January 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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. Presentation: Ad-Hoc New Elementary School Naming Committee Recommendations

IV.B. Proposed 2024-2025 Budget Discussion 

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 December 31, 2023

VII.B. Budget Expenditures as of December 31, 2023

VII.C. December 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. Policy for Rescission, First Reading

• 9800 School Board Member Services
• 9810 New Board Member Orientation / Handbook
• 9820 Board Member Development Opportunities
• 9830 Board Facilities and Services

Policy for Review, First Reading

• 5090.4.2.1 Pledge of Allegiance

Policy for Rescission, Waive Second Reading 

• 5100.5 Student Fundraising Activities 
• 5120.1 Student Insurance Coverage
• 5120.2 Reports of Accidents
• 5150 Employment
• 5160 Gifts to Employees

Policy for Rescission, Second Reading

• 9540.11 News Media Service at Meetings 
• 9900 School Board Legislative Program
• 9910 State Legislative Program
• 5120.9.4 Bicycle and Rollerblade Use
• 5120.4.2.3 Substance Abuse Counseling 

Policy for Review, Second Reading

• 9510 Time, Place and Notice of Meetings 

Repeal and Replace     
9510 Regular Board Meetings 
    9520 Special Board Meetings
    9540.1 Notification of Board Meetings  

• 5090.8.1 Search and Seizure 
• 5090.3.1 Student Dress 
• 5144.4 Physical Activity, Undirected Play and Student Discipline

 

IX.F. LEARN Liaison

X. Action Item: Motion to approve the proposed 2024-2025 budget.

XI. Action Item: Motion to approve the addition of paper towels at Daniel Hand High School for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year.

XII. Action Item: Motion to waive the second reading and rescind the following policies: 5100.5 Student Fundraising Activities, 5120.1 Student Insurance Coverage, 5120.2 Reports of Accidents, 5150 Employment, 5160 Gifts to Employees

XIII. Action Item: Motion to rescind the following policies: 9540.11 News Media Service at Meetings, 9900 School Board Legislative Program, 9910 State Legislative Program, 5120.9.4 Bicycle and Rollerblade Use, 5120.4.2.3 Substance Abuse Counseling 

XIV. Action Item: Motion to approve the following policies: 9510 Time, Place and Notice of Meetings, 5090.8.1 Search and Seizure, 5090.3.1 Student Dress, 5144.4 Physical Activity, Undirected Play and Student Discipline

XV. Action Item: Motion to accept a donation from the Jeffrey PTO to Jeffrey Elementary School in the amount of $2,500 for field trips. 

XVI. Action Item: Motion to accept a donation from Steady Photography to Jeffrey Elementary School in the amount of $1,610.53 for student photos.

XVII. Action Item: Motion to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2023 Board of Education Meeting (Ref. Bylaw #9540.9)

XVIII. Action Item: Motion to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2024 Board of Education Budget Workshop (Ref. Bylaw #9540.9)

XIX. Future Agenda Items

XX. Meetings / Dates of Importance (see attached)

XXI. Adjournment

XXII. 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.