Meriden Public Schools public meetings in 2023

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

The Board of Education will approve minutes from a prior meeting, receive the superintendent's report, and take action on the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school calendars. The board will also approve new pilot courses, a revised program of studies, and appointments.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Adoption of 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school calendars
• Approval of new pilot courses for 2024-2025
• Approval of Program of Studies for 2024-2025
• Action on student stipulated agreements and personnel changes

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

The Board of Education posted meeting minutes for the December 19, 2023, session to comply with Connecticut General Statutes regarding the recording of votes. The agenda indicates the document is attached but does not list specific decisions or dollar amounts.

• Minutes posted for December 19, 2023, Board of Education meeting
• Document attached: 12-19-23_Motions_BOE Meeting Minutes 12-19-23.pdf

Curriculum Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Curriculum Committee will consider several curriculum items. It will vote to approve a new K‑3 English Language Arts curriculum and discuss a new Precalculus textbook. The committee will also review the adoption of pilot courses into permanent status for 2023‑2024 and consider a slate of new pilot courses for the 2024‑2025 school year, including courses such as Con Alma, Accounting 101, Behavioral Economics, Wood Technology, CADD, Robotics, Video Production, and Manufacturing courses. Finally, it will vote to approve updates to the Program of Studies for the 2024‑2025 school year.

• Motion to approve new K‑3 ELA curriculum
• Discussion of new Precalculus textbook
• Adoption of 2023‑2024 pilot courses as permanent
• Approval of multiple new pilot courses for 2024‑2025 (e.g., Con Alma, Accounting 101, Behavioral Economics, Wood Technology, CADD, Robotics, Video Production, Manufacturing courses)
• Motion to approve updates to the 2024‑2025 Program of Studies

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

The Meriden Board of Education will hold an organizational meeting to elect officers and appoint members to standing committees and liaison positions. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on December 5, 2023, at the Board of Education building on Liberty Street.

• Election of Officers: Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President, and President
• Appointment to Standing Committees and Liaison Positions
• Meeting location: 22 Liberty Street, Meriden, CT

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

The Board of Education will review a multi-year Capital Improvement Plan and a revised policy regarding student medications. Additional items include a racial survey presentation, a bilingual program update, and the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance grant.

• Capital Improvement Plan FY 2024/25-2028/29
• Policy Revision: Administration of Student Medications in the Schools
• FY 2024 - McKenney-Vento Homeless Assistance
• Racial Survey presentation
• Bilingual Program Update

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m

The Finance Committee will discuss and consider recommending approval of the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2024/25 through 2028/29. They will also review the cafeteria report, utility reports, financial reports, ARP funding summary, and draft 2024-2025 budget estimates.

• Motion to recommend approval of the Capital Plan for FY 2024/25-2028/29
• Discussion of draft 2024-2025 budget estimates and presentation
• Review of cafeteria report, utility reports, and financial reports for October 2023
• Summary report on ARP (American Rescue Plan) funding
• Next meeting date and adjournment

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

The Board of Education will record the motions from its November 20, 2023 meeting to comply with Connecticut General Statutes. The agenda directs the public to an attached PDF document for the official record of votes.

• Meeting minutes to be recorded
• Motions from November 20, 2023 meeting
• Compliance with Connecticut General Statutes

Board of Education Meeting - SPECIALBOARD MEETING AT 6:30 p.m.

The Meriden Board of Education holds a special meeting on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a student representative report, and the superintendent's report. Unfinished business includes a policy committee report and second reading of policy revisions. New business features a first reading of a policy revision on administration of student medications in schools and an executive session for personnel changes and security updates, followed by action on appointments and resignations.

• Second reading of policy revisions (motion to adopt)
• First reading of policy revision on administration of student medications (Policy 5141.21)
• Executive session to discuss personnel changes (appointments and resignations) and security updates
• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2023 board meeting
• Student representatives report on school activities

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

The Board of Education will approve hiring for math teachers and substitute positions, adopt a 2024 meeting schedule, and consider policy revisions including non-discrimination and bullying plans. The meeting will also include reports on student activities and enrollment projections.

• Hiring of math teachers for Maloney and Platt High Schools
• Approval of two new STARS substitute teacher positions
• Adoption of the 2024 Board of Education meeting schedule
• Policy revisions for non-discrimination, bullying, and medication administration
• Discussion of enrollment projections and districtwide projects

Policy Committee Meeting - 5:00 P.M.

The Meriden Public Schools Policy Committee will meet to discuss and vote on Policy 5141.21 regarding the administration of student medications. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on November 8, 2023, in the Board Room at 22 Liberty Street.

• Review and vote on Policy 5141.21 (Administration of Student Medications)
• Adjournment of the Policy Committee Meeting

Policy Committee Meeting - 6:00 P.M.

The Policy Committee will review and vote to recommend revisions to several school policies. Items include a new policy on improving FAFSA completion rates, an educator diversity plan, and updates to non-discrimination, child abuse reporting, bullying prevention, recess, student discipline, and medication administration policies.

• New policy 5000 series to improve FAFSA completion rates
• Policy 4111.1 on Increasing Educator Diversity Plan
• Revised Policy 5030 on Bullying Prevention and Intervention
• Revised Policy 5130 on Student Discipline
• Revised Policy 5035 on Recess and Play-Based Learning

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss and vote on recommendations to the Board of Education to create new bilingual, math, and substitute teacher positions. They will also review September financial reports for the cafeteria, utilities, and overall district finances, as well as an ARP funding summary.

• Recommend approval to create a new bilingual teacher position at Hanover and a tutor position at Platt High School
• Recommend approval to create two new math teacher positions for Platt and Maloney High Schools
• Recommend approval to create two new STARS Substitute Teacher positions
• Discussion of September cafeteria, utility, and financial reports
• Review of ARP (American Rescue Plan) funding summary for September 2023

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

The Board of Education posted a document recording the motions from its October 17, 2023 meeting to comply with Connecticut General Statutes. The agenda indicates the meeting was procedural, focusing on the official recording of votes rather than new decisions.

• Meeting held on October 17, 2023
• Document posted to record Board of Education motions
• Compliance with Connecticut General Statutes regarding vote recording

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

The Meriden Board of Education will approve air conditioning installations for Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, John Barry, and Nathan Hale elementary schools, as well as a chiller replacement at Lincoln Middle School. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes and a report on class sizes.

• Approval of minutes from October 3, 2023
• Benjamin Franklin Elementary School first-floor air conditioning
• Roger Sherman Elementary School first-floor air conditioning
• John Barry Elementary School first-floor air conditioning
• Nathan Hale Elementary School first-floor air conditioning

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

The Board of Education will consider adopting the 2024-2025 Cafeteria Budget Plan and hear a Finance Committee Report. They will also recognize Model Citizens from Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and receive student reports. An executive session is scheduled for discussion of personnel changes and security updates, followed by action on appointments and resignations.

• Action to adopt the 2024-2025 Cafeteria Budget Plan
• Finance Committee Report with recommended action to accept
• Executive session for discussion of personnel changes and security updates
• Action on appointments and resignations
• Model Citizens Awards presented to Benjamin Franklin Elementary School students

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

This agenda is purely procedural, listing motions passed at the October 3, 2023 Board of Education meeting to comply with state voting record requirements. No substantive decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda text itself.

• No substantive items; agenda only references the recording of motions from the October 3, 2023 meeting

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Finance Committee will review and vote on the proposed 2023-2024 Cafeteria Budget. They will also discuss cafeteria, utility, and financial reports for July and August 2023, as well as ARP funding summary reports.

• Proposed 2023-2024 Food Service Budget (action item)
• Cafeteria reports for July and August 2023 (discussion/information)
• Utility reports (gas, electricity, fuel oil, solar) for July and August 2023 (discussion/information)
• Financial reports for July and August 2023 (discussion/information)
• ARP Funding Summary Reports for July and August 2023 (discussion/information)

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

The Board of Education will approve a bus contract and take action on stipulated agreements, appointments, and resignations. The meeting includes reports on student activities, enrollment, and a presentation on Edison Middle School.

• Bus Contract Approval
• Action on Stipulated Agreements
• Action on Appointments and Resignations
• Report of the Student Representatives
• Presentation: Something More for Everyone at Edison Middle School

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

This agenda is a procedural item required by Connecticut General Statutes to record votes from the Board of Education meeting. It does not list any specific decisions, proposals, or discussions; only a reference to a PDF document containing motions.

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

The Meriden Board of Education will consider adopting the 2023-2024 budget and vote on the Finance Committee report. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel changes, a contract matter, and security updates. Other items include a report from student representatives, an opening-of-school update, and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Action to adopt the 2023-2024 Budget
• Finance Committee Report – motion to accept
• Executive session for personnel changes, contract matter, security updates
• Introduction of new administrator (opening of school update)
• Approval of August 15, 2023 meeting minutes

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss and vote on adopting the 2023-2024 budget and approving title changes. The meeting also includes reports on cafeteria, utility, and financial operations.

• Adoption of 2023-2024 Budget
• Title Changes
• Cafeteria Reports
• Utility Reports
• Financial Reports

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

This meeting is purely procedural, existing to comply with Connecticut General Statutes for recording votes on motions from the August 15, 2023 Board of Education meeting. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed in the agenda.

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

The Meriden Board of Education will consider several action items including approval of Juneteenth 2024 as a school holiday and renewal of Family Resource Center program grants. The board will also hear the superintendent's summer update, accept the finance committee report, and potentially enter executive session to discuss confidential student matters, contracts, and security.

• Action to approve Juneteenth 2024 as a school holiday
• Action to approve and endorse Family Resource Center Program Grant Renewals (Benjamin Franklin and John Barry schools)
• Approval of minutes from the June 20, 2023 Board of Education meeting
• Motion to accept the Finance Committee Report
• Executive session for discussion on stipulated agreements, contract matters, and security updates

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

This agenda is for the Board of Education to record motions and votes from the June 20, 2023 meeting, as required by Connecticut General Statutes. The only item is an attached document listing those motions.

• No specific agenda items listed; only a PDF of motions is referenced (6-20-23_BOE Meeting Motions.pdf)

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss utility year-to-date and monthly reports, May 2023 financial statements, and ESSER II and ARP federal pandemic relief fund summaries. The committee will also discuss the 2023-2024 school district budget. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information.

• Discussion of utility usage and cost reports (year-to-date and monthly)
• Review of May 2023 financial statement and expenditure report
• Overview of ESSER II and ARP federal funding summaries for May 2023
• Discussion of the proposed 2023-2024 school district budget

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

The Board of Education will approve minutes from a prior meeting, introduce the new athletic director, and vote on renewing the superintendent's contract. The meeting also includes executive sessions on student matters and personnel.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Introduction of new athletic director
• Vote to authorize superintendent contract renewal
• Executive session on student stipulated agreements and expulsions
• Vote on personnel appointments and resignations

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

This meeting is a procedural session for recording votes on motions, as required by Connecticut General Statutes. No specific decisions or discussions are listed beyond compliance documentation.

• Meeting type: Information, Report
• Purpose: Comply with CT General Statutes for vote recording
• Attached motion document (6-6-23 Motions BOE meeting.pdf)

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

The Board of Education will consider several items including the adoption of the 2023-2024 budget and textbook approvals. Other actions include discussions on a new bilingual classroom, special education staffing changes, and filling classified staff vacancies.

• Adoption of the 2023-2024 Budget
• Textbook/Digital Content Approval - Second Reading
• New Bilingual Classroom proposal
• Special Education Staffing Changes
• Authorization to Fill Classified Staff Vacancies

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Finance Committee will discuss reports on the cafeteria, utilities, financial statements, and federal education funding. It will consider motions to add a new bilingual grade‑3 classroom and to create a new special‑education supervisor position. The committee will also recommend adoption of the 2023‑2024 budget spending plan to the Board of Education.

• Motion to recommend approval of an additional bilingual grade‑3 classroom
• Motion to recommend creation of a new Special Education Supervisor position and related staffing changes
• Motion to recommend adoption of the 2023‑2024 budget spending plan

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

This is a procedural meeting of the Meriden Board of Education solely to record votes and motions as required by Connecticut General Statutes. The agenda contains no substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions—only a reference to an attached minutes document.

• No specific items; all business is limited to vote recording per state statute.

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

The Meriden Board of Education will approve minutes from a prior meeting and consider a new pilot course for 2023-2024. The agenda also includes reports on student activities, the superintendent, and the school building committee. The meeting will conclude with an executive session.

• Approval of May 2, 2023 Board of Education minutes
• Approval of a pilot course: EDEL 212: Foundations of Elementary Education
• Curriculum Committee meeting report
• Superintendent Annual Report 2022-2023
• Executive session on personnel and contract matters

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

The Meriden Public Schools Board of Education will adopt a document to record motions in compliance with Connecticut General Statutes. The agenda contains only this procedural item and references an attached PDF of the meeting minutes.

• Adopt attached 5-2-23_Motions_BOE Meeting Minutes.pdf for vote recording

Curriculum Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Curriculum Committee will meet to discuss a new pilot course and curriculum updates. The committee is scheduled to vote on a motion to approve the 'Foundations of Elementary Education' course.

• Motion to approve 'Foundations of Elementary Education' pilot course
• Informational update on Accounting Dual Enrollment with University of Bridgeport
• Informational update on Pre-Algebra Course Resource

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

The Meriden Board of Education will vote on a revised 2023-2024 school calendar, authorize line-item budget transfers, and accept a finance committee report. The board will also consider food and beverage exemptions, a healthy food certification statement, and enter executive session to discuss a confidential student matter and personnel changes.

• Motion to adopt revised 2023-2024 school calendar (draft attached)
• Motion to authorize annual line-item budget transfers
• Motion to accept Finance Committee Report (April 25, 2023)
• Motion on food and beverage exemptions for 2023
• Executive session for stipulated agreement on confidential student matter and personnel changes

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Finance Committee will discuss cafeteria, utility, and financial reports, as well as ESSER II and ARP summary reports. The committee will vote on a motion to recommend Board authorization for the superintendent to make line item budget transfers to close out the 2022-2023 budget, and receive an update on the 2023-2024 budget.

• Cafeteria Report for March 2023 (discussion)
• Utility Reports for March 2023 — electrical, fuel oil, gas, solar (discussion)
• Financial Statements and Budget Summary for March 2023 (discussion)
• ESSER II & ARP Summary Reports (discussion)
• Annual Authorization to Make Line Item Budget Transfers — motion to recommend board authorization (action item)

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

The Board of Education recorded motions from its April 18, 2023 meeting to comply with Connecticut General Statutes. The agenda includes a file attachment of the official minutes.

• Motions recorded for April 18, 2023 Board of Education meeting
• Minutes attachment: 4-18-23_Motions_BOE Meeting Minutes 4-18-23.pdf

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

The Board of Education will consider action items including authorizing the filling of certified staff positions and setting the 2023 high school graduation date. An executive session is scheduled to discuss stipulated agreements on confidential student matters and personnel changes. The meeting also includes a presentation on Lincoln Middle School's Stars Peer Buddies program and public comments.

• Authorization to fill certified staff positions (vote)
• Establishment of the 2022-23 high school graduation date (vote)
• Executive session for stipulated agreements on confidential student matters and personnel changes
• Action on stipulated agreements, appointments, and resignations
• Presentation on Lincoln Middle School's Stars Peer Buddies program

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

The Board of Education posted a document recording the motions from its April 4, 2023 meeting to comply with Connecticut General Statutes. The agenda indicates the meeting was an informational session.

• Meeting minutes posted for April 4, 2023
• Document titled '4-4-2023_BOE Meeting Motions.pdf'

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

The Meriden Board of Education will approve minutes, receive reports, and take action on the 2023-2024 budget estimates, ARP ESSER fund reallocation, and textbook/digital content approval.

• Approval of March 2023 meeting minutes
• Action on 2023-2024 Budget Estimates
• Textbook/Digital Content Approval - Second Reading
• ARP ESSER Fund Line Item Reallocation
• Student Enrollment Study Cost

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 pm

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss and vote on the 2023-2024 budget estimates, approve the hiring of a district athletic director, and authorize the addition of three STAR classrooms. The committee will also consider reallocating funds for air conditioning at three elementary schools.

• Approval of 2023-2024 budget estimates
• Hire district athletic director
• Add three STAR classrooms
• Reallocate funds for AC at John Barry, Roger Sherman, and Benjamin Franklin Elementary Schools
• Proceed with student enrollment cost study

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

The Board of Education will approve previous meeting minutes and hear reports from student representatives and the superintendent. The agenda includes a proposed motion to name the baseball field at Platt High School and discuss personnel changes.

• Approval of March 7 and March 21 meeting minutes
• Naming of Board Facility - Baseball Field at Platt High School
• Discussion of personnel changes and non-renewals
• Washington Middle School presentation on student performance
• Report of the Student Representatives

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

The Meriden Board of Education will approve the minutes from the previous meeting and hear a report from student representatives. It will consider authorizing a Non-Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (SAM) agreement. The Board will also discuss personnel appointments, resignations, and confidential student matters, with a motion to enter executive session for those topics. Additional actions include approving stipulated agreements related to confidential student matters and appointments.

• Motion to authorize Non-Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (SAM) agreement
• Motion to enter executive session for personnel changes and confidential student matters
• Motion on stipulated agreements related to confidential student matters
• Motion to approve appointments and resignations
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

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

The Board of Education will consider a Non-Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (SAM) agreement. The meeting also includes reports from student representatives, a presentation on John Barry School, and discussions regarding personnel changes and confidential student matters.

• Non-Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (SAM) Agreement
• Approval of February 7 and February 13 meeting minutes
• Discussion of personnel appointments and resignations
• Action on stipulated agreements related to confidential student matters

Curriculum Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The committee is meeting to review and potentially recommend a math statistics resource for the 2023-2024 school year. The meeting also includes informational updates regarding curriculum and specific course credits.

• Recommendation for Math - Statistics Book Adoption for 2023-2024
• Informational update on World Language Credit
• Informational update on Pre-Algebra Course
• Informational update on Reading Waiver

Finance Committee Meeting - 4:45 p.m.

The Meriden Finance Committee is set to recommend approval for the Board of Education to sign a Non-Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (SAM) Agreement. The committee will also set the date for its next meeting.

• Recommendation to sign Non-Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (SAM) Agreement
• Approval of Superintendent to sign agreement after legal review
• Setting of next meeting date

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

The Board of Education meeting scheduled for February 28, 2023, was cancelled due to inclement weather. The agenda included items such as the approval of minutes, reports from student representatives and the superintendent, and discussions regarding personnel changes and stipulated agreements.

• Meeting cancelled due to inclement weather
• Approval of minutes
• Report of the Student Representatives
• Report of the Superintendent
• Discussions of Personnel Changes

Board of Education Meeting - Motions

This agenda is purely procedural, listing motions from the February 7, 2023 Board of Education meeting for compliance with Connecticut General Statutes on vote recording. No substantive decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Attachment: 2-7-23_BOE Meeting Minute Motions.pdf (193 KB)

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

The Meriden Board of Education will consider and vote on the 2023‑2024 budget estimates. It will also act on adding a STEP classroom at Benjamin Franklin Elementary, approve a plan to reduce the cafeteria excess operating balance, and address personnel appointments, resignations, and related executive‑session matters.

• Action on 2023‑2024 Budget Estimates – motion to authorize
• Additional STEP Classroom at Benjamin Franklin Elementary – motion to approve
• Cafeteria Excess Operating Balance Plan – motion to approve
• Discussion of Personnel Changes (appointments and resignations) – motion to enter executive session
• Action on Appointments and Resignations – motion to approve

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss several reports, including cafeteria, utility, financial, ESSER II and ARP summaries. It will vote on three motions: to recommend the Cafeteria Excess Operating Balance Plan, to recommend approval of the 2023‑2024 budget estimates with all reductions, and to add an additional STEP classroom at Benjamin Franklin. The meeting will also set the next meeting date and adjourn.

• Motion to recommend the Cafeteria Excess Operating Balance Plan to the Board
• Motion to recommend approval of the 2023‑2024 budget estimates, including reductions
• Motion to add an additional STEP classroom at Benjamin Franklin
• Review of the December cafeteria report
• Review of December fuel oil, gas, electricity & solar utility reports

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

The Board of Education will approve meeting minutes from January 3, 2023, and adopt a Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes reports from student representatives and the superintendent, as well as a motion to approve personnel appointments and resignations.

• Approval of January 3, 2023, Board of Education minutes
• Adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan
• Report of the Student Representatives
• Report of the Superintendent
• Motion to approve personnel appointments and resignations

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

The Board of Education will approve meeting minutes and vote on the 2023-2024 budget estimates. The meeting includes reports from student representatives and the superintendent, as well as a presentation on departmentalizing.

• Approval of December 2022 meeting minutes
• Action on 2023-2024 budget estimates
• Presentation on Franklin Fifth Grade departmentalizing
• Discussion of personnel changes and security update
• Action on appointments and resignations

Finance Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The Meriden Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss monthly reports on cafeteria, utilities, financials, and ESSER/ARP grants. The committee will vote on recommending approval of the 2023-2024 budget estimates (draft 4.83% increase) and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2023-2024 to 2027-2028) to the Board of Education.

• Action on 2023-2024 budget estimates with a 4.83% draft increase
• Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2023-2024 through 2027-2028
• Cafeteria report for November
• Utility report including fuel oil, gas, electricity, and solar for November
• ESSER II and ARP summary funding reports for November