Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
III.A. December 19, 2024 - Regular
IV. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
V. PRESENTATION OF SUPERINTENDENT’S FY 2025-2026 RECOMMENDED BUDGET
VI. 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]
 
VII. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
VII.A. Chairman’s Report
VII.B. Superintendent’s Report
VII.C. Student Representatives’ Report
VII.D. Committee Reports
VII.D.1. Business Operations/Resource Management (Greg Flanagan)
VII.E. Liaison Reports
VII.E.1. Board of Finance (Ed Sbordone) 
VIII. INFORMATION ITEMS
VIII.A. New Fairfield High School/Consolidated School Building Project Update
VIII.B. Bus Lot Multi-Board Joint Special Meeting
IX. ACTION ITEMS
IX.A. Personnel Report
IX.B. NF Middle School Oil Tank Replacement Proposal 
IX.C. NFPS Orchestra Program Development and Course Proposal (Strategic Planning Goal: Curriculum & Instruction) (First Review)          
IX.D. Board of Education Policy 
IX.D.1. Policy 2400 – Evaluation of the Superintendent
IX.D.2. Policy 6146 – Graduation Requirements
IX.E. Acceptance of Donation – New Fairfield Community Thrift Shop, Inc.
IX.F. NFEA Retirement Settlement
IX.G. School Security and Safety 
IX.H. Paraeducator Collective Bargaining Negotiations (To be voted on after Executive Session)
X. 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]
 
XI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
XII. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING SAFETY AND SECURITY MATTERS
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING DOCUMENTS RELATED TO PARAPROFESSIONAL COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS

 
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting 2025
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Subject:
III.A. December 19, 2024 - Regular
Attachments:
Subject:
IV. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Subject:
V. PRESENTATION OF SUPERINTENDENT’S FY 2025-2026 RECOMMENDED BUDGET
Subject:
VI. 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:
VII. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
Subject:
VII.A. Chairman’s Report
Subject:
VII.B. Superintendent’s Report
Subject:
VII.C. Student Representatives’ Report
Subject:
VII.D. Committee Reports
Subject:
VII.D.1. Business Operations/Resource Management (Greg Flanagan)
Subject:
VII.E. Liaison Reports
Subject:
VII.E.1. Board of Finance (Ed Sbordone) 
Subject:
VIII. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
VIII.A. New Fairfield High School/Consolidated School Building Project Update
Subject:
VIII.B. Bus Lot Multi-Board Joint Special Meeting
Subject:
IX. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
IX.A. Personnel Report
Subject:
IX.B. NF Middle School Oil Tank Replacement Proposal 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. NFPS Orchestra Program Development and Course Proposal (Strategic Planning Goal: Curriculum & Instruction) (First Review)          
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D. Board of Education Policy 
Subject:
IX.D.1. Policy 2400 – Evaluation of the Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.2. Policy 6146 – Graduation Requirements
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.E. Acceptance of Donation – New Fairfield Community Thrift Shop, Inc.
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.F. NFEA Retirement Settlement
Subject:
IX.G. School Security and Safety 
Subject:
IX.H. Paraeducator Collective Bargaining Negotiations (To be voted on after Executive Session)
Subject:
X. 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:
XI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Subject:
XII. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Subject:
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING SAFETY AND SECURITY MATTERS
Subject:
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING DOCUMENTS RELATED TO PARAPROFESSIONAL COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS

 
Subject:
XV. ADJOURNMENT

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