New Haven School District public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The New Haven Board of Education held a special meeting to vote on two action items. The board approved motions to authorize education specification documents for an HVAC grant and to authorize the superintendent and First Student to complete the 2023 Clean School Bus Rebate Program certification. Both motions passed unanimously.
- Approved motion for HVAC Grant education specification documents, authorizing superintendent to sign related paperwork
- Approved motion to authorize superintendent and First Student as representatives for 2023 Clean School Bus Rebate Program
- Both motions passed with unanimous votes from Ms. Rivera, Mr. Wilcox, Dr. Joyner, Mayor Elicker, and Dr. Yarborough
Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee Meeting
The Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee met to approve previous minutes and receive the December Stewardship Report. The committee also held discussions regarding adult education updates and committee membership.
- Approval of November 9, 2023, meeting minutes
- December Stewardship Report presented by Frank Fanelli
- Discussion regarding Adult Education update
- Discussion regarding Committee Membership
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The New Haven Board of Education approved several action items, including minutes, committee dates, a Head Start grant application, a personnel report, and a package of finance and operations items. The finance package includes grants, agreements, amendments, purchase orders, a contract, and a change order, with notable items like a $607,801 equipment purchase for manufacturing programs and a $1,097,479 ARPA grant. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $607,801 agreement with Trident Machine Tools for manufacturing lathes and mills at Hillhouse and Cross High Schools
- Approved $1,097,479 ARPA-Priority School Districts & Faith Acts Grant
- Approved $170,798 School Improvement Grant for Hillhouse and $260,000 for Troup
- Approved $132,527 purchase order for bleachers at Fair Haven School
- Approved $100,000 contract with Utility Communications for security maintenance repairs
Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting
The New Haven School District Finance & Operations Committee is meeting to review several proposed agreements and amendments for student programs, including after-school and wellness services. The committee will also consider recommending these action items for full Board of Education approval. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items listed as information only or agreements for review.
- Agreement with mActivity for health, wellness, and financial literacy workshops for homeless students, up to $19,500
- Agreement with The Kidz Kraze for after-school programming at Nathan Hale School, up to $13,000
- Agreement with Movimiento Cultural Afro Continental for after-school program at Fair Haven School, up to $11,940
- Agreement with EdAdvance for staff training on attendance and engagement, up to $50,000
- Amendment to SPORT Academy agreement increasing funding by $32,280 to $70,360 for after-school and Saturday programs
Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting
The New Haven School District Finance & Operations Committee is meeting to review and recommend approval of multiple contracts, purchase orders, and amendments, including a $607,801 agreement for manufacturing lathes and mills at Hillhouse and Cross High Schools. The committee will also discuss the FY25 budget process and a budget deficit mitigation plan.
- Agreement with Trident Machine Tools for $607,801 for manufacturing lathes and mills at Hillhouse and Cross High Schools
- Purchase order for $132,527.23 for bleachers at Fair Haven School
- Contract award of $202,330 to Re-Tech LLC for wood deck replacement at Sound School
- Amendment to increase ARTE, Inc. funding by $43,130 to $128,180 for after-school and homeless student programming
- Agreement with Boundless Literacy for $175,000 for reading tutors
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The New Haven Board of Education voted to approve the Superintendent's Personnel Report, a School Resource Officer (SRO) Memorandum of Understanding with the New Haven Police Department, and a series of grants, agreements, and amendments. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings and discussed finance and operations items.
- Approved SRO MOU with New Haven Police Department
- Approved $90,000 ARPA Dual Credit Expansion Grant
- Approved $859,000 ARPA Right to Read Grant
- Approved $1,789,847 Infant/Toddler Grant
- Approved agreements totaling over $2.3 million for various services
Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting
The Finance & Operations Committee is reviewing a $1,789,847.00 grant from the Connecticut State Office of Early Childhood. The committee will consider several agreements with childcare providers to fund infant and toddler spaces through June 30, 2024.
- $1,789,847.00 Infant/Toddler Grant from Connecticut State Office of Early Childhood
- Agreement with Friends Center for Children up to $502,622.90
- Agreement with Lulac Head Start up to $892,750.48
- Agreement with Montessori on Edgewood up to $294,152.23
- Agreement with Morning Glory Early Learning Center up to $235,321.79
Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting
The Finance & Operations Committee will review and potentially approve a series of agreements, grants, amendments, and purchase orders. Items include contracts for educational services, construction projects, and technology, as well as amendments to increase funding for school readiness programs.
- Agreement with Trifecta Ecosystems for garden construction at Nathan Hale School ($60,000)
- Agreement with Boundless Literacy for literacy support ($175,000)
- Agreement with Svigals Partners for architectural design at Sound School ($94,000)
- Amendment to increase funding for Catholic Charities school readiness program by $157,440
- Purchase order with CDW Government for Google Workspace ($112,500)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The New Haven Board of Education will vote on a series of action items, including approving minutes, a second reading of policy changes, and a personnel report. The board will also consider multiple contracts and grants, including a $260,000 school improvement grant and agreements for after-school programs, tutoring, and attendance outreach. Several agreements are for services to address chronic absenteeism and provide STEM and literacy programs.
- Approve 2023 Clean School Bus Rebate Program application
- School Improvement Grant of $260,000 for Wexler-Grant School
- Agreement with Curriculum Associates for $208,000 in professional development
- Agreement with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for $507,960 in literacy coaching
- Agreement with GWWO Architects for $239,765 for Adult Continuing Education design
Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee Meeting
The Citywide School Building and Stewardship Committee is meeting to approve the September 14, 2023 regular meeting minutes, discuss the November stewardship report from Mr. Frank Fanelli, and receive updates on adult education and committee membership. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no fiscal actions or contracts listed.
- Approval of September 14, 2023 regular meeting minutes
- November Stewardship Report presented by Mr. Frank Fanelli
- Discussion of Adult Education update
- Discussion of Committee Membership
Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting
The Finance & Operations Committee will review and vote on a series of agreements and purchase orders, including contracts for STEM, arts, afterschool, and early childhood programs, as well as grants and maintenance services. Most items are for information only, but several agreements require approval.
- $208,000 Curriculum Associates professional development contract
- $85,050 ARTE afterschool program for four schools
- $57,615 Eli Whitney Museum STEM program
- $48,000 each for six chronic absenteeism outreach contracts
- $19,900 tree removal at Worthington Hooker School
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will discuss recommendations for the HVAC Indoor Air Quality Grant Program for Public Schools. The Board will also enter an executive session to discuss strategy or negotiations regarding collective bargaining with AFSCME Local 3429, Council 4.
- HVAC Indoor Air Quality Grant Program recommendations
- Executive session regarding AFSCME Local 3429, Council 4 collective bargaining
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The New Haven Board of Education will discuss and vote on several action items, including approval of minutes, a personnel report, a warming center MOU, and a finance and operations committee report. The board will also consider multiple abstracts, agreements, purchase orders, and contracts, including a $11.49 million Title I grant and a $450,516 Family Resource Center grant. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, with up to 60 minutes of public comment.
- Title I Consolidated Grant of $11,488,745.00 from CT State Dept of Education
- Family Resource Center Grant of $450,516.00 for four schools
- MOU with City of New Haven for warming shelter at 130 Orchard Street
- Agreement with Elm City Montessori Charter School up to $1,758,206.00
- Contract with Fresh Point for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program up to $161,000.00
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The New Haven Board of Education is holding a special meeting focused on board-superintendent roles, best practices, and the superintendent's performance objectives and evaluation. The board will enter executive session to discuss Superintendent Dr. Madeline Negron's performance and may take action afterward. The meeting is largely procedural and discussion-oriented, with no public votes on specific items listed.
- Discussion of expectations between the Board and the Superintendent
- Best practices session on communication and board norms
- Review of Superintendent Performance Objectives
- Executive session on Superintendent Dr. Madeline Negron's performance evaluation
- Possible action on matters from executive session
Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting
The Finance & Operations Committee is reviewing various service agreements, purchase orders, and grant abstracts. The meeting includes discussions on the September 2023 monthly financial report and updates on climate change resolution items.
- Title I Consolidated Grant of $11,488,745.00
- Agreement with Elm City Montessori Charter School for $1,758,206.00
- Agreement with Teach For America Connecticut for 60 tutors at $180,000.00
- MOU for using 130 Orchard Street gymnasium as a warming shelter
- Family Resource Center Grant of $450,516.00
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education is reviewing several state grant abstracts and approving various service agreements. The agenda includes discussions on personnel reports, facility maintenance, and educational programming.
- Priority School District Grant of $4,412,124.00 from CT Dept of Education
- Alliance District Grant of $22,531,420.00 from CT Dept of Education
- Contract with Tucker Mechanical to replace Beecher School chiller for $670,456.00
- Solar carport canopy project for Hill Central and Beecher Schools
- Repair of track at Floyd Little Athletics Center for $98,903.32
Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting
The Finance & Operations Committee is reviewing a series of agreements, purchase orders, contracts, and grant abstracts, including a $670,456 contract to replace Beecher School's chiller, a solar carport project at two schools, and several state and federal grants. The committee will also discuss ESSER fund spending, change orders, legal expenditures, and climate-related updates. Most items are for information or recommendation to the Board of Education.
- Contract 21890 with Tucker Mechanical to replace Beecher School Air Cooled Chiller Unit, $670,456
- Non-financial agreement with Greenskies Clean Energy for solar carport canopies at Hill Central and Beecher Schools, projected savings ~$275,000 over 20 years
- Agreement with United Way of Greater New Haven for School Readiness Liaison, $80,000
- Purchase order with Sports Construction of CT LLC to repair track at Floyd Little Athletics Center, $98,903.32
- Grants: Alliance District $22,531,420; Priority School District $4,412,124; Title III $532,050
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The New Haven Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on action items, including a finance and operations committee report. The board will also consider accepting a $41,115 state grant for career and technical education programs and approving two purchase orders funded by federal COVID-19 relief funds.
- $432,880 purchase order for 35 PowerEdge R550 servers from Advanced Office Systems
- $17,250 purchase order for Cohesity Cloud Archive subscription from Total Communications LLC
- $41,115 Perkins Supplemental Enhancement Grant for Agriculture/Aquaculture Sciences CTE programs
- Finance and Operations Committee report by Mr. Matthew Wilcox
Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting
The Finance & Operations Committee is meeting to review a grant, two purchase orders, and action items for Board of Education approval. The largest item is a $432,880 purchase of custom Dell PowerEdge servers from Advanced Office Systems, funded by federal COVID relief funds. The committee will also consider a $17,250 cloud archive subscription and a $41,115 Perkins grant for agriculture/aquaculture programs.
- Perkins Supplemental Enhancement Grant of $41,115 for CTE Agriculture/Aquaculture Sciences
- Purchase order with Total Communications LLC for Cohesity Cloud Archive subscription, not to exceed $17,250
- Purchase order with Advanced Office Systems for 35 PowerEdge R550 servers, not to exceed $432,880
- Both purchase orders funded by ARP ESSER III Carryover account
Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting
The Finance & Operations Committee will review and potentially recommend approval of several agreements, purchase orders, and contracts, including a $325,000 professional development agreement with Yale Child Study Center and a $210,000 kitchen repair contract. The committee will also discuss monthly financial reports and review policies on data protection and fraud prevention.
- Agreement with Yale Child Study Center for professional development, up to $325,000
- Contract with Reliable Refrigeration Plus for kitchen repair services, up to $210,000
- Agreement with Bilingual Special Education Services for psychological evaluations, up to $89,000
- Revenue agreement with Westville Seafood LLC for concessions at Floyd Little Athletic Center, up to $16,000
- ARP ESSER Homeless Children & Youth II grant of $312,664 for homeless student services
Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting
The Finance & Operations Committee will review and potentially approve a series of agreements, purchase orders, and contracts for the 2023-2024 school year, including a $1.5 million data center project, various grants, and service contracts. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items listed as information or for approval.
- Agreement with Total Communications for dual data center project, up to $1,499,999.92
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants totaling $445,000 for multiple schools
- Contract with ACES for arts program at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet Middle School, $403,532
- Agreement with Cornell Scott Hill Health Center for school health center staff, $410,400
- Food service contracts with Carbonella & Desarbo Inc. ($900,000) and Michelle's Bakery ($600,000)
Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting
The Finance & Operations Committee will review and recommend approval of multiple grants, agreements, purchase orders, and contracts totaling over $3.5 million, including federal and state grants for Head Start and low-performing schools, and service agreements for special education, health centers, and facilities. The committee will also discuss a memorandum of understanding with the City of New Haven for salary reimbursement, a citywide school building report, and transportation policies.
- Head Start COLA and Quality Improvement Grant: $495,704 from U.S. DHHS
- Low-Performing Schools Bond Funding: $295,500 for Wexler Grant School, $299,938.14 for Hillhouse High School
- ACES agreements: $594,756 for behavior management, $900,000 for special education transportation, $38,750 for CT SEDS training
- School health center agreements: $83,958 (Clifford Beers), $195,843 (Fair Haven CHC), $372,289 (Yale New Haven Hospital), $9,000 (Medical Billing of CT)
- Purchase orders: $440,000 for cleaning supplies, $190,000 for elevator services, $78,815.86 for Hillhouse stair treads
Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting
The Finance & Operations Committee will review and vote on a series of agreements, contracts, and purchase orders, including a $594,000 pool repair at Conte and a $369,096 speech therapy contract. The agenda also includes grant abstracts and several smaller service agreements.
- Award of Contract 21863 to CT Custom Aquatics for Conte Pool repair, $594,000
- Agreement with Center for Pediatric Therapy for speech-language services, $369,096
- Agreement with Cornell Scott Hill Health Center for school-based health/dental clinic, $150,000
- Agreement with Cheshire Fitness Zone for speech-language remediation, $141,960
- Grant abstracts: Extended School Hours ($328,517) and School Based Health Center ($1,344,594)