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Meriden Public Schools, CT

Meriden Public Schools public meetings in 2022

51 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 20, 2022

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

Board considers Success Academy satellite locations and Program of Studies changes

The Meriden Board of Education is meeting to vote on the Program of Studies for the next school year and the establishment of Success Academy satellite locations at Platt and Maloney High Schools. The board will also review the Treasurer's report and personnel changes.

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Wed Dec 14, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Committee to vote on adding Success Academy satellite locations at two high schools

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee is reviewing October financial reports, a draft 2023-2024 budget, and federal COVID relief fund summaries. The committee will vote on a motion to approve adding Success Academy satellite locations at Platt and Maloney High Schools.

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Tue Dec 6, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board adopts document to record votes per Connecticut statutes

The Meriden Public Schools Board of Education is adopting an attached document to record motions and votes. This action fulfills requirements of Connecticut General Statutes for vote documentation. No other agenda items are listed.

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Tue Dec 6, 2022

Curriculum Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

Committee to vote on making pilot courses permanent and approve new pilot courses

The Curriculum Committee will vote on adopting two pilot courses — African American/Black & Puerto Rican/Latino Studies and Intro to Manufacturing — as permanent offerings. They will also consider approving four new pilot courses for the 2023-2024 school year: Education in a Multicultural Society, College Prep Skills for grades 11 and 12, and The Exceptional Learner. The committee will also review updates to the Program of Studies for next year and receive an informational update on middle school lottery procedures.

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Tue Dec 6, 2022

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

Board to consider action on Meriden Federation of Teachers contract

The Meriden Public Schools Board of Education will approve the minutes from the November meeting and hear several superintendent reports, including enrollment projections and a racial survey. It will vote on enrollment projection data for 2032 and consider a stipulated agreement related to a confidential student matter. The board will also take action on the Meriden Federation of Teachers contract and on personnel appointments and resignations.

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Tue Nov 15, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board meeting to record motions per CT statutes

This is a procedural agenda item for the Meriden Board of Education to record motions in compliance with Connecticut General Statutes. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed; the agenda solely concerns the documentation of votes from the November 15, 2022 meeting.

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Tue Nov 15, 2022

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

Board to vote on policy revisions and class-size staffing

The Meriden Board of Education will vote on second-reading revisions to several policies, including those on smoking, bullying, student discipline, and drug use. The board will also consider approving additional staffing to reduce class sizes. Other items include recognition awards, student reports, and a proposed executive session on personnel changes.

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Tue Nov 1, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board adopts document to record votes per Connecticut statutes

The Meriden Public Schools Board of Education will adopt an attached document that records motions and votes, to comply with Connecticut General Statutes. No other agenda items are listed.

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Tue Nov 1, 2022

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

Meriden Board of Education to vote on transportation and secretaries contracts

The Board of Education is meeting to decide on several personnel and operational contracts, including a transportation agreement and a secretaries contract. The body will also consider a state grant for HVAC chiller replacement at John Barry and review several policy manual revisions.

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Tue Oct 25, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting - 6:15 p.m.

Finance Committee discusses transportation, staffing, and utility reports

The Finance Committee will review monthly cafeteria, utility, and financial summary reports. The committee is also considering several personnel and contract actions for Board of Education approval.

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Tue Oct 18, 2022

Policy Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

Policy Committee to review smoking, bullying, and student discipline policies

The Meriden Public Schools Policy Committee will meet to discuss and vote on several policy revisions, including smoking prohibitions, drug and alcohol use, and student discipline. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on October 18, 2022, in the Board Room at 22 Liberty Street.

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Tue Oct 18, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board of Education votes recorded for October 18 meeting

The agenda is a procedural document used to comply with Connecticut General Statutes regarding the recording of votes. It lists the subject and type of the meeting but does not contain the specific motions or decisions.

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Tue Oct 18, 2022

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

Board of Education to vote on 2023-2025 school calendars

The Board of Education will consider adopting school calendars for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 academic years. The meeting also includes reports on class size, enrollment, and a presentation on the K-2 math block at Thomas Hooker School.

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Tue Sep 27, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

Finance Committee to vote on hiring liaisons and adding air purifiers at Putnam Elementary

The Finance Committee will discuss monthly financial reports, cafeteria and utility updates, and ESSER II/ARP federal funding summaries. They are also scheduled to vote on recommending to the Board of Education the hiring of two additional full-time Family-School Liaisons for elementary schools and the installation of Aura Air purification systems in every classroom at Israel Putnam Elementary School.

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Tue Sep 20, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board meeting agenda is only for vote‑recording compliance

The September 20, 2022 Meriden Public Schools Board of Education meeting agenda consists of a procedural item to record motions in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes. The agenda references an attached PDF titled “Motions_Sept. 20, 2022 BOE Minutes.pdf” that serves as the record of votes. No substantive policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

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Tue Sep 20, 2022

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

Board to adopt Alliance District and Priority School District grant for 2022‑2023

The Meriden Board of Education will vote to adopt the Alliance District and Priority School District Consolidated Grant for the 2022‑2023 year. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, several superintendent reports, and a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel appointments and resignations. Additional items are student representative reports and updates on hiring and school improvement plans.

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Tue Sep 6, 2022

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

Board to approve 2022-2023 school budget and cafeteria plan

The Board of Education will approve minutes from the August 16 meeting and receive reports on school openings and new administrators. The body is set to take action on the 2022-2023 budget and cafeteria budget plan.

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Tue Aug 30, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee considers adoption of 2022-2023 budget spending plan

The Finance Committee is meeting to review monthly financial, utility, and cafeteria reports from May and June. The committee will consider motions to recommend the 2022-2023 Cafeteria Budget Plan and the 2022-2023 budget spending plan for Board of Education adoption.

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Tue Aug 16, 2022

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

Board to vote on school staff positions and union contracts

The Meriden Board of Education will vote on approving new staff positions and authorize contracts with the Meriden Federation of Municipal Employees and Paraprofessionals. The meeting will also include a report on summer district updates.

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Tue Aug 16, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

Finance Committee recommends adding Dean of Students at Lincoln and Edison Middle Schools

The Finance Committee will consider three action items. It will recommend that the Board of Education approve restructuring the vacant Assistant Principal position at Lincoln Middle School and add Dean of Students positions at Lincoln and Edison Middle Schools, create a Coordinator of Career Access and Opportunity, and create a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. The agenda also includes setting the next meeting date and adjourning.

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Tue Jun 28, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m. - CANCELED

Finance Committee meeting canceled; no actions taken

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee meeting scheduled for June 28, 2022 was canceled. The agenda listed reports on the cafeteria, utilities, financial statements, and ESSER II and ARP funding for May. It also included a motion to recommend adoption of the 2022‑2023 budget spending plan. Because the meeting was canceled, no decisions or approvals were made.

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Tue Jun 21, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Meriden Board of Education meeting to record motions

This meeting is held to record motions from the March 15, 2022, Board meeting. The purpose is to comply with Connecticut General Statutes regarding the recording of votes.

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Tue Jun 21, 2022

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

Board to vote on superintendent contract and infrastructure improvements

The Meriden Board of Education will meet to approve minutes, discuss a revised dress code policy, and vote on authorizing the superintendent's contract and filling classified staff vacancies. The meeting will also include a report on teacher recruitment and infrastructure improvements.

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Tue Jun 21, 2022

Special Finance Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

Finance Committee considers $200,000 for infrastructure and end-of-year purchases

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a recommendation for the Board of Education to spend $200,000. The funds are designated for infrastructure improvements and end-of-year purchases.

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Tue Jun 7, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

Meriden BOE to vote on dress code policy and student supports plan

The Meriden Board of Education will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, recognize staff, and vote on a revised dress code policy and a student supports plan. The meeting will also include a discussion on personnel changes and a motion to enter executive session.

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Wed Jun 1, 2022

Policy Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Committee reviews revised dress code policy

The Policy Committee is reviewing a draft of the revised Dress Code Policy. The committee will discuss the draft to determine if it should receive a favorable recommendation for Board approval at a future meeting.

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Wed Jun 1, 2022

Curriculum Committee Meeting - 5:45 p.m.

Committee to vote on pilot course 'Psychology of Passion & Success ECE'

The Curriculum Committee will consider approving a new pilot course, 'The Psychology of Passion and Success ECE,' for the 2022-2023 school year. The committee will also receive an informational update on the Jazz Band curriculum. A motion to approve the pilot course is on the agenda.

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Tue May 31, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:45 p.m.

Meriden schools finance committee meets to review reports and approve student plan

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee convened on May 31, 2022, to discuss cafeteria, utility, and financial reports, as well as ESSER II and ARP funding summaries. The committee took action to recommend approval of the Student Supports Plan.

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Tue May 17, 2022

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

Meriden Board of Education to consider new pilot courses for 2022-2023

The Board of Education will meet to discuss the Superintendent's annual report and approve minutes from previous meetings. The board is deciding on new pilot program courses and personnel changes. An executive session is proposed to discuss the Superintendent's contract and confidential student matters.

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Tue May 3, 2022

Curriculum Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

Curriculum committee to vote on two new pilot courses for 2022-2023

The Meriden Public Schools Curriculum Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on approving two new pilot courses for the 2022-2023 school year: Adaptive Cooking Essentials and Design and Technology Exp CCSU. The meeting also includes an informational item on the pilot-to-permanent agenda reporting process.

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Tue May 3, 2022

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

Meriden Board of Education to vote on 2022-2023 budget estimates

The Board of Education is meeting to take action on the 2022-2023 budget estimates and annual line item budget transfers. The body will also review a Finance Committee report and act on personnel appointments and resignations.

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Tue Apr 26, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

Finance Committee to vote on 2022-2023 budget and line-item transfers

The Finance Committee will discuss monthly cafeteria, utility, financial, and ESSER II/ARP summary reports. They will also take action on two motions: recommending authorization for the superintendent to make line-item budget transfers to close out the current school budget by June 30, 2022, and recommending approval of the 2022-2023 budget estimates.

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Tue Apr 19, 2022

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

Board to vote on filling certified staff positions and high school graduation date

The Meriden Board of Education will consider authorizing the hiring of certified staff positions and approving the high school graduation date. The meeting also includes a presentation on career and technical education at Platt High School, recognitions, and possible executive session discussions on personnel changes and confidential student matters.

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Mon Apr 18, 2022

AD HOC Dress Code Commitee Meeting 5:30 p.m.

Meriden schools committee reviews survey and policy options

The Meriden Public Schools Ad Hoc Dress Code Committee met to review survey results and discuss suggested policy changes. The group is preparing recommendations for the Board of Education.

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Wed Apr 6, 2022

School Building Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

School Building Committee will elect officers and review Liberty Street roof study

The committee will hold a procedural vote to elect its officers for the coming year, as required by the City Charter and Code. It will also receive an informational presentation of the roof replacement study for 22 Liberty Street. The meeting includes a treasurer’s report and a motion to adjourn.

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Tue Apr 5, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Meriden Board of Education meeting motions for April 5, 2022

The provided document contains the record of motions from the April 5, 2022, Board of Education meeting. The source text consists of a procedural notice regarding vote recording and meeting access links.

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Tue Apr 5, 2022

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

Meriden BOE to approve minutes and personnel actions

The Meriden Board of Education will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss personnel changes. The agenda includes reports from student representatives and the superintendent, as well as authorizing food and beverage exemptions.

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Tue Mar 15, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Meriden Board of Education motions meeting, no substantive items

This agenda is a procedural record of motions from the March 15, 2022, Board of Education meeting. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed. The only content is a link to view the meeting and a file attachment of the motions and minutes.

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Tue Mar 15, 2022

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

Board will vote on 2022‑2023 budget estimates

The Meriden Public Schools Board of Education will consider and vote on the proposed 2022‑2023 budget estimates. It will also consider a new administrative assistant position, personnel changes, and the superintendent's recommendation to not renew long‑term substitute teachers' contracts. Some items may be moved to executive session for discussion.

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Tue Mar 8, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting

Meriden schools finance committee recommends 2022-2023 budget

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee met to review January financial reports and utility costs. The committee voted to recommend approval of the 2022-2023 budget estimates and the creation of a new Administrative Assistant position.

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Tue Mar 1, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

Board approves minutes and personnel actions

The Board of Education will approve minutes from previous meetings and vote on personnel appointments and resignations. The meeting will include reports from student representatives and the superintendent, as well as public comments.

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Tue Feb 15, 2022

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

Meriden BOE to discuss personnel changes, finance report

The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with routine business including approval of minutes, a presentation on PSAT math highlights from Washington Middle School, a finance committee report, and discussion of personnel changes in executive session.

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Tue Feb 8, 2022

AD HOC Dress Code Committee Meeting 5:00 p.m.

Dress code committee discusses more permissive policy

The Meriden Public Schools Ad Hoc Dress Code Committee is meeting to discuss feedback on the current dress code policy and consider a more permissive alternative. The agenda includes a review of dress code templates from CABE and Shipman, discussion of policy changes, and plans to survey students, staff, and parents. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.

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Tue Feb 1, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:15 p.m.

Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee reviews December reports and budget updates

The committee will discuss various monthly reports including cafeteria, utility, and financial data. Assistant Superintendent Michael Grove will also provide an update on the 2022-2023 budget estimates.

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Tue Feb 1, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board of Education votes on motions from its February 1, 2022 meeting.

The Meriden Board of Education is recording votes on motions passed during its regular February 1, 2022 session. The agenda contains only procedural instructions for vote recording and a link to the full meeting video. No specific policy changes, contracts, or project details are listed in this document.

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Tue Feb 1, 2022

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

Board votes on personnel changes and a confidential student matter agreement

The Meriden Public Schools Board of Education will approve the February 1 meeting minutes and hear reports from student representatives and the superintendent. It will consider a second‑reading approval of textbooks and digital content. The board will discuss personnel appointments and resignations and consider a stipulated agreement related to a confidential student matter, with a motion to enter executive session for discussion. Actions on the appointments, resignations, and the stipulated agreement will be voted on.

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Tue Jan 18, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Board of Education to consider 2022-2023 budget estimates and new pilot courses

The Meriden Board of Education is meeting to decide on budget estimates for the 2022-2023 school year and approve new pilot program courses. The board will also review textbooks and digital content and act on personnel appointments and resignations.

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Wed Jan 12, 2022

Curriculum Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

Curriculum Committee to approve new pilot courses and science textbooks

The Curriculum Committee will vote on converting pilot courses to full courses and approving new pilot courses for 2022-2023, including African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Course of Studies and The Science of Construction. It will also consider adopting science textbooks and digital content for Integrated Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Informational updates include changes to the Program of Studies and the SEL K-12 program.

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Tue Jan 11, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

Meriden schools to recommend 2022-2023 budget

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss and vote on recommending the 2022-2023 budget estimates to the Board of Education. The meeting also includes reports on cafeteria operations, utilities, and federal funding.

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Tue Jan 4, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Board considers Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2022/23 through 2027/28

The Board of Education is meeting to discuss and vote on long-term capital improvements and budget plans. The session includes reports on enrollment projections and a racial survey, as well as potential actions on personnel and union contracts.

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Tue Jan 4, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

Board of Education motions record for Jan 4, 2022

This agenda is a procedural record of motions from the January 4, 2022, Board of Education meeting. No substantive discussion or decision items are listed in the text. The attached PDF contains the actual motions.

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