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Meriden Public Schools public meetings in 2021

60 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 21, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

Finance Committee reviews Capital Improvement Plan and 2022-2023 budget estimates

The Finance Committee is reviewing the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2022/23 through 2027/28 and draft budget estimates for 2022-2023. The body is also considering recommendations for the 2021-2022 cafeteria budget and revisions to ESSER II and ARP grant expenditures.

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Tue Dec 14, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board meeting to record motions per state voting statutes

The Meriden Public Schools Board of Education will meet on December 14, 2021 to record motions in compliance with Connecticut General Statutes on vote recording. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text; a PDF attachment titled “12-14-21 Motions of BOE Reg and Exec.pdf” is referenced for details.

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Tue Dec 14, 2021

Board of Education Organizational Meeting - 5:00 p.m. in Board Room at 22 Liberty Street

Meriden Board of Education to elect officers

The Meriden Board of Education will hold an organizational meeting on December 14, 2021, to elect a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at 22 Liberty Street and is open to the public.

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Tue Dec 14, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - 5:30 p.m. in Board Room at 22 Liberty Street

Board will approve staff appointments, resignations, and create an ad‑hoc dress‑code

The Meriden Public Schools Board of Education will vote on several personnel actions, including appointments, resignations, and the creation of an ad‑hoc dress‑code committee. The meeting also includes approval of the previous minutes, a treasurer's report, and a superintendent's report. Some personnel discussions will be moved to executive session.

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Tue Dec 14, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - Motions - Organizational Meeting

Board to review motions from organizational meeting

This is a procedural agenda item for the Board of Education to review motions from the December 14, 2021, Organizational Board Meeting. No actionable decisions or discussions are listed; the meeting serves to record votes and provide information.

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Tue Nov 16, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m. at Edison Middle School

Board will consider the Meriden Administrators' Association contract

The Meriden Public Schools Board of Education will approve the meeting minutes and hear reports from student representatives and the superintendent. It will accept the Policy Committee report and discuss personnel changes, including appointments and resignations. The board will consider the Meriden Administrators' Association contract, with a motion to enter executive session for further discussion.

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Tue Nov 16, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board of Education meeting to record motions

This is a procedural Board of Education meeting where motions from November 16, 2021, are recorded and documented as required by Connecticut General Statutes. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

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Wed Nov 3, 2021

Policy Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

Policy Committee to discuss feedback on dress code policy

The Meriden Public Schools Policy Committee is meeting to discuss feedback regarding the current Dress Code Policy 5090. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

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Wed Nov 3, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m. - In-Person - Edison Middle School

Board to hear hiring report and approve 2022 meeting schedule

The Meriden Board of Education will hear presentations including a biannual hiring and recruitment report and a school presentation on the MTSS process from Casimir Pulaski Elementary. The board will vote on the Finance Committee Report and the schedule of Board meetings for 2022. Personnel changes (appointments and resignations) are proposed for executive session.

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Wed Nov 3, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board of Education meeting minutes posted online

The Board of Education posted the minutes from its November 3, 2021, regular and executive sessions to comply with state recording requirements. The agenda is informational and does not include live decisions.

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Thu Oct 21, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee to review September financial reports

The Finance Committee will discuss and review financial, utility, and cafeteria reports for September. The body will also receive summary reports regarding ARP and ESSER II funding updates.

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Tue Oct 19, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m. - In-Person - Edison Middle School

Board to discuss school resource officer program and class sizes, act on personnel

The Board of Education will receive presentations on the School Resource Officer Program and the Class Size & Enrollment Report, recognize award recipients, and hear public comments. The board is also expected to discuss personnel changes in executive session and vote on appointments and resignations. Approval of minutes from the October 5 meeting is on the agenda.

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Tue Oct 5, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m. - In-Person - Edison Middle School

Meriden Board of Education approves minutes and grant

The Meriden Board of Education will meet at Edison Middle School to approve previous meeting minutes, accept a finance committee report, and vote on a 2021-2022 grant. The agenda also includes reports from student representatives and the superintendent, as well as a discussion on personnel changes.

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Tue Oct 5, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Meriden Board of Education records motions for October 5, 2021 meeting

This document serves as a record of motions and votes for the October 5, 2021, Regular Meeting and Executive Session. It is provided to comply with Connecticut General Statutes regarding the recording of votes.

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Tue Sep 28, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

Finance Committee to recommend grant application for $14.4M

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee will review financial reports for July and August and discuss utility costs. The committee is set to vote on a motion to recommend the Board of Education sign a grant application for $14,470,175.

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Tue Sep 21, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board of Education meeting to record motions and votes per state statute

This meeting focuses solely on recording official motions and votes from the September 21, 2021 regular meeting and executive session, as required by Connecticut General Statutes. The agenda is entirely procedural with no substantive policy decisions, budget items, or public hearings.

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Tue Sep 21, 2021

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

Board to approve minutes and personnel actions

The Board of Education will approve prior meeting minutes and consider personnel appointments and resignations. The meeting will also include a presentation on Maloney High School's College Prep Academy.

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Wed Sep 8, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board of Education to record votes from June 2021 meeting

The Board of Education will meet to formally record the motions and votes from its June 15, 2021, Regular Meeting and Executive Session to comply with Connecticut General Statutes. The meeting is informational and will not include new decisions.

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Wed Sep 8, 2021

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

Meriden Board of Education to vote on 2021-2022 budget adoption

The Board of Education is meeting to adopt the 2021-2022 budget and discuss energy efficiencies at Thomas Hooker Elementary School. The session includes reports from the Superintendent and student representatives, as well as action on personnel appointments and resignations.

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Tue Aug 31, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

Finance Committee to recommend adoption of budget, energy efficiency program

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss monthly financial reports, including cafeteria and utility reports for June. The committee will take action to recommend adoption of the 2021-2022 budget spending plan and vote on an energy efficiency program at Thomas Hooker Elementary School. An update on federal ARP ESSER funds is also scheduled.

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Tue Aug 17, 2021

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

Board of Education meeting cancelled

The Board of Education meeting scheduled for August 17, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at 22 Liberty Street was cancelled. The meeting was originally set to be live-streamed.

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Wed Aug 11, 2021

Special Board of Education Meeting - 9:00 a.m.

Meriden Board of Education holds special meeting to discuss board member rights and school year guidance

The Meriden Board of Education is holding a special meeting on August 11, 2021, to discuss board member rights and responsibilities, guidance for the 2021-2022 school year, and equity in the district. The meeting will take place at the Board Retreat location on Boston Post Road in Westbrook.

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Tue Jul 20, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board of Education records motions for July 20, 2021 meeting

This document serves as a record of motions from the July 20, 2021, Regular Meeting and Executive Session. It was created to comply with Connecticut General Statutes regarding the recording of votes.

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Tue Jul 20, 2021

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

Meriden Board of Education approves minutes and accepts finance committee report

The Meriden Board of Education will hold a meeting on July 20, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. to approve prior meeting minutes and receive a report from the Finance Committee. The agenda is primarily procedural, including a pledge, roll call, and public comments.

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Tue Jul 6, 2021

Special Board of Education Meeting - 5:30 p.m. Location: Maloney High School Media Center

Board to discuss and vote on employment of teacher Patricia Carnese

The Meriden Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss and take action on the employment of teacher Patricia Carnese. The discussion may be held in executive session. The board will then vote on a motion regarding her employment.

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Tue Jun 22, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

Finance Committee reviews May cafeteria, utility, and financial reports

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss the May cafeteria report, utility reports (fuel oil, gas, electricity, and solar), and the May financial report. The meeting also includes setting the next meeting date and adjourning. No votes or action items are scheduled beyond adjournment.

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Tue Jun 15, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:45 p.m.

Meriden schools to approve energy efficiency upgrades at Edison Middle School

The Finance Committee will consider a motion to recommend Board of Education approval for the Resource Lighting & Energy program at Edison Middle School. The meeting will also set the date for the next session and adjourn.

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Tue Jun 15, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board to record motions from June 15 regular and executive session

This agenda is a procedural document used to record votes in compliance with Connecticut General Statutes. It references motions from the June 15, 2021 regular meeting and executive session. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

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Tue Jun 15, 2021

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

Board to vote on 2021-2022 school budget and other action items

The Meriden Board of Education is meeting to vote on adopting the 2021-2022 budget, approving American Rescue Plan Act funds, authorizing solar projects, LED lighting at Edison Middle School, and renewing the superintendent's contract. The board will also consider a revised student assignment policy and a labor agreement with UNITE HERE! Local 217.

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Tue Jun 8, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

Finance Committee to consider solar installations and 2021-2022 budget

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss and consider recommending approval of agreements with Davis Hill Development for solar rooftop systems at Maloney and Platt High Schools and a solar carport at Lincoln Middle School. They will also consider recommending adoption of the 2021-2022 budget spending plan and approval of funding items under the American Rescue Plan Act ESSER funds. Additionally, they will review April cafeteria, utility, and financial reports.

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Tue Jun 1, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board to adopt motions from regular meeting and executive session

This is a procedural meeting to record votes on motions from the June 1, 2021 regular meeting and executive session, as required by Connecticut General Statutes. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Jun 1, 2021

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

Board to discuss revised student assignment policy 5040

The Meriden Board of Education will discuss and potentially authorize a revised policy for assigning students to schools and classes (Policy 5040). The board will also consider authorizing the filling of classified staff vacancies. Other items include recognition of outgoing student representatives and retirees, approval of minutes, and discussion of personnel changes and superintendent evaluation in executive session.

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Tue May 18, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Meriden Board of Education meeting motions for May 18, 2021

This document contains the motions from the regular meeting and executive session held on May 18, 2021. The record is provided to comply with Connecticut General Statutes regarding the recording of votes.

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Tue May 18, 2021

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

Board approves minutes and personnel changes

The Meriden Board of Education will approve prior meeting minutes and personnel changes, while also reviewing a superintendent's annual report and remote learning guidance.

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Tue May 4, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board meeting agenda covers procedural vote‑recording compliance

The May 4, 2021 Board of Education meeting will use an attached document to record motions in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes. No specific motions, contracts, or policy changes are listed on the agenda. The meeting can be viewed online via the district website.

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Tue May 4, 2021

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

Board to vote on 2021-2022 budget and staff reorganization

The Meriden Board of Education will meet to approve the 2021-2022 budget estimates, authorize line item transfers, and reorganize staff. The meeting will also include committee reports and a presentation on equity work at Roger Sherman Elementary School.

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Tue Apr 27, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

Meriden schools to discuss budget and staff changes

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee will review financial reports and take action on the 2021-2022 budget estimates and staff reorganization. The meeting is scheduled for April 27, 2021.

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Tue Apr 27, 2021

Policy Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Policy Committee to vote on high school attendance waiver process

The Meriden Public Schools Policy Committee will discuss and vote on a motion to recommend a Board policy for an automatic waiver process for high school attendance during the 2020-2021 school year. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on April 27, 2021.

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Tue Apr 20, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Meriden Board of Education records votes for April 20, 2021 meeting

This document serves as a record of motions and votes for the April 20, 2021, Regular Meeting and Executive Session. It is provided to comply with Connecticut General Statutes regarding the recording of votes.

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Tue Apr 20, 2021

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

Board approves policy revisions and graduation date

The Board of Education will vote on policy manual revisions, authorize certified staff hiring, and set the high school graduation date for June 10, 2021. The meeting will be held remotely at 22 Liberty Street.

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Tue Apr 6, 2021

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

Board to vote on new pilot courses, contract non-renewals

The Meriden Board of Education will vote on several action items including new pilot program courses for 2021-2022, the non-renewal of long-term substitute contracts, and appointments/resignations. They will also accept committee reports on curriculum, finance, and policy, and consider a School Nutrition Program Specialist position.

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Tue Apr 6, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Meriden Board of Education records motions from April 6, 2021 meeting

This document serves as a record of motions and votes from the April 6, 2021, Regular Meeting and Executive Session. It was created to comply with Connecticut General Statutes regarding the recording of votes.

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Tue Mar 30, 2021

Policy Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

Policy Committee reviews wide range of district policy redlines

The Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss proposed redline changes to multiple district policies. The committee may vote to recommend these updates for adoption.

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Tue Mar 30, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

Meriden schools to hire nutrition program specialist

The Finance Committee will discuss the cafeteria report, utility costs, and the financial status for February. The committee is also set to vote on recommending the hiring of a School Nutrition Program Specialist.

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Tue Mar 16, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board records motions to meet state vote‑recording requirements

The Meriden Public Schools Board of Education held a motions meeting on March 16, 2021. The purpose was to record motions from the regular meeting and executive session in compliance with Connecticut General Statutes on vote recording. No specific policy decisions or agenda items were listed in the agenda document.

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Tue Mar 16, 2021

Curriculum Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

Meriden Public Schools discusses new pilot courses and curriculum updates

The Curriculum Meeting includes a review of several proposed pilot courses. The body will also receive informational updates regarding the curriculum.

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Tue Mar 16, 2021

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

Meriden BOE approves minutes and ESSER II funds

The Meriden Board of Education will meet remotely to approve previous meeting minutes, accept a finance committee report, and approve Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund II funds. The meeting will also include reports on student representatives, diversity presentations, and announcements.

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Tue Mar 2, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board of Education votes recorded for March 2021 meeting

The agenda provides a link to a recording of the March 2, 2021 Board of Education meeting and a PDF document containing the official record of motions cast during the regular meeting and executive session.

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Tue Mar 2, 2021

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

Board to discuss possible changes to 2020-2021 school calendar

The Meriden Board of Education will discuss and possibly vote on revisions to the current school calendar. The agenda also includes a presentation from Nathan Hale Elementary School, a report from student representatives, and action on staff appointments and resignations. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19.

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Tue Mar 2, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:15 p.m.

Finance Committee to vote on ESSER II funding recommendation

The Finance Committee will discuss and recommend approval of specific items funded by the Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund II (ESSER II). Members will also review the January 2021 financial report and receive an update on the 2021-2022 budget. The meeting includes procedural items such as setting the next meeting date and adjournment.

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Tue Feb 23, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board of Education votes recorded for Feb 23 meeting

The Board of Education recorded motions from its February 23, 2021, regular meeting and executive session to comply with Connecticut General Statutes. The official vote record is attached as a PDF.

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Tue Feb 23, 2021

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

Board approves minutes and student agreement

The Board of Education will approve prior meeting minutes and consider a stipulated agreement regarding a confidential student matter. The meeting will also feature reports on student representatives and school math gains.

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Tue Feb 2, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Meriden Board of Education records motions from February 2, 2021 meeting

This document serves as a record of motions and votes from the February 2, 2021, Special Board Meeting to comply with Connecticut General Statutes. The specific motions are contained in an external attachment.

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Tue Feb 2, 2021

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

Board to act on 2021-2022 budget estimates and field naming

The Board of Education will vote on authorizing the 2021-2022 budget estimates and approve naming the Orville H. Platt Softball Field. They will also accept the Finance Committee report, hear a presentation on the STEP Program at Benjamin Franklin Elementary, and recognize Model Citizens Awards.

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Tue Jan 26, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

Finance committee to consider 2021-2022 budget estimates with 3.60% increase

The Finance Committee will discuss and may recommend approval of the 2021-2022 budget estimates draft, which reflects a 3.60% increase over the current budget. Members will also review December reports on cafeteria operations, utilities (fuel oil, gas, electricity, solar), and overall finances. A motion is on the table to recommend the budget estimates to the Board of Education.

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Tue Jan 19, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board of Education meeting minutes posted for vote recording

The Board of Education posted meeting minutes for January 19, 2021, to comply with Connecticut General Statutes regarding the recording of votes. The agenda indicates the meeting was informational and did not include a live vote.

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Tue Jan 19, 2021

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

Board will approve minutes from the previous meeting

The Meriden Public Schools Board of Education will vote to approve the minutes from its prior meeting. It will hear reports from student representatives and a school counseling presentation by the superintendent. Public members may submit comments during the petitions segment. The meeting will conclude with adjournment and a notice of the next meeting on February 2, 2021.

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Tue Jan 5, 2021

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

Board will adopt the 2021‑2022 and 2022‑2023 school calendars

The Board of Education will approve the previous meeting’s minutes and consider several actions for the upcoming school year. Items include adopting enrollment projections, updating the program of studies, converting pilot courses to permanent offerings, approving a reroofing project at Hanover Elementary, and adopting the 2021‑2022 and 2022‑2023 school calendars. The meeting is held virtually via Google Meet at 22 Liberty Street.

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Tue Jan 5, 2021

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board of Education meeting minutes posted for January 5, 2021

The Board of Education posted the minutes from a special meeting held on January 5, 2021, to comply with state statutes regarding vote recording. The agenda indicates the meeting was for motions and swearing in. The document is available on the Meriden Public Schools website.

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Tue Jan 5, 2021

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

Meriden Board of Education swears in new member and adopts committee changes

The Meriden Board of Education will hold a special meeting to swear in new member Sheri Amechi and vote on committee assignments recommended by President Kosienski. The meeting will be held remotely via Google Meet.

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