach to professional learning this year.  This summer, teacher-leaders and supervisors within the Office of Teaching and Learning developed professional learning modules that will be implemented and shared with teachers throughout the school year.  The professional learning modules include three 100-minute sessions focused on the following topics:  School Climate, North Star 3 (Engaging and Purposeful Instruction), Inclusion, Strategies for Emerging Bilingual students, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  Each professional learning team rehearsed their professional learning module for school administrators this summer, so each group received feedback that helped to refine their work.  After participating in the preview, school administrators prioritized the topics for their school, and our teachers are now in the process of providing this professional learning leadership for each other.

Kimberly Culkin, Director of Special Services will update the Board regarding Special Services programs and topics.

The middle school CTE revision supports the pathway approach to the CTE departments at the highschool level. In the middle schools students are able to actively explore the various pathway options offered at the high school that fall within the domain of Technology Education.

Grade 6:

The 6th grade Introduction to Technology class is an exploratory course designed to expose and inspire students to multiple career pathways. Students will be introduced to career pathways and the building blocks of society through project based learning content in Robotics & Coding, Digital Communications & Graphic Design,  and Engineering & Technology. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the world we live in and how their personal skill sets are invaluable and where they fit into society.  

Grade 7:

7th Grade Technology II is an elective course designed to provide students further exploration and experience in career pathways. Students will delve deeper into the building blocks of society through coding and robotics, manufacturing, and an introduction to construction. Project based learning will guide students to develop a deeper insight of multiple career fields. The projects will also help students comprehend their individually unique skill sets in relation to industry and how their distinct skills are beneficial to industry and society. 

Grade 8:

8th Grade Technology III  is an elective course designed to provide students further exploration and experience in technical career pathways. Students will deepen their understanding of the building blocks of society through Engineering, Construction, and an introduction to Graphic Communications. Project based learning will guide students to a deeper understanding of technical career field opportunities. Students will comprehend their individually unique skill sets in relation to industry and how their distinct skills are beneficial to industry and society.

Over the past few years, several curricular revisions have been made and presented to the board. As teachers and students have engaged with those curricula we have made minor revisions to support content accessibility for students. This image showcases the 3 buckets of change. A detailed matrix of all changes is included as an attachment.

This semester course is an introduction to baking and pastry with intensive hands-on laboratory training.  Laboratory classes emphasize basic ingredients and production techniques for breads, rolls, folded doughs, batters, basic cakes, cake decorating, pies, and cookies. Three themes run through this course: Safety and sanitation, 

• Prerequisite: Introduction to Foods and Nutrition

• Credit: 0.5

• College Credit/certification opportunity: ServSafe

The digital music curriculum is written as a .5 credit or semester long course for Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School. There are 3 units of study and there is no prerequisite required. This course introduces students to digital music using computers, synthesizers and digital audio workstations to create original music.  Students will collaborate with others to create works across other subjects such as art, theater, film, dance, english and the curriculum is grounded in the National Arts Standards which were revised in 2014.

This course was designed as a semester based course for Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School, where students earn .5 a credit and will learn how to sing in a small group. Students will learn vocal techniques used in contemporary college A Cappella style (Glee, Pitch Perfect, or Pentatonix). This will include learning vocal percussion (beatboxing), microphone technique, arranging and writing. The curriculum is broken into 18 units which sounds like a lot for a semester based course, however many of these units are fundamental skills that students work on simultaneously with other units. For example, Posture and Breath Support does not start and stop in unit 1, rather it is carried through all the other units.  There is no prerequisite for students to enter this course. 

Jazz Band has always existed as an after school or before school offering. At Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School, this will be a semester based course that students can take during the school day. The course is broken into 8 units. Similar to the A Cappella curriculum, several of these units layer on top of the next and serve as the foundation for performing jazz music. A prerequisite is required for this course as students need to be currently or previously enrolled in another ensemble based class such as band or chorus to enroll in this course. Students will earn .5 credit. 

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

Any communications/information regarding building projects:

1. MBIAMS Update
2. South Side School HVAC Project

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 Commissioners at elementary schools will share their reports.

The Board of Education should vote to convene into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing:

 

1. Superintendent’s Evaluation

The Board of Education should reconvene into Public Session to take any votes on matters discussed in Executive Session.

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