Norwalk Public Schools public meetings in 2022
77 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
MLL Curriculum Subcommittee
The Norwalk Public Schools MLL Curriculum Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss the Multilingual Learner (MLL) department's professional development, service requirements, and family center engagement. The agenda includes opening items, a Q&A session, and adjournment, with no specific decisions or votes listed.
- Overview of MLL Department Professional Development
- NPS MLL Service Requirements
- Family Center Engagement
- Q&A session
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education will hold its December business meeting, where the main items are votes on the 2023-24 operating and capital budgets, as recommended by the Superintendent. The board will also consider several personnel actions, budget transfers, field trips, and policy updates. Public comments are invited, and the meeting includes routine reports and announcements.
- Approval of 2023-24 Operating Budget
- Approval of 2023-24 Capital Budget Request
- Approval of budget transfers for 2022-23
- Approval of field trip for Norwalk High School to Dayton, OH (Winter Percussion World Championship, 4/19/23-4/23/23)
- Approval of multiple Series 4000 policies (health exams, personnel records, transfers, evaluation, tenure, discipline)
Policy Committee
The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee will meet virtually to review and possibly take action on several Series 4000 policies related to personnel matters, including health examinations, personnel records, assignment transfers, evaluations, tenure, and disciplinary action. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comments.
- Review of Series 4000 - Health Examinations
- Review of Series 4000 - Personnel Records
- Review of Series 4000 - Assignment Transfer/Reassignment
- Review of Series 4000 - Evaluation and Support Program
- Review of Series 4000 - Non-Tenure/Tenure and Disciplinary Action
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board is holding a workshop meeting to review monthly financials and budget transfers, and to discuss the 2023-24 operating and capital budgets. Public comments are limited to workshop topics. The meeting is open for live stream and Zoom participation.
- Review of monthly financials and budget transfers for 2022-23
- Discussion of 2023-24 operating and capital budgets
- Public comments on workshop topics only
Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Curriculum & Instruction Committee will meet virtually to review and potentially act on two items: a November 8th dyslexia training and a proposal to use an integrated coaching model to elevate STEAM instruction. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comments.
- Review of November 8th Dyslexia Training
- Discussion of Integrated Coaching Model for STEAM Instruction
- Approval of October 25, 2022 minutes
- Public comments accepted via email until 4pm
MLL Curriculum Subcommittee
The Norwalk Public Schools MLL Curriculum Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss multilingual learner data, professional development for the MLL department, and a Family Center service survey. The meeting is open to the public via video conference.
- Review of Norwalk Multilingual Learners Data
- Discussion of MLL Department Professional Development
- Family Center Service Survey (Service Experience Data; Workshops; Events)
- Q&A session
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education holds its annual organization and business meeting, including the election of officers and a spotlight on student achievements. The board will vote on consent items like personnel and budget transfers, plus several action items including naming the NHS tennis courts after John Keogh and approving HVAC/IAQ educational specifications for Nathan Hale Middle School and Silvermine Elementary School. Policy updates on purchasing, medication administration, computer use, abuse reporting, electronic records, and removal of board officers are also on the agenda.
- Nomination and election of board officers
- Approval of HVAC/IAQ educational specs for Nathan Hale Middle School and Silvermine Elementary School
- Naming NHS tennis courts after John Keogh
- Approval of budget transfers and personnel actions
- Policy updates on purchasing (series 3000), medication, computer use, abuse reporting, electronic records, and removal of board officers
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Facilities Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve educational specifications for HVAC/IAQ projects at Nathan Hale Middle School and Silvermine Elementary School. They will also receive an update on school construction projects and consider minutes from the August 24, 2022 meeting. Public comments are accepted via email until 4pm on the meeting day.
- Review & Approval of Educational Specifications for HVAC/IAQ project at Nathan Hale Middle School
- Review & Approval of Educational Specifications for HVAC/IAQ project at Silvermine Elementary School
- Update on School Construction Projects
- Approval of minutes from August 24, 2022 meeting
Finance Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Joint Finance Committee is meeting to discuss guidelines for preparing the FY24 operating budget and to review NPS budget priorities. The meeting is open for public participation via videoconference.
- Discussion on Guidelines for Preparation of FY24 Operating Budget
- Discussion on NPS FY24 Operating Budget Priorities
- Public participation via Zoom and phone
Policy Committee
The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee will meet to review the district's purchasing policy (3000 series) and consider model policy changes on topics including medication administration, employee computer use, sex discrimination, child abuse reporting, electronic records retention, and removal of board officers. Public comments are accepted via email until 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting.
- Review of Purchasing Policy 3000 Series with attached new policy and memo
- Model policy change: 5000 - Administration of Medication
- Model policy change: 4000 - Employee Use of District Computers
- Model policy change: 4000 - Prohibition regarding Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
- Model policy change: 2000 - Retention of Electronic Records and Information
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board is holding a workshop meeting to discuss future successes for special education (SPED) and an equity and inclusion update. Public comments are limited to workshop topics. The meeting is primarily informational, with no votes scheduled.
- Worksession: Future Successes for SPED (information item)
- Worksession: Equity and Inclusion Update
- Public comments on workshop topics only (via Zoom or email)
Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Curriculum & Instruction Committee is meeting to review and possibly take action on revisions to the middle school English Language Arts curriculum, receive an update on health curriculum revisions, and hear a capstone update. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comments.
- Review and possible action on Middle School ELA Curricula Revision
- Health Curricula Revision Update
- Capstone Update
- Approval of September 27, 2022 minutes
- Public comments accepted via email until 4pm
SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Special Education Curriculum Subcommittee is meeting to discuss updates from the Specialized Learning Department, including data trends, program updates, and upcoming events. They will also review the OOD/Settlement audit process and results, and receive an update on the CT SEDS system, covering the IEP writing process and quality IEP training. The agenda includes public comments and approval of the September 20, 2022 minutes.
- Review of OOD/Settlement audit process and results
- CT SEDS update: State of IEP writing process
- Quality IEP training process (participation rate, sample session)
- Specialized Learning Department data and trends overview
- Approval of September 20, 2022 meeting minutes
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education will hold its regular business meeting on October 18, 2022, with several action items. The board will vote on collective bargaining agreements with the Norwalk Federation of Teachers and the Executive Support Group, approve Part I of the Strategic Plan updates, name tennis courts after John Keogh, accept the Ponus Ridge School expansion project as complete, and approve the 2023-24 school calendar. The meeting also includes public comments, a superintendent's report on cybersecurity and finances, and consent items for personnel, budget transfers, and field trips.
- Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Norwalk Federation of Teachers (9/1/2023-8/31/2026)
- Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Executive Support Group (7/1/2022-6/30/2027)
- Approval of Part I Strategic Plan Updates based on Efficiency Study
- Approval of naming Tennis Courts after John Keogh
- Approval of 2023-24 School Year Calendar
Finance Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Finance Committee will review the September 2022 financials and consider approving budget transfers for October 2022. The committee will also receive the ASBO Meritorious Budget Award. Public comments are accepted via email until 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting.
- Review September 2022 Financials (Narrative & Detail)
- Approval of October 2022 Budget Transfers
- Receive ASBO Meritorious Budget Award
- Approval of June 8, 2022 Finance Committee minutes
Policy Committee
The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee will meet to review and possibly act on updates to Series 5000 and 6000 policies, a purchasing policy recommendation, and attendance regulations. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comments accepted via email.
- Review of Series 5000 and 6000 policy updates
- Review of purchasing policy recommendation
- Discussion of attendance regulations
- Approval of September 6, 2022 meeting minutes
- Public comments accepted via email until 4:00 PM
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board is holding a workshop meeting to discuss school safety and security. Public comments are limited to workshop topics. The meeting is informational, with no votes scheduled.
- Workshop on Safety and Security
- Public comments on workshop topics only
- Live stream on YouTube and participation via Zoom
Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Curriculum & Instruction Committee is meeting via videoconference to review and possibly take action on a Waterford presentation and an Early Childhood Update. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from May 24, 2022, and public comments are accepted via email until 4pm the day of the meeting.
- Review and possible action on Waterford presentation
- Early Childhood Update
- Approval of minutes from May 24, 2022
- Public comments via email until 4pm
MLL Curriculum Subcommittee
The Norwalk Public Schools Multilingual Learners (MLL) Curriculum Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss department goals, current student data, excellence shifts, and family center professional development. The agenda is discussion-focused with no votes or decisions listed.
- Revisiting MLL Department Goals
- Norwalk Current Multilingual Learners Data
- MLL Department Excellence Shifts & Outcome
- Family Center Professional Development/Events
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting to discuss a ridership update and 2022 Next Generation Accountability System results, then vote on several action items including a nepotism policy, a social media policy, and appointments for principals and an education administrator. Public comments are limited to workshop topics.
- Approval of Nepotism Policy
- Approval of Social Media Policy
- Appointment of Principal of Tracey Magnet School (Lindsay Esposito)
- Appointment of Assistant Principal of Tracey Magnet School (Cherie Duque)
- Request to carry over unexpended FY 2021-22 balance into Non-lapsing Fund per CGS 10-248(a)
SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Special Education Curriculum Subcommittee is meeting to review and possibly take action on the new Connecticut Special Education Data Systems (CT-SEDS) IEP format, along with roundtable reflections. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments.
- Review of Connecticut Special Education Data Systems (CT-SEDS) new IEP format
- Roundtable reflections discussion
- Approval of minutes from May 26, 2022 meeting
- Public comments accepted via email until 4pm day of meeting
Ad-Hoc Inclusion&Educational Justice
The Ad-Hoc Inclusion & Educational Justice Committee is meeting to review and discuss equity-related topics, including the district's equity mission and vision, definitions of equity, and existing equity systems and structures. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no listed votes or decisions.
- Review of Equity Mission and Vision
- Discussion of Equity Defined
- Review of NPS Equity Systems and Structures
- Topic Discussion and Questions/Comments
Policy Committee
The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee is meeting to review and possibly take action on Series 2000 and 3000 policies. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and public comments. No specific policy details are listed.
- Review of Series 2000 and 3000 Policies
- Approval of minutes from 08.02.22 meeting
- Public comments accepted via email until 4:00 PM
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education will hold a business meeting with routine items including personnel approvals, budget transfers, and field trips. The board will also vote on the 2022-23 workshop topics, accept the Naramake Elementary School kitchen addition as complete, and approve plans for Cranbury Elementary School's Phase 2 furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
- Approval of personnel actions (BOE August 2022)
- Approval of FY22 year-end and FY23 budget transfers
- Approval of field trips: West Rocks MS and Ponus Ridge Steam Academy to Nature's Classroom, Ivoryton, CT
- Acceptance of State Proj: 103-0253 EA Naramake Elementary School Kitchen & Servery Addition as complete
- Approval of plans and final cost estimate for State Proj: 103-0252 N Cranbury Elementary School Phase 2 FFE & Technology
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board is holding a retreat session to work on policy and prioritize recommendations from an efficiency study. The board will review the study, discuss recommendations in small groups, and align top priorities with the existing strategic plan. This is a working session, not a decision-making meeting.
- NPS Policy Work
- Prioritizing the Efficiency Study Recommendations
- Small group working sessions to review and prioritize recommendations
- Aligning top priorities with the existing Strategic Plan
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board is holding a retreat session to discuss district priorities, review the 2022 Next Generation Accountability System results, and optimize board-superintendent collaboration. The agenda is substantive, with presentations and board Q&A sessions planned.
- Cabinet presentation on NPS priorities and highlights
- Overview of 2022 Next Generation Accountability System results
- Discussion on optimizing board and superintendent/cabinet roles
- Retreat held at Hotel Zero Degrees, 353 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Facilities Committee is meeting to review summer construction projects, deep cleaning, and sanitization updates. They will also consider accepting the Naramake Elementary School kitchen and servery addition as complete and approving plans for Cranbury Elementary School's Phase 2 furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
- Review of NPS summer construction projects and cleaning updates
- Acceptance of State Project 103-0253: Naramake Elementary School Kitchen & Servery Addition as complete
- Approval of plans, specs, and final cost estimate for State Project 103-0252: Cranbury Elementary School Phase 2 FFE & Technology
Policy Committee
The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee is meeting to review Series 6000 policies, which may be up for possible action. The agenda includes opening items like approval of minutes and public comments, but the main substantive item is the policy review. No specific policy details or decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Review of Series 6000 Policies
- Approval of minutes from July 12, 2022 meeting
- Public comments accepted via email until 4:00 PM
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider multiple personnel appointments, including principals for P-Tech High School, Silvermine Dual-Language Magnet School, and South Norwalk Elementary School, as well as assistant principals and a communications director. The board will also vote on a title change for a NASA position and appoint an Education Administrator of Pathways and Innovation. An executive session is anticipated to discuss pending claims and litigation.
- Approve Dr. Victor Black as Principal of P-Tech High School
- Approve Ms. Yesenia Paredes-Diaz as Principal of Silvermine Dual-Language Magnet School
- Approve Dr. Alycia C.O. Rhinehart as Principal of South Norwalk Elementary School
- Approve Mr. Niccolo Dua as Director of Communications and Marketing
- Approve NASA title change to Education Administrator of Innovation and Partnerships
Policy Committee
The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee will meet to review and possibly take action on Series 4000 and Series 5000 policies. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a prior meeting and public comments.
- Review of Series 4000 policies
- Review of Series 5000 policies
- Approval of minutes from June 7, 2022 meeting
- Public comments accepted via email until 4:00 PM
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Facilities Committee is meeting to review and possibly take action on summer projects. The agenda includes opening procedures, approval of prior minutes, and public comments, followed by the main item on summer projects.
- Review and possible action on NPS Summer Projects
- Approval of minutes from March 23, 2022
- Public comments accepted via email until 4pm
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education is holding a workshop meeting to review the 2021-22 Superintendent's Goals and Expectations, including an end-of-year update and graduation rates, and to conduct the superintendent's evaluation in executive session. The board will also discuss and vote on approving new Superintendent Goals and Expectations for 2022-23. Public comments are limited to workshop topics.
- Review of 2021-22 Superintendent's Goals and Expectations with end-of-year update and 2021 grad rates
- Superintendent evaluation (executive session anticipated)
- Development of 2022-23 Superintendent Goals and Expectations
- Action item: Approval of New Superintendent Goals and Expectations for 2022-23
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Board of Education is meeting to approve the FY23 operating budget reconciliation and an extension of the Chartwells food service contract. The agenda also includes authorization for the Superintendent to approve certain budget transfers exceeding $10,000.
- Approval of FY23 Operating Budget Reconciliation
- Extension of Food Service Contract with Chartwells effective 7/1/2022
- Authorization of budget transfers in excess of $10,000 for FY22 close out
- Approval of field trips for Roton Middle School and Center for Global Studies
- Recognition of LGBTQ Pride Month - June 2022
Finance Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review the FY23 operating budget update, the May 2022 financial report, and a request for a temporary waiver on FY22 year-end transfers. The committee may take action on these items. Public comments are accepted via email until 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting.
- FY23 Operating Budget Update
- May 2022 Financial Report (with General Fund Line Item Budgets)
- FY22 Year End Transfer Temporary Waiver Request (CFO Year-End Memo)
- Approval of minutes from May 11, 2022 Finance Committee meeting
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee met via video conference on June 7, 2022. The agenda included a review of Shipman and Goodwin Model Policies and a discussion regarding revisions to the policy manual.
- Review of Shipman and Goodwin Model Policies
- Discussion of Policy Manual Revisions
SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Special Education Curriculum Subcommittee is meeting to review and possibly take action on the new Connecticut Special Education Data Systems (CT-SEDS), the new CT Individualized Education Plan template, and the district's CT-SEDS action plan and support resources. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments.
- Review of New Connecticut Special Education Data Systems (CT-SEDS)
- Review of New CT Individualized Education Plan Template
- Review of NPS Specialized Learning and Student Service Department's CT-SEDS Action Plan, Status, and Support Resources
- Approval of minutes from March 15, 2022 meeting
Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting
The Curriculum & Instruction Committee met via videoconference to review K-8 end of year data. The committee also reviewed the 2022 Summer Academy program.
- Review of K-8 End of Year Data
- Review of Summer Academy 2022
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Board of Education scheduled a special meeting for May 23, 2022. The agenda includes a discussion with legal counsel concerning pending claims and litigation, which is expected to take place in an executive session.
- Discussion with legal counsel regarding pending claims and litigation
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education will hold a business meeting via Zoom, starting with public comments and a spotlight on student achievements. The board will consider consent items including personnel approvals, budget transfers, and a field trip, followed by action items on renewing the Carver Center partnership, approving specialized transportation contracts, and a new table of organization for the Specialized Learning Department. Reports on survey results, financials, and committee updates will also be presented, with an anticipated executive session on policy updates.
- Approval of personnel actions
- Approval of budget transfers
- Approval of Norwalk High School Band trip to Orlando, FL (Walt Disney World Parade) Nov 16-20, 2022
- Renewal of partnership contract with the Carver Center
- Approval of specialized transportation contract services (with bid waiver request)
Finance Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review and potentially act on the FY23 operating budget update, budget transfers, a contract renewal for specialized transportation services, and the year-to-date monthly financial report. Public comments are accepted via email until 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting.
- FY23 Operating Budget Update
- Budget Transfers
- Contract Renewal for Specialized Transportation Services
- YTD Monthly Financial Report (April Monthly Narrative, General Fund Line Item Budgets)
Ad-Hoc Inclusion&Educational Justice
The Ad-Hoc Inclusion & Educational Justice Committee will meet via videoconference to conduct reviews and discussions. The agenda includes discussions regarding Equity Ambassadors, a Grading for Equity book club, and potential policy recommendations.
- Review of Equity Institute: Equity Ambassadors
- Grading for Equity Book Club discussion
- Discussion of practices examined
- Review of policy recommendations
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board held a workshop meeting on May 3, 2022, via videoconference. The primary agenda item was the School Governance Council Co-Chair Annual Forum, which included a presentation on the FY23 SGC Budget. No other substantive decisions or public hearings were listed on the agenda.
- FY23 SGC Budget Presentation
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee met via video conference to continue discussions on school climate and safety. The agenda focused on reviewing the Bullying/Safe School Climate Policy 5131.91 and the Adult Bullying Policy 0700.
- Continued review of Bullying/Safe School Climate Policy 5131.91
- Review of Adult Bullying Policy 0700
Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Curriculum & Instruction Committee is meeting to review student performance data, including SRBI, DIBELS, and SBAC results, and to receive updates on numeracy and literacy. The committee may take action on these items. Public comments are accepted via email until 4pm the day of the meeting.
- Review of SRBI (Scientific Research-Based Interventions) results
- Numeracy and Literacy update
- Review of DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) results
- Review of SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) test, scheduled for May
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education will hold a business meeting with action items including appointing a principal for Brien McMahon High School, approving a FAFSA completion policy, and accepting an efficiency study's recommendations. The board will also consider a memorandum of understanding with Verizon for a learning lab program and a school traffic study. Consent items include personnel actions, field trips, and budget transfers.
- Appointment of Brien McMahon High School Principal
- Approval of FAFSA Completion Program Policy 6148
- Approval of MOU with Verizon Innovative Learning Lab Program
- Approval of FHI Studio Final School Traffic Study
- Approval of field trips including West Coast Study Tour and 8th Grade Trip to Washington DC
Finance Committee Meeting
This Finance Committee meeting of Norwalk Public Schools was cancelled. The agenda had included items such as a budget update, budget transfers, and a monthly financial report, but no decisions or discussions will take place.
- Meeting cancelled
- FY22-23 Capital & Operating Budget Update (cancelled)
- Budget Transfers (cancelled)
- YTD Monthly Financial Report (cancelled)
Ad-Hoc Inclusion&Educational Justice
The Ad-Hoc Inclusion & Educational Justice Committee is meeting to review historical equity data, current school equity practices, and practices that prevent inclusion. The discussion will also cover the purpose of belonging and next steps. This is a discussion-only meeting with no votes or decisions listed.
- Review of Dr. Fergus disproportionality data
- Discussion of current school equity practices
- Discussion of practices that prevent inclusion
- Discussion of purpose: belonging
- Discussion of next steps
Policy Committee
The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee will meet via video conference on April 5, 2022. They will consider approving a new FAFSA Completion Program policy (6148) and discuss the Bullying/Safe School Climate policy (5131.91). The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.
- Approval of FAFSA Completion Program Policy 6148
- Discussion of Bullying/Safe School Climate Policy 5131.91
- Approval of minutes from February 1, 2022 and March 1, 2022 meetings
- Public comments accepted via email until 4:00 PM
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Board of Education workshop meeting includes discussions on student safety routes, anti-bullying strategies, and NWEA MAP testing overviews. The board is also reviewing plans and cost estimates for removing and replacing asbestos floor tile at Roton Middle School.
- Review of NWEA MAP 2021-22 overview
- Discussion on safety routes to schools and anti-bullying policies
- Approval of plans for asbestos floor tile removal at Roton Middle School
- Approval of cost estimates for asbestos floor tile replacement at Roton Middle School
- Review of the end of school year schedule
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education is holding a two-day retreat at the Norwalk Inn & Conference Center. The agenda includes governance topics such as communication protocols, policies, goals, and the operating budget, followed by an equity session focused on bias-based beliefs. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be for discussion and training.
- Discussion of governance policies and board goals
- Review of operating budget
- Equity session on unpacking and replacing bias-based beliefs
- Retreat held at Norwalk Inn & Conference Center, 99 East Avenue
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to receive the final report of an efficiency study conducted by Evergreen Solutions, LLC covering both the City of Norwalk and the school district. The agenda includes a presentation of the report, followed by Q&A sessions for board members and the community. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation of efficiency study final report by Evergreen Solutions, LLC
- Board member Q&A session
- Community Q&A session
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Facilities Committee is meeting to review and possibly approve plans and cost estimates for removing and replacing asbestos floor tile at Roton Middle School. The committee will also hear public comments and receive project updates. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube, and comments can be submitted by email until 4pm on the day of the meeting.
- Approval of plans and specifications for asbestos floor tile removal at Roton Middle School
- Approval of cost estimate for asbestos floor tile removal at Roton Middle School
- Public comments accepted via email until 4pm
- Minutes from February 23 and February 28, 2022 meetings
Personnel & Human Relations Committee
The Personnel & Human Relations Committee is meeting to conduct a grievance hearing involving the United Federation of Technicians, Local 72 Support, AFSA, CFSA, AFL-CIO. An executive session is anticipated for the hearing. The agenda also includes a call to order and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.
- Grievance hearing for United Federation of Technicians, Local 72 Support, AFSA, CFSA, AFL-CIO
- Executive session anticipated during the hearing
MLL Curriculum Subcommittee
The Norwalk Public Schools MLL (Multilingual Learner) Curriculum Subcommittee is meeting to review the state of MLL programs across the district and discuss topic recommendations from committee members. The agenda includes opening formalities, a program overview, member recommendations, and a Q&A session, followed by adjournment. No votes or specific actions are listed.
- Overview of MLL programs across the district
- Committee members' topic recommendations
- Q&A session
- Meeting held via video conference
SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Special Education Curriculum Subcommittee is holding a special meeting to review and possibly take action on three items: program name changes, principals' professional development in April, and a shift in the Summer Academy model. The meeting will also include approval of the February 22, 2022 minutes and public comments.
- Review and possible action on program name changes
- Review and possible action on principals' professional development in April
- Review and possible action on Summer Academy model shift
- Approval of minutes from February 22, 2022
- Public comments accepted via email until 4pm day of meeting
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education will hold a business meeting on March 15, 2022, to discuss and potentially approve the recommended plans for the new Norwalk High School, along with other action items. The agenda includes a student presentation on gender-neutral bathrooms, a budget update, and several consent items such as personnel approvals and budget transfers. The board will also vote on partnerships, school choice for fall 2023, and food certification exemptions.
- Discussion and possible approval of construction plans for new Norwalk High School
- Approval of partnership agreement with RISE; Research and Development Project
- Approval of Middle and High School Choice beginning Fall 2023
- Approval of 2022-23 Full-Service Interschool Agreement with Side By Side Charter School
- Approval of budget transfers and personnel actions
Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee met via videoconference to review the February 2022 monthly financial report and the FY22-23 operating and capital budget update. The committee also reviewed budget transfers for the FY21-22 period.
- FY22-23 Operating & Capital Budget Update
- February 2022 Monthly Financial Report
- FY21-22 Budget Transfers
Ad-Hoc Inclusion&Educational Justice
The scheduled meeting for the Norwalk Public Schools Ad-Hoc Inclusion & Educational Justice Committee on March 2, 2022, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Policy Committee
The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee is meeting to review and potentially act on a new policy regarding FAFSA completion. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comments, with the main substantive item being Policy 6148 on the FAFSA Completion Program.
- Review of Policy 6148 FAFSA Completion Program
- Approval of February 1, 2022 minutes
- Public comments accepted via email until 4:00 PM
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board will hold a workshop meeting to discuss school choice themes, magnets, and transportation. The board will also consider approving revised cost estimates and plans for underground oil storage tank projects at four schools. Public comments are limited to workshop topics.
- Discussion of School Choice: Themes/Magnets and Transportation
- Approval of revised cost estimate for underground oil storage tank projects at Roton Middle School, Naramake Elementary, Wolfpit Elementary, and Fox Run Elementary
- Approval of revised plans and specifications for the same oil storage tank projects
- Public comments on workshop topics only
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Facilities Committee is meeting to review and possibly take action on two items: accepting the Ponus School Improvement Project as complete, and holding final discussion and approval of the recommended option for constructing the new Norwalk High School. The meeting is a special session held via videoconference.
- Acceptance of the Ponus School Improvement Project as complete
- Final discussion and approval of the proposed recommended option for the construction of the new Norwalk High School
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on COVID safety protocols for the district. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with standard meeting opening and adjournment procedures.
- Discussion and possible action on COVID safety protocols for Norwalk Public Schools
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Facilities Committee is reviewing several infrastructure projects for Norwalk Public Schools. The agenda includes requests for approval of revised cost estimates, plans, and specifications for fuel oil storage tank removals and floor tile replacement.
- Approval of revised cost estimates for underground oil storage tank projects at Roton, Naramake, Wolfpit, and Fox Run elementary/middle schools
- Approval of revised plans and specifications for underground oil storage tank removal and burner replacement at four schools
- Approval of plans and specifications for asbestos floor tile removal and replacement at Roton Middle School
- Approval of cost estimate for asbestos floor tile removal and replacement at Roton Middle School
SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Special Education Curriculum Subcommittee is holding a special meeting to review and possibly take action on two items: the expansion of Project Search and Norwalk Next Steps. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.
- Expansion of Project Search
- Norwalk Next Steps
- Minutes from January 18, 2022
- Public comments accepted via email until 4pm
Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting
The committee met via videoconference to review the minutes from the January 18, 2022, meeting. The agenda included a review and possible action regarding the Program of Studies.
- Review and possible action on Program of Studies
- Approval of January 18, 2022, meeting minutes
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Board of Education is meeting to consider several actions, including approving education specifications for the New South Norwalk Elementary School. The agenda also includes a vote on a contract with the Food Service Workers Bargaining Unit and the 2022-23 Program of Studies.
- Approval of Education Specifications for the New South Norwalk Elementary School
- Approval of contract between Board of Education and Food Service Workers Bargaining Unit (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2025)
- Approval of 2022-23 Program of Studies
- Approval of School Governance Councils Policy 1211
- Review of 2022-23 Budget Update and monthly financial reports
Policy Committee
The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee met via video conference on February 1, 2022. The meeting focused on the review and discussion of School Governance Councils Policy 1211.
- Review and discussion of School Governance Councils Policy 1211
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board is holding a workshop meeting to receive mid-year updates by department and strategic plan priority. Public comments are limited to workshop topics. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.
- Mid-year updates by department and strategic plan priority
- Public comments on workshop topics only
- Meeting held via videoconference with YouTube and Zoom options
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Board of Education Facilities Committee is meeting jointly with the Common Council's Land Use and Building Management Committees. They will review a presentation on design options for a proposed new Norwalk High School, hear public comments, and vote on a recommended option. The board will also consider approving education specifications for a new South Norwalk Elementary School.
- Presentation on proposed new Norwalk High School design options
- Public comments on the high school project
- Approval of recommended option for construction of new Norwalk High School
- Approval of education specifications for new South Norwalk Elementary School
SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Special Education Curriculum Subcommittee is meeting to review and possibly take action on several items, including a confirmed partnership with Presence Learning, a potential partnership with k12learning.com, and IEP quality training days for teachers and providers. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.
- Confirmed partnership with Presence Learning
- Working to partner with k12learning.com
- IEP Quality Training Days for teachers and providers
- Approval of December 21, 2021 minutes
- Public comments accepted via email until 4pm
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting, where it will consider several action items including approving educational specifications for asbestos floor tile removal at Roton Middle School, a power purchase agreement for solar panels at Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School, and revised specifications for underground oil storage tank projects at four schools. The board will also hear the superintendent's report on budget details and a communication system review, and take consent actions on personnel, budget transfers, and minutes.
- 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
- Approval of revised educational specifications for underground oil storage tank projects at Roton Middle School, Naramake, Wolfpit, and Fox Run Elementary Schools
- First read and possible approval of Purchasing Policy 3323
- Recognition of Black History Month - February 2022
Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Curriculum & Instruction Committee is meeting to review and possibly take action on the curriculum revision process. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comments.
- Review and possible action on curriculum revision process
- Approval of December 21, 2021 meeting minutes
- Public comments accepted via email until 4pm
Finance Committee Meeting
This meeting was cancelled. It was scheduled as a special joint meeting of the City Finance Claims and BOE Finance Committees to discuss 2023 budget goals and next steps, but no business will be conducted.
- Meeting cancelled
- Scheduled discussion of City and Board of Education 2023 Budget Goals
- Scheduled discussion of next steps
Finance Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review and possibly act on FY 2021-22 budget transfers and the monthly financial report for December 2021. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comments. No other substantive items are listed.
- FY 2021-22 Budget Transfers (January 2022)
- FY 2021-22 Monthly Financial Report (December 2021)
- Approval of December 15, 2021 minutes
- Public comments accepted via email until 4:00 PM
Ad-Hoc Inclusion&Educational Justice
This meeting of the Ad-Hoc Inclusion & Educational Justice Committee was cancelled. The agenda included items on reviewing an equity statement, discussing belonging, and developing goals, but no decisions were made.
- Meeting cancelled
- Equity Statement Review
- Purpose: Belonging
- Current Equity Systems and Structures
- Theory of Action Initiation/Development
Policy Committee
The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee is meeting to review proposed revisions to Purchasing Policy 3323 and discuss priorities for 2022. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comments via email.
- Review proposed revisions to Purchasing Policy 3323
- Discussion of upcoming Policy Committee priorities for 2022
- Approval of October 5, 2021 minutes
- Public comments accepted via email until 4:00 PM
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education will consider approving the 2022-23 Recommended Operating Budget and the final plans, specifications, and cost estimate for the Cranbury Elementary School project. The board will also receive a COVID-19 update as part of a worksession on school wellness. Public comments are limited to workshop topics.
- Approval of 2022-23 Recommended Operating Budget
- Approval of Cranbury Elementary School final plans, specifications, and cost estimate
- School wellness worksession with COVID-19 update
- Public comments on workshop topics only