Meeting Agenda
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1. ↵ ↵CALL TO ORDER/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MEETING NORMS
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2. STAFF AND STUDENT RECOGNITION
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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5. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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6. CHAIR REPORT
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7. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.1. PERSONNEL
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8.1.a. Teacher Resignations
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8.1.b. New Teacher Hires
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8.1.c. A-1 Hire - August 23, 2023
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8.1.d. A-2 Hires - Effective September 11, 2023
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8.1.e. A-3 Hires - Effective September 19, 2023
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9. PUBLIC COMMENT
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10. DELIBERATED ITEMS/DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORTS
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10.1. Bristol Eastern High School Trip - Quebec City, Canada - February 29, 2024 - March 3, 2024
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10.2. Bristol Eastern High School Trip - Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico - April 12, 2025 to April 19, 2025
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10.3. BCHS & BEHS Combined Music Trip to Williamsburg, VA - April 11, 2024 - April 14, 2024
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10.4. The Barnes Foundation Donation to South Side School
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10.5. Budney Aerospace Donation
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10.6. 23-24 New Hires Overview
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11. POLICY REVISION
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11.1. Policy 3453 - School Activity Funds
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11.2. Policy 6146 - Graduation Requirements
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12. NEW BUSINESS
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13. BUILDING REPORTS
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14. INFORMATION/LIAISON REPORTS
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15. VOTE TO CONVENE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
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16. VOTE TO RECONVENE INTO PUBLIC SESSION
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17. ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Item Details
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Meeting: | October 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1. ↵ ↵CALL TO ORDER/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MEETING NORMS
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MEETING NORMS •All participants will actively participate, engage in the work of the meeting, and have an equal voice and airtime. • Assume positive intentions by respecting and honoring the diversity of opinions, beliefs, and perspectives. • Cultivate trust by being honest and focusing on ideas, practices, and the work...not people. • Norms will be upheld during all meetings and in all interactions outside of formal meetings. |
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2. STAFF AND STUDENT RECOGNITION
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1. BEHS Student - Edward Ansah - Boys State Program Recognition 2. BCHS Students - 2023 College Board National Recognition Program • David Lespierre: NAARA
• Gary Rochester: NAARA • Isabel Paolino: NAARA, NHRA • Jimmy Cantarero: NHRA • Milan Barresi: NHRA Award Key: National African American Recognition Award (NAARA) National Hispanic Recognition Award (NHRA) National Rural and Small Town Award (NRSTA) National Indigenous Award (NIA) |
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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1. September 13, 2023 - Regular Meeting Minutes 2. May 24, 2023 - Special Meeting Minutes - Amendment |
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4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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5. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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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 TBD - Junior TBD - Junior |
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6. CHAIR REPORT
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Chair Dube will update the Board and the public on topics related to the Board of Education. |
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7. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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Dr. Carbone will report/update the Board on the following topics: |
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.1. PERSONNEL
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8.1.a. Teacher Resignations
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Holmes, Tyrell - BCHS - Special Education Teacher effective September 15, 2023 Jones, Gabrielle - EPH - Special Education Teacher effective October 16, 2023 Vargas, Yeannie - STAF - Social Worker effective September 11, 2023 |
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8.1.b. New Teacher Hires
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Browne, Celia - WB - Grade 8 Science - Effective August 28, 2023 Davis, Jacqueline - BAIMS - Grade 6-8 Special Education Teacher - Effective August 28, 2023 Le, Pamela - CHMS - Grade 7 ELA Teacher effective October 2, 2023 Palnitkar, Meghan - BEHS/BCHS - Special Education Teacher - Effective September 11, 2023 Petano, Cole - CHMS - Grade 8 ELA Teacher - Effective September 5, 2023 Quinlan, Julie - BPA - Social Studies Teacher - Effective September 11, 2023 Ryan, Emily - MTV - Speech and Language Pathologist - Effective September 12, 2023 Wyskiel, Mikayla - EPH/NEMS - Speech and Language Teacher - Effective August 28, 2023 |
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8.1.c. A-1 Hire - August 23, 2023
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Rationale:
Gerardin, Nicole - WB - Grade 8 Team Leader |
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8.1.d. A-2 Hires - Effective September 11, 2023
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Bittel, David - BEHS - Math League Co-Advisor Mastrianni, Lisa - BEHS - Freshman Class Co-Advisor Perlini, Jocelyn - BEHS - Head Theater Coordinator Perlini, Mary - BEHS - Assistant Drama Coordinator Roberts, Tyler - BEHS - Math League Co-Advisor |
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8.1.e. A-3 Hires - Effective September 19, 2023
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Cawley, Meghan - NEMS - Language Art Curriculum Coordinator Stavens, Tricia - NEMS - Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator |
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9. PUBLIC COMMENT
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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.
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10. DELIBERATED ITEMS/DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORTS
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10.1. Bristol Eastern High School Trip - Quebec City, Canada - February 29, 2024 - March 3, 2024
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Mrs. Nadia DeRoy and Mr. Justin McDermott would like to provide students at Bristol Eastern High School the opportunity to expand their classroom by visiting Quebec City in late February of 2024. This trip would allow students to enrich their learning of the French language while experiencing multiple facets of Quebecois culture and history. Full details can be found in the attached itinerary. In addition to gaining greater cultural sensitivity, global citizenship, and an international perspective on their studies, students return home feeling more confident and independent in their use of a second language, qualities that stay with them throughout their academic, professional and personal lives. The dates of the proposed trip are from February 29th to March 3rd, 2024. Two school days would be taken in order to go on this trip. |
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10.2. Bristol Eastern High School Trip - Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico - April 12, 2025 to April 19, 2025
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Mr. Justin McDermott would like to provide students at Bristol Eastern High School the opportunity to expand their classroom by visiting the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico in April of 2025.Students would visit significant ancient Mayan sites, such as Chichén Itzá, the oldest Cathedral on the American mainland, and experience the coastal environment via beach visits and kayaking tours. Full details can be found in the attached itinerary. In addition to gaining greater cultural sensitivity, global citizenship, and an international perspective on their studies, students return home feeling more confident and independent in their use of a second language, qualities that stay with them throughout their academic, professional and personal lives. The dates of the proposed trip are from April 12 to April 19th, 2025. Because this trip is being planned for April vacation, students are not expected to miss any school days by participating. |
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10.3. BCHS & BEHS Combined Music Trip to Williamsburg, VA - April 11, 2024 - April 14, 2024
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The focus of this trip is the preparation and performance in the nationally acclaimed Music in the Parks Music Festival. Students from BCHS and BEHS will be traveling together in order to make this experience possible. This collaboration will give our students a global perspective of music programs around the United States and the opportunity to perform on a national stage. Details: April 11-14, 2024 (During April Break) Approx. 130 students participating 12 Chaperones plus 3 Directors Perkins Travel Corporation Motorcoach Transportation Lodging and most meals included (travel meals not included) |
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10.4. The Barnes Foundation Donation to South Side School
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The Barnes Foundation has offered to provide a $15,000 donation for a continuing program of academic intervention and support that will provide a tutor for our K-3 students who are not achieving at grade level. |
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10.5. Budney Aerospace Donation
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Budney Aerospace has donated $5,000 to BPS for the Literacy Program in support of the literacy initiatives. |
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10.6. 23-24 New Hires Overview
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Dr. Culkin will present the 2023-2024 New Teacher Hiring Overview. |
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11. POLICY REVISION
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11.1. Policy 3453 - School Activity Funds
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Rationale:
Policy 3453 - School Activity Fund was reviewed at the Policy Committee Meeting held on September 27, 2023. The revised policy was moved to the full board for approval. |
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11.2. Policy 6146 - Graduation Requirements
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Policy 6146 - Graduation Requirements was reviewed at the Policy Committee Meeting held on September 27, 2023. The updated and revised policy was moved to the full board for approval. |
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12. NEW BUSINESS
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The Board will discuss any new business proper to come before the Board. |
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13. BUILDING REPORTS
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Any communications/information regarding building projects: 1. Chippens Underground Storage Tank |
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14. INFORMATION/LIAISON REPORTS
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Rationale:
Commissioners will report to the Board on any groups/organizations in which they serve as Board of Education Liaisons and share information pertinent to the Board. |
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15. VOTE TO CONVENE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
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The Board of Education will vote to Convene into Executive Session for the purpose of: 1. Discussion of Superintendent's 2023-2024 Evaluation Goals |
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16. VOTE TO RECONVENE INTO PUBLIC SESSION
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The Board of Education will vote to Reconvene Into Public Session to vote on matters discussed in Executive Session. |
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17. ADJOURNMENT
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Rationale:
There being no other business to come before the Board, the meeting should be adjourned. |