April 5, 2022 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 Representative Report

IV. Superintendent's Report

IV.A. Madison Youth & Family Services Presentation

IV.B. Paraprofessional Recognition

V. Board Member Comments

VI. Audience Response to Information Presented (Ref. Bylaw #9540.10)

VII. Board of Selectmen Liaison

VIII. Consent Agenda (Ref. Bylaw #9540.2 and #9540.8)

VIII.A. Line Item Transfers - None

VIII.B. Budget Expenditures as of March 31, 2022

IX. Action Item:  Motion to approve Consent Agenda

X. Board Committees / Liaison Updates (Ref. Bylaw #9450)

X.A. Curriculum and Student Development

X.B. Facilities Committee

X.C. Finance Committee

X.D. Personnel Committee

X.E. Policy Committee

X.E.1. Policies for Approval

X.E.1.a. Third Reading:  Bylaw #9600:  Formation, Adoption, Amendment or Deletion of Bylaws and Policies

X.E.1.b. Third Reading:  Bylaw #9640 - Formulation, Adoption, Amendment or Deletion of Administrative Regulations

X.E.1.c. Third Reading:  Bylaw #9660 - Suspension of Policies, Bylaws or Administrative Regulations

X.E.1.d. Second Reading:  Policy #5113 - Student Attendance, Truancy and Chronic Absenteeism

X.E.1.e. Second Reading: Policy  #5121 - Chemical Health for Student Athletes

X.E.1.f. Second Reading:  Policy #5131.911 - Bullying Prevention and Intervention

X.E.1.g. Second Reading:  Policy #5131.914 - Safe School Climate Policy

X.E.2. Policies for a First Reading

X.E.2.a. First Reading:  Policy #1150 - Prohibition Against Nicotine and Cannabis Use

X.E.2.b. First Reading:  Policy #3100.3 - Petty Cash Accounts

X.E.2.c. First Reading:  Policy #3130 - Money in School Buildings

X.E.2.d. First Reading:  Policy & Regulation #3281 - Grants, Gifts & Bequests to the District

X.E.2.e. First Reading:  Policy #4112.5 - Drug Free Schools

X.E.2.f. First Reading:  Policy #4116 - Alcohol, Tobacco & Drug Free Workplace

X.E.2.g. First Reading:  Policy #5090.7 - Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco and Inhalant Use by Students

X.E.2.h. First Reading:  Policy & Regulation #5141 - Fundraising Activities

X.E.3. Policies Proposed for Rescission

X.E.3.a. First Reading:  Policy #4118.5 - Freedom of Speech/Expression

X.E.3.b. First Reading:  Policy #4121 - Substitute Teachers

X.E.3.c. First Reading:  Policy #4122 - Student Teachers/Internship

X.E.3.d. First Reading:  Policy #4126 - Consultants

X.E.3.e. First Reading:  Policy #4135 - Organizational Development/Employee Communications

X.E.3.f. First Reading:  Policy #4140 - Computers:  Websites/Pages
 

X.E.3.g. First Reading:  Policy #4211.1 - Affirmative Action

X.E.3.h. First Reading:  Policy #4212.42 - Drug and Alcohol Testing for Bus Drivers

X.F. LEARN Liaison

X.G. Town American Rescue Plan Funding Committee

X.H. Town Marijuana Advisory Committee

XI. Action item:  Motion to approve the following policies:
Bylaw #9600 - Formulation, Adoption, Amendment or Deletion of Bylaws and Policies
Bylaw #9640 - Formulation, Adoption, Amendment or Deletion of Administrative Regulations
Bylaw #9660 - Suspension of Policies, Bylaws or Administrative Regulations

XII. Action Item:  Motion to approve the following policies:
#5113 - Student Attendance, Truancy and Chronic Absenteeism 
#5121 - Chemical Health for Student Athletes
#5131.911 - Bullying Prevention and Intervention
#5131.914 - Safe School Climate

XIII. Action Item:  Motion to waive the second reading of the following policies proposed for rescission:
#4118.5 - Freedom of Speech/Expression
#4121 - Substitute Teachers
#4122 - Student Teachers/Internship
#4126 - Consultant
#4135 - Organizational Development/Employee Communications
#4140 - Computers:  Websites/Pages
#4211.1 - Affirmative Action
#4212.42 - Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers

XIV. Action Item:  Motion to approve rescission of the following policies:
#4118.5 - Freedom of Speech/Expression
#4121 - Substitute Teachers
#4122 - Student Teachers/Internship
#4126 - Consultant
#4135 - Organizational Development/Employee Communications
#4140 - Computers:  Websites/Pages
#4211.1 - Affirmative Action
#4212.42 - Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers

XV. Action Item:  Motion to approve $2,000 donation from Jeffrey PTO to Jeffrey Elementary School.  Each grade level to receive $500 for wish list items.

XVI. Action Item:  Motion to appoint Diane Infantine-Vyce as Board Parliamentarian

XVII. Action Item:  Motion to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2022 Board of Education minutes (Ref. Bylaw #9540.9)

XVIII. Action Item: Motion to approve the minutes of the March 15, 2022  Board of Education Meeting (Ref. Bylaw #9540.9)

XIX. Old Business

XX. Future Agenda Items

XXI. Meetings/Dates of Importance

XXII. Adjournment

XXIII. 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 Paula Carabetta at 203-245-5644 or by email at carabettap@madisonct.org at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting.