May 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular BoE Meeting

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MOMENT OF SILENCE
Beryl Harrigan - Teacher - Patterson and John J. Jennings - Sept. 1962 - June 1992
Deanna Sato - Teacher - Bristol Eastern and Bristol Central High School - Sept. 1973 to June 1997

MEETING NORMS
•All participants will actively participate, engage in the work of the meeting, and have an equal voice and airtime. 
• Assume positive intentions by respecting and honoring the diversity of opinions, beliefs, and perspectives. 
• Cultivate trust by being honest and focusing on ideas, practices, and the work...not people. 
• Norms will be upheld during all meetings and in all interactions outside of formal meetings.
 

Rationale:  See the attached listing for the names of all recipients.
1. YES Academy Student Presentation

During the week of April vacation, 30 students from Bristol Eastern and Bristol Central attended a Youth Employability Skills Academy-YES Academy. The program was run by the district ReadyCT Workbased Learning Coordinator Ally Butkus. During the 4 day series, students participated in modules focused on:

• Dressing for success

• Vision Board and Goal Setting

• Uncomfortable Conversations in the Workplace

• OSHA 10 certification 

• Financial Management

• Interview Skills and Preparation

• Resume/Linked In building

On the last day, students dressed to impress and completed mock interviews with a variety of local business partners. The response from our local business partners was unanimous in that our kids are ALL something special. Each took their learnings from the week and applied it during the mock interviews. Positive impressions were made all around.

2. CABE Student Leadership Awards
The CABE Student Leadership Awards Program was developed to allow local boards of education to recognize student achievement and potential. Students nominated by their school principal should exhibit the following leadership skills: Willingness to take on challenges, Capability to make a difficult decision, Concern for others, Ability to work with others, Willingness to commit to a project, Diplomacy, Ability to understand issues clearly and Ability to honor a commitment. 

3. Staff Achievement Award Winners
 Each year the Board of Education selects staff members who go above and beyond the expectations of their job description to be honored with a Staff Achievement Award.

4. NAMM - Best Communities for Music Education Award
The Bristol Public Schools community has been recognized for the outstanding efforts of teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who are making music part of a well-rounded education for every child. 

5. Costa Rica 2023 Trip Recap 
BEHS Teacher Justin McDermott would like to update the Board on the positive opportunities he and his students experienced while traveling to Costa Rica over the previous April vacation.

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1. April 5, 2023 - Regular BoE Meeting
2. April 19, 2023 -  Special Meeting - Meet & Greet
3. April 19, 2023 - Special BoE Meeting

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Communication & Community Relations	Finance	Operations	Personnel	Policy Committee	Student Achievement
Kristen Giantonio, Chair	Dante Tagariello, Chair	Eric Carlson, Chair	Dante Tagariello, Chair	Kristen Giantonio, Chair	Todd Sturgeon, Chair
Shelby Pons	Kristen Giantonio	Russell Anderson	Eric Carlson	Shelby Pons	Kristen Giantonio
Russell Anderson	Maria Simmons	Jill Fitzsimons-Dula	Maria Simmons	Todd Sturgeon	Jill Fitzsimons-Dula
Alternates:
Eric Carlson	Russell Anderson	Todd Sturgeon	Todd Sturgeon	Dante Tagariello	Dante Tagariello

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Student representatives from Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern will share activities, surveys, suggestions, and topics of interest in their respective schools.
Bristol Central                                         Bristol Eastern
Fatima Aamir - Senior                               Pushpita Hossain - Senior
Isabel Paolina - Junior*                             Max Stavens - Senior
                                                                  Rita Gao - Junior*
                                          

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Vice Chair Kristen Giantonio will update the Board and the public on topics related to the Board of Education.

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Dr. Carbone will report/update the Board on the following topics:

1. District Updates

• New Administrative Hire Update - Approved at Special Meeting
• BAIMS Gala
• KultureCity Update
• Edgewood PreK Academy Updates
• End of the Year Reminders

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Gervais, Jeremy - BEHS - Assistant Principal - Effective July 1, 2023

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Gworek, Gary - NEMS - Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher

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Hanson, Alba - STAF - Literacy Coach - effective April 24, 2023
Wayton, Matthew - BCHS - Special Education Teacher - effective April 17, 2023

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Levesque, Robyn - WB - Grade 7 Math Teacher
McLaughlin, Meredith - WB - Psychologist
Mullaney, Courtney - CHMS - Grade 7 Math Teacher
Reddick, Katherine - BEHS - Latin Teacher

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Cawley, Meghan - CHMS - Silver Team Leader

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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:

Before a Remote Meeting - Submitted Public Comment must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

1. Send your comments to: susaneverett@bristolk12.org
2. Be sure to put PUBLIC COMMENT - BOE in the subject line.
3. Include your name and address.
4. Direct your comments to the Board Chair.
5. Your comments will be read at the meeting by the Board Chair.
6. All comments should be written in an appropriate manner, comments regarding personnel or confidential student information shall not be discussed under public comment.
7. Any comments not adhering to the guidelines will not be read at the meeting.

During a Meeting

1. Everyone is requested to address the Chair for recognition.
2. Each speaker must state his/her name and address.
3. All speakers must observe rules of common etiquette.  Personalities are not to be injected. Anyone violating this rule will be denied the floor. Unless waived by the Chairperson or a majority of the Board,
4. Each speaker shall limit his/her remarks to three (3) minutes.
5. A speaker will not be recognized for a second time on the same topic.
6. The public may speak as agenda topics come up for discussion or information.  Anyone digressing from the topic will be ruled out of order.
7. Written statements and materials may be made available, in advance of comments, for distribution to Board members.
8. Speakers shall state their positions on the subject being discussed.
9. Board members will not respond directly to comments during the Board meeting. The Superintendent will direct the question to the appropriate staff member for follow-up

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Dr. Culkin, Chief of Talent Management will review April 1 enrollment figures for the Board.

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At the Finance Committee meeting on April 12, 2023, the committee approved the recommendation to reduce the 2023-2024 Fiscal year Budget as presented.

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The Finance Committee, at the April 12, 2023, Regular meeting approved the recommendation for a bid waiver for TinaRose Produce. TinaRose  provides 100% of the portion-controlled fruits and vegetables for the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables grant (FFVP) of $254,670 and fills in whenever our contracted provider shorts us or does not have the fresh produce we need for the National School Lunch Program. The total of the two puts us over the Federal USDA purchasing limits. Purchasing Agent Roger Rousseau has put out a bid twice but has yet to receive takers.

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Dr. Dietter will present updates to the Innovate & Elevate Continuation Plan per State and Federal Guidelines.

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Amy Martino Director of Special Services will update the Board regarding Special Services programs and topics.

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

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Any communications/information regarding building projects:

1. NEMS Building Committee Report
2. ESSER/ARP Building Committee Update

• CHMS HVAC

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

Commissioners at middle and K-8 schools will give a liaison report.

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There being no other business to come before the Board, the meeting should be adjourned.