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Board of Education Meeting - October 20, 2026

Board of Education Meeting - October 6, 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
A. Adoption of WHBOE Position Statement on Balanced Learning the Purposeful Use of Technology
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education adopt the WHBOE Position Statement on
Balanced Learning the Purposeful Use of Technology

V. New Business
A. Setting the Date for the June 2027 High School Graduation
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education set the date for this year’s high school graduation
on Thursday, June 10, 2027
VI. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. Balanced Learning the Purposeful Use of Technology; Appendix
Background: Ms. Anne McKernan will report.

VII. Routine Matters
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes from the September 15, 2026 Regular Board of Education meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Regular Board of
Education meeting of September 15, 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, October 20, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50
South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
2. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50
South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
3. Tuesday, November 17, 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
1. Develop Policy Related to the Establishment of a Board Committee for Professional
Development and Evaluation
Recommendation: Motion by Miriam Bleich THAT the Board of Education develop a policy
related to the establishment of a Board Committee for Professional Development and
Evaluation in accordance with CGS Section 10-220a (b).

X. Comments from Visitors – 3 minutes per individual, 21 minutes per subject matter
XI. Executive Session
A. Executive Session pursuant to section 1-200(6)E of the Connecticut General Statutes regarding
discussion of an attorney-client privileged and confidential legal memorandum concerning Pupil
Services Outplacement Program Assessment

XII. AdjournmentShow More

Board of Education Meeting - September 15, 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. Approval of the Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes from the June 2, 2026 Regular Board of Education meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Regular Board of
Education meeting of June 2, 2026

V. New Business
A. Summer Curriculum Revisions
Recommendation: Motion THAT the Board of Education approve the Summer Curriculum
Revisions for Grade 4 and 5 English Language Arts, Grade 7 Global Studies, American
Government, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Stagecraft, and Advanced Stagecraft

VI. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. State Assessment Results
Background: Ms. Anne McKernan, Ms. Eileen Eustis and Ms. Melissa Behrens will report.
2. Personnel Actions
Background: Ms. Shannon Mlodzinski will report.

VII. Routine Matters
A. Approval of the Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes from the August 27, 2026 Special Board of Education meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Special Board of
Education meeting of August 27, 2026
2. Approval of the Minutes from the September 1, 2026 Regular Board of Education meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Regular Board of
Education meeting of September 1, 2026
3. Approval of the Minutes from the September 8, 2026 Special Board of Education meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Special Board of
Education meeting of September 8, 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, October 6, 2026, Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, room 314, Legislative Chamber,
7:00 p.m.
2. Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, room 314, Legislative Chamber,
7:00 p.m.
3. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, room 314, Legislative
Chamber, 7:00 p.m.
4. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 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

Board of Education Meeting - September 1, 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
D. Introductory Statement by BoE Chairperson
E. Reading of Draft Position Statement for Purposeful Integration of Educational Technology
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
VI. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
1. 2026-2027 Opening of Schools
a. Mr. Paul Vicinus: Overview and Observations
b. Mr. Julio Duarte: Plant and Facilities, Information Technology, and Transportation
c. Ms. Anne McKernan: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
d. Ms. Melissa Caballero: Pupil Services Planning
e. Ms. Shannon Mlodzinski: Human Resources
f. Ms. Theresa Rangel: Equity Advancement
g. Ms. Barbara Rua: First Day of School Enrollments
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
VII. Routine Matters
A. Approval of the Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes from the June 2, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Regular Board
Meeting of June 2, 2026
2. Approval of the Minutes from the June 16, 2026 Special Board Meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Special Board
Meeting on June 16, 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, September 15, 2026, Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, room 314, Legislative Chamber,
7:00 p.m.
2. Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, room 314, Legislative Chamber, 7:00
p.m.
3. Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 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

Board of Education Meeting - June 2, 2026

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Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge ...of Allegiance
C. Revision to Agenda Order
D. School Recognition
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. Recommended 2026-2027 Budget Revision
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education adopt a revised 2026-2027 budget
of $226,156,566 by making the following reduction to the previously adopted 2026-2027
Board of Education Budget:
Reduce appropriation for Health Insurance by $400,000
Reduce appropriation for Utilities by $300,000
Increase Pay to Play family cap by $50
B. Revised Policies—Second Reading
Recommendation: Motion by LaToya Yagaloff, Miriam Bleich and Jason Gagnon
THAT the Board of Education accept as a Second and Final Reading the following
revised policies reviewed by the Board Policy Subcommittee:
Students, Series 5000
Policy 5110: Confidentiality and Access to Education Records (Pg. 5)
Policy 5320: Student Discipline, Suspension, and Expulsion (Pg. 35)
Instruction Series 6000
Policy 6237: HIV and AIDS Exemption (Pg. 65)
Policy 6410: Media Center (Library) (Pg. 67)
Policy 6421: Parental Access to Instructional Materials (Pg. 73)

Recommendation: Motion by LaToya Yagaloff and Jason Gagnon THAT the Board
of Education accept as a Second and Final Reading the following revised policies
reviewed by the Board Policy Subcommittee:
Bylaws, Series 8000
Bylaw 8100: Purpose of the Board of Education (Pg. 75)

V. New Business
A. School Meal Rates
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education increase 2026-2027 school meal
rates for both elementary and secondary schools by twenty-five cents
B. Ratification of the LOCAL 818, AFSCME, COUNCIL 4, AFL-CIO Cafeteria
Managers Contract Contracts
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education ratify the negotiated agreement
between the Cafeteria Managers and the Board of Education, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030
C. Ratification of the LOCAL 217 AFL-CIO Cafeteria Workers Contract
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education ratify the negotiated agreement
between the Cafeteria Workers and the Board of Education, for the period of July 1,
2026 through June 30, 2030
D. Ratification of the West Hartford Federation of Educational Secretaries Contract
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education ratify the negotiated agreement
between the West Hartford Federation of Educational Secretaries and the Board of
Education, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030

VI. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. Year-End Restorative Practices Response Report
Background: Mr. Julio Duarte and Ms. Theresa Rangel will report.
2. District Profile and Performance Report 2024-25
Background: Ms. Melissa Caballero, Mr. Julio Duarte, Ms. Anne McKernan, Ms. Shannon
Mlodzinski and Ms. Theresa Rangel will report.

VII. Routine Matters
A. Financial Report
1. Approval of the Financial Report for the period ending April 30, 2026
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the Financial Report for
the period ending April 30, 2026
B. Approval of the Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting of May 19,
2026
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the
Regular Board of Education Meeting of May 19, 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
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall,
50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall,
50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50
South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
Tuesday, October 20, 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 of May 19, 2026

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Board of Education Meeting - May 5, 2026

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Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Revision to ...Agenda Order
II. Superintendent’s Presentation: Presentation of the Finalists for the West Hartford Board
of Education Teacher of the Year
III.

IV.
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
Reports from Student Board Representatives
V. Unfinished Business
A. Revised and New Policies - Second and Final Reading
Recommendation: Motion by Miriam Bleich, LaToya Yagaloff, and Jason Gagnon
THAT the Board of Education accept and approve as a Second and Final Reading
the following revised and new policies which were reviewed by the Board Policy
Subcommittee:
Personnel, Series 4000
Policy 4011 (revised), Prohibition of Sex Discrimination, Including Sex-Based
Harassment.
Policy 4085 (revised), Use of Social Media by Employees
Policy 4340 (new), Reports of Suspected Abuse or Neglect of Children or
Reports of Sexual Assault of Students by School Employees
Students, Series 5000
Policy 5610 (revised), Administration of Student Medications in Schools
Policy 5691 (revised), Prohibition of Sex Discrimination, Including Sex-Based
Harassment
VI. New Business
A. 2026-2027 Budget Revision
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education adopt a revised 2026-2027 budget
of $226,156,566 and begin the process of identifying potential reductions in the amount
of $700,000 to the previously adopted 2026-2027 Board of Education Budget.

B. Ratification of the West Hartford Board of Education Local 1303 - 340 of Council #4,
AFSCME, AFL-CIO
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education ratify the negotiated agreement
between the Security Guard Employees and the Board of Education, for the period
of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030.
VII. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
Personnel Report
Background: Ms. Shannon Mlodzinski will report.

VIII. Routine Matters
A. Approval of Minutes
Approval of the Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Regular Board of Education meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the
Regular Board of Education meeting of April 21, 2026.

IX. Information and Reports
A. Board Members: Communications and Reports
1. Reports from Other Boards and Organizations
2. Other Information and Discussions
X. Future Business
A. Announcement of Future Meeting Dates
1. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall,
50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
2. Tuesday, June 2, 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
XI. Comments from Visitors – 3 minutes per individual, 21 minutes per subject matter
XII. Executive Session
XIII. AdjournmentShow More

Board of Education Meeting - April 21, 2026

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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 Report
1. Reports from Student Board Representatives
IV. Unfinished Business
V. New Business
A. Motion by LaToya Yagaloff, Miriam Bleich, and Jason Gagnon to Accept and Approve Revised and New Policies—First Reading
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education accept as a First
Reading the following revised and new policies which were reviewed by the Board Policy Subcommittee:
Personnel, Series 4000
● Policy 4011 (revised), Prohibition of Sex Discrimination, Including Sex-Based Harassment
● Policy 4080-R (revised), Use of Social Media by Employees
● Policy 4340 (new), Child Abuse, Neglect and Sexual Assault Reporting Students, Series 5000
● Policy 5610 (revised), Administration of Student Medications in the Schools
● Policy 5691 (revised), Prohibition of Sex Discrimination, Including Sex-Based Harassment
B. State of Connecticut Healthy Food Certification – 2026-27
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education adopt the following two motions:
1. Pursuant to C.G.S. Section 10-215f, the West Hartford Board of Education certifies that all food items offered for sale to students in the schools under its jurisdiction, and not exempted from the Connecticut Nutrition Standards published by the Connecticut State Department of Education, will comply with the Connecticut Nutrition Standards during
the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This certification shall include all food offered for sale to students separately from reimbursable meals at all times and from all sources, including but not limited to school stores, vending machines, school cafeterias, culinary programs, and any fundraising activities on school premises sponsored by the school or non-school organizations and groups.
2. The West Hartford Board of Education will allow the sale to students of food items that do not meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards provided that the following conditions are met: 1) the sale is in connection with an event occurring after the end of the regular school day or on the weekend; 2) the sale is at the location of the event; and 3) the food items are not sold from a vending machine or school store. An “event” is an occurrence that involves more than just a regularly scheduled practice, meeting, or extracurricular activity. For example, soccer games, school plays, and interscholastic debates are events but soccer practices, play rehearsals, and debate team meetings are not. The “regular school day” is the period from midnight before to 30 minutes after the end of the official school day. “Location” means where the event is being held and must be the same place as the food sales.
C. Class Size Guidelines
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education hold a BOE Workshop (Special Meeting) to discuss and inform potential revisions to Policy 6250, Class Size.
VI. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. Adult Education Program
Background: Ms. Shelley Solomon will report.
VII. Routine Matters
A. Financial Report
1. Approval of the Financial Report for the Period Ending February 28, 2026
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the Financial Report for the period ending February 28, 2026
B. Approval of the Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting of March 31, 2026
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting of March 31, 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, May 5, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
2. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
3. Tuesday, June 2, 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

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Board of Education Meeting - Adoption of the Superintendent's Budget - March 31, 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.
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 Report
1. Reports from Student Board Representatives

IV. Unfinished Business
A. Adoption of the 2026-2027 Board of Education Budget
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education review the Superintendent’s
proposed budget in the amount of $228,203,321, make revisions as necessary, and adopt
the 2026-2027 Board of Education budget.

V. New Business
A. Ratification of the West Hartford Board of Education Custodian III Employees
Contract
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education ratify the negotiated agreement between
Board of Education Custodian III Employees and the Board of Education, for the period of
July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030.

VI. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. Non-Renewal of Non-Tenured Personnel/Personnel Report
Background: Ms. Shannon Mlodzinski will report.

VII. Routine Matters
A. Financial Report

1. Approval of the Financial Report for the Period Ending January 31, 2026
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the Financial Report for
the period ending January 31, 2026
B. Approval of the Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting of
March 17, 2026
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the
Regular Board of Education meeting of March 17, 2026
2. Approval of the Minutes of the Board Budget Workshop of March 25, 2026
Recommendation: THAT the Board of education approve the minutes of the Budget
Workshop of March 25, 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, April 21, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town
Hall, 50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
2. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall,
50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
3. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall,
50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
4. Tuesday, June 2, 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

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