December 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board template
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1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Moment of Silence
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Laura Simpson - Teacher - September 1930 to June 1935 and September 4, 1957 to June 19, 1972
Patricia Dill - Teacher - September 5, 1967 to June 30, 1988 |
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2. Election of Board Officers
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The Board will vote to elect a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman and a Secretary to serve for a two year term.
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3. Staff Recognition
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3.1. 2011 Connecticut Arts Advocacy Award - Jeannine Audette
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Jeanine Audette is the recipient of the 2011 Connecticut Arts Advocacy Award presented by the Connecticut Arts Administration Association. As District Coordinator of the Mentoring and School/Business Partnership Programs in the Bristol Public Schools, Jeanine is our link to the Bristol community. With her assistance, the Bristol Business Education Foundation raised funds to refurbish musical instruments and most recently raised $20,000 to support the Visual Art Digital Labs at both high schools. Not only does Jeanine find funding for the Arts, but continually publicizes to the community our accolades and student achievements in the Arts. Congratulations, Jeanine. We thank her for her strong support of the Bristol Public Schools’ Art and Music Programs.
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3.2. The Connecticut After School Network’s “My Principal Matters After School Award” - David Huber
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The Connecticut After School Network’s “My Principal Matters After School Award” recognizes excellence in school leadership in Connecticut and celebrates highly effective after school collaborative relationships between K-12 principals and after school program leaders. This award honors principals who have exhibited extraordinary commitment to their students and staff, service to their communities, and contributions to the school profession. One award is made yearly. David Huber, principal of Mountain View School, received this award in recognition of his commitment to high quality after school programming. David received this award on October 19 at the After the Bell: Leadership Makes the Difference Education symposium. |
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3.3. CAS Elementary Teacher of the Year and McDonald's Foundation Local Hero presented at the Governor's Mansion - Bill Mancini
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3.4. Bristol Eastern Challenge Day - Erin Wininger
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4. Appointment of Board Committee Membership
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The Board will vote to appoint committee members and committee chairs to the various Board of Education committees.
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5. Approval of Minutes
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November 2, 2011 Regular Meeting
November 22, 2011 Special Meeting
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6. Committee Reports
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7. Consent Agenda
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Pursuant to Robert’s Rules of Order, the following questions are subject to the Board’s vote without debate. Should a member choose to debate a specific question, he/she will move to lay the question on the table, and it shall become the first item of New Business. The Board will then vote on the remaining questions.
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7.1. Personnel
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7.1.a. Administrator Hired - Effective January 3, 2012
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Paul Muska - BEHS - Assistant Principal
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7.1.b. A-3 Teacher Resignation - Effective August 29, 2011
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Karen Hurlbert - CTO - Science Coordinator
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7.1.c. Teacher Request for Unpaid Leave of Absence
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Jennifer Pace – ID – Psychologist – Effective February 2, 2012 through March 1, 2012
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7.1.d. Coaching Appointments
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The following coaches are being recommended for appointment: Joseph DeFillippi - Assistant Boys Basketball Coach- BCHS, effective 11/28/11 |
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8. Public Comment
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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: Board Policy #1120(a) |
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9. Deliberated Items
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9.1. Sidewalk Waiver - 24 Del Manor Drive
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The Town Clerk forwarded a request for a deferral of sidewalks to the Board of Education following its review by the City Council. Both our Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds and Transportation Coordinator have made a visual site visit and agree that a sidewalk waiver be granted. This parcel is located in industrial-zoned area and is a dead end street. No other parcels have included sidewalks on this street.
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10. Old Business
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The Board of Education will discuss any old business proper to come before the Board.
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11. New Business
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The Board will discuss any new business proper to come before the Board.
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12. Building Committee Reports
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The Board of Education will receive various building committee reports.
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13. Information
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Any communications received or any questions by Board members concerning items not on the agenda.
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14. VOTE TO CONVENE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION for the purpose of discussing:
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1. Student Expulsions
2. Bristol Federation of Teachers Contract |
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15. Reconvene Into Public Session
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The Board of Education should reconvene into Public Session to take any votes on matters discussed in Executive Session.
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16. Adjournment
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The being no other business to come before the Board of Education the meeting should adjourn.
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