Meriden Public Schools public meetings in 2020

Board of Education Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Board of Education is meeting to consider adopting a Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2021/22 through 2026/27. The body will also review reports from the Finance Committee and the Treasurer.

• Adoption of Capital Improvement Plan - FY 2021/22 - 2026/27
• Acceptance of Finance Committee Report dated 12-8-20
• Acceptance of December 2020 Treasurer's Report
• Community Support Award for Gallery 53
• Executive session regarding an employee claim settlement and personnel matters

Curriculum Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Curriculum Committee will consider adopting two pilot courses as permanent offerings and reviewing changes to the 2021-2022 Program of Studies.

• Adoption of 20-21 Pilot to Permanent Course
• Proposal for new 'Intro to Public Education' pilot course
• Review of changes to Program of Studies 2021-2022
• Curriculum updates presented for informational purposes

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss and vote on the 2021-2022 draft budget and the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2021-22 through 2026-27. The meeting will also cover utility reports and financial projections.

• Discussion of 2021-2022 draft budget and projections
• Review of utility and cafeteria reports
• Vote on Capital Improvement Plan FY 2021-22 to 2026-27
• Meeting held virtually via Google Meet

Virtual School Building Committee Meeting

The Virtual School Building Committee will meet to approve minutes from October 1, adopt a draft schedule of meetings for 2021, and receive updates on the Hanover Elementary School reroofing project and renovations at Orville H. Platt and Francis T. Maloney high schools. The treasurer's report will also be discussed. No votes on project funding or contracts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the October 1, 2020 regular meeting
• Adoption of the 2021 schedule of meetings (draft)
• Hanover Elementary School reroofing project update
• Orville H. Platt High School renovation project update
• Francis T. Maloney High School renovation project update

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Board of Education will conduct a meeting including reports from student representatives and the Superintendent. The agenda includes presentations regarding Thomas Hooker Elementary School and Meriden Health and Human Services.

• Approval of November 17, 2020, regular and executive minutes
• Thomas Hooker Elementary School presentation on 'SEL in Bilingual Kindergarten'
• Meriden Health and Human Services presentation
• School Building Committee update from Dr. Steven O'Donnell

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

This document serves as a record of motions and votes for the December 1, 2020, Board of Education meeting to comply with Connecticut General Statutes. The agenda is procedural and refers to an attached PDF for specific motion details.

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

This is a procedural agenda for recording motions from the November 17, 2020 Special Board Meeting, in compliance with Connecticut General Statutes for vote recording. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed; the meeting is solely for documenting votes.

• Motions recording document for compliance with CT General Statutes
• Link to view meeting: https://www.meridenk12.org/board-of-education/meetings/

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Board of Education is meeting to discuss school district reports and student awards. The body is deciding on the adoption of the 2020-2021 Cafeteria Budget Plan and a stipulated agreement.

• Adoption of the 2020-2021 Cafeteria Budget Plan
• Adoption of a Stipulated Agreement
• Executive session regarding a student discipline matter and personnel matters
• Approval of Board Minutes from 11-10-20

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

This is a procedural meeting to formally record motions from a prior special board meeting, as required by Connecticut law. No new decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• No specific actionable items; only recording of prior motions.

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Board of Education will consider several actions, including approving the minutes from the previous meeting, accepting curriculum and finance committee reports, and voting on the Thomas Edison Middle School transition plan. The board will also adopt the schedule of board meetings for 2021. All items will be decided by motion during the meeting.

• Approve previous meeting minutes (motion to approve)
• Accept Curriculum Committee report (motion to accept)
• Accept Finance Committee reports (motion to accept)
• Approve Thomas Edison Middle School Transition Plan (motion to approve)
• Approve 2021 Board meeting schedule (motion to approve)

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Finance Committee will consider a motion to recommend that the Board of Education approve the transition of Thomas Edison Middle School from a magnet school operated by ACES to a grade 6‑8 middle school operated by Meriden. The committee will also vote on a motion to recommend acceptance of the 2020‑2021 Cafeteria Budget Plan. Additional reports on cafeteria operations, utility usage, and overall finances will be discussed.

• Motion to recommend acceptance of the 2020‑2021 Cafeteria Budget Plan by the Board of Education
• Motion to recommend approval of the Thomas Edison Middle School transition to a grade 6‑8 school
• Cafeteria Report for September (discussion/information)
• Fuel Oil, Gas, Electricity & Solar Reports for September (discussion/information)
• Financial Report for September (discussion/information)

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Finance Committee will consider a motion to recommend that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent to sign a grant application for $1.08 million for general improvements to school buildings under the CT Alliance Districts' School Building Grant Program. The meeting also includes procedural items such as setting the next meeting date and adjournment.

• Motion to send favorable recommendation to Board of Education for Superintendent to sign $1.08 million CT Alliance Districts' School Building Grant Program application

Curriculum Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The Meriden Board of Education Curriculum Committee will consider adding a new pilot course for the 2020-2021 school year. The agenda lists Applied Digital Skills 2 as the proposed course.

• Addition of new pilot course for 20/21
• Motion to add new pilot course for the 2020-2021 school year

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Meriden Board of Education will vote on a policy requiring face coverings and authorize a grant for school building projects. The meeting will be held remotely due to Covid-19.

• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2020
• BOE Policy 7010: Second reading to adopt face covering requirements
• Motion to authorize CT Alliance Districts' School Building Grant Program
• Motion to approve Applied Digital Skills 2 pilot course
• Personnel matters to be discussed in executive session

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

The Board of Education will adopt a document to meet Connecticut statutes on recording votes. No policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda. The agenda consists solely of this procedural item and a link to the video recording.

• Adopt document for recording votes per Connecticut General Statutes (see attached PDF)

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Board of Education will hold a first reading of Policy 7010, which would require face coverings in schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. The board will also consider authorizing a contract extension with the Meriden Federation of Family-School Liaisons. Reports on fall 2020 hiring, finance committee updates, and a social-emotional learning presentation at Israel Putnam Elementary are scheduled.

• First reading of Policy 7010, Use of Face Coverings in Schools (COVID-19)
• Motion to authorize extension of Meriden Federation of Family-School Liaisons contract
• Motion to accept finance committee reports from September 15 and September 29, 2020
• Hiring report for fall 2020 presented by Assistant Superintendent Louis Bronk
• School presentation on Social Emotional Learning at Israel Putnam Elementary School

Virtual School Building Committee Meeting

The Meriden Public Schools School Building Committee will meet virtually to approve minutes from a previous special meeting and discuss three school renovation projects. The committee will also receive a financial report.

• Approval of July 9, 2020 Special Meeting minutes
• Hanover Elementary School Reroofing Project
• Orville H. Platt High School Renovation Project
• Francis T. Maloney High School Renovation Project
• Treasurer's Report and Financial Statements

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee will meet to review August reports on cafeteria operations, utility usage, and general finances. The meeting will also cover Coronavirus Relief Funding and set the date for the next session.

• Cafeteria Report-August.pdf
• Utility Report-August.pdf
• Financial Report-August.pdf
• Coronavirus Relief Funding Allocation.pdf
• Establish Next Meeting Date

Special Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Board of Education will vote on a motion to approve football equipment and facility usage for Fall 2020. Prior to that, the board will hold an executive session to discuss a confidential attorney-client communication concerning football activities and equipment.

• Action item: Motion to approve football equipment and facility usage for Fall 2020 (with supporting documents)
• Executive session: Discussion of confidential attorney-client communication about football activities and equipment

Policy Committee Meeting - 5:50 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Policy Committee will meet remotely to discuss and vote on a new policy regarding the use of face coverings in schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Review and vote on Policy 7010 - Use of Face Coverings in Schools
• Meeting held remotely via Google Meet due to COVID-19
• No call-in access available for the meeting

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:15 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee is scheduled to vote on a motion to hire four teachers for distance learning classes. The meeting will be held virtually on September 15, 2020.

• Hire four teachers for distance learning classes
• Meeting held virtually via Google Meet
• Next meeting date to be established

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Meriden Board of Education will consider approving additional teaching positions to reduce class sizes, a special student transportation contract, and personnel matters. The meeting also includes reports on school enrollment and a presentation from Maloney High School. Public comments are accepted via Google Meet.

• Action item: Teaching positions to reduce class sizes (motion to approve)
• Action item: Special student transportation contract (motion to approve)
• Action item: Personnel matters (motion to approve)
• Update on school enrollment
• School Building Committee Liaison Report

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

The Board of Education is meeting to record the official motions from the September 15, 2020, meeting. The agenda states that a document will be attached to comply with Connecticut General Statutes regarding the recording of votes.

• Meeting minutes recording
• Compliance with Connecticut General Statutes

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Board of Education will hold a second reading and vote on a set of policy manual revisions covering topics from smoking prohibition to student discipline and graduation requirements. They will also consider the Finance Committee Report and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Policy Manual Revisions – Second Reading: proposed adoption of policies on bullying prevention, student discipline, attendance/truancy, graduation requirements, and transportation
• Finance Committee Report – motion to accept the report
• Approval of minutes from the August 18, 2020 regular and executive sessions
• Report of the Superintendent (presentation)
• Report of Student Representatives from Platt and Maloney High Schools

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

The Board of Education posted meeting minutes for the September 1, 2020 session to comply with Connecticut General Statutes regarding vote recording. The agenda indicates the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Minutes for September 1, 2020 Board of Education meeting posted
• Meeting classified as Information, Report

Finance Committee Meeting

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee met virtually to discuss June cafeteria, utility, and financial reports. The body reviewed budget transfers and cumulative spending patterns for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.

• Cafeteria Report-June.pdf
• Fuel Oil, Gas, Electricity & Solar Reports-June.pdf
• Financial Report-June.pdf
• 2019-2020 Budget Transfers.pdf
• Cumulative Percentage Spending Pattern by Object.pdf

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

The Board of Education is meeting to record the motions from its August 18, 2020, session in compliance with Connecticut General Statutes. The meeting is informational and does not include a standard agenda of business items.

• Motions from August 18, 2020, Board Meeting
• Compliance with Connecticut General Statutes regarding vote recording

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Meriden Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2020, with public comment and reports from student representatives and the superintendent. Action items include approval of minutes, acceptance of Alliance and Priority School District Grants for 2020-21, and authorization of a contract with the Meriden Federation of Paraprofessionals. The board will also hear a first reading of policy manual revisions and receive an update on English-Language Learner programs.

• Approval of minutes from July 21 and August 5, 2020 meetings
• Report on English-Language Learner program by Supervisor Evelyn Robles-Rivas
• Action to accept Meriden School District Alliance and Priority School District Grants for 2020-21
• First reading of policy manual revisions covering Series 1000-5000
• Motion to authorize contract with Meriden Federation of Paraprofessionals

CANCELLED: Virtual School Building Committee Meeting

This meeting was scheduled to include progress reports on school renovation projects and a treasurer's report. However, the meeting has been cancelled.

• Hanover Elementary School Reroofing Project progress report
• Orville H. Platt High School Renovation Project track & field progress report
• Francis T. Maloney High School Renovation Project track & field progress report
• Treasurer's financial statements

Special Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m. at Maloney High School

The Meriden Board of Education will discuss and possibly adopt the fall 2020 Reopening Plan and adjust the 2020-2021 school calendar. The meeting was rescheduled from March 4, 2020 due to weather. The public can view the meeting remotely via Google Meet.

• Discussion and potential action on fall 2020 Reopening Plan
• Adjustment to 2020-2021 school calendar
• Introduction of 2020-2021 Student Representatives
• Meeting rescheduled from March 4, 2020 due to inclement weather
• Public access via Google Meet (meet.google.com/qba-tigf-hex)

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

The Board of Education held a meeting on August 5, 2020, to formally record the motions cast during the session. The meeting agenda indicates the purpose is to comply with Connecticut General Statutes regarding the recording of votes. The official record of these motions is attached as a PDF file.

• Motions recorded for August 5, 2020 Board of Education meeting
• Meeting type: Information, Report
• Compliance with Connecticut General Statutes regarding vote recording

Virtual Policy Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Policy Committee will hold a virtual meeting to review and discuss numerous school board policies. Several policies are listed for action, meaning the committee will vote on motions to recommend revisions to the full board. Policies under review include smoking prohibition, transportation, sex discrimination, social media, child abuse reporting, bullying prevention, attendance, graduation requirements, student discipline, and student transportation. The meeting is conducted remotely due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

• Policy 1600 – Prohibition Against Smoking (Community) – motion to recommend revision
• Policy 4030 – Sex Discrimination & Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – motion to recommend revision
• Policy 5030 – Bullying Prevention and Intervention – motion to recommend revision
• Policy 5115 – Student Attendance, Truancy, and Chronic Absenteeism – motion to recommend revision
• Policy 5130 – Student Discipline – motion to recommend revision

Virtual Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Meriden Board of Education is meeting virtually to discuss distance learning and school reopening. The board will vote on several facility improvements, a cafeteria contract extension, and the use of emergency relief grant funds.

• Approval of Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Grant for reopening plan
• Energy efficiency projects including lighting at Casimir Pulaski, John Barry, Maloney High, and Platt High schools
• Transformer replacements at Lincoln Middle School and Washington Middle School
• Naming of the Maloney High School Track
• Authorization of cafeteria contract extension for UNITE HERE! Local 217, AFL-CIO

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

This meeting is a procedural session to document votes and motions in compliance with Connecticut General Statutes. The agenda provides a record of motions from the July 21, 2020 Board of Education meeting, with details in an attached PDF. No substantive decisions or discussions are described in the agenda text.

• Recording of motions from the July 21, 2020 board meeting (details in attached PDF)

Virtual Finance Committee Meeting

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee will consider eliminating the Extended Day Program at John Barry Elementary School for the 2020-2021 school year. The committee will also discuss LED lighting and transformer replacement scopes at multiple schools and review a draft 2020-2021 reopening plan funded by an ESSER grant.

• Recommendation to eliminate John Barry Extended Day Program
• LED lighting and transformer replacement scopes for schools
• Review of draft 2020-2021 Reopening Plan
• Discussion of ESSER Grant funding
• Meeting held virtually due to COVID-19

Virtual School Building Committee Special Meeting

The Meriden Public Schools Virtual School Building Committee will hold a special meeting on July 9, 2020. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the March 5, 2020 meeting, electing officers for the coming year, and receiving progress reports on the Hanover Elementary School reroofing project and track and field renovations at Orville H. Platt and Francis T. Maloney high schools. A treasurer’s report will also be presented. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment and notice of the next regular meeting on August 6, 2020.

• Approve minutes of the March 5, 2020 regular meeting
• Elect officers for the next year
• Hanover Elementary School reroofing progress report
• Orville H. Platt High School track & field renovation progress report
• Francis T. Maloney High School track & field renovation progress report

Virtual Special Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Meriden Board of Education is holding a virtual special meeting to review and authorize correspondence. The primary action involves letters addressed to ACES, Magnet School Partner School Districts, and the State of Connecticut Department of Education.

• Authorization of correspondence with ACES, Magnet School Partner School Districts, and State of CT Department of Education

Virtual Middle School Ad Hoc Committee Meeting - Starts at 11:00 a.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Middle School Ad Hoc Committee will meet virtually to discuss correspondence with the Connecticut Department of Education and notice partner districts, followed by adjournment.

• Notice to ACES/Magnet School Partner Districts
• Correspondence to State of Connecticut Department of Education
• Adjournment
• Meeting report available for 6-23-20

Virtual Finance Committee Meeting

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee is holding a virtual meeting to discuss and receive information on the May cafeteria report, utility usage (fuel oil, gas, electricity, solar), and financial statements. The meeting also includes setting the next meeting date and adjournment. No votes or specific dollar amounts are noted in the agenda.

• Cafeteria Report for May
• Fuel Oil, Gas, Electricity & Solar Reports for May
• Financial Statements for May
• Set next meeting date
• Adjournment motion

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

This agenda item is purely procedural: it presents a document used to record votes as required by Connecticut General Statutes. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed in the agenda text itself.

• No specific motions, proposals, or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

Virtual Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Meriden Board of Education is holding a virtual meeting to approve minutes, hear a superintendent's report, and vote on unfinished and new business. Key action items include a second reading and vote on a textbook for AP World History Modern, authorization to sign the superintendent's contract, and personnel matters.

• Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2020 regular and executive session
• Textbook and digital textbook approval for AP World History Modern (second reading)
• Authorization to sign superintendent contract renewal
• Personnel matters (action item)
• School Building Committee liaison update (report)

Virtual Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Meriden Board of Education will meet virtually to consider adopting the 2020-2021 budget, authorizing staff vacancies, and approving a new AP World History Modern pilot program. The board will also discuss mitigating student failures and hiring a school psychologist funded by the CARES Act. Several recognitions and reports are scheduled.

• Adoption of the 2020-2021 school budget
• Authorization to fill classified staff vacancies
• New pilot program – AP World History Modern
• Mitigating failures proposal
• School psychologist position funded by CARES Act

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

The Board of Education meeting is a procedural session to record and report motions from the June 2, 2020 board meeting, as required by Connecticut General Statutes. No new decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda beyond the adoption of the motion report.

• Approval of motions recorded in the attached document (6-2-20_Motions_Minutes_Reg. and Exc session.pdf)

Virtual Special Board of Education Meeting - 5:45p.m.

The Board of Education is meeting virtually to address a proposed change to the high school graduation date. The agenda includes a roll call and a motion regarding this schedule change.

• High School Graduation Date Change

Graduation Ad Hoc Committee Meeting - Virtual Meeting at 10:00 a.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Graduation Ad Hoc Committee is meeting virtually to discuss graduation plans, receive updates from high schools and the health director, and address other matters.

• Discussion of graduation plans
• Update from high schools
• Update from health director
• Virtual meeting via Google Meet
• Meeting adjournment

Virtual Finance Committee Meeting

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee will meet virtually to discuss the 2020-2021 budget and consider hiring a school psychologist. The committee will also review cafeteria, utility, and financial reports for April.

• Recommendation to adopt the 2020-2021 budget
• Discussion on hiring a School Psychologist (CARES Act)
• Review of April cafeteria and utility reports
• Review of April financial report
• Review of 2020-2021 budget adjustments

Virtual Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Meriden Public Schools Curriculum Committee met virtually on May 26, 2020. The agenda included an action item to adopt AP World History Modern textbooks, with adoption forms and quotes attached. The committee also reviewed a program metrics overview presented as a slideshow. No other decisions were listed on the agenda.

• Action item to adopt AP World History Modern textbooks (digital and print)
• Review of program metrics overview via slideshow presentation

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

The agenda is a procedural notice for the recording of votes from the May 19, 2020, Board of Education meeting. The document attached to the agenda is the official record of the motions made during that session.

• Meeting held on May 19, 2020
• Document: Motions of 5-19-2020 BOE Meeting, Reg.Exec.pdf

Virtual Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Meriden Board of Education will vote on suspending final examinations at secondary schools due to COVID-19. Other actions include approving the Healthy Food Certification statement and Beverage Sales Requirements. The meeting also features the Superintendent's Annual Report and student representative updates.

• Approval of minutes from the May 5, 2020 meeting
• Action on Healthy Food Certification statement
• Action on Beverage Sales Requirements
• Action to suspend final examinations at secondary schools
• Motion to enter executive session for personnel matters

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

This agenda is purely procedural: it documents motions from the May 5, 2020 Board of Education meeting for compliance with Connecticut General Statutes regarding vote recording. No new decisions or discussions are scheduled; only a PDF attachment of the motion record is provided.

• Attached PDF: Motions 5-5-2020 BOE Meeting, Reg.Exec.pdf

Virtual Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Meriden Board of Education will meet virtually to approve minutes, a finance committee report, and line-item budget transfers. The board will also consider a lease renewal for Venture Academy and a contract amendment with the New Britain Transportation Company.

• Approval of minutes from April 21, 2020
• Acceptance of Finance Committee Report dated April 28, 2020
• Authorization for line-item budget transfers to close the school budget
• Rushford Lease Renewal for Venture Academy
• Contract amendment with New Britain Transportation Company

Virtual Finance Committee Meeting

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee held a virtual meeting to review financial reports, discuss the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 budgets, and consider a lease renewal for Venture Academy. The committee also recommended authorizing budget transfers to close out the school year.

• Remote meeting held due to COVID-19
• Review of March cafeteria, utility, and financial reports
• Discussion of 2020-2021 budget update
• Lease renewal proposal for Venture Academy at Rushford
• Recommendation to authorize budget transfers by June 30, 2020

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

This meeting is solely to comply with Connecticut General Statutes regarding the recording of votes on motions. The agenda contains no substantive decisions or discussions—only a report and an attached PDF documenting motions from a prior special board meeting.

• Motions from the April 21, 2020 Board Meeting are recorded as an information/report item
• Attached PDF: M3-31-20 Motions_ 3-31-20 SpecialBdMtg.pdf

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

The Meriden Board of Education meeting on April 21, 2020, is a procedural session to formally record and approve motions from the regular board meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed; the agenda consists solely of a document for recording votes per Connecticut General Statutes.

• Record and approve motions from the regular board meeting

Virtual Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Board of Education is meeting virtually to address several administrative items including textbook approvals and staff positions. The agenda includes establishing high school graduation dates for Platt and Maloney High Schools.

• Approval of textbooks and digital textbooks for U.S. History 1 and Music Theory ECE
• Authorization to fill certified staffing positions through September 2020
• Establishment of June 12, 2020, as the graduation date for Platt and Maloney High Schools
• Possible action on Hunter’s transportation contract amendment

Virtual Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Meriden Public Schools Curriculum Committee will meet virtually to consider a pilot program for AP World History Modern. The committee is scheduled to take action on the proposal.

• Virtual Curriculum Committee Meeting
• Pilot program for AP World History Modern
• Action item: Approve pilot program

Virtual Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Meriden Board of Education will meet remotely on April 7, 2020, to vote on several action items for the 2020-2021 school year, including new pilot courses, a course name change, and the launch of The Career Academy at H.C. Wilcox Technical High School. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and receive reports from student representatives and the superintendent. No financial amounts or contracts are specified in the agenda.

• Vote on new pilot courses for 2020-2021: Intro to Painting and Mixed Media, Intro to Drawing and Illustration, Advanced Jewelry Design and Techniques, Ceramics and Innovative Forms III/IV, and Chamber Orchestra
• Vote to rename Adaptive Visual Arts to Unified Visual Arts
• Vote to approve The Career Academy at Wilcox Technical High School starting 2020-2021
• First reading of textbook/digital textbook adoption (no action required)
• Personnel matters under new business (action item)

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

The agenda is a procedural document used to comply with Connecticut General Statutes regarding the recording of votes. It references an attached PDF file containing the official record of motions from the March 31, 2020, Board of Education meeting.

• Motions from March 31, 2020 Board of Education meeting recorded
• Document used to comply with Connecticut General Statutes regarding vote recording
• Attached file: M3-31-20 Motions_ 3-31-20 SpecialBdMtg..pdf (121 KB)

Virtual Special Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

This virtual special meeting addresses the Meriden Public Schools' response to the COVID-19 school closure. The Board will vote on changing high school class rank determination to the end of Semester 1 for 2019-2020 and waiving the community service requirement for the Class of 2020. They will also discuss the remote learning plan and cafeteria operations, including meal delivery. An executive session is anticipated for collective bargaining strategy with certified and non-certified employees.

• Vote on changing high school class rank determination to end of Semester 1 for 2019-2020 school year
• Vote on waiving community service requirement for Class of 2020
• Update on remote learning plan (Meriden Public Schools Distance Learning Plan.pdf attached)
• Review of cafeteria operation, including meal delivery and holidays
• Discussion of collective bargaining strategy related to MOU's (executive session anticipated)

Virtual Finance Committee Meeting

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee held a virtual meeting on March 31, 2020, to discuss the cafeteria, utility, and financial reports for February. The meeting included a discussion of the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 budgets.

• Cafeteria report for February
• Utility reports for February
• Financial report for February
• 2020-2021 Budget Update
• 2019-2020 Budget Discussion

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m. (Meeting Cancelled due to COVID-19 Social Distancing)

This Board of Education meeting was cancelled due to COVID-19 social distancing measures. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda included items such as approval of 2020-2021 budget estimates and proposed non-renewal of substitute teacher contracts, but none were acted upon.

• 2020-2021 budget estimates action item
• Textbook and digital textbook approval first reading
• New pilot courses for 2020-2021 school year
• The Career Academy at H. C. Wilcox Technical High School
• Possible action on non-renewal of long-term substitute contracts

School Building Committee Meeting

The committee is meeting to review progress reports for ongoing school facility projects. The session includes discussions on reroofing and track and field renovations. The body will also review financial statements.

• Hanover Elementary School Reroofing Project progress report
• Francis T. Maloney High School Track & Field progress report
• Orville H. Platt High School Track & Field progress report
• Review of Treasurer's financial statements

Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Meriden Public Schools Curriculum Committee will consider adding several new pilot courses for the 2020-2021 school year, including Intro to Painting and Mix Media, Intro to Drawing and Illustration, Advanced Jewelry and Techniques, Ceramics and Innovative Forms III & IV, and Chamber Orchestra. They will also vote on renaming course 183 from Adaptive Visual Arts to Unified Visual Arts and on adopting new textbooks/digital textbooks for U.S. History 1 and Music Theory UCONN ECE. A presentation on the Career Academy at H C Wilcox Technical High School is scheduled.

• Addition of seven new pilot courses: Intro to Painting and Mix Media, Intro to Drawing and Illustration, Advanced Jewelry and Techniques, Ceramics and Innovative Forms III & IV, and Chamber Orchestra
• Course name change: course 183 from Adaptive Visual Arts to Unified Visual Arts
• Textbook adoption for U.S. History 1 and Music Theory UCONN ECE
• Presentation on the Career Academy at H C Wilcox Technical High School

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Meriden Board of Education will convene for a regular meeting on March 3, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Items include approval of minutes from the February 25 meeting, reports from student representatives at Maloney and Platt High Schools, and a presentation from Nathan Hale Elementary School. The board will also recognize Model Citizens and the Meriden Rotary Club, and anticipates entering executive session for personnel matters. No major financial decisions or policy changes are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the February 25, 2020, regular and executive meetings
• Student representative reports from Maloney and Platt High Schools
• Model Citizen Awards for Nathan Hale Elementary School students
• Community Support Award presented to Meriden Rotary Club
• Personnel matters to be discussed in anticipated executive session

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on the 2020-2021 draft budget estimates. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:15 p.m. in the Board Room.

• Vote on 2020-2021 budget estimates
• Review 2020-2021 draft budget adjustments
• Review summary by object comparison
• Establish next meeting date
• Adjourn meeting

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

This agenda item is purely procedural, intended to comply with Connecticut General Statutes for recording votes on motions at the Board of Education meeting on March 3, 2020. The agenda provides only a reference to an attached PDF file containing the motions, with no specific actions or discussions listed in the text.

Board of Education Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Board of Education will approve minutes from previous meetings and hear reports from student representatives and the superintendent. The meeting includes recognition of student groups and a presentation on a science club.

• Approval of minutes from February 4, 2020
• Report from Maloney High School student representatives
• Presentation on Thomas Hooker's Science & Nature Club
• Recognition of Model Citizen Awards
• Personnel matters (Executive Session Anticipated)

Board Meeting Motions

The agenda is a procedural notice stating that official vote records for the February 25, 2020, meeting will be attached as a PDF file. The document is intended to comply with Connecticut General Statutes regarding the recording of votes.

• Vote recording compliance with Connecticut General Statutes
• Attachment: 2-25-2020_Motions, Reg. and Exec.Meeting.pdf

(CANCELLED) Curriculum Committee Meeting

The Meriden Public Schools Curriculum Committee scheduled for February 11, 2020 was cancelled. The agenda listed a motion to add new pilot courses for the 2020‑2021 school year, a motion to rename course 183 from Adaptive Visual Arts to Unified Visual Arts, and a motion to adopt new textbooks and digital textbooks. No decisions were made because the meeting did not occur.

• Motion to add new pilot courses for 2020‑2021
• Motion to change course name 183 to Unified Visual Arts
• Motion to adopt new textbooks and digital textbooks

School Building Committee Meeting

The School Building Committee will discuss progress reports on the Hanover Elementary reroofing project and track and field renovations at Francis T. Maloney and Orville H. Platt high schools. A sketch for additional yard drains at Platt High School and financial statements will also be reviewed. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and adjournment.

• Approval of December 5, 2019 meeting minutes
• Hanover Elementary School reroofing project progress report
• Maloney High School track and field progress report
• Platt High School track and field progress report and additional yard drains sketch
• Treasurer's report on financial statements

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Board of Education will consider a motion to authorize the 2020-2021 budget estimates and accept the Finance Committee report. They will also hear reports from student representatives and a presentation from Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. Public comment is invited, and personnel matters are scheduled for action.

• Action on 2020-2021 Budget Estimates (motion to authorize)
• Finance Committee Report (motion to accept)
• Personnel Matters (action)
• Student representatives report from Maloney and Platt High Schools
• Benjamin Franklin School presentation "In the Heights"

Board of Education Meeting Motions

This agenda is a procedural document listing motions from the Board of Education meeting on February 4, 2020, in compliance with Connecticut statutes for vote recording. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text; the actual motions are contained in an attached PDF.

• No specific items listed; agenda contains only a reference to a PDF of meeting motions.

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee is meeting to review December reports for the cafeteria, utilities, and general finances. The committee will consider a motion to recommend the 2020-2021 budget estimates for Board of Education approval.

• Action on 2020-2021 budget estimates (4.12%)
• December Cafeteria Report
• December Fuel Oil, Gas, Electricity & Solar Reports
• December Financial Report

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Board of Education will hear reports from student representatives and the superintendent, consider approval of minutes and a finance committee report, and discuss possible action on the Meriden Federation of Non-Certified Supervisors. The meeting also includes a public comment period and recognition of community volunteers and teachers.

• Approval of minutes from January 7, 2020 regular and executive meetings
• Finance Committee Report with recommended motion to accept
• Discussion and possible action on Meriden Federation of Non-Certified Supervisors (proposed for executive session)
• Personnel matters with recommended motion
• Student representative reports from Maloney and Platt High Schools

Middle School Ad Hoc Committee Meeting - 4:30 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Middle School Ad Hoc Committee convened to review enrollment data and a proposed partnership agreement with TEMS. The meeting focused on the Meriden Enrollment and Facilities Study and the TEMS Partnership Agreement.

• Review of Middle School Enrollment and Facilities Study
• Discussion of TEMS Partnership Agreement
• Presentation on Middle School Leadership
• Review of Pathway to Success
• Consideration of Membership Addition

Board Meeting Motions

This meeting is solely to formally record the motions from the January 7, 2020 board meeting, as required by Connecticut General Statutes. No new decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Review of motions from the January 7, 2020 board meeting (informational report)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee is meeting to review November reports for the cafeteria, utilities, and general finances. The committee will consider a motion to recommend the 2020-2021 budget estimates for Board of Education approval.

• Action on 2020-2021 budget estimates (DRAFT 4.66%)
• November Cafeteria Report
• November Fuel Oil, Gas, Electricity & Solar Reports
• November Financial Report

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Meriden Board of Education will discuss and take action on several items, including approving minutes from previous meetings, accepting the Finance Committee report, adopting enrollment projections, and voting on a stipulated agreement and personnel matters. Presentations will cover John Barry Elementary School's Blue Ribbon status, energy conservation efforts, and a racial survey.

• Action to adopt Enrollment Projections (motion to adopt)
• Action on Stipulated Agreement (motion)
• Action on Personnel Matters (motion)
• Action to accept Finance Committee Report (motion to accept)
• Presentation: 'What Makes John Barry a Blue Ribbon School'

School Building Committee Meeting (CANCELLED)

The scheduled School Building Committee meeting was cancelled. The agenda included progress reports for school renovation projects and financial statements.

• Hanover Elementary School Reroofing Project progress report
• Francis T. Maloney High School Track & Field progress report
• Orville H. Platt High School Track & Field progress report
• Treasurer's financial statements