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Board approves policy revision and rescinds Policy 5144, each with 7 in favor 1:28:40

  • In a workshop before the regular meeting, a district staff member reviewed revisions to Policy 4111 and Policy 5141.4, a proposal to rescind Policy 5144 and a first reading of updates to Policy 5114. 4:27
  • The board voted 7 in favor to approve the revision to Policy 5141.4. 1:28:40
  • The board approved a request for asset disposal for manufacturing equipment with 7 in favor. 1:33:24
Item by item (13)
  1. Policy workshop review 4:22
    • A district staff member said Policy 4111 updates require job postings outside collective bargaining agreements to include wage or salary ranges and benefits as of October 1st, and that the district does not use an artificial intelligence screening process for applicants. 4:27
    • The staff member said Policy 5141.4 changes align with legislation on contractors distributing mandated reporter materials, and recommended rescinding Policy 5144 because it was last revised in 2015 and conflicts with Policy 5114. 9:42
    • The staff member presented the policy section by section, including corrected numbering and heading changes meant to make it easier to navigate. 21:36
  2. Opening, announcements and committee reports 37:03
    • The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. ~57:07
    • Convocation was set for 8:30 at the high school, and students return Thursday. 58:04
    • Under committee reports, a speaker said dates would be picked for para negotiations, and a staff member said those would begin in the new year. 58:27
  3. Athletics report and correspondence 59:22
    • Mr. John Stacey said athletics is fully staffed for the fall, with tryouts and opening day September 8th for the high school and September 15th for the middle school. 59:45
    • Ms. Marianne Johnson said the board received a letter from a parent requesting additional communication for high school parents, and the letter will be included in the minutes. 1:00:08
  4. Summer programming update 1:00:36
    • A district staff member said 7 grade 9 students earned credit in Algebra 1 and 13 earned credit in English and Modern World History over the summer. 1:02:22
    • A staff member said the extended school year program served 130 students. 1:04:38
    • A staff member said 43% of summer literacy students showed a pattern of growth, with 20% increasing one proficiency level, and combining sites reduced transportation costs. 1:09:14
  5. Finance and facilities report 1:11:26
    • A district staff member said there were many POs over $7,000, primarily for transportation costs and special education contracts. 1:11:26
    • Ms. Marianne Johnson asked about fire marshal code expenses, and a staff member said the district reviewed buildings with OSHA guidance in mind, mainly addressing extension cords and power strips. 1:12:24
    • Ms. Marianne Johnson asked whether staff would be informed, and a staff member said a district-wide OSHA policy would be created with the consulting firm. ~1:14:04
  6. Superintendent's report 1:18:23
    • A district staff member said 21 professional learning pathways were operating concurrently for staff. 1:19:05
    • Staff members said the district was awarded the High Quality Special Education Grant, totaling over $303,000, for a program at Momogwin School. 1:20:56
  7. Minutes and public comment 1:23:55
    • No one spoke at the audience of citizens. 1:24:29
    • The minutes were accepted into the record barring objections or revisions. 1:24:16
  8. Middle school consulting donation 1:24:29
    • A district staff member said the donation is earmarked solely for LS educational consulting to continue coaching days at JMMS as a new middle grades math program is implemented. 1:24:41
    • Ms. Marianne Johnson made the motion to approve the donation. 1:25:50
    • The motion passed with 7 in favor. 1:26:17
  9. Family Resource Center grant 1:26:22
    • A district staff member said the grant comes before the board annually and the state had already approved and awarded funds. 1:26:29
    • The motion passed with 7 in favor. 1:27:38
  10. Policy revisions and rescission 1:27:41
    • Mr. John Stacey made the motion to accept the revision of Policy 4111. 1:27:57
    • Ms. Marianne Johnson made the motion to approve the revision to Policy 5141.4, Child Abuse, Neglect, and Sexual Assault. 1:28:40
    • The board then took up a motion to rescind Policy 5144. 1:29:23
    • Each motion passed with 7 in favor. 1:28:22
  11. Speech assistant and nurse contracts 1:29:55
    • Mr. John Stacey made the motion to approve the LPN contract. 1:30:47
    • Both motions passed with 7 in favor. 1:30:34
  12. Food service and manufacturing asset disposal 1:31:15
    • A district staff member said food service items would first be offered to the culinary program, then sold or scrapped with funds going back to food services, and trashed only as a last option. 1:31:34
    • A staff member said the manufacturing equipment was damaged in a flood, replacements were paid with insurance proceeds, and the items would be donated to Southington High School at no cost to East Haven. 1:33:36
    • Both disposal requests passed with 7 in favor. 1:33:20
  13. Closing announcements 1:36:01
    • The next meeting was set for September 8th. 1:36:01
    • A district staff member said an instrument demo night may also be held on the 8th. 1:36:19

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