January 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Bethel Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Policy 9326
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1.A. Roll Call for Quorum
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Board Recognition/A Salute to Excellence
Speaker(s):
Christine Carver
Rationale:
Bethel High School has earned a place on the AP School Honor Roll for the 2024-2025 school year. Bethel High School has earned Silver recognition in the 2025 AP School Honor Roll.
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2.A. Gifts, Grants, & Bequests
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2.A.1. Donation to ROTC - Christimas Tree Fundraiser
Rationale:
Mr. Troetti received an anonymous donation in the amount of $100 for the ROTC Christmas Tree Fundraiser.
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2.A.2. Donation to the BHS Art Department
Rationale:
Mr. Toretti received a $1,000 donation from Ann Brecher to the BHS Art Department to be used for the scholarship program.
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2.A.3. Sensory Path
Rationale:
Dr. Grieco received a Sensory Path gift ($1900) from Berry School PTO. The Sensory Path will be used as a strategic tool to help Berry Students regulate their bodies so they are ready to learn.
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2.A.4. Donation to Principals Account
Rationale:
Mr. Troetti recieved a donation of $1,111.11 that was deposited into the Principals Account.
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3. BOARD REPORTS - PROGRESS TOWARDS DISTRICT INITIATIVES
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3.A. Superintendent's Proposed 2026-2027 Education Budget Presentation
Speaker(s):
Christine Carver
Rationale:
Dr. Carver will present the recommended 2026-2027 school budget.
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4. Consent Calendar
Speaker(s):
Policy 9326
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4.A. Approval of Minutes
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4.A.1. December 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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5. Correspondence
Speaker(s):
Policy 9326
Rationale:
Email from Emely Abel
Letter from EdAdvance - January 14, 2026
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6. Public Comment
(Please note: The Board welcomes Public Comment and asks that speakers please limit their comments to 2 minutes. Speakers may offer objective comments of school operations and programs that concern them. The Board will not permit any expression of personal complaints or defamatory comments about Board of Education personnel and students, nor against any person connected with the Bethel Public School System.)
Speaker(s):
Policy 9326
Rationale:
(Please note: The Board welcomes Public Participation and asks that speakers please limit their comments to 2 minutes. Speakers may offer objective comments of school operations and programs that concern them. The Board will not permit any expression of personal complaints or defamatory comments about Board of Education personnel and students, nor against any person connected with the Bethel Public School System.)
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7. Administrative/Board Member Update
Speaker(s):
Policy 9326
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7.A. Board Chairperson Update
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7.B.1. 2025-2026 BOE District Data Sheet
Rationale:
Monthly Data - We include in the BOE agenda the monthly data as requested by the BOE.
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7.B.2. CAPSS - 2026 Connecticut's Priority: Our Public Schools
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8. Reports to the Board
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9. Adjourn
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