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Board of Education Meeting - Adoption of the Superintendent's Budget - March 31, 2026

Board of Education Meeting - Public Hearing followed by Budget Workshop #2 - March 26, 2026

Board of Education Meeting March 17, 2026

Board of Education Meeting - Budget Workshop #1 - March 11, 2026

Board of Education Meeting - Presentation of the Superintendent's Budget - March 3, 2026

I. Call to Order A. Roll Call B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Revision to ...

I. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Revision to Agenda Order
II.

III.
Public Communications: Comments from the public on agenda and non-agenda items (3 minutes
per individual). Persons commenting on agenda ...items shall be permitted to comment first. Board
members do not respond to comments.
Non-Staff Communications and Report
1. Reports from Student Board Representatives

IV. Unfinished Business
V. New Business
A. Presentation of the Superintendent’s 2026-2027 Budget Recommendations
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education receive the Superintendent’s
recommended 2026-2027 Education Budget and begin the process of reviewing and
modifying for final approval and adoption as the Board of Education Budget at the March 31,
2026 Board of Education meeting.
VI. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
VII. Routine Matters
A. Approval of the Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting of
February 18, 2026.
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the
Regular Board of Education meeting of February 18, 2026.

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. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Budget Workshop #1, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South Main
Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
2. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50
South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
3. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, BOE Public Hearing, 7:00 p.m. followed by Budget Workshop
#2, Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
4. Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, Adoption of the
Superintendent’s 2026-2027 Budget, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, Legislative
Chamber, room 314
B. Request for Future Agenda Items
X. Public Communications: 3 minutes per individual
XI. Executive Session
XII. AdjournmentShow More

Board of Education Meeting February 18, 2026

Call to Order A. Roll Call B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Revision to ...

Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Revision to Agenda Order
II.

III.
Public Communications: Comments from the public on agenda and non-agenda items (3 minutes per
individual). Persons commenting on agenda items ...shall be permitted to comment first. Board members
do not respond to comments.
Non-Staff Communications and Report
1. Reports from Student Board Representatives

IV. Unfinished Business
A. Motion by LaToya Yagaloff, Miriam Bleich, and Jason Gagnon to Accept and Approve Revised
Policies and Bylaws—Second Reading
Recommendations: THAT the Board of Education accept and approve as a Second and Final
Reading the following revised policies and bylaws which were reviewed by the Board Policy
Subcommittee:
Community, Series 1000
Policy 1000: Non-Discrimination
Personnel, Series 4000
Policy 4010: Non-Discrimination
Students, Series 5000
Policy 5000: Non-Discrimination
Personnel, Series 4000
Policy 4100: Family and Medical Leave
Bylaws, Series 8000
Bylaw 8141: Official Duties – Chairperson
Bylaw 8142: Official Duties – Vice Chairperson
Bylaw 8143: Official Duties – Secretary

V. New Business
A. Motion by LaToya Yagaloff, Miriam Bleich, and Jason Gagnon to Accept Revised Policies and
Bylaw—First Reading
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education accept as a First Reading the following revised
policies and bylaw which were reviewed by the Board Policy Subcommittee:

Business, Series 3000
Policy 3140: Board Budget Procedures and Line Item Transfers
Students, Series 5000
Policy 5680: Child Sexual Abuse and Assault Response and Reporting Procedures
Bylaws, Series 8000
Bylaw 8144: Financial Examiners

B. Proposed Calendar for the 2027-2028 School Year (First Reading)
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education review as a first reading the proposed calendar
for the 2027-2028 school year.
VI. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. Personnel Actions
Background: Mrs. Shannon Mlodzinski will report

VII. Routine Matters
A. Financial Report
1. Approval of the Financial Report for the period ending December 31, 2025
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the Financial Report for the period
ending December 31, 2025, which details projected fiscal year 2025-26 financial results.
B. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes from the February 3, 2026 Regular Board of Education meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes from the Regular Board
of Education meeting of February 3, 2026

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, March 3, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, Presentation of the
Superintendent’s Budget, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room
314
2. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Budget Workshop #1, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South Main Street,
Legislative Chamber, room 314
3. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South
Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314

4. Wednesday, March 26, 2026, BOE Public Hearing, 7:00 p.m. followed by Budget Workshop #2,
Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
5. Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, Adoption of the Superintendent’s
Budget, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
B. Request for Future Agenda Items
X. Comments from Visitors – (3 minutes per individual, 21 minutes per subject matter)
XI. Executive Session
XII. AdjournmentShow More

Board of Education Meeting February 3, 2026

Call to Order A. Roll Call B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Revision to ...

Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Revision to Agenda Order
II.

III.
Public Communications: Comments from the public on agenda and non-agenda items (3 minutes per
individual). Persons commenting on agenda items ...shall be permitted to comment first. Board members
do not respond to comments.
Non-Staff Communications and Reports
A. Reports from Student Board Representatives
IV. Unfinished Business
V. New Business
A. Motion by LaToya Yagaloff, Miriam Bleich, and Jason Gagnon to Accept Revised Policies and
Bylaws—First Reading
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education accept as a First Reading the following revised
policies and bylaws which were reviewed by the Board Policy Subcommittee:
Community, Series 1000
Policy 1000, Non-Discrimination
Personnel, Series 4000
Policy 4010, Non-Discrimination
Students, Series 5000
Policy 5000, Non-Discrimination
Personnel, Series 4000
Policy 4100, Family and Medical Leave
Bylaws, Series 8000
Bylaw 8141 Official Duties – Chairperson
Bylaw 8142 Official Duties – Vice Chairperson
Bylaw 8143 Official Duties – Secretary

VI. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. Restorative Practices: Changing Practice in Schools

Background: Mrs. Theresa Rangel, Mr. Scott Dunn, Ms. Sarah Isaacs and Ms. Kristy Laverty will
report.
2. High School Schedule Exploration
Background: Ms. Anne McKernan, Mrs. Eileen Eustis, Mrs. Jocelyn Tamborello-Noble, Mrs.
Sarah Issacs, and Mrs. Patricia Pires will report.

VII. Routine Matters
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes from the January 20, 2026 Regular Board of Education meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes from the Regular Board
of Education meeting of January 20, 2026

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. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50
South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
2. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, Presentation of the
Superintendent’s Budget, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room
314
3. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Budget Workshop #1, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South Main Street,
Legislative Chamber, room 314
4. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South
Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
5. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, BOE Public Hearing, 7:00 p.m. followed by Budget Workshop #2,
Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
6. Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, Adoption of the Superintendent’s
Budget, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
B. Request for Future Agenda Items
X. Comments from Visitors – 3 minutes per individual, 21 minutes per subject matter
XI. Executive Session
XII. AdjournmentShow More

Board of Education Meeting January 20, 2026

Call to Order A. Roll Call B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Revision to ...

Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Revision to Agenda Order
II.

III.
Public Communications: Comments from the public on agenda and non-agenda items (3 minutes per
individual). Persons commenting on agenda items ...shall be permitted to comment first. Board members
do not respond to comments.
Non-Staff Communications and Report
A. Reports from Student Board Representatives
IV. Unfinished Business
A. Adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan for 2026-2027
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education adopt the Capital Improvement Plan for
2026-2027
V. New Business
VI. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. Special Education in West Hartford Public Schools
Background: Ms. Melissa Caballero and Mrs. Kelly Brouse will report.
2. Semiannual Restorative Practices Response Report
Background: Mr. Julio Duarte, Mrs. Theresa Rangel and Ms. Susan Horvath will report.

VII. Routine Matters
A. Financial Report
1. Approval of the Financial Report for the period ending November 30, 2025
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the Financial Report for the period
ending November 30, 2025
B. Approval of Minutes

1. Approval of the Minutes from the December 16, 2025 Regular Board of Education meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes from the Regular Board
of Education meeting of December 16, 2025

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, February 3, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South
Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
3. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50
South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
B. Request for Future Agenda Items
X. Comments from Visitors – 3 minutes per individual, 21 minutes per subject matter
XI. Executive Session
XII. AdjournmentShow More

Board of Education Meeting December 16, 2025

I. Call to Order A. Roll Call B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Revision to ...

I. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Revision to Agenda Order
II. Public Communications: Comments from the public on agenda and non-agenda items (3 minutes ...per individual). Persons commenting on agenda items shall be permitted to comment first. Board members do not respond to comments.
III. Non-Staff Communications and Reports
A. Reports from Student Board Representatives
IV. Unfinished Business
V. New Business
A. Presentation of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2026-2027
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education receive the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2026-2027 and begin the process of reviewing for final approval and adoption at the January 20, 2026 Board of Education meeting
B. Annual Inspection and Evaluation for Indoor Air Quality
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education receive the Annual Inspection and Evaluation for Indoor Air Quality as required under Connecticut General Statute § 10-220.
C. 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, 2026 through June 30, 2029.
VI. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. Personnel Report
Background: Mrs. Shannon Mlodzinski will report.
VII. Routine Matters
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes from the December 2, 2025 Regular Board of Education meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes from the Regular Board of Education meeting of December 2, 2025

X. Information and Reports
A. Board Members: Communications and Reports
1. Reports from Other Boards and Organizations
2. Other Information and Discussions
XI. Future Business
A. Announcement of Future Meeting Dates
1. Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
2. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
3. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
B. Request for Future Agenda Items
XII. Comments from Visitors – 3 minutes per individual
XIII. Executive Session
A. Executive Session pursuant to section 1-200(6)(B) of the Connecticut General Statutes to discuss strategy and negotiations with respect to pending litigation, to wit: Town of West Hartford Claim L004460047
XIV. AdjournmentShow More

Board of Education Meeting of December 2, 2025

Call to Order A. Roll Call B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Revision to ...

Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Revision to Agenda Order
Recommendation: THAT the order of the agenda be changed to put the following agenda item before
Public Communications
● Student Participation

II.
III.

IV.
Student ...Participation: “Sedgwick Sounds” under the direction of Mrs. Jenna Day
Public Communications: Comments from the public on agenda and non-agenda items (3 minutes per individual). Persons commenting on agenda items shall be permitted to comment first. Board members
do not respond to comments.
Non-Staff Communications and Reports
A. Reports from Student Board Representatives
V. Unfinished Business
VI.

VII.
New Business
A. Adoption of the Annual Board Meeting Schedule for 2026-2027
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education review and revise as appropriate the proposed
annual Board meeting schedule and adopt a final meeting calendar for the 2026-2027 school year.
Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. College Credit-Bearing Programs
Background: Ms. Anne McKernan and Mrs. Eileen Eustis will report.
VIII. Routine Matters
A. Financial Report
1. Approval of the Financial Report for the Period Ending October 31, 2025
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the Financial Report for the

period ending October 31, 2025
B. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes from the November 18, 2025 Regular Board of Education meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Regular Board of
Education meeting of November 18, 2025

IX. Information and Reports
A. Board Members: Communications and Reports
1. Other Information and Discussions
X. Future Business
A. Announcement of Future Meeting Dates
1. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South
Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
2. Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, Presentation of the CIP, 7:00 p.m.,
Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
B. Request for Future Agenda Items
XI. Comments from Visitors – 3 minutes per individual
XII. Executive Session
XIII. AdjournmentShow More

Special Board of Education Meeting of November 18, 2025

Call to Order A. Roll Call B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Revision to ...

Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Revision to Agenda Order
Recommendation: THAT the order of the agenda be changed to put the following agenda items
before Unfinished Business:
 Recognition of ...outgoing Board Members
 Induction of newly-elected Board Members
 Brief Recess
 New Board Members will take seats at the Board table
 Election of Officers/Board Organization

II.

III.
Public Communications: Comments from the public on agenda and non-agenda items (3 minutes
per individual). Persons commenting on agenda items shall be permitted to comment first. Board
members do not respond to comments.
Non-Staff Communications and Reports
A. Reports from Student Board Representatives
IV.

V.

VI.

VII.
Recognition of Outgoing Board Members
1. Recognition of outgoing Board member Dr. Gayle Harris
2. Recognition of outgoing Board member Clare Neseralla
3. Recognition of outgoing Board member Dr. Lorna Thomas-Farquharson
Induction of Newly-Elected Board Members
1. Induction of newly-elected Board members – Miriam Bleich, Jason Gagnon, Jennifer Herz and
Jonathan Weiner
Background: Leon Davidoff, Town Clerk, will induct the newly-elected Board members.
Brief Recess
1. 1. The new Board members will take their seats at the Board table.
2.
Election of Officers/Board Organization
Background: Pursuant to Sec. 10-218 of the State Statutes, Chapter II, Section 4, of the Town
Charter, and Section 8130 of the West Hartford School Code Policy, the Board of Education should at
this meeting elect a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and two Financial Examiners. Such persons to hold
office for a period of one year. It is recommended that the election be conducted in accordance with
the following procedure:
The following recommendation is made by the present Vice Chairperson, Shannon Marimón:

VIII.
IX.
Recommendation: THAT Paul Vicinus act as temporary Chairperson of this meeting for the purpose
of electing a Chairperson for the Board of Education
1. Paul Vicinus, Superintendent, will serve as temporary Chairperson and will call for nominations
and action for the position of Chairperson.
2. The newly-elected Chairperson will conduct the meeting.
3. The newly-elected Chairperson will call for nominations and action for the election of the
following officers: Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, and (2) Financial Examiners (one from each
political party) and appointment of members to standing committees
Unfinished Business
New Business
X. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
XI. Routine Matters
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Board of Education Meeting
of November 5, 2025
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the Minutes of the Regular Board
of Education meeting of November 5, 2025

XII. Information and Report
A. Board Members: Communications and Reports
1. Reports from Other Boards and Organizations
2. Other Information and Discussions
XIII. Future Business
A. Announcement of Meeting Dates
1. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South Main Street,
Legislative Chamber, room 314
2. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South Main Street,
Legislative Chamber, room 314
B. Request for Future Agenda Items
XIV. Comments from Visitors – 3 minutes per individual, 21 minutes per subject matter
XV. Executive Session
XVI. AdjournmentShow More

Board of Education Meeting November 5, 2025

Call to Order A. Roll Call B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Revision to ...

Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Revision to Agenda Order
II. Public Communications: Comments from the public on agenda and non-agenda items (3 minutes per
individual). Persons commenting on agenda ...items shall be permitted to comment first. Board members
do not respond to comments.
III. Non-Staff Communications and Reports
A. Reports from Student Board Representatives
IV. Unfinished Business
A. Revised Policies – Second Reading
Recommendation: Motion by Lorna Thomas-Farquharson, Jason Gagnon, and Gayle Harris that
the Board of Education accept as a Second and Final Reading the following revised policies which
were reviewed by the Board Policy Subcommittee:
Community, Series 1000:
1240: Visitors and Observations in Schools
1900: School Security and Safety
Recommendation: Motion by Lorna Thomas-Farquharson and Jason Gagnon that the Board of
Education accept as a Second and Final Reading the following revised policy which was reviewed
by the Board Policy Subcommittee:
Students, Series 5000
5560: Restorative Practices Response

V. New Business
A. Appropriation of Non-lapsing Unexpended Education Funds Account to the Fiscal Year
2025-2026 Budget
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education adopt a revised 2025-2026 budget of
$214,051,800 by appropriating funds available in the Non-lapsing Unexpended Education Funds
account and making the following modification to the previously adopted 2025-2026 Board of
Education Budget:
Increase Out of District Tuition $700,000
TOTAL $700,000
B. Adoption of Educational Specifications for Partial Roof Replacement at Braeburn Elementary
School

Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education adopt the following Educational
Specifications

VI. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. Enrollment and Class Size Analysis as of October 1, 2025
Background: Ms. Barbara Rua will report.

VII. Routine Matters
A. Financial Report
1. Approval of the Financial Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2025
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the Financial Report for the
period ending September 30, 2025
B. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes from the October 21, 2025 Regular Board of Education meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Regular Board of
Education meeting of October 21, 2025

VIII. Information and Reports
A. Board Members: Communications and Reports
1. Other Information and Discussions
IX. Future Business
A. Announcement of Future Meeting Dates
1. Tuesday, November 18, 2024, Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, room 314, Legislative Chamber,
6:00 p.m.
2. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, room 314, Legislative Chamber, 7:00
p.m.
3. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 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. AdjournmentShow More

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Board of Education Meeting - Adoption of the Superintendent's Budget - March 31, 2026