Norwalk Public Schools public meetings in 2023
72 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting
The subcommittee will review transition programming and specialized learning updates for the 2023-24 school year. The meeting also includes a discussion on family coping strategies for the school break.
- NPS Transition Programming review
- 2023-24 Specialized Learning updates
- Family coping strategies for the school break
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education will hold a business meeting on December 19, 2023, to consider approving the 2024-25 operating and capital budgets, as well as several school policies. The board will also receive updates on the bus driver shortage and the budget process, and take action on personnel, budget transfers, and field trips.
- Approval of 2024-25 Operating Budget
- Approval of 2024-25 Capital Budget Request
- Approval of Policy 5001 (Student Medication), Policy 5009 (Food Allergies/Diabetes), Policy 5031 (Wellness)
- Approval of field trips to Malaysia/Singapore, Costa Rica, Ireland/Scotland, Boston, and Nature's Classroom
- Transportation update on driver shortage
Policy Committee
The Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education Policy Committee will meet to review and possibly take action on several district policies, including non-discrimination policies for the community, employees, and students, as well as a Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) policy. Public comments are accepted via email until 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting.
- Review of Series 1000 - Non-Discrimination (Community) policy
- Review of Series 4000 - Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) policy
- Review of Series 4000 - Non-Discrimination (Employees) policy
- Review of Series 5000 - Non-Discrimination (Students) policy
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 preliminary 2024-25 operating and capital budgets. Public comments are limited to workshop topics. The meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2023, at the NPS Family Center.
- Review of monthly financials and budget transfers
- Discussion of 2024-25 operating and capital budgets
- Public comments on workshop topics only
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education is holding a special meeting to take action on three items: approving the final plans, specifications, and cost estimate for the new South Norwalk Elementary School (State Project 103-0264 N), appointing Sandra Faioes as the new Deputy Superintendent, and approving a revised Table of Organization. These are all action items, meaning the board will vote on them.
- Approval of final plans for SONO Elementary School (State Project 103-0264 N)
- Appointment of Sandra Faioes as Deputy Superintendent
- Approval of revised Table of Organization
Policy Committee
The Norwalk Public Schools Policy and Curriculum & Instruction Committees are holding a joint special meeting to review recommendations on grading for equity and to discuss and prioritize those recommendations. Public comments are accepted via email until 3:00 PM the day of the meeting.
- Review of Grading for Equity Recommendations
- Discussion and prioritization of recommendations
Personnel & Human Relations Committee
The Personnel & Human Relations Committee is meeting to conduct a grievance hearing involving the Norwalk Federation of Teachers, with an executive session anticipated. The agenda includes only this hearing and standard procedural items.
- Grievance hearing with Norwalk Federation of Teachers
- Executive session anticipated
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Facilities Committee is reviewing several completed state projects involving underground storage tank removals and boiler conversions. The committee will also consider approving final plans and cost estimates for the New South Norwalk Elementary School Project.
- Acceptance of UST removal projects at Kendall, Nathan Hale, Fox Run, Wolfpit, Roton, Silvermine, and Rowayton schools
- Acceptance of boiler gas conversions at Wolfpit and Roton Middle Schools
- Acceptance of asbestos abatement at Roton Middle School
- Approval of final plans, specifications, and cost estimates for New South Norwalk Elementary School Project
- Project updates for Cranbury, HVAC/IAQ Grant, NHS/PTECH, and SONO
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education will hold its annual organization/business meeting, including the nomination and election of officers. The board will vote on consent items such as personnel actions, budget transfers, and student trips, and will consider approving educational specifications for a field house at NHS/P-TECH and HVAC/indoor air quality upgrades at several schools.
- Nomination/Election of Officers
- Approval of personnel actions and budget transfers
- Approval of student trips: NHS Band to Dayton, OH; P-Tech to Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris
- Modifications to Educational Specifications for NHS/P-TECH to include Field House
- Educational Specifications for HVAC & Indoor Air Quality Grants at Brien McMahon HS, Naramake, Silvermine, Brookside, Rowayton, Marvin Elementary Schools
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education is holding a public town hall meeting in a roundtable format to engage with community members. The agenda includes a finance presentation, likely on the budget, followed by roundtable discussions and a report back. This is an in-person event at Jefferson Science Magnet School.
- Finance presentation (Budget Town Hall V4.pdf)
- Roundtable discussions with community members
- Report back from roundtable discussions
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education is holding a retreat session to discuss the Effective School Boards Framework, including clarifying priorities, monitoring progress, and aligning resources. The board will also work on optimizing roles and collaboration through scenario exercises. This is a working session with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.
- Retreat session at Center for Global Studies, 300 Highland Avenue
- Discussion of Effective School Boards Framework: clarify priorities, monitor progress, align resources
- Scenario exercises on optimizing roles and collaboration
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board is holding a retreat session focused on the Effective School Boards Framework, covering topics like focus mindset and clarifying priorities. The agenda is largely procedural and workshop-oriented, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.
- Retreat session at Center for Global Studies, 300 Highland Avenue
- Discussion of Effective School Boards Framework
- Focus Mindset topic
- Clarify Priorities topic
Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Curriculum & Instruction Committee is meeting via videoconference to review and possibly take action on two items: an update on SRBI (Scientific Research-Based Interventions) and the SHAPE assessment. Public comments are accepted via email until 4pm the day of the meeting.
- SRBI Update
- SHAPE Assessment
- Public comments via email until 4pm
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education annual organization/business meeting scheduled for November 14, 2023, has been canceled. It will now take place on November 28 at Jefferson Science Magnet School. The agenda contains no other items.
- Meeting canceled
- Rescheduled to November 28 at Jefferson Science Magnet School
Finance Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review the year-to-date financial report, consider budget transfers for FY24, and receive an update on FY25 budget development. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comments via email.
- Review of October 2023 YTD Budget Report
- Consideration of FY24 budget transfers (BUDGET TRANSFERS 23-24 NOV 24 rev.pdf)
- Update on FY25 budget development
- Approval of October 11, 2023 finance committee minutes
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting with one action item: approving the appointment of Lewis Brey as Executive Director of Human Resources & Legal Counsel, as recommended by the Superintendent. The meeting includes standard opening procedures and adjournment.
- Appointment of Lewis Brey as Executive Director of Human Resources & Legal Counsel
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Facilities Committee is meeting to review project updates and consider several action items. The committee will vote on modifications to the NHS/P-TECH educational specifications to include a field house, and on educational specifications for HVAC and Indoor Air Quality grants for multiple schools.
- Approval of modifications to NHS/P-TECH Educational Specifications to include the Field House
- Approval of HVAC & Indoor Air Quality Grants Program specs for Brien McMahon High School
- Approval of HVAC & Indoor Air Quality Grants Program specs for Naramake Elementary School
- Approval of HVAC & Indoor Air Quality Grants Program specs for Silvermine Elementary School
- Approval of HVAC & Indoor Air Quality Grants Program specs for Brookside, Rowayton, and Marvin Elementary Schools
SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Special Education Curriculum Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss the special education process, including the referral process, evaluations, eligibility criteria, and what happens after eligibility is determined. The meeting is informational and may lead to possible action. Public comments are accepted via email until 4pm the day of the meeting.
- Overview of special education process for families new to Norwalk Public Schools
- Discussion of the referral process
- Comprehensive evaluations and their use in determining eligibility
- Eligibility criteria discussion
- Introduction of topic for Workshop 3: IEP Development and the PPT Process
Finance Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Board of Education and Common Council Finance Committee are meeting jointly to hear CFO presentations on year-end financials, FY23 achievements, and key issues impacting the FY25 budget. Public comments are also scheduled. This is an informational session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Year End Financials presentation
- FY23 Key Achievements presentation
- Key Issues Impacting FY25 Budget presentation
- Public comments accepted via email until 4:00 PM day of meeting
MLL Curriculum Subcommittee
The MLL Curriculum Subcommittee met via video conference to discuss Multilingual Learner data and registration for the 2023-2024 Family Center. The meeting also included discussions regarding professional learning opportunities and upcoming Family Center workshops and events.
- Review of 2023-2024 Family Center Registration & MLL Data
- Discussion of Professional Learning Opportunities
- Discussion of Family Center Workshops & Events
Policy Committee
The Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education Policy Committee is meeting to review and possibly take action on three student health-related policies: administration of medication in schools, management plans for students with food allergies, glycogen storage disease, and/or diabetes, and student nutrition and physical activity (wellness). The meeting includes public comments accepted via email until 4:00 PM the day of the meeting.
- Review and possible action on Series 5000 - Administration of Student Medication in Schools
- Review and possible action on Series 5000 - Management Plan and Guidelines for Students with Food Allergies, Glycogen Storage Disease and/or Diabetes
- Review and possible action on Series 5000 - Student Nutrition and Physical Activity (Wellness)
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education will hold a business meeting on October 12, 2023, with action items including approval of the proposed 2024 meeting schedule, personnel actions, budget transfers, and student trips. The board will also receive reports on finances and committee activities, and hear public comments.
- Proposed 2024 BOE meeting schedule
- Approval of personnel actions
- FY23 and FY24 budget transfers
- Student trips: Maine (2/1-2/10/24), Qatar (5/28-5/31/24), Washington D.C. (5/1-5/3/24)
- Proclamations for Bullying Prevention Month and ADHD Awareness Month
Finance Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review the year-to-date financial report, consider budget transfers for FY24, and receive an update on FY25 budget development. Public comments are accepted via email until 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting.
- Review of September financials (YTD Financial Report)
- Discussion and possible action on FY24 budget transfers
- Update on FY25 budget development
Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting
This Curriculum & Instruction Committee meeting was cancelled. The agenda had included a Science of Reading update, summer curriculum updates, approval of May 9 minutes, and public comments, but none of these items will be discussed.
- Meeting cancelled
- Science of Reading update was on agenda
- Summer curriculum updates were on agenda
- Minutes from May 9, 2023 were to be reviewed
- Public comments accepted via email until 4pm on meeting day
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education is holding a workshop meeting to consider several action items, including approving a collective bargaining contract with the Norwalk Federation of Educational Personnel for 2023-2026, the 2024-25 school year calendar, and an award application. The board will also receive a work session presentation on facilities and school safety. Public comments are limited to workshop topics.
- Approval of contract with Norwalk Federation of Educational Personnel for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
- Approval of 2024-25 School Year Calendar
- Approval of 2023 CABE Board of Distinction Award Application
- Work session on facilities and school safety
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education will vote on accepting final plans for the new Norwalk High School and on entering a power purchase agreement with Verogy for a photovoltaic system at Cranbury. The board will also consider several policy approvals, budget transfers, and a draft 2024-2025 school calendar. Public comments are accepted via Zoom or email.
- Accept final plans for new Norwalk High School (State Project 103-0263 N)
- Approve Power Purchase Agreement with Verogy for solar installation at Cranbury
- Approve FY23 and FY24 budget transfers
- Approve new district logo
- Approve policies on employment checks, child abuse reporting, weighted grading, library materials, and physical activity
MLL Curriculum Subcommittee
This meeting of the MLL Curriculum Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda included items on co-teaching professional development, current data, and Family Center updates, but no decisions or discussions took place.
- Meeting cancelled
- Agenda included MLL Department Professional Development Introduction to Co-Teaching
- Agenda included MLL Current Data
- Agenda included Family Center Updates
SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Special Education Curriculum Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss the special education process for families new to the district, including an overview of the IEP process and the CT SEDS system. They will also introduce department personnel, share information on a new feedback link for families after PPT meetings, and discuss the reintroduced NSPEDPAC and future workshops. The meeting is open to the public with options for Zoom or YouTube participation.
- Overview of Special Education process for new families
- Walkthrough of the IEP process
- Details on CT SEDS
- New feedback link for families after PPT meetings
- Reintroduction of NSPEDPAC
Policy Committee
The Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education Policy Committee is meeting to review and possibly take action on several policy drafts. These include policies on employment and student teacher checks, child abuse and sexual assault reporting, library media materials, weighted grading for honors classes, and physical activity/undirected play and student discipline. Public comments are accepted via email until 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting.
- Review of Series 4000 - Employment and Student Teacher Checks
- Review of Series 4000 - Child Abuse Neglect and Sexual Assault Reporting
- Review of Series 6000 - Library Media Materials
- Review of Series 6000 - Weighted Grading for Honors Classes
- Review of Series 5000 - Physical Activity - Undirected Play and Student Discipline
Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Curriculum & Instruction Committee is meeting to review and possibly act on updates to the Science of Reading program and summer curriculum changes. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments.
- Science of Reading Update
- Summer Curriculum Updates
- Minutes from May 9, 2023
- Public comments accepted via email until 4pm
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board Workshop Meeting on September 12, 2023, will consider approving an International Baccalaureate Statement of Acceptance Agreement for Brien McMahon High School and review state testing results presented by Diane Filardo. Public comments are limited to workshop topics.
- Approval of IB Statement of Acceptance Agreement for BMHS
- State Testing Results presentation on performance and growth by Diane Filardo
- Public comments accepted via Zoom or email for workshop topics only
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education is holding a retreat session to discuss districtwide data, equity and inclusion, the Right to Read Initiative, and other instructional support updates. The agenda includes presentations and roundtable discussions, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.
- Districtwide Data Update presentation by Dr. Estrella, Dr. McBryde, and Diane Filardo
- Equity, Excellence, and Inclusion discussion led by Dr. Edward Fergus
- Right to Read Initiative and instructional support updates
- Board/Cabinet roundtable discussions
- Retreat held at Pinstripes, SONO Collection Mall, 100 N Water St Suite 3300, Norwalk, CT
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education is holding a retreat session to discuss the board's role, recent legislative shifts, and a mid-point review of the strategic plan. The agenda includes presentations and breakout sessions, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.
- Discussion of Board of Education role with attorneys Mooney and Sieira Millán
- Small group breakout sessions on 2023 education legislation
- Strategic Plan Mid-Point Review presented by Dr. Estrella, Dr. Lemons, and cabinet
- Board/cabinet roundtable discussions
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting on September 5, 2023, to consider two administrative appointments recommended by the Superintendent. The board will vote on appointing Alison Breedy-Johnson as Executive Director of Leadership Development and Scott Santaniello as Assistant Principal of Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School. The agenda is otherwise limited to opening procedures and adjournment.
- Appointment of Alison Breedy-Johnson as Executive Director of Leadership Development
- Appointment of Scott Santaniello as Assistant Principal of Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Facilities Committee will review project updates and take possible actions, including approving a Power Purchase Agreement with Verogy for a photovoltaic system at Cranbury and accepting final plans for the new Norwalk High School. The meeting is open for public comment via email until 4pm the day of the meeting.
- Approve Power Purchase Agreement with Verogy for photovoltaic system at Cranbury
- Accept final plans, specs, and cost estimate for new Norwalk High School (State Project 103-0263 N)
- Update on South Norwalk School project
- Update on bathroom renovations at Nathan Hale and West Rocks
- Update on Silvermine driveway and parking lot project
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting to consider two personnel appointments: new legal counsel for HR Development & Employee Relations and an assistant principal for Nathan Hale Middle School. Both items are action items recommended by the Superintendent.
- Approve appointment of Legal Counsel for HR Development & Employee Relations
- Approve appointment of Assistant Principal of Nathan Hale Middle School
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting to consider three personnel appointments recommended by the Superintendent. The board will vote on appointing James Crouch as Principal of Nathan Hale Middle School, Steven Santoli as Assistant Principal of Roton Middle School, and Kelly Martin as Assistant Principal of Rowayton Elementary School. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other business listed.
- Approve James Crouch as Principal of Nathan Hale Middle School
- Approve Steven Santoli as Assistant Principal of Roton Middle School
- Approve Kelly Martin as Assistant Principal of Rowayton Elementary School
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education is holding a workshop meeting to review the superintendent's 2022-23 performance and develop new goals for 2023-24. The board will also vote on approving the new goals and authorizing a three-year contract extension for the superintendent.
- Review of 2022-23 Superintendent's Goals and Expectations
- Development of 2023-24 Superintendent Goals and Expectations
- Superintendent evaluation (executive session anticipated)
- Approval of new Superintendent Goals and Expectations for 2023-24
- Authorization for Board Chair to enter into a 3-year contract extension with the Superintendent
Policy Committee
The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee is meeting to review and potentially take action on several policies. The agenda includes a review of equity grading policy recommendations, a policy on substitute teachers (Series 4000), and a policy on extra pay for extra work (Series 4000). The meeting will also include approval of minutes and public comments.
- Review of Equity Grading Policy Recommendations
- Series 4000 - Substitute Teachers (Policy 4121)
- Series 4000 - Extra Pay for Extra Work (Policy 4143)
- Approval of minutes
- Public comments accepted via email until 4:00 PM
SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Special Education Curriculum Subcommittee is meeting virtually to review the 2022-23 CT SEDS summary, conduct a special education year-end review, and hear reflections from the Executive Director. Public comments are accepted via email until 4pm on the day of the meeting. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, public comments, and approval of minutes.
- Review of 2022-23 CT SEDS Summary
- Special Education year-end review
- Executive Director reflections
- Public comments via email until 4pm
MLL Curriculum Subcommittee
This meeting of the Norwalk Public Schools MLL Curriculum Subcommittee, scheduled for May 17, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda included items on professional development for co-teaching, current MLL data, and Family Center updates, but no decisions or discussions occurred.
- Meeting cancelled
- Agenda included MLL Department Professional Development Introduction to Co-Teaching
- Agenda included MLL Current Data
- Agenda included Family Center Updates
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education will hold a business meeting with action items including approving a 2023-24 full-service interschool agreement with Side By Side Charter School, certifying compliance with Connecticut Nutrition Standards for school food, and approving exemptions for food and beverages sold at after-school events. The board will also vote on several policies, including a new regulation on transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming students, and will discuss confidential attorney-client communication about staff reductions in executive session.
- Approval of 2023-24 Full-Service Interschool Agreement with Side By Side Charter School
- Approval of Healthy Food Option Participation and exemptions for food and beverages under 2023-24 Healthy Food Certification
- Approval of Series 5000 - Student Transgender-Non-Binary and Gender Non-Conforming Youth Regulation
- Approval of Series 4000 policies: Professional Responsibilities, Teacher Responsibilities, Homebound Teachers, Exchange Teaching, Appointment and Conditions of Employment
- Discussion of confidential attorney-client communication concerning Board authority to implement staff reductions (proposed for Executive Session)
Finance Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review the F24 budget update, the year-to-date financial report, and proposed May budget transfers. The committee may take action on these items. Public comments are accepted by email until 4:00 PM the day of the meeting.
- F24 Budget Update
- YTD Financial Report
- May Budget Transfers (with attachments: BUDGET TRANSFERS 22-23 MAY 2023.pdf, May 2023 Budget Transfers.pptx)
- Approval of minutes
- Public comments via email
Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Curriculum & Instruction Committee is meeting to review and possibly take action on an end-of-year NWEA assessment update and the health curriculum. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.
- End-of-Year NWEA assessment update
- Health curriculum review
- Approval of April 18, 2023 minutes
- Public comments accepted via email until 4pm
Policy Committee
The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee is meeting to review and potentially take action on several policies, including a new regulation on transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming students, as well as multiple personnel policies covering professional responsibilities, teacher responsibilities, homebound teachers, exchange teaching, and appointment conditions. The meeting includes public comments accepted via email until 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting.
- Draft regulation on transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming youth (Series 5000)
- Policy 4118.2 Professional Responsibilities
- Policy 4118.2 Teacher Responsibilities
- Policy 4123 Homebound Teachers
- Policy 4131.1 Exchange Teaching and Policy 4212 Appointment and Conditions of Employment
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board Workshop on May 2, 2023, is an annual forum with School Governance Council (SGC) co-chairs. The agenda includes a discussion of the SBB budget process, a review of successes from the 2022-23 school year, and setting goals for the 2023-24 school year. The meeting is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM at the Center for Global Studies Community Room.
- SBB Budget Process discussion
- Successes for the 2022-23 School Year
- Goals for the 2023-24 School Year
- Meeting at Center for Global Studies, 300 Highland Avenue
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Facilities Committee is meeting to review and possibly approve accepting the Jefferson Elementary School Renovate-as-New State Project (103-0251RNV) as complete. The agenda also includes routine items: call to order, approval of minutes, and public comments, which are accepted via email until 4pm on the day of the meeting. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube livestream.
- Approval to accept Jefferson Elementary School Renovate-as-New State Project 103-0251RNV as complete
- Public comments accepted via email until 4pm on meeting day
- Meeting livestreamed on YouTube
Finance Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review the monthly financial report for March 2023 and receive an update on the development of the F24 budget. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and acceptance of public comments via email. No specific dollar amounts or action items are listed in the agenda text.
- Monthly Financial Report for March 2023 (BudgetYTDDetail and BudgetYTDSummary attachments)
- F24 Budget Development Update
- Approval of minutes from previous meeting
- Public comments accepted via email until 4:00 PM day of meeting
MLL Curriculum Subcommittee
The Norwalk Public Schools MLL Curriculum Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss the Multilingual Learner intake and registration process, the Ellevation software, kindergarten enrollment data, and Family Center events. The agenda is primarily a review-and-discussion session with no listed votes or decisions.
- Overview of MLL intake and registration process
- Introduction to Ellevation software
- Kindergarten enrollment data review
- Family Center events discussion
- Q&A session
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education will hold a business meeting on April 18, 2023, at 7:00 PM in Common Council Chambers. The board will vote on several policies, including a new adult bullying policy, reinstatement of several Series 4000 policies, and a proposed desegregation plan. They will also consider consent items such as personnel actions, budget transfers, and meeting minutes.
- Approval of Series 1000 Adult Bullying Policy
- Approval of proposed desegregation strategies in the Accelerate Excellence Magnet Project plan
- Approval of budget transfers for April 2023
- Approval of personnel actions
- Reinstatement of Series 4000 policies (externally funded extracurricular activities, publication of materials, travel reimbursement, employee protection)
Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Curriculum & Instruction Committee is meeting via videoconference to review curriculum updates and possibly take action. The agenda includes opening procedures, approval of previous minutes, and public comments, but no specific curriculum items are detailed.
- Review of minutes from February 14, 2023
- Public comments accepted via email until 4pm on meeting day
- Curriculum updates under Review and Possible Action
Policy Committee
The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee is meeting to review and possibly take action on six proposed policy changes. These include policies on adult bullying, externally funded extracurricular activities, publication of materials, travel reimbursement, non-school employment, and employee protection. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.
- Review of Series 1000 Adult Bullying policy
- Review of Series 4000 Externally Funded Extracurricular Activities policy
- Review of Series 4000 Publication or Creation of Materials policy
- Review of Series 4000 Travel Reimbursement policy
- Review of Series 4000 Non-School Employment and Employee Protection policies
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly act on the Superintendent's recommendation to terminate the employment contract of Stefanie Sanabria. The board will also discuss attorney-client communications regarding proposed charter revisions and litigation strategy, with an executive session anticipated. The meeting is otherwise limited to opening procedures and adjournment.
- Action on Superintendent's recommendation to terminate employment contract of Stefanie Sanabria
- Discussion of attorney-client communication regarding proposed Charter Revisions
- Discussion of strategy with respect to pending litigation
- Executive session anticipated for legal discussions
SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee is meeting to review and possibly take action on a specialized program. The agenda includes opening items like approving minutes and public comments, followed by the main discussion item. This appears to be a routine subcommittee meeting with one substantive agenda item.
- Review and possible action on 'A Dive into Specialized Program'
- Approval of minutes from February 21, 2023 meeting
- Public comments accepted via email until 4pm on meeting day
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Board of Education will hold its regular business meeting, including public comments, a superintendent's report with a budget update, and action items. The board will vote on reinstating three personnel policies (retirement, short-term illness, and military leave) and on updates to the Program of Study, including changes to world language graduation credits. Consent items include personnel approvals, budget transfers, and meeting minutes.
- Reinstate series 4000 Retirement Policy
- Reinstate series 4000 Short Term Illness Policy
- Reinstate series 4000 Military Leave Policy
- Update Program of Study: modify world language credits, add independent study option
- Approval of March 2023 budget transfers
Policy Committee
The Norwalk Public Schools Policy/Curriculum Joint Committee is holding a special meeting to review and possibly take action on several personnel policies, including retirement, short-term illness, and military leave, as well as curriculum items like world language credit and independent study. The meeting is open to the public via video conference.
- Review of Series 4000 Retirement Policy (4117.1)
- Review of Series 4000 Short Term Illness Policy (4151)
- Review of Series 4000 Military Leave Policy (4151.9)
- Discussion of World Language Credit
- Discussion of Independent Study
MLL Curriculum Subcommittee
The Norwalk Public Schools MLL Curriculum Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss several items, including a learning opportunity for staff at the NABE conference, kindergarten registration, and Family Center updates. The agenda includes approval of minutes from a previous meeting and a Q&A session. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- NABE Conference learning opportunity for NPS staff
- Kindergarten Registration discussion
- Family Center Updates
- Approval of minutes from 02.15.23 BOE Curriculum MLL meeting
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board is holding a special workshop meeting to discuss the Digital Learning Strategic Plan and receive an update on facilities construction projects. Public comments are limited to workshop topics only. The meeting is virtual via Zoom.
- Digital Learning Strategic Plan discussion
- Facilities Construction Projects Update
- Public comments on workshop topics only
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
This meeting is a cancelled Board Workshop for the Norwalk Public Schools, originally scheduled for March 7, 2023, at Rowayton Elementary School. The agenda included a digital learning strategic plan, a facilities construction projects update, and public comments on workshop topics, but none of these will take place.
- CANCELLED Board Workshop Meeting
- Digital Learning Strategic Plan (cancelled)
- Facilities Construction Projects Update (cancelled)
- Public Comments on Workshop Topics (cancelled)
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting. The board will vote on a consent calendar that includes personnel actions, budget transfers, and meeting minutes, as well as separate action items such as a grant contract for the CT Grown for CT Kids program at Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy and several policy updates. The superintendent will also provide a budget update and recognize staff.
- Approval of grant contract with State of CT Department of Agriculture for CT Grown for CT Kids Program at Ponus
- Approval of budget transfers for February 2023
- Approval of personnel actions
- Approval of policy updates: Jury Duty, Dual Employment, Temporary and Part Time Personnel, Nominations for Administrative and Supervisory Personnel, Wellness Policy 5031
- Superintendent's budget update for FY24
MLL Curriculum Subcommittee
The Norwalk Public Schools MLL Curriculum Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss the Multilingual Learner (MLL) department's professional development on co-teaching, current MLL data, and Family Center updates. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and a Q&A session. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Review of MLL Department Professional Development Introduction to Co-Teaching
- Review of MLL Current Data
- Family Center Updates
- Approval of minutes from 12.21.22 BOE Curriculum MLL meeting
Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Curriculum & Instruction Committee is meeting to review highlights of a Scientific Research Based Intervention program, with possible action. The agenda also includes approval of January minutes and public comments. The meeting is held via videoconference.
- Review of Scientific Research Based Intervention program
- Possible action on intervention program
- Approval of January 10, 2023 meeting minutes
- Public comments accepted via email until 4pm
Finance Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review the monthly financial report, approve budget transfers for February 2023, and receive an update on the F24 budget development. Public comments are accepted via email until 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting.
- Review of monthly financial report (Fund 11 detail and summary)
- Approval of budget transfers for February 2023
- Update on F24 budget development
- Approval of minutes from January 11, 2023 meeting
MLL Curriculum Subcommittee
This meeting of the Norwalk Public Schools MLL Curriculum Subcommittee, scheduled for January 18, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda included items on professional development for co-teaching, current MLL data, and Family Center updates, but no decisions or discussions occurred.
- Meeting cancelled
- Agenda included MLL Department Professional Development Introduction to Co-Teaching
- Agenda included MLL Current Data
- Agenda included Family Center Updates
SpEd Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Special Education Curriculum Subcommittee is meeting to review and possibly take action on 'Future Special Education Success - Part II'. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments.
- Review and possible action on Future Special Education Success - Part II
- Approval of minutes from October 18, 2022
- Public comments accepted via email until 4pm on meeting day
Personnel & Human Relations Committee
The Personnel & Human Relations Committee is meeting to conduct a grievance hearing involving the Norwalk Federation of Teachers, with an executive session anticipated. The agenda includes only the call to order, the hearing, and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.
- Grievance hearing with Norwalk Federation of Teachers
- Executive session anticipated for the hearing
Finance Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review the December 2022 monthly financial report, consider approval of budget transfers for the 2022-23 fiscal year, and receive an update on the development of the F24 (fiscal year 2024) budget. The meeting includes public comments via email and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Review of December 2022 budget year-to-date summary and detail reports
- Approval of budget transfers for January 2023 (22-23 fiscal year)
- Update on F24 budget development
- Approval of minutes from October 12, 2022 Finance Committee meeting
- Public comments accepted via email until 4:00 PM day of meeting
Imported Meetings: 2016- 2025
The Norwalk Public Schools Board is holding a workshop meeting to discuss Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health, specifically reviewing the 2022 Norwalk Youth Survey. Public comments are limited to workshop topics. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-focused.
- Discussion of 2022 Norwalk Youth Survey results
- Presentation on Social Emotional Learning/Mental Health
- Public comments on workshop topics only
Curriculum & Instruction Committee Meeting
The Norwalk Public Schools Curriculum & Instruction Committee will meet on January 10, 2023, to review and possibly take action on the high school Program of Studies for the 2023-24 school year. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the November 22, 2022 meeting and public comments.
- Review and possible action on the NPS High School Program of Studies for 23-24
- Approval of minutes from November 22, 2022
- Public comments accepted via email until 4pm on meeting day
Personnel & Human Relations Committee
The Personnel & Human Relations Committee is meeting to conduct a grievance hearing involving the Norwalk Federation of Teachers, with an executive session anticipated. The agenda includes only the call to order, the hearing, and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.
- Grievance hearing with Norwalk Federation of Teachers
- Executive session anticipated
Ad-Hoc Inclusion&Educational Justice
The Ad-Hoc Inclusion & Educational Justice Committee of Norwalk Public Schools is meeting to review and discuss a grading policy recommendation, including input from the Equity for Grading Book Club Committee. The meeting includes opening formalities, a presentation of the policy recommendation, and discussion of next steps.
- Review of Equity for Grading Book Club Committee
- Grading Policy Recommendation Presentation (Policy Recommendation.1.pdf)
- Discussion of next steps
Policy Committee
The Norwalk Public Schools Policy Committee is meeting to review and possibly take action on the School Governance Council Policy. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comments.
- Review of School Governance Council Policy (Draft Policy 1211 with TBM comments)
- Approval of minutes from the December 13, 2022 meeting
- Public comments accepted via email until 4:00 PM