November 4, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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National Anthem Performance by: Bristol Central Vocal Group, Directed by David Nelson

Moment of Silence: Aline Saucier - Cafeteria Worker

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BACKGROUND: This agenda item will address any reports from Board committees to the full Board.   Communication & Community Relations Finance Operations Personnel Student Achievement Karen Vibert, Chair Jill Fitzgerald, Chair Karen Hintz, Chair Genard Dolan, Chair Jennifer Dube, Chair Jeffrey Morgan Jeffrey Morgan Karen Vibert Thomas O’Brien Jeffrey Morgan Jennifer Dube Christopher Wilson Thomas O’Brien Jill Fitzgerald Karen Hintz Alternates: Christopher Wilson Karen Hintz Genard Dolan Jennifer Dube Jill Fitzgerald

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Student Representative from Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern will give a monthly report to Board.

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Dr. Solek will report/update the Board on district topics:

 

1. Bristol Central Grant
2. Current News and Information

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Heather Quinion – CW - Special Education, Goal

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Romina Italia – BCHS - .5 Science – Effective date to be determined
Alyson Silva – CHMS – Social Studies – Effective October 26, 2015

Rationale:  Julia Darcy – SSS - Grade 3-5 Literacy Leader    

Rationale:  Attached is a list of certified professional personnel who have reached continuing contract status (tenure) during the period September 1, 2014 through September 1, 2015.

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Gary Harrigan – Head Boys Swim Coach – BCHS, effective 10/20/15

Rationale:  The Adult Education Grant is submitted for approval.  The state’s reimbursement percentage is 54.17% or $314,333.  Our total grant was in the amount of $622,430

Rationale:  This grant is part of the inter-district cooperative grant program. The grant award notification is attached.

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BACKGROUND:   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: 

1. Sign in on the Public Comment sign-in roster.
2. Wait to be recognized by the Board Chair.
3. Proceed to the speaker’s microphone.
4. Preface your remarks by stating your name and address.
5. Direct your comments to the Board chairman.
6. Please limit your comments to three minutes.
7. Any comments should be made in an appropriate manner, particularly if concerning a personnel matter.

 Board Policy #1120(a)

Rationale:  For several years, Bristol students interested in classical history have traveled to Greece to explore the remains of an ancient civilization whose political and cultural contributions continue to shape societies two millennium after their birth. Prior to the trip, students have taken classes to learn about the ideas of Pericles, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Alexander the Great, Aristophanes, and Phidias. During the trip, they will take tours of the sites that inspired not only these Greek geniuses, but also the likes of William Shakespeare and Thomas Jefferson. Upon their return, students will have written a paper and earned ¼ course credit. We seek permission to continue this rich learning experience this summer. Proposal attached for further details.             

Rationale:  Administrators at the high schools have proposed that the annual program of studies be offered in a digital format that would permit viewers to see footage of classroom activities and links of course expectations, such as summer reading assignments. This would allow the document, also, to be updated as new courses are adopted by the Board of Education. This proposal was supported by the High School Council and the BOE Student Achievement Committee. 

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Public Act 15-1 of the June Special Session revived and amended a grant to provide new funds to Connecticut’s Alliance School Districts to improve the condition of the schools in greatest need of improvements that are not generally eligible for funding or previously authorized under a school building project pursuant to Chapter 173 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

Bristol has been allocated $1,710,000. Board of Education approval is required prior to grant submission.

Rationale:  District Leadership staff will review October 1 Enrollment figures for the Board.

Rationale:  The Board will be asked to vote on the negotiated contract with Whitsons Culinary Group.

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

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Commissioners will report to the Board on any groups/organizations in which they serve as Board of Education Liaisons:

1. CCJEF (CT Coalition in Justice for Educational Funding) Report
2. CREC Report

Rationale:  The being no other business to come before the Board of Education the meeting should adjourn.