Hartford Public Schools CT public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Board of Education is discussing revisions to the school naming policy, specifically regarding naming schools after living individuals. The meeting also includes reports on career pathways for high school students and the process for filling a vacant board position.
- Proposed $205,500 contract continuation with Tepper and Flynn for Hartford Public High School and McDonough Middle School
- Report on $95,000 Neag Grant awarded to Kennelly School for after-school enrichment
- Discussion on revising school naming policy to allow for living individuals
- Establishment of an application process for a vacant board position with a December 31st deadline
- Review of new state requirement for a half credit of financial literacy for students
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Legislative & Advocacy Task Force of Hartford Public Schools is meeting to discuss priorities and next steps. The agenda includes only procedural items and a discussion item with no details provided.
- Discussion of priorities and next steps
Finance & Audit Committee
The Hartford Public Schools Finance & Audit Committee will receive informational updates on financial results through October 2024, increased use of the non-lapsing fund to balance FY2024, FY2025 excess cost overview, and the initial FY2026 budget outlook. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information only.
- Financial Results Update through October 2024 (Period 4)
- Increased Use of Non-Lapsing Fund to Balance FY2024
- FY2025 Excess Cost Overview
- FY2026 Initial Budget Outlook
Family & Community Engagement Committee
The Family & Community Engagement Committee will receive informational updates on the Burns Phase 3b (FF&E) and Phase 4 (Playscape) project, as well as the Bulkeley Phase 8 (FF&E) project and a construction update. The committee will also discuss an overview of student connectedness to school with community partners. Reports on the School Governance Council, Title I, and the Welcome Center are scheduled for review.
- Burns Phase 3b (FF&E) and Phase 4 (Playscape) informational item
- Bulkeley Phase 8 (FF&E) and construction update
- Overview: Student Connectedness to School - Community Partners (discussion)
- School Governance Council Report
- Title I Report and Welcome Center Report
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting to discuss a progress monitoring report update and related tools. The meeting includes a call to order, the workshop discussion, and adjournment.
- Progress monitoring report update and tools discussion
- Workshop meeting held virtually at 5:30 p.m.
- Adjournment motion to be voted on
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee will discuss a request to rename Classical Magnet School to 'Hernan LaFontaine Classical Magnet School'. The committee will also consider a first reading of a graduation policy regarding financial literacy credit and discuss a school closing/consolidation policy.
- Request to rename Classical Magnet School to Hernan LaFontaine Classical Magnet School
- First reading of Graduation Policy (Financial Literacy Credit)
- Discussion of School Closing/Consolidation Policy
- Discussion of elected board vacancy
Teaching & Learning Committee
The Teaching & Learning Committee will vote on a $205,500 contract continuation with Tepper & Flynn (formerly ReVision Learning) for leadership coaching at McDonough Middle School and Hartford Public High School, funded by the Commissioner's Network Grant. The committee will also consider accepting a $95,000 NEAG Foundation grant for after-school enrichment at Kennelly School. A discussion on high school and post-secondary success is scheduled as an informational item.
- Contract continuation with Tepper & Flynn for $205,500: $115,500 for McDonough Middle, $90,000 for HPHS, through June 2025
- Acceptance of $95,000 NEAG Foundation grant for after-school enrichment at Kennelly School (K-8)
- Discussion on High School & Post Secondary Success
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Legislative & Advocacy Task Force is meeting virtually to discuss priorities and next steps. The agenda includes opening, discussion items, and a motion to adjourn.
- Discussion of priorities and next steps for the task force
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Board of Education is meeting to discuss the potential renaming of Classical Magnet School and the filling of an elected board vacancy. The session includes reports on adult education funding, Title IX policy, and potential school consolidation policies.
- Contract continuation approval for 2-4-1 Sports (BK South, EMS, Webster & Breakthrough North)
- Contract continuation approval for RELAY GSE
- Proposal to rename Classical Magnet School to 'Hernan LaFontaine Classical Magnet'
- Review of Title IX Policy
- Discussion of $3 million adult education operating budget
Finance & Audit Committee
The Hartford Board of Education's Finance & Audit Committee will receive a financial results update for the first three months of fiscal year 2025 (Period 3). The committee will also take a 'Deeper Look' at the Central Office budget. The meeting is informational; no votes are scheduled.
- Financial Results Update through September 2024 (Period 3)
- 'Deeper Look' review of Central Office budget
- Meeting is informational only, no action items listed
Family & Community Engagement Committee
The Family & Community Engagement Committee is meeting to accept funds for adult education services. The session includes updates on school choice and community schools, as well as reports on school governance and Title I activities.
- Adult Education Provider Grant: $3,082,530
- Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford grant: $121,041
- Urban League of Greater Hartford grant: $7,800
- Update from the Office of Enrollment & School Choice
- Welcome Center Report for September SY 2024-25
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools Board of Education is holding a virtual workshop meeting. The main agenda item is a discussion on Priority 1: HQ Instruction, focusing on equitable access to high-quality learning experiences. The meeting includes a call to order and adjournment.
- Workshop discussion on Priority 1: HQ Instruction - Equitable Access to High Quality Learning Experiences, Part I
- Presentation slides attached for the workshop item
Teaching & Learning Committee
The Teaching & Learning Committee will vote on two contract continuations: a $159,232 contract with 2-4-1 Sports for after-school and leadership programs at four schools, and a $156,765 contract with RELAY GSE for teacher certification scholarships. The committee will also receive an informational presentation on Student Services and Special Education updates.
- Contract continuation with 2-4-1 Sports for $159,232 from Special Funds: Extracurricular Grant for Breakthrough North ($14,300), Breakthrough South ($53,000), EMS at Mary Hooker ($44,432), and Noah Webster ($47,500)
- Contract continuation with RELAY GSE for $156,765 from General and Special Funds for teacher certification scholarships (up to $6,500 per participant)
- Informational discussion on Student Services and SPED Overview
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee is reviewing a request to rename the Classical Magnet School. The meeting also includes a second reading of the Title IX Sex Discrimination Policy.
- Request to rename Classical Magnet School to Hernan LaFontaine Classical Magnet School
- Second reading of Title IX Sex Discrimination Policy (2024)
- Discussion regarding an elected Board vacancy
- New business regarding school closing or consolidation