April 4, 2012 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board template

Rationale:  Frances Borrelli Colucia - Head Chef - Bristol Eastern High School

Rationale:  Regular Meeting Minutes - March 7, 2012

Rationale:  Gary Maynard - Principal - South Side School

Rationale:  Mary Klimas - Grade 3 - SSS

Rationale:  Sharon Jacques - BEHS - Dept. Head of Business, Family & Consumer Science and Business

Rationale:  Michael Drury - Assistant Track and Field Coach - BCHS - Effective 2/7/12
Brian Archibald - Wrestling Coach - MBMS - Effective 3/8/12

Rationale:  Michael Archangelo - Assistant Track and Field Coach - BEHS - Effective 3/8/12

Rationale:  Project Choice is a program run by the Connecticut State Department of Education aimed at reducing racial isolation for Hartford students.  This grant total has steadily declined and will continue to do so, as we made a decision to continue participation for currently enrolled students, but not have additional students enter.  This money is used primarily for one-time expenditures such as professional development, consultations and/or program supplies.  This year we have 3 students enrolled and receive $3,000 for each student.

Rationale:  The major purpose in applying for this RFP is to supplement the Adult Education services already provided by the Board of Education/CSDE.  This grant will allow us to increase the number of clients served through the National External Diploma Program, help prepare students for college-level math and language arts, and the transition to post-secondary education and training system, and improve English literacy skills and civics education for ESL adults.

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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:

 

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 table.
4. Preface your remarks by stating your name and address.
5. Direct your comments to the Board Chairman.
6. Please try to limit your comments to three minutes.
7. Any comments should be made in an appropriate manner, particularly if concerning a personnel matter.

Rationale:  Over the past couple months the board of education has held informational forums on the proposed redistricting plans being developed by the administration and consultants, Milone & McBroom.  Tonight the board will consider the final plan as proposed in its entirety.

Rationale:  Phase III of the building project is the design and installation of playground equipment. This is the final phase of the West Bristol Building Project. The Board must approve the plans and project manual prior to review by the School Facilities Bureau.

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 have taken note of the sites that inspired not only these Greek geniuses but also the likes of William Shakespeare and Thomas Jefferson. Upon their return, students have written a paper and earned ¼ course credit. We seek permission to continue this rich learning experience this summer. See forthcoming proposal for further details.

Rationale:  Staff came together under the leadership of a special committee to create and have staff accept a statement of Mission and Core Values as well as Academic, Social, and Civic Expectations. The expectations are measured by a series of school-wide rubrics yet to be adopted.

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Bristol offers a variety of Summer School programming for students in kindergarten through grade 12.

Elementary:

Enrichment: These courses provide enrichment activities for elementary students. This program will be held at Ivy Drive School.

Middle School:

District Program: This program offers the opportunity for students to make up courses for which they did not receive a passing grade.  Grade 6-7-8 students required to make-up courses attend on a non-tuition paying basis. This program will be held at Bristol Central High School.

High School:

District Program: Courses offered in this program allow students to obtain credit for courses not successfully completed during the academic year. Grade 9 and 10 students required to make-up courses attend on a non-tuition paying basis. Students pay tuition for grade 11 and 12 classes. This program will be held at Bristol Central High School.

Costs:

For the Elementary Enrichment program, it is recommended that tuition be raised in order for this program to be self-supporting. In past years, the BOE budget funded the salaries for the director and secretary. It is recommended that tuition be raised from $25 per class to $35 per class so that all costs for the program are covered through tuition payments.

For the Middle School and High School Programs, it is recommended that tuition be raised. The Board of Education policy on summer school states that Bristol students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, who are making up failed courses, will not be charged tuition. Bristol students making up failed courses from grades 11 and 12 and non-Bristol residents will be charged tuition. In past years, the costs for the director, secretary, book custodian, and security worker were paid through the Board of Education budget. This year, it is recommended that tuition be raised to cover these costs.  Tuition would be raised from $110 to $175 for Bristol students taking grade 11 and 12 courses and from $150 to $225 for non-Bristol students taking high school courses. For non-Bristol residents taking middle school courses, the tuition will increase from $125 to $225 per course. The BOE budget will continue to fund the teaching positions for make-up of failed middle school and failed courses in grades 9 and 10 as per the BOE policy.

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Traditionally the closing day of school has been set at the April meeting along with the high school graduation date.  Promotional exercises at the middle schools take place in the morning of the last day of school, Thursday, June 21, 2012.  High school graduation will be scheduled for the evening of Thursday, June 21, 2012. Summary of Closing Information to Date School Closed:  9/1 & 9/2 CTO only, 10/31, 11/1, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4 Late Openings:   1/17 Early Dismissals:   9/8 CTO only, 2/29

 

Rationale:  We need to update the documentation as to responsible individuals for use of the Board credit cards.  With Gretel Cote retiring and the impending departure of Dr. Streifer, we recommend naming Dr. Susan Moreau and Mr. Dennis Bieu.

Rationale:  1. Student Expulsions
2. Non-Renewal for Reduction in Force