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Board of Education Meeting of November 1, 2022

Board of Education Meeting of October 18, 2022

Agenda West Hartford Public Schools Board of Education Tuesday, ...

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

Board of Education Virtual Policy Subcommittee Meeting of October 12, 2022

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Board of Education Meeting of November 15, 2022

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 changedto put the following agenda items
before Unfinished Business:
● Election of Officers/Board ...Organization

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.

V.
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 Chairperson:
Recommendation: THAT Andrew Morrow act as temporary Chairperson of this meeting for
the purpose of electing a Chairperson for the Board of Education
1. Andrew Morrow, 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)
Unfinished Business

A. Motion by Dr. Lorna Thomas-Farquharson, Dr. Gayle Harris, and Dr. Jason Chang to Accept
Revised Policies – Second Reading
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education accept as a Second Reading the
following policies which were reviewed by the Board Policy Subcommittee:
Student Series 5000
5521-Drug and Alcohol Use by Students
5310-Student Attendance, Truancy, and Chronic Absenteeism
5610-Administration of Medication in the Schools
5680-Child Sexual Abuse and Assault Response Policy and Reporting Procedures
Personnel Series 4000
4011-Prohibition of Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
(PERSONNEL)
4250-Prohibition on the Recommendation for Psychotropic Drugs

VI.
VII.
New Business
Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. Native American History and Culture
Background: Mr. Paul Vicinus, Mrs. Ashley Callan, Dr. Michelle Graveline and Ms.
Nichole Richman will report

VIII. Routine Matters
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Board of Education Meeting
of November 1, 2022
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the Minutes of the Regular
Board of Education meeting of November 1, 2022

IX. Information and Report
A. Board Members: Communications and Reports
1. Reports from Other Boards and Organizations
2. Other Information and Discussions

X. Future Business
A. Announcement of Meeting Dates
1. Tuesday, December 6, 2022, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South Main Street,
Legislative Chamber, room 314
2. Tuesday, December 20, 2022, 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. Adjournment[+] Show More

Board of Education Meeting of September 20, 2022

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 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
V. New Business
A. Setting the Date for the June 2023 High School Graduation
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education vote to set the date for this year’s high school
graduation on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
B. Revision of Authorized Signers of the ED-099 Agreement for Child Nutrition Programs
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education designate Andrew Morrow as authorized to sign
the ED-099 Agreement for Child Nutrition Programs and claims for reimbursement and, in his
absence, that Elizabeth Hewitt be authorized to sign claims for reimbursement.
C. Ratification of the West Hartford Board of Education Security Union Contract
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education ratify the negotiated agreement between the
West Hartford Board of Education Security Union and the Board of Education, for the period of July
1, 2022 through June 30, 2026.
D. Ratification of the West Hartford Board of Education Cafeteria Workers Contract
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education ratify the negotiated agreement between the
West Hartford Board of Education Cafeteria Workers Union and the Board of Education, for the
period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026.
E. Ratification of the West Hartford Police Employee (Crossing Guards) Association Contract

Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education ratify the negotiated agreement between the
Town of West Hartford Police Employee Association and the Board of Education, for the period of
July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025.
VI. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. Safety and Security Update
Background: Ms. Anne McKernan and Mr. Eric Dency will report.
2. Personnel Actions
Background: Mr. Julio Duarte will report

VII. Routine Matters
A. Approval of the Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes from the September 6, 2022 Regular Board of Education meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Regular Board of
Education meeting of September 6, 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, October 18, 2022, Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, room 314, Legislative Chamber,
7:00 p.m.
2. Tuesday, November 1, 2022, Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, room 314, Legislative Chamber,
7:00 p.m.
3. 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

Board of Education Meeting of September 6, 2022

Agenda West Hartford Public Schools Board of Education Thursday, ...

Agenda

West Hartford Public Schools Board of Education
Thursday, September 6, 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 whctv.org

I. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Revision to Agenda Order
II. Student Participation
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).
IV. Unfinished Business
V. New Business

A. Motion by Dr. Lorna Thomas-Farquharson, Dr. Jason Chang, and Dr. Gayle Harris to Approve
Revised Policy 8355—First Reading
Recommendation: THAT the West Hartford Board of Educationaccept as a First Reading the
following policy which was revised by the Board Policy Subcommittee:
8355—Meeting Conduct/Public Comment
B. Adjustments to Teacher and Administrator Evaluation Processes
Recommendation: That the Board of Education vote to approve the Adoption of the
Flexibilities for Implementing the CT Guidelines for Educator Evaluation 2017 for the 2022-2023
School year.

VI. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
1. Opening of School Briefing
a. Dr. Andrew Morrow: Overview and Observation
b. Ms. Anne McKernan: Plant and Facilities, Information Technology, and Transportation
c. Mr. Paul Vicinus: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
d. Dr. Roszena Haskins: Equity Advancement
e. Ms. Melissa Caballero: Pupil Services Planning
f. Mr. Julio Duarte: Human Resources Update
g. Ms. Liz Hewitt: 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 7, 2022 Regular Board Meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Regular Board
Meeting of June 7, 2022
2. Approval of the Minutes from the July 21, 2022 Special Board Meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Special Board
Meeting of July 21, 2022
VIII. Information and Reports

A. Board Members: Communications and Reports
1. Superintendent’s Search Update
2. Reports from Other Boards and Organizations
3. Other Information and Discussions
B. Non-Staff Communications and Report
1. Reports from Student Board Representatives

IX. Future Business
A. Announcement of Future Meeting Dates
1. Tuesday, September 20, 2022, Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, room 314, Legislative Chamber,
7:00 p.m.
2. Tuesday, October 18, 2022, Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, room 314, Legislative Chamber, 7:00
p.m.
3. Tuesday, November 1, 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

Board of Education Policy Subcommittee Virtual Meeting of August 31, 2022

West Hartford Public Schools Board of Education Policy Subcommittee ...

Board of Education Policy Subcommittee Virtual Meeting of August 29, 2022

West Hartford Public Schools Board of Education Policy Subcommittee ...

Board of Education Special Virtual Meeting of July 21, 2022

1. Call to Order A. Roll Call II. New Business A. Discussion and ...

Board of Education Meeting of June 7, 2022

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 on topics of interestfrom the public. Board
members do not respond to comments. 3 minutes per ...individual, 21 minutes per subject
matter.
III. Unfinished Business
A. New High School Mascots
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education receive and approve the new
mascot names for both Conard High School and Hall High School.

IV. New Business
A. Ratification of the West Hartford Board of Education Paraprofessionals Contract
Recommendation: THAT That the Board of Education ratify the negotiated
agreement between the West Hartford Board of EducationParaprofessionals and the
Board of Education, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026.
B. Ratification of the West Hartford Board of Education Custodians Contract
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education ratify the negotiated agreement
between the West Hartford Board of Education Custodians and the Board of Education,
for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027.
C. Ratification of the West Hartford Board of Education Skilled Trades Contract
Recommendation: THAT That the Board of Education ratify the negotiated
agreement between the West Hartford Board of EducationSkilled Trades and the Board
of Education, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027

V. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Grants

Background: Dr. Andrew Morrow, Mr. Paul Vicinus, Dr. Roszena Haskins, Ms.
Melissa Caballero, Mr. Julio Duarte and Ms. Elizabeth Hewitt will report.

VI. Routine Matters
A. Financial Report
1. Approval of theFinancial Report for the Period Ending April 30, 2022
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Educationapprove the Financial Report
for the period ending April 30, 2022
B. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes of the May 17, 2022 Regular Board of Education meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the
Regular Board of Education meeting of May 17, 2022

VII. Information and Reports
A. Board Members: Communications and Reports
1. Reports from Other Boards and Organizations
2. Other Information and Discussions
B. Non-Staff Communications and Report
1. Reports from Student Board Representatives

VIII. Future Business
A. Announcement of Future Meeting Dates
1. Tuesday, September 6, 2022, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town
Hall, 50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
2. Tuesday, September 20, 2022, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town
Hall, 50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
3. Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 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
IX. Comments from Visitors – 3 minutes per individual, 21 minutes per subject matter
X. Executive Session
XI. Adjournment[+] Show More

Board of Education Meeting of May 17, 2022

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 on topics of interestfrom the public. Board
members do not respond to comments. 3 minutes per ...individual, 21 minutes per subject
matter.
III. Unfinished Business
IV. New Business
A. State of Connecticut Healthy Food Certification– 2022-23
Recommendation: THAT the Board of EducationAdopt the following motions:
● Pursuant to C.G.S. Section 10-215f, the 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, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
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.
● The Board of Education allows the sale to students of food items that do not
meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards and beverages not listed in Section
10-221q of the Connecticut General Statures 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 and beverage 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. 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 and beverage sales.

V. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. Update on the Elementary Social Emotional Learning (SEL)/Civics Curriculum
Background: Mr. Paul Vicinus, Dr. Roszena Haskins and Ms. Kerry Jones will
report.
2. Personnel Report
Background: Mr. Julio Duarte will report.

VI. Routine Matters
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes of the May 3, 2022 Regular Board of Education meeting
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the
Regular Board of Education meeting of May 3, 2022

VII. Information and Reports
A. Board Members: Communications and Reports
1. Reports from Other Boards and Organizations
2. Other Information and Discussions
B. Non-Staff Communications and Report
1. Reports from Student Board Representatives

VIII. Future Business
A. Announcement of Future Meeting Dates
1. Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 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
IX. Comments from Visitors – 3 minutes per individual, 21 minutes per subject matter
X. Executive Session
XI. Adjournment[+] Show More

Board of Education Meeting of May 3, 2022

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. Superintendent’s Presentation: Presentation of theFinalists for the West Hartford Board
of Education Teacher of the Year
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.
IV. Unfinished Business
V. New Business
A. Discussion with Connecticut’s Native American Tribal Nation Representatives
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education takesinput from and has the
opportunity to ask questions of representatives from Connecticut’s Native American
Tribal Nations.
B. Ratification of the West Hartford Board of Education Professional Employees
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education ratify the negotiated agreement
between the West Hartford Board of Education ProfessionalEmployees and the Board
of Education, for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.

VI. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
VII. Routine Matters
A. Financial Report
1. Approval of theFinancial Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2022
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the Financial Report
for the period ending March 31, 2022
B. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes of the April 19, 2022 Regular Board of Education meeting

Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the minutes of the
Regular Board of Education meeting of April 19, 2022

VIII. Information and Reports
A. Board Members: Communications and Reports
1. Reports from Other Boards and Organizations
2. Other Information and Discussions
B. Non-Staff Communications and Report
1. Reports from Student Board Representatives

IX. Future Business
A. Announcement of Future Meeting Dates
1. Tuesday, May 17, 2022, Regular Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall,
50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
2. Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 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. Adjournment[+] Show More

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