Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
III.A. September 19, 2024 - Regular
IV. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - The Board welcomes public participation.  Pursuant to our Board Policy, public participation is limited to no more than three (3) minutes per speaker and a total of no more than thirty (30) minutes total for the entire meeting.  Individuals who wish to speak longer are encouraged to attend any and all related subcommittee meetings where most of the board’s groundwork is done.  We value your input, but due to these time limitations, we ask you to be concise and to observe the rules of common courtesy. [9320(a) of Board Bylaws]
 
VI. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
VI.A. Chairman’s Report
VI.B. Superintendent’s Report
VI.C. Student Representatives’ Report
VI.D. Committee Reports
VI.D.1. Curriculum (Tim Blair) 
VI.D.2. Policy (Samantha Mannion) 
VI.D.3. Special Education Ad Hoc (Kimberly LaTourette)
VI.E. Liaison Reports
VI.E.1. Board of Finance (Ed Sbordone)
VII. INFORMATION ITEMS
VII.A. New Fairfield High School/Consolidated School Building Project Update
VII.B. 2024 Standardized Testing Results (Curriculum/Instruction Goal)
VII.C. 2025-26 FY Budget Calendar
VII.D. Board of Education Policy (First Reading)
VII.D.1. Policy 6172.3 – Educational Instruction under Parental Direction (Home Schooling)
VIII. ACTION ITEMS
VIII.A. Personnel Report
VIII.B. Board of Education Policy                                                                              Suspension of the Rules [referring to Policy 5131.81]
VIII.B.1. Policy 5131.81 – Electronic Devices
VIII.C. Ratification of the Agreement between the New Fairfield Board of Education and the New Fairfield Education Association July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (To be voted on after Executive Session.)
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - The Board welcomes public participation.  Pursuant to our Board Policy, public participation is limited to no more than three (3) minutes per speaker and a total of no more than thirty (30) minutes total for the entire meeting.  Individuals who wish to speak longer are encouraged to attend any and all related subcommittee meetings where most of the board’s groundwork is done.  We value your input, but due to these time limitations, we ask you to be concise and to observe the rules of common courtesy. [9320(a) of Board Bylaws]
 
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
XI. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING DOCUMENTS RELATED TO NFEA CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
 
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting 2024
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Subject:
III.A. September 19, 2024 - Regular
Attachments:
Subject:
IV. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Subject:
V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - The Board welcomes public participation.  Pursuant to our Board Policy, public participation is limited to no more than three (3) minutes per speaker and a total of no more than thirty (30) minutes total for the entire meeting.  Individuals who wish to speak longer are encouraged to attend any and all related subcommittee meetings where most of the board’s groundwork is done.  We value your input, but due to these time limitations, we ask you to be concise and to observe the rules of common courtesy. [9320(a) of Board Bylaws]
 
Subject:
VI. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
Subject:
VI.A. Chairman’s Report
Subject:
VI.B. Superintendent’s Report
Subject:
VI.C. Student Representatives’ Report
Subject:
VI.D. Committee Reports
Subject:
VI.D.1. Curriculum (Tim Blair) 
Subject:
VI.D.2. Policy (Samantha Mannion) 
Subject:
VI.D.3. Special Education Ad Hoc (Kimberly LaTourette)
Subject:
VI.E. Liaison Reports
Subject:
VI.E.1. Board of Finance (Ed Sbordone)
Subject:
VII. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
VII.A. New Fairfield High School/Consolidated School Building Project Update
Subject:
VII.B. 2024 Standardized Testing Results (Curriculum/Instruction Goal)
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.C. 2025-26 FY Budget Calendar
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.D. Board of Education Policy (First Reading)
Subject:
VII.D.1. Policy 6172.3 – Educational Instruction under Parental Direction (Home Schooling)
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
VIII.A. Personnel Report
Subject:
VIII.B. Board of Education Policy                                                                              Suspension of the Rules [referring to Policy 5131.81]
Subject:
VIII.B.1. Policy 5131.81 – Electronic Devices
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C. Ratification of the Agreement between the New Fairfield Board of Education and the New Fairfield Education Association July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (To be voted on after Executive Session.)
Subject:
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - The Board welcomes public participation.  Pursuant to our Board Policy, public participation is limited to no more than three (3) minutes per speaker and a total of no more than thirty (30) minutes total for the entire meeting.  Individuals who wish to speak longer are encouraged to attend any and all related subcommittee meetings where most of the board’s groundwork is done.  We value your input, but due to these time limitations, we ask you to be concise and to observe the rules of common courtesy. [9320(a) of Board Bylaws]
 
Subject:
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Subject:
XI. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Subject:
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING DOCUMENTS RELATED TO NFEA CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
 
Subject:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT

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