Board of Education Meeting of October 18, 2022
Agenda
West Hartford Public Schools Board of Education
Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall, 50 South Main Street
Legislative Chamber, Room 314
Also aired on West Hartford Community Television – Channel 5 or ...online at whci.online
I. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Revision to Agenda Order
II.
III.
Public Communications: Comments on topics of interestfrom the public. Board members do not
respond to comments (3 minutes per individual, 21 minutes per subject matter).
Non-Staff Communications and Reports
A. Reports from Student Board Representatives
IV. Unfinished Business
A. Motion by Dr. Lorna Thomas-Farquharson, Dr. Gayle Harris, and Dr. Jason Chang to Accept
Revised Policy 8355—First Reading
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education accept as a First Reading revised Policy 8355
which was reviewed by the Board Policy Subcommittee
V. New Business
A. Motion by Dr. Lorna Thomas-Farquharson, Dr. Gayle Harris, and Dr. Jason Change to Accept
Revised Policies – First Reading
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education accept as a First Reading the following policies
which were revised by the Board Policy Subcommittee:
Instruction Series Policies
6212-Parent-Teacher Communication
6291-Parent and Family Engagement Policy for Title I Students
6330-Homework
6421-Parental Access to Instructional Materials
Student Series Policies:
5110-Confidentiality and Access to Education Records
5130-Transportation
5147-Students and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
5635-Physical Activity, Undirected Play and Student Discipline
5690-Suicide Prevention and Intervention
5691-Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972-Prohibition of Sex Discrimination
and Sexual Harassment (Students)
B. Ratification of the West Hartford Board of Education Administrators’ Association Contract
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education ratify the negotiated agreement between the
West Hartford Board of Education Administrators’ Association and the Board of Education, for the
period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026
C. Ratification of the West Hartford Board of Education Cafeteria Managers Contract
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education ratify the negotiated agreement between the
West Hartford Board of Education Cafeteria Managers Union and the Board of Education, for the
period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026
VI. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. Post Secondary Transition Program Report
Background: Ms. Melissa Caballero will report
2. State Assessment Results (Literacy, Mathematics and Science)
Background: Mr. Paul Vicinus, Ms. Kerry Jones and Dr. Michelle Graveline will report.
VII. Routine Matters
A. Financial Report
1. Approval of theFinancial Report for the Year Ending June 30, 2022
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the Financial Report for the year
ending June 30, 2022
B. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes from the September 20, 2022 Regular Board of Education meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Regular Board of
Education meeting of September 20, 2022
VIII. Information and Reports
A. Board Members: Communications and Reports
1. Reports from Other Boards and Organizations
2. Other Information and Discussions
IX. Future Business
A. Announcement of Future Meeting Dates
1. Tuesday, November 1, 2022, Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, room 314, Legislative Chamber,
7:00 p.m.
2. Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, room 314, Legislative Chamber,
7:00 p.m.
B. Request for Future Agenda Items
X. Comments from Visitors – 3 minutes per individual, 21 minutes per subject matter
XI. Executive Session
XII. Adjournment[+] Show More
West Hartford Public Schools Board of Education
Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall, 50 South Main Street
Legislative Chamber, Room 314
Also aired on West Hartford Community Television – Channel 5 or ...online at whci.online
I. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Revision to Agenda Order
II.
III.
Public Communications: Comments on topics of interestfrom the public. Board members do not
respond to comments (3 minutes per individual, 21 minutes per subject matter).
Non-Staff Communications and Reports
A. Reports from Student Board Representatives
IV. Unfinished Business
A. Motion by Dr. Lorna Thomas-Farquharson, Dr. Gayle Harris, and Dr. Jason Chang to Accept
Revised Policy 8355—First Reading
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education accept as a First Reading revised Policy 8355
which was reviewed by the Board Policy Subcommittee
V. New Business
A. Motion by Dr. Lorna Thomas-Farquharson, Dr. Gayle Harris, and Dr. Jason Change to Accept
Revised Policies – First Reading
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education accept as a First Reading the following policies
which were revised by the Board Policy Subcommittee:
Instruction Series Policies
6212-Parent-Teacher Communication
6291-Parent and Family Engagement Policy for Title I Students
6330-Homework
6421-Parental Access to Instructional Materials
Student Series Policies:
5110-Confidentiality and Access to Education Records
5130-Transportation
5147-Students and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
5635-Physical Activity, Undirected Play and Student Discipline
5690-Suicide Prevention and Intervention
5691-Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972-Prohibition of Sex Discrimination
and Sexual Harassment (Students)
B. Ratification of the West Hartford Board of Education Administrators’ Association Contract
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education ratify the negotiated agreement between the
West Hartford Board of Education Administrators’ Association and the Board of Education, for the
period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026
C. Ratification of the West Hartford Board of Education Cafeteria Managers Contract
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education ratify the negotiated agreement between the
West Hartford Board of Education Cafeteria Managers Union and the Board of Education, for the
period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026
VI. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. Post Secondary Transition Program Report
Background: Ms. Melissa Caballero will report
2. State Assessment Results (Literacy, Mathematics and Science)
Background: Mr. Paul Vicinus, Ms. Kerry Jones and Dr. Michelle Graveline will report.
VII. Routine Matters
A. Financial Report
1. Approval of theFinancial Report for the Year Ending June 30, 2022
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the Financial Report for the year
ending June 30, 2022
B. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes from the September 20, 2022 Regular Board of Education meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Regular Board of
Education meeting of September 20, 2022
VIII. Information and Reports
A. Board Members: Communications and Reports
1. Reports from Other Boards and Organizations
2. Other Information and Discussions
IX. Future Business
A. Announcement of Future Meeting Dates
1. Tuesday, November 1, 2022, Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, room 314, Legislative Chamber,
7:00 p.m.
2. Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, room 314, Legislative Chamber,
7:00 p.m.
B. Request for Future Agenda Items
X. Comments from Visitors – 3 minutes per individual, 21 minutes per subject matter
XI. Executive Session
XII. Adjournment[+] Show More
