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Meeting Agenda
1.   ↵  ↵CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. COMMITTEE REPORTS
4. CHAIR REPORT
5. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.1. PERSONNEL
6.1.a. Administrative Resignation - Effective August 19, 2022
6.1.b. Administrative Hire*
6.1.c. Administrative Appointment - Effective July 18, 2022
6.1.d. New Staff Hire - Effective August 1, 2022
6.1.e. Teacher Retirements 
6.1.f. Teacher Resignations - Effective June 16, 2022
6.1.g. New Teacher Hires - Effective August 23, 2022
6.1.h. A-3 Resignations - Effective June 15, 2022
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
8. DELIBERATED ITEMS/DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORTS
8.1. New Teacher Hiring Overview for 2022-2023
8.2. Replacement of BoE Commissioner on Greene-Hills School HVAC Project Committee
8.3. Replacement of BoE Commissioner on South Side School HVAC Project Committee
8.4. South Side School Mural Donation*
9. CURRICULUM REVISION
9.1.  Spanish for Heritage Speakers -Second Reading
9.2. Web Video Production - Second Reading
9.3. BAIMS Elective: Illustration, 9-12, Curriculum - First Reading
10. POLICY REVISION
10.1. Policy 1230 - Booster Clubs and Parent Organization
11. NEW BUSINESS
12. BUILDING REPORTS
13. INFORMATION/LIAISON REPORTS 
14. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 17, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular BoE Meeting
Subject:
1.   ↵  ↵CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Rationale:

1. July 13, 2022 - Special Meeting - Meet & Greet
2. July 13, 2022 - Regular BoE Meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
3. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Rationale:
Communication & Community Relations Finance Operations Personnel Policy Committee Student Achievement
Kristen Giantonio,
Chair		 Dante Tagariello,
Chair		 Eric Carlson,
Chair		 Dante Tagariello,
Chair		 Kristen Giantonio,
Chair		 Todd Sturgeon,
Chair
Shelby Pons Kristen Giantonio Russell Anderson Eric Carlson Shelby Pons Kristen Giantonio
Russell Anderson Karen Vibert Chris Wilson Karen Vibert Todd Sturgeon Chris Wilson
           
Alternates:          
Eric Carlson Russell Anderson Todd Sturgeon Todd Sturgeon Dante Tagariello Dante Tagariello
Subject:
4. CHAIR REPORT
Rationale:

Chair Jennifer Dube will update the Board and the public on topics related to the Board of Education.
Subject:
5. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Rationale:

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

1. District Updates
  • School Year 22-23 Important Dates
  • Overview of School Tours at BAIMS
  • Innovate and Elevate Continuation Plan 
2. Reimagining BPS 2022
  • Redistricting Map and Timeline
  • BoE Special Meeting Date - Redistricting
Subject:
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
6.1. PERSONNEL
Subject:
6.1.a. Administrative Resignation - Effective August 19, 2022
Rationale:

Sarli, Samantha - BAIMS - Principal
Subject:
6.1.b. Administrative Hire*
Rationale:
Madruga, Matthew - WB - Assistant Principal
Attachments:
Subject:
6.1.c. Administrative Appointment - Effective July 18, 2022
Rationale:

McCabe, Lea - BAIMS - Interim Principal
Attachments:
Subject:
6.1.d. New Staff Hire - Effective August 1, 2022
Rationale:

Uryase, Collin - BOE - Director of Transportation
Attachments:
Subject:
6.1.e. Teacher Retirements 
Rationale:

Lennon, Nancy - BCHS - Biology Teacher - Eff. July 18, 2022
Lessard, Barbara - DW - Art Teacher - Eff. June 30, 2022*
Subject:
6.1.f. Teacher Resignations - Effective June 16, 2022
Rationale:

Consonni, Claire - BECC - Special Education Teacher - Eff. June 16, 2022
Ensero, Caitlyn - ID - Kindergarten Teacher - Eff. June 16, 2022
Hopkins, Melissa - WB - School Psychologist - Eff. June 16, 2022
Love, Paula - STAF - Grade 1 Teacher - Eff. June 16, 2022
Mancini, Jacqueline - ID - Kindergarten Teacher - Eff. June 16, 2022
Robinson, Yolonda - WB - Special Education Teacher - Eff. June 16, 2022 
Thibodeau-Nemeth, Kelly Lynne - BEHS - World Language/French Teacher - Eff. June 16, 2022
Tobin, Suzanne - SSS - School Psychologist - Eff. July 8, 2022*
Van Alstyne, Sean - WB - Grade 5 Teacher - Eff. June 16, 2022*
 
Subject:
6.1.g. New Teacher Hires - Effective August 23, 2022
Rationale:

Akeley, Kristen - ID - Kindergarten Teacher
Aminiti, Kelly - WB - Grade 2 Teacher
Baldwin, Friecka - CW - Secondary Math Coach
Brown, Amber - WB - Grade 3 Teacher*
Dougherty, Erin - WB - Grade 2 Teacher
Drew, Amanda - BCHS - School Psychologist
Filippone, Michelle - CHMS - Grade 6 Science Teacher*
Fitzpatrick, Amanda - ID - Special Education Teacher*
Garcia, Jesse - STAF - Kindergarten Teacher
Honig, Elaine - BCHS - School Psychologist
Hubina, Jessica - WB - Grade 5 Teacher
Mulvihill, Mackensie - Grade 3 Teacher*
Paglia, Marissa - ID - Kindergarten Teacher
Reynolds, Ashley - SSS - Special Education Teacher*
Stanley, Olivia - BEHS - Physical Science/Chemistry Teacher
Stone, Leanne - EDGE - Special Education Teacher
Taylor, Jaime - ID - Special Education Teacher
Vargas, Yeannie - STAF - Social Worker
Attachments:
Subject:
6.1.h. A-3 Resignations - Effective June 15, 2022
Rationale:

Blancq, Shelly - CHMS - Science Curriculum Coordinator
DeVito, Margaret - NEMS - Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator and Gifted Coach
Subject:
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Rationale:
 

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, 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
Subject:
8. DELIBERATED ITEMS/DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORTS
Subject:
8.1. New Teacher Hiring Overview for 2022-2023
Rationale:

Teacher hiring overview attached.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.2. Replacement of BoE Commissioner on Greene-Hills School HVAC Project Committee
Rationale:

Board of Education Commissioner John Sklenka resigned from the Board of Education which has opened a vacancy for a BoE Commissioner’s seat on the Greene-Hills School HVAC Project Committee. A new member must be nominated for appointment to the open seat.
Subject:
8.3. Replacement of BoE Commissioner on South Side School HVAC Project Committee
Rationale:

Board of Education CommissionerJohn Sklenka resigned from the Board of Education which has opened a vacancy for a BoE Commissioner’s seat on the South Side School HVAC Project Committee. A new member must be nominated for appointment to the open seat.
Subject:
8.4. South Side School Mural Donation*
Rationale:
South Side has received a $5,0000 mural donation. A Board vote is needed to accept the donation. The mural will look something like the picture attached.  If approved, the artist from the RiseUP organization  will speak with Dr. Huber about the specifics. 

RiseUP Summary:
RiseUP was founded in 2012 as a youth development and mentoring program aimed at helping youth develop the skills needed to be the catalysts that inspire and uplift their community.

RiseUP University was launched as an after-school and weekend program that connected youth with mentors and career coaches.  The program also required youth to commit to community service.  In 2015, the RiseUP University youth cohort decided to paint a large mural in Hartford as part of their major service project.  After that first mural, the Hartford Murals program was born.  

RiseUP has branded itself as RiseUP for Arts and has grown to be the State of Connecticut's only state-wide public art nonprofit.

In addition to public art, RiseUP for Arts is still focused on youth development in each community mural project.  RiseUP also partners and organizes creative placemaking experiences across Connecticut.
 
Subject:
9. CURRICULUM REVISION
Subject:
9.1.  Spanish for Heritage Speakers -Second Reading
Rationale:

This is a second reading of a new course designed to meet the needs of students who speak Spanish at home. By drawing on students' cultural experiences and existing linguistic skills, this course will further develop students' proficiency in the Spanish language, placing a particular emphasis on the development of presentational, written communication and preparing them for Spanish 4. Students will explore their relationship to their Hispanic heritage by comparing their experiences to those depicted in a variety of songs, poems, and narratives. They will also explore the causes and effects of immigration, as well as global challenges. The course seeks to reinforce the value of students’ Hispanic heritage and the Spanish language, and concludes with an exploration of how those assets can play a role in their future.
Attachments:
Subject:
9.2. Web Video Production - Second Reading
Rationale:

This course will cover the concepts, tools and activities essential to web-based video production.  Various software programs will be explored and incorporated into video segments.  Students will become familiar with the modes of capturing digital video, shooting techniques, and web-based editing.

BAIMS Course

Credit: 0.5

Prerequisite: None

*This course requires students access to specific technologies, including Adobe Creative Cloud/Adobe Premiere Pro. Students will also require access to digital camcorders.
Attachments:
Subject:
9.3. BAIMS Elective: Illustration, 9-12, Curriculum - First Reading
Rationale:

In this course, students will learn basic drawing skills, color theory, figure and character illustration, and the different applications of illustration in sequential art, literature, advertising and editorial work.  The five units are outlined below:

  1. Basic Drawing Skills will reinforce the elements and principles of art including form, value, perspective and contour;

  2. Color Theory will be a deeper exploration of the color wheel including primary, secondary and tertiary color; 

  3. Figure/ Character will be a study of the canons of the human figure as well as the creation of unique and personal character design;

  4. Types of Illustration will explore sequential, narrative, Informative, advertising/persuasive, and editorial genres;

  5. Presentation will focus on the presentation and curation of one’s work.

Like all of our curriculum, Illustration is aligned to the National Core Arts Standards.  
Attachments:
Subject:
10. POLICY REVISION
Subject:
10.1. Policy 1230 - Booster Clubs and Parent Organization
Rationale:

The Board of Education recognizes that parent organizations and extracurricular support groups, or "booster clubs" provide important support to district schools, and can be valuable means of stimulating community interest in the aims and activities of district schools. The goal of the policy is to define the above-mentioned support.
Attachments:
Subject:
11. NEW BUSINESS
Rationale:

The Board will discuss any new business proper to come before the Board.
Subject:
12. BUILDING REPORTS
Rationale:

Any communications/information regarding building projects:

1. MBIAMS Committee Update
2. NEMS Building Committee Update
3. High School Culinary Project Update
4. ESSER/ARP Building Committee Update
Subject:
13. INFORMATION/LIAISON REPORTS 
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.
Subject:
14. ADJOURNMENT
Rationale:

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

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