September 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Policy Committee Meeting

Rationale:  The meeting was called to order at 6:03 P.M.

Rationale:  Public Comment Rules:
1. Send your comments to: maryhawk@bristolk12.org
2. Be sure to put PUBLIC COMMENT - POLICY in the subject line.
3. Include your name and address.
4. Direct your comments to the Committee Chair.
5. Your comments will be read at the meeting by the Committee Chair.
6. All comments should be written in an appropriate manner, comments
regarding personal 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.

Rationale:  Deputy Hawk discussed with the committee that the Bristol Board of Education had a complex fundraising, specifically for uniforms, equipment and personal items for athletic fundraising, and recommended adopting the CABE Policy for fundraising. 

 

Rationale: 

Deputy Hawk discussed with the committee the idea of 8th and 9th graders may be eligible to take or enroll in advanced courses, programs, and requirements. Bristol Board of Education was providing action but did not adopt a policy in place for challenging the curriculum. 

Fortin discussed some areas that she recommends to be  revised  for the CABE policy 6141.51.

Rationale: 

Fortin presents Policy 6140: Curriculum Design/Development/Revision to have minor revisions. Minor revisions to standards, learning targets, common learning experiences, and assessments are expected to be part of the educational process, on an annual basis. The Student Achievement Committee will review and approve all curriculum prior to referral to the full board for final approval .

Rationale:  Commissioner Fitzsimons-Bula adjourned the Policy Committee Meeting at 7:01 p.m