Norwalk Public Schools public meetings in 2021

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Facilities Committee is meeting to review and possibly approve several facility projects. Key actions include approving educational specifications for asbestos floor tile removal at Roton Middle School, a power purchase agreement for solar panels at Jefferson Marine Science Elementary, and revised specifications for underground oil storage tank projects at four schools. The committee will also consider final plans and cost estimates for Cranbury Elementary School and receive monthly construction project updates.

• Approval of educational specifications for asbestos floor tile removal at Roton Middle School
• Approval of Power Purchase Agreement for solar panel installation at Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School
• Revised educational specifications for underground oil storage tank projects at Roton Middle School, Naramake, Wolfpit, and Fox Run Elementary Schools
• Review of final plans, specifications, and cost estimate for Cranbury Elementary School
• Monthly construction project updates

The committee unanimously voted to refer several projects to the full Board of Education, including the $45 million Cranberry Elementary School plans and a solar panel agreement for Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School. Members also reviewed updates on HVAC, asbestos removal, and conceptual plans for Norwalk High School.

• Approved minutes from November 10, 2021 meeting (Unanimous)
• Moved Roton Middle School asbestos removal to Board of Education for vote (Unanimous)
• Moved Jefferson Marine Science Elementary solar panel lease to Board of Education for approval (Unanimous)
• Moved revised oil storage project specifications for four schools to Board of Education for approval (Unanimous)
• Moved final plans and $45 million cost estimates for Cranberry Elementary School to Board of Education for approval (Unanimous)

SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review the minutes from the October 19, 2021 meeting. Members will also review and potentially take action on items regarding Quarantine Services and a Literacy Center update.

• Review of Quarantine Services
• Literacy Center Update

The subcommittee reviewed quarantine procedures and received an update on the Literacy Center's initiatives and services. No formal actions or votes were taken during the meeting.

Board Business Meeting

The Norwalk Board of Education will vote on the Superintendent's Recommended Operating Budget and Capital Budget Request for 2022-23. The board will also consider consent items including personnel actions, budget transfers, and field trips. A report on SEL supports and budget updates will be presented.

• Approval of the 2022-23 Recommended Operating Budget
• Approval of the 2022-23 Capital Budget Request
• Approval of budget transfers for FY 2021-22
• Approval of field trips: Nathan Hale to Nature's Classroom, NHS Winter Guard to Dayton, Ponus Ridge to DC
• Approval of personnel actions and meeting minutes

The Board of Education approved the 2022-23 Capital Budget Request, including an additional $600,000 for school security enhancements. Personnel, budget transfers, and trips were approved via consent vote. The 2022-23 recommended operating budget was deferred for further discussion in January.

• Approved $600,000 addition to capital budget for school security enhancements (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022-23 Capital Budget Request including security funds (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel, budget transfers, and trips (Unanimous)
• Approved corrected meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved amended 2022 Board meeting schedule (Unanimous)
• Tabled approval of 2022-23 Recommended Operating Budget until January

Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will open the meeting, approve the November 16, 2021 minutes, accept public comments, and discuss updates from the MLL (Multilingual Learners) department.

• Call to Order at 4:00 PM
• Approval of November 16, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (email submissions accepted until 4 PM on the day of the meeting)
• Review of MLL Department Updates

The committee received a presentation from the Multilingual Learner department regarding student trends and the Quality Teaching for English Learners (Qtel) strategy. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made during the meeting.

• Tabled the minutes to the next meeting (Unanimous)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Finance Committee will review the superintendent's recommended FY 2022-23 operating budget and capital budget. The committee may also approve FY 2021-22 budget transfers and review the monthly financial report. The meeting is open to public comments via email.

• Review of Superintendent's recommended FY 2022-23 Operating Budget (attached PDF)
• Review of Superintendent's recommended FY 2022-23 Capital Budget (includes Nathan Hale, West Rocks, Long Range Plan cost summaries)
• Possible action on FY 2021-22 Budget Transfers
• Review of FY 2021-22 Monthly Financial Report (YTD summary and detail)

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from November 10, 2021, and voted to move four monthly budget transfers to the full board. Members reviewed the Monthly Tracking Detail Report and discussed potential capital budget additions for school safety and security.

• Approved November 10, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved four monthly budget transfers to the full board for a vote (unanimous)

Board Workshop Meeting

This workshop session discusses the Superintendent's recommended operating budget for 2022-23 and the capital budget request. No votes are taken; it is an information session. Public comments are limited to workshop topics.

• 2022-23 Superintendent's Recommended Operating Budget
• FY 2022-23 Capital Budget Request with Long Range Plan and cost summaries for Nathan Hale and West Rocks
• Public comments accepted on workshop topics only
• Meeting includes call to order and pledge of allegiance
• Adjournment after workshop

The Board of Education held a workshop to review a proposed 2022-23 operating budget of $217,851,000 and a capital budget request of $2,896,000. The session focused on funding for the new South Norwalk School and addressing pandemic-related learning loss. No formal votes were taken on the budget proposals during this workshop.

• Adjourned meeting at 9:00 (unanimous)

New Board Member Orientation

This is a procedural orientation for new Norwalk Public Schools board members, covering rights, responsibilities, communication protocols, and FOIA. No policy decisions or substantive votes are scheduled.

• Overview of board member rights & responsibilities and scenarios
• Review of board/superintendent communications protocol
• Primer on the Freedom of Information Act
• Central office team introductions

Board Workshop Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Board will hold a workshop meeting on November 30, 2021 at Fox Run Elementary School. The agenda includes a call to order, a pledge of allegiance, a presentation on the roadmap to implement students with disabilities recommendations, and a period for public comments. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Call to Order
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Roadmap to Implementing Students with Disabilities Recommendations (workshop presentation)
• Public Comments (remote via Zoom and email)
• Adjournment

The Board held a workshop to receive an update on a year-long process to improve aid for students with disabilities. Staff presented a roadmap focusing on equity, staffing, and the identification of students needing services. No formal votes were taken during this workshop.

• Reviewed roadmap for providing aid to students with disabilities
• Discussed implementation of co-teaching models and K-12 continuum for special needs
• Reviewed plans for parent handbooks in multiple languages
• Discussed use of SRBI system for early identification of learning needs
• Reviewed staffing plans to reduce teacher burnout and caseload imbalances
• Discussed strategies to transition special education students back into general education classrooms

Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting

The Curriculum & Instruction Committee will review and possibly take action on two pilot programs: a Black and Latino Studies course pilot mandated by Connecticut Public Act No. 19-12, presented by the PTECH Team, and a Gifted and Talented Middle School Enhancement Pilot presented by Lori Leibowitz. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from the October 19 meeting and accept public comments.

• Review and possible action on Connecticut Public Act No. 19-12 Black and Latino Studies Course pilot (PTECH Team)
• Review and possible action on Gifted and Talented Middle School Enhancement Pilots (Lori Leibowitz)
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2021 meeting

The committee received presentations on the CT Public Act 19 Black and Latino Studies pilot program and an update on middle school gifted programs. No new policies or contracts were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved minutes of the last meeting (unanimous)

Board Annual Organization/Business Meeting

The Board of Education will vote on a $76 million capital appropriation to acquire a site and construct a new 682-seat Pre-K to 5 elementary school in South Norwalk. Other actions include relocating CMS Magnet School to the Lower Ponus campus and appointing Lunda Asmani as Chief Financial Officer. Discussion items cover possible renaming of Wolfpit, Jefferson, and CMS schools, as well as updates on the South Norwalk School/CMS project.

• Request $76.0 million special capital appropriation for new 682-seat elementary school in South Norwalk
• Relocation of CMS Magnet School to Lower Ponus campus effective 2022-23 school year
• Appointment of Lunda Asmani as Chief Financial Officer
• Approval of collective bargaining agreement with UPSEU for custodians, maintenance, and security staff
• Discussion on renaming Wolfpit, Jefferson, and CMS schools

The Board of Education held its annual organization meeting to swear in new members and elect leadership. No substantive policy or budget decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Administered oath of office to newly elected board members
• Elected Colin Hosten as Chair
• Elected Diana Carpio as Vice Chair
• Elected Godfrey Azima as Secretary

Finance Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Finance Committee will meet to review and possibly approve several financial items. Key actions include a request for a $76 million special capital appropriation to acquire a site and build a new 682-seat elementary school in South Norwalk, and approval to relocate the CMS Magnet School to the Lower Ponus campus for the 2022-23 school year. The committee will also consider FY 2021-22 budget transfers, a monthly financial report, and requests to close out two capital projects.

• Request for $76 million special capital appropriation for a new elementary school site in South Norwalk and construction of a 682-seat pre-K-5 school
• Approval to relocate CMS Magnet School to Lower Ponus School campus for the 2022-23 school year
• FY 2021-22 budget transfers (November 2021)
• Monthly financial report for October 2021
• Requests to close capital projects C0607 (New Columbus School at Ely) and C0610 (Norwalk Global Academy)

The committee approved a plan to relocate the CMS Magnet School to the Lower Ponus School campus for the 2022-23 school year. This move allows for the use of $76 million in unspent capital funds to build a new 682-seat pre-K to 5 school in South Norwalk.

• Approved relocation of CMS Magnet School to Lower Ponus School campus for 2022-23 (Unanimous)
• Approved request to close Capital Project #C0607 and #C0610 (Unanimous)
• Approved $76.0 million special capital appropriation for new South Norwalk elementary school site and construction (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-22 budget transfers (Unanimous)
• Approved October financial report (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 13, 2021 (Unanimous)

CANCELLED Facilities Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for October 27, 2021 was cancelled. The agenda listed a review and possible action on a power purchase agreement for a solar panel installation at Jefferson Elementary School, along with standard items such as meeting opening, minutes, and public comments. No decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approval of Power Purchase Agreement for the Solar Panel Installation at Jefferson Elementary School

SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee

The Norwalk Public Schools Special Education Curriculum Subcommittee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comments. Members will then discuss and potentially take action on co-taught classrooms, the NSPED Pac update, and the NEST program. No specific dollar amounts or rezonings are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2021 SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee meeting
• Public comments accepted via email until 4pm on meeting day
• Review and possible action on co-taught classrooms
• NSPED Pac update
• NEST program discussion

The subcommittee reviewed the co-taught classroom model used at Kendall, Brookside, and Rowayton elementary schools and the NEST program at Fox Run Elementary and Ponus Ridge Middle School. The NSPED Pac provided updates on efforts to streamline the Special Education Handbook. No substantive votes were taken on these items.

• Tabled September 21, 2021 minutes
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Curriculum & Instruction Committee will meet via videoconference on October 19, 2021. They will review and possibly take action on the Illustrative Math overview. The committee will also approve minutes from the September 21 meeting and accept public comments via email.

• Review and possible action on Illustrative Math overview
• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2021 Curriculum Committee meeting
• Public comments accepted via email until 4:00 PM on meeting day

The committee received a presentation on the Illustrative Math problem-based curriculum for grades K-12. No formal action was taken regarding the adoption or change of the math curriculum.

• Approved September 21, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Board Business Meeting

The Norwalk Board of Education will consider approving a proposed Equity Statement, recognizing ADHD and Bullying Awareness months, and an early retirement incentive for custodians. The board will also hear a transportation update and take action on consent items including personnel and budget transfers. Public comments will be accepted.

• Discussion and possible approval of proposed Equity Statement
• Proposed early retirement incentive for custodial bargaining group
• Recognition of ADHD Awareness Month - October 2021
• Recognition of Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month - October 2021
• Transportation update from superintendent

The Board of Education unanimously approved a proposed early retirement incentive for the custodial bargaining group, which may result in annual savings of $663,000 if half of the 38 eligible employees participate. The Board also approved an amended Equity Statement and a series of consent items including personnel and budget transfers.

• Approved early retirement incentive for Custodial Bargaining Group (Unanimous)
• Approved amended Equity Statement (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel, budget transfers, trips, and minutes via consent vote (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal counsel regarding pending claims and litigation (Unanimous)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Finance Committee will review and possibly approve budget transfers for the current fiscal year and discuss the monthly financial report for September 2021. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment via email.

• Approval of September 8, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review and possible action on FY 2021-22 budget transfers
• Review of FY 2021-22 monthly financial report
• Public comments accepted via email until 4:00 PM day of meeting

The Finance Committee unanimously approved a series of budget transfers for the 2021-22 fiscal year to be moved to the full board. These transfers include adjustments for caseloads, the creation of a kindergarten teacher position at Naramake, and the creation of two paraprofessional roles for bus transportation to meet IEP needs.

• Approved September 8, 2021 minutes as amended (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-22 budget transfers to be moved to the full board (Unanimous)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee will convene virtually to approve prior meeting minutes, accept public comments via email, and continue discussion on a draft equity policy statement, with possible action.

• Approval of September 14, 2021 policy committee minutes
• Continued review and possible action on the NPS Working Draft Equity Statement

The committee reviewed a draft Equity Policy Statement and incorporated feedback from student leaders in the Center for Youth Leadership. The committee added references to socio economic status and policies to the text. The amended draft was approved and will be forwarded to the full Board for final approval.

• Approved draft Equity Policy Statement as amended (unanimous)

Board Special Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action regarding the sudden passing of Board Member Mike Barbis. No other business is on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible action regarding the sudden passing of Board Member Mike Barbis

The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss the passing of member Mike Barbis. The Board unanimously approved the installation of a buddy bench with a memorial inscription at Rowayton Elementary School.

• Approved installation of a buddy bench with memorial inscription at Rowayton Elementary School (Unanimous)

Board Workshop Meeting

The Norwalk Board of Education will hold a workshop session featuring a presentation from the Triangle Community Center on LGBTQ supports. The board will receive information and hear public comments on the topic. No votes or decisions are scheduled during this workshop.

• Workshop session on LGBTQ Supports presented by Triangle Community Center
• Public comments accepted in person, via Zoom, or by email
• Information materials include an allyship packet, gender journey worksheet, and terminology handout

The Board of Education received a presentation from the Triangle Community Center regarding LGBTQ+ services, terminology, and allyship. Superintendent Alexandra Estrella expressed a desire to partner with the center to provide student resources. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Board Special Meeting

The Norwalk Board of Education will hear the Superintendent's report including updates on School Resource Officer assignments, transportation, and the launch of a strategic plan. The board will also vote on consent items including personnel actions and budget transfers, and consider resolutions recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and approving year-end fiscal close and carryover of unexpended funds.

• Superintendent's Report: School Resource Officer (SRO) Assignments
• Approval of final year-end FY 2020-21 budget transfers
• Approval to request carryover of unexpended balance into non-lapsing fund
• Approval to close out Silvermine Elementary asbestos flooring removal project (State Project 103-0262CV)
• Public comments and spotlight on Columbus Magnet School student Skye Martin

The Board of Education received reports on the reduction of School Resource Officers from eight to three and ongoing bus delays. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.

SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee

The Norwalk Public Schools Special Education Curriculum Subcommittee will meet virtually to review and possibly act on a mental health initiative from the Mid-Fairfield Child Guidance Center, website updates for the Department of Specialized Learning, and an update from the NSPED PAC. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comments accepted via email.

• Review and possible action on Mid-Fairfield Child Guidance Center mental health initiative for Norwalk students
• Review and possible action on NPS website refreshes for the Department of Specialized Learning
• Update from NSPED PAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Committee)
• Approval of minutes from August 23, 2021 meeting
• Public comments accepted via email until 4pm

The subcommittee reviewed a draft organizational chart for specialized learning and discussed the implementation of intensive outpatient and extended day treatment programs. Staff provided updates on website refreshes and translation services for families. No formal votes were taken on the agenda items.

• No action taken on approval of minutes
• No action taken on public comment

CANCELLED Regular Board Meeting

The September 21, 2021 regular board meeting of Norwalk Public Schools was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda included procedural items such as approval of personnel, budget transfers, field trips, and recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, but none were acted upon.

• Scheduled approval of personnel actions
• Scheduled approval of budget transfers for FY 2020-21 year end
• Scheduled recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month
• Scheduled close-out of Silvermine Elementary School asbestos flooring removal project
• Scheduled carry over of unexpended balance to non-lapsing fund

Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Curriculum & Instruction Committee will meet via videoconference to review minutes, take public comments, and consider several curriculum-related items. Topics include introducing two new administrator positions (Education Administrator of Curricula and Professional Development, and Education Administrator of SRBI), a curriculum portal for staff and parents, and Public Act 21-168 on dyslexia instruction. The committee will also review districtwide SRBI handbook and flow maps.

• Introduction of Education Administrator of Curricula and Professional Development and Education Administrator of SRBI positions
• Discussion of Public Act 21-168, an act implementing recommendations on dyslexia instruction and training
• Update and demonstration of a curriculum portal for K-12 practitioners, staff, and parents
• Review of SRBI website, districtwide handbook, flow maps, and interventions

The committee reviewed a draft organizational chart and updates to the K-12 curriculum framework, including a new mandated high school course on African American/Black Puerto Rican/Latino Studies. Staff presented progress on dyslexia instruction training and the implementation of a daily 30-minute SRBI intervention block. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Tabled August 23, 2021 minutes until a quorum was present (unanimous)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee will open the meeting, approve the previous minutes, and accept public comments submitted by email. The committee will then review and discuss a working draft of the Equity Policy Statement. Finally, members will align on next steps for the policy.

• Approval of meeting minutes (procedural)
• Public comments accepted via email to [email protected]
• Discussion of the Equity Policy Statement working draft
• Discussion on alignment of next steps for the equity policy

The committee reviewed and discussed a working draft of an equity policy statement. Members proposed specific wording changes and agreed to remove the final paragraph to treat it as an action item. The draft will be shared with student leaders for feedback before returning to the committee in October.

• Approved minutes of June 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Agreed to remove the last paragraph of the equity statement draft to move it to action items

Board Special Meeting

The Board of Education will review arrival and dismissal traffic delays and consider a motion to approve changes to school bell times. Public comments are accepted via email or live Zoom participation.

• Review of Arrival and Dismissal Traffic Delays and Possible Action on School Bell Times (motion to approve)

The Board of Education reviewed data on bus delays and instructional time loss caused by current school bell times. Members discussed reverting to the original 7:30 AM start time for high schools to mitigate traffic and learning loss. The provided minutes end before a final vote or decision was recorded.

Board Workshop Meeting

This is a workshop session with no voting items. The board will receive a presentation on Spring 2021 Social-Emotional Learning survey results from Positive Directions and Norwalk ACTS, and discuss partnerships. Public comments on workshop topics will be accepted. No decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation of SEL survey results for Spring 2021 by Margaret Watt (Positive Directions) and Denique Weidema-Lewis (Norwalk ACTS)
• Discussion of partnerships with Norwalk ACTS organization
• Public comments accepted on workshop topics only

The Board held a workshop session to review the June 2021 Youth Survey results and a presentation from Norwalk ACTS. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during this session.

• No substantive decisions were made; meeting was a workshop session

Finance Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Finance Committee will review the final fiscal close for FY 2020-21 and consider approving year-end budget transfers. They will also discuss FY 2021-22 budget transfers, review the year-to-date financial report for August 2021, and set the budget calendar for FY 2022-23. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comments submitted by email.

• Review and possible action on FY 2020-21 year-end fiscal close results
• Final year-end budget transfers for FY 2020-21
• FY 2021-22 budget transfers
• FY 2021-22 year-to-date financial report through August 2021
• FY 2022-23 budget calendar discussion

The committee approved the FY 2020-21 year-end financial results and authorized final budget transfers totaling $9.6 million. Members also recommended current year-to-date budget transfers to the full board and reviewed a tentative FY 2022-23 budget calendar.

• Approved FY 2020-21 year-end numbers and requested carryover of $326,909 into the current year (Unanimous)
• Authorized final FY 2020-21 budget transfers totaling $9.6 million (Unanimous)
• Recommended FY 2021-22 year-to-date budget transfers to the full board (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 9, 2021 (Unanimous)

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Norwalk Public Schools Facilities Committee will review a general projects update and consider approving the closeout of the Silvermine Elementary School asbestos flooring removal and replacement state project (No. 103-0262CV). The meeting includes public comment via email and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval to close out Silvermine Elementary School asbestos flooring removal & replacement state project (103-0262CV)
• General projects update for school facilities
• Approval of minutes from May 26, 2021 Facilities Committee meeting
• Public comments accepted by email until 4pm day of meeting

The Committee unanimously moved to close out the asbestos flooring removal and replacement project at Silvermine Elementary School and refer it to the full Board of Education. Members also received updates on various summer maintenance projects and ongoing school construction designs.

• Moved to close out Silvermine Elementary School asbestos flooring project 103-0262CV and refer to Board of Education (Unanimous)
• Tabled approval of minutes

Board Business Meeting

The Norwalk Board of Education will consider appointing Dr. Casey Cummings as principal of Rowayton Elementary School and Ms. Brenda Brush as principal of Tracey Magnet School. The board will also vote on revised 2021-22 workshop topics and final draft of first-year strategic plan goals. Consent items include personnel actions, budget transfers, and approval of past meeting minutes. The meeting opens with a spotlight on a student who saved a drowning girl.

• Appointment of Dr. Casey Cummings as Principal of Rowayton Elementary School
• Appointment of Ms. Brenda Brush as Principal of Tracey Magnet School
• Approval of Revised 2021-22 Board Workshop Topics
• Approval of Final Draft of First Year SP Goals
• Consent agenda: personnel actions and budget transfers

SPED Curriculum Subcommittee

The SPED Curriculum Subcommittee will review a town hall breakout session providing reopening details for parents of students with disabilities (SWDs) and a Q&A. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comments accepted via email. No votes or financial items are scheduled.

• Town Hall Breakout Session: Additional Reopening Details for Parents of SWDs and Q&A (Fatima Susana-Tejada and Rob Pennington)

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

The committee will consider approval of minutes from June 9, 2021. They will review and possibly act on 2021-22 budget transfers. Also, they will discuss FY 2020-21 year-end projections.

• Approval of minutes from June 9, 2021
• Review and possible action on 2021-22 budget transfers
• Discussion of FY 2020-21 year-end projections

The committee unanimously approved moving several 2021-22 budget transfers and FY 2020-21 year-end projections to the full board for final action. The budget transfers include a $6.9 million reallocation to ESSER III funding. Year-end projections include a request to carry over $301,434 for the new school year.

• Approved minutes of June 9, 2021, as amended (Unanimous)
• Moved 2021-22 budget transfers to the full board (Unanimous)
• Moved FY 2020-21 year-end projections to the full board (Unanimous)

Jan-Jun 2021 CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETINGS

The Norwalk Public Schools Curriculum Committee will meet on January 26, 2021 to discuss curriculum matters. Additional meetings are scheduled for February 25, March 23, April 20, May 18, and June 15, 2021. The February 16 meeting was cancelled. Each meeting has an agenda PDF attached.

• January 26, 2021 Curriculum Committee meeting (agenda PDF attached)
• February 25, 2021 Curriculum Committee meeting (agenda PDFs attached)
• March 23, 2021 Curriculum Committee meeting (agenda PDFs attached)
• April 20, 2021 Curriculum Committee meeting (agenda PDFs attached)
• May 18, 2021 Curriculum Committee meeting (agenda PDFs attached)

Jan-Jun 2021 FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

This document lists the scheduled meetings of the Norwalk Public Schools Finance Committee from January to June 2021. No specific discussion items are detailed in the agenda text; the attached PDFs include minutes or budget materials. The agenda is mostly procedural, showing meeting dates and attached files such as the 2021-22 Budget book.

• January 13 meeting includes the 2021-22 Budget book (2,126 KB)
• Monthly meetings scheduled on the second Wednesday: Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12, Jun 9
• No agenda items are listed beyond the meeting schedule and attached PDFs

Jan-Jun 2021 FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETINGS

This is a schedule of six Facilities Committee meetings from January to June 2021, each with PDF attachments. The June 23 meeting is marked as cancelled. No specific agenda items are provided in this document.

• January 27, 2021 meeting with attachments
• February 10, 2021 special meeting
• February 24, 2021 meeting with multiple PDFs
• March 24, 2021 meeting
• April 28, 2021 meeting

Jan-Jul 2021 Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes

This document lists all regular and special board meetings, workshops, and retreats for Norwalk Public Schools from January to July 2021, along with attached board packets, presentations, and reports. No specific decisions or proposals are described in the agenda list itself; it serves as a procedural index of meetings.

• Mid Year Update on Superintendent's Goals 2020-21
• Special Education Review Presentation
• Norwalk Facilities Plan Study presentations (April 20 and 26)
• MOU CISD 2021-22 (May 4 meeting)
• Strategic Planning Board Update (January 30 retreat)

Jan-Jul 2021 SPED SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS

The Norwalk Public Schools Special Education Subcommittee has meetings planned for January, March, April, June, and July 2021. Several meetings in February, May, and early June were cancelled. Each scheduled meeting includes a PDF agenda attachment.

• January 19, 2021 meeting – agenda PDF (102 KB)
• March 29, 2021 meeting – agenda PDF (99 KB)
• April 20, 2021 meeting – agenda PDF (95 KB)
• June 29, 2021 meeting – agenda PDF (83 KB)
• July 20, 2021 meeting – agenda PDF (82 KB)

Jan-Jun 2021 POLICY COMMITTEE MEETINGS

The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee agenda lists six regular meetings from January 5 to June 1, 2021. The February 2, 2021 meeting was cancelled. Each meeting entry includes PDF attachments, but no specific agenda items are detailed in the provided text.

Jan-Jun 2021 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETINGS

This document is a schedule of Norwalk Public Schools Personnel Committee meetings from January to June 2021. It lists no meetings in January, March, and June; a meeting on February 9, 2021 and on May 6, 2021; and a cancelled meeting on April 13, 2021. No agenda items or decisions are specified.

• No meetings scheduled in January, March, and June
• Meeting held February 9, 2021 (agenda attachments available)
• Meeting held May 6, 2021 (agenda attachments available)
• April 13, 2021 meeting cancelled
• No other committee actions recorded