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East Haven board approves 2026⁠-⁠2027 goals adding artificial intelligence position statement 1:28:22

  • In a workshop before the meeting, board members reviewed proposed policy changes and added an objective on artificial intelligence to the board's goals. 1:01
  • A district staff member presented updates to CTE courses, including industry-recognized credentials, career pathways and an internship program. 42:17
  • The board voted 5 in favor to approve the 2026⁠-⁠2027 Board of Education goals. 1:28:22

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Item by item (15)
  1. Workshop on parent-managed learning policy 0:05
    • A district staff member said the revision changes the name from homeschooling to parent-managed learning and begins a phased rollout of updates the state is requiring. 1:19
    • The staff member said that after this year the notice of intent becomes mandatory and has to be done in person. 2:34
    • Mr. John Stacey asked how the district determines whether a parent is capable of being a homeschool teacher, and the staff member said the district's role is to acknowledge receipt, not to render an opinion. 4:02
  2. Workshop on other proposed policy changes 4:56
    • The staff member said the new policy on recording meetings without consent requires that consent be asked for and obtained before any recording or transcription software is used. 7:18
    • A district staff member said the regulation had not been revisited since 1998, and Dr. Michele A. DeLucia said the recording policy would be on for the 22nd meeting. 9:27
  3. Workshop on board goals 11:49
    • One board member said the board may not have an outcome addressing the goal to integrate evolving technologies to support teaching and learning. 15:24
    • A district staff member described a group exploring artificial intelligence and proposed adding language to develop a position statement on its use and to communicate with all partners and constituents. 16:14
    • One board member suggested the team put together a recap of what it is finding. 22:41
  4. Opening and committee reports 38:48
    • The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. 39:04
    • Mr. John Stacey reported that boys soccer beat Branford and that football opens Friday at Xavier. 40:19
    • Dr. Michele A. DeLucia said there was no correspondence. 41:03
  5. CTE program updates presentation 41:27
    • A presenter said the department's goals are adding industry-recognized credentials, increasing non-traditional enrollment and embedding work-based learning in each course, and that it receives around $60,000 every year through the Perkins grant. 42:17
    • The presenter said 5 students completed 200 hours in the maintenance department over the summer and 2 students at Sikorsky were paid $32 an hour. 1:01:20
    • Ms. Marianne Johnson asked how 8th graders are introduced to the programs, and a staff member said they tour the shops during an 8th grade preview day in October. 1:15:00
  6. Financial report 1:16:30
    • A speaker said purchase orders over $7,000 covered special education, transportation and annual security and fire inspections. 1:16:30
  7. District staff report 1:18:02
    • A district staff member said the high school has paired Grad Tracker in the PowerSchool parent portal so families can track progress toward graduation requirements. 1:20:42
    • Dr. Michele A. DeLucia said there were standing rooms of parents at the East Haven High open house. 1:21:19
  8. Minutes and audience of citizens 1:22:30
    • Dr. Michele A. DeLucia said the minutes would be accepted barring revisions or objections and asked whether anyone wanted to speak. 1:22:30
  9. Parent-managed learning policy revision 1:22:49
    • A motion was made to approve the revision to Policy 6172.3, Parent Managed Learning. 1:23:25
    • The motion passed 5 in favor. 1:23:54
  10. Rescinding student class assignment policy 1:23:57
    • A motion was made to rescind Policy 5122.3 on assignment of former homeschooled students and students from non-accredited schools to classes. 1:24:15
    • The motion passed 5 in favor. 1:24:45
  11. Rescinding student conduct regulation 1:24:48
    • A motion was made to rescind Regulation 5131, Student Conduct. 1:24:57
    • The motion passed 5 in favor. 1:25:19
  12. Alliance Grant 1:25:21
    • Ms. Marianne Johnson made a motion to approve the 2026⁠-⁠2027 Alliance Grant. 1:25:33
    • The motion passed 5 in favor. 1:26:00
  13. Marching band out-of-state field trip 1:26:04
    • A district staff member said the trip to the New England Invitational at UMass would use a school bus rather than a coach bus. 1:26:57
    • Asked about a fee, a staff member said there was not one for students and that expenses were on par with other trips built into funds. 1:27:40
    • The motion passed 5 in favor. 1:28:20
  14. Board of Education goals 1:28:22
    • A district staff member read the addition to Goal 3, Academics, to develop a position statement for use of artificial intelligence and a communication plan for all partners and constituents. 1:28:42
    • The motion to approve the 26⁠-⁠27 goals passed 5 in favor. 1:29:08
  15. Upcoming meeting and workshop 1:29:32
    • Dr. Michele A. DeLucia said the next regular board meeting is September 22nd. 1:29:32
    • A district staff member said the workshop that evening is expected to cover state-level summative result data from the previous year. 1:29:49

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