October 4, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Rationale:  National Anthem Performed By: Chippens Hill Harmonizers and Northeast Express Singers

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1. September 13, 2017  – Regular Meeting Minutes
2. September 14, 2017 – Special Meeting Minutes

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Communications & Community Relations	Finance	Operations	Personnel	Student Achievement	Policy Committee
Jeff Caggiano, Chair	Karen Vibert, Chair	Karen Hintz, Chair	Thomas O’Brien, Chair	Jennifer Dube, Chair	Tina Taylor, Chair
Joseph Grabowski	Karen Hintz	Jeff Caggiano	Jeff Caggiano	Joseph Grabowski	Jennifer Dube
Tina Taylor	David Scott	Thomas O’Brien	Karen Vibert	Tina Taylor	Karen Hintz
					David Scott
Alternates:
Jennifer Dube	Joseph Grabowski	Karen Vibert	Jennifer Dube	David Scott

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Chairman Wilson will update the Board and the public on:

1. Best Foot Forward - Written By: Ray LeCara

2. Greater Bristol Tech Advisory Council

3. CABE Board of Directors Meeting

4. Anti-Bullying Month

5. CABE Professional Development Award - Karen Hintz

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Student Representative from Bristol Central (Olivia Rajotte) will update the board on recent activities at Bristol Central.

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

1. State Budget Update

2. Teacher of Year Reception

3. Perkins Grant Allotment

4. School Safety and Security Grant

5. Clarification of Military/Immigrant Data letter

6. Report on the CT School Day SAT -  April 2017

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Allen Grunerud – BEHS – English – Effective September 13, 2017

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Cassandra Dagata – GH – Grade 7 – English - effective 9/25/17

Tara McCane – CHMS – Grade 7 – Social Studies – effective 9/12/17

Nicole Ouellette – GH – Grade 5 – effective 9/18/17

Alexander Riley – MV – Grade 5 – effective 9/27/17

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Sara Behrendt – CHMS – Co-Team Leader, Orange

Margaret Bell – WB – Grade 7 Team Leader

Kathy Cermola – CHMS – Co-Team Leader, Orange

Mary McCormick – CHMS – Co-Team Leader, Green   

Gerard Plourde – BCHS – Tech, Business and FCS (CATE) Department Head

Alyson Silva – CHMS – Co-Team Leader, Green

Rationale:  Justin McDermott – BEHS – Junior Class Co-Advisor         

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Caitlin Casasanta – GH – Webmaster

Marcy Deschaine – MTV – K-5 Technology Leader and Science Coordinator

Gail Dickau – BCHS – Gifted Coach

Vince Jennetta – NEMS – Gifted Coach

Jennifer Labbe – EDGE – Gifted Coach

Keri Machol - BCHS – AVID Coordinator

Gina Martineau – MTV – Gifted Coach

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Ceilia Gill - Asst. Cheerleading Coach – BEHS - effective 9/11/17

Keri Coombs - Asst. Cheerleading Coach – BCHS - effective 9/7/17

Joseph Miller  – Girls Soccer Coach – Chippens Hill MS - effective 9/18/17

Kevin Komanetsky – Boys Soccer Coach – Greene-Hills – effective 9/24/17

Michael Cassin – Volunteer Football – BCHS – effective 9/26/17

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The Adult Education Grant is submitted for approval.  The state’s reimbursement percentage is 53.01% or $329,700.  Our first installment of approximately 66% is $201,435.  A second installment will come in May and at that time the CSDE has indicated a minimum of an 08% CAP. 

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Project Title: English as a Pathway to a Brighter Future

English Language Acquisition, Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IEL/Civics)

This Project incorporates a unique two pronged approach that will start with an English Language/Citizenship Program incorporating the new CCR Standards associated with either a manufacturing/construction career pathway or a health services pathway.  The second part will involve placement in an industry recognized Workforce Development Board aligned occupational specific skills and work-readiness industry recognized certificate program. 

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Project Title: Pathway to a Brighter Future: Ready Set Read

Family Literacy Services; Elementary, ESL and ABE/GED

Through the collaborative efforts of Bristol’s Family Resource Center, Early Childhood Center, Parent and Child Center and Bristol Adult Education Center low literate adults and their children will improve literacy levels and parenting skills in order to become reading role models for their children and develop and incorporate improved parenting skills.

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Project Title: Pathways to a Brighter Future: Preparing Tomorrow’s Workers for a Brighter Future

Workforce Readiness Grant for Elementary, ESL and ABE/GED students

BAEC will strive to increase its student’s access to verified career pathways programs through collaboration and integration with local employers, community partners and community stakeholders.  The program’s overall objective is for each student to enroll in a College level advanced manufacturing program or to gain entry level employment in manufacturing as well as to obtain a high school degree or improve their English Language skills.  The ultimate goal is to allow our Adult Learners to become self-sufficient members of the community and move away from the ALICE threshold.

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This grant will provide funds for 15 Bristol Preparatory Academy students, and two teachers to attend up to three theater productions and participate in learning seminars both in Hartford and here in Bristol for free.  All transportation and lunch is included.

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Bristol has received a federal grant in the amount of $116,437 from the Carl D. Perkin Career & Technical Education Act of 2006 to support Career & Technical Education programs at Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern High Schools.

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Sky Bight, through the Main Street Community Foundation provided funding in support of our manufacturing training program for Adult Learners.  These funds will be used in support of training throughout the year.

Rationale:  This grant will support a new Information Technology Program for students enrolled at Bristol Preparatory Academy.  Two programs will be offered this year; Introduction to Software Development and A+ Certification, an introductory certification program that is required for any IT position.  These funds will support low income students in pursuit of a career in IT.

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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)

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Students enrolled in EAGLE programs will have an opportunity to experience a social and pragmatic skills learning opportunity facilitated by Movia Robotics. Simply, the Movia robot is a high engagement activity focusing on cohorts of students requiring supports, intervention and skill development with social and pragmatic communication skills. The Movia Pilot will consist of specific lessons, facilitated in collaboration with Bristol staff, delivered to students in small group settings, 2 times per week for 8-10 weeks.

Grant totals: Barnes Group - $2,500.00, Main Street Community Foundation - $2,367.00, Stocker Foundation - $2,434.

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A summary report of this year’s Secondary Summer School Program held at Bristol Eastern High School.

Rationale:  Students in grades 9, 10 and 11 will take the PSAT on October 11^th. This date is currently listed as a full day of school for high school students. We are requesting changing October 11^th to an early release day for high school students only. Dismissal will be 12:06 p.m.

Rationale:  The Board passed a resolution at their September meeting authorizing the filing of an ED-049 Form to create an intradistrict arts magnet school at the Memorial Boulevard School. Since that time, the City Council approved the filing of the ED-049 and the Board of Finance approved $325,000 to spend on schematic design. With this approval, we will be asking the City Council to appoint a building committee at their October meeting. Chairman Wilson, Tim Callahan and Dr. Moreau met with Department of Administrative Services staff last week to increase our understanding of the planning components that must be in place to be added to the Priority List for school renovation funding.

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

Rationale:  Any communications received or any questions by Board members concerning items not on the agenda.

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

Rationale:  1.  Attorney client communication regarding a contractual matter.

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