May 7, 2013
Review and Recommendations Regarding Homework
New Generation Assessments
Financial Statement - Approval of the Financial Statement for the period ending March 31, 2013
Approval of the Minutes of the regular Board meeting of April 2, 2013
Approval of the Minutes of the regular Board meeting of April 9, 2013
April 9, 2013
Adoption of the 2013-2014 Board of Education Budget
Motion by the Board of Education to Approve the West Hartford Teacher Effectiveness and Performance Evaluation: The Process for Supervising and Evaluating West Hartford Teachers
Motion by the Board of Education to Approve the West Hartford Administrator Evaluation and Development Process
April 2, 2013
Proposed Calendar for the 2014-2015 School Year
Revised Bylaws 8143 and 8145 -- Second and Final Reading
8143 Secretary of the Board
8145 Clerk
Motion by the Board of Education to Amend February Vacation on the Adopted 2013-2014 School Calendar
Attendance Zone Change for Webster Hill Elementary School
Non-Renewal of Non-Tenured Personnel
Universal Design for Learning
Financial Statement - Approval of the Financial Statement for the Period Ending February 28, 2013
Approval of the Minutes of the regular Board meeting of March 19, 2013
March 19, 2013
Proposed Calendar for the 2014-2015 School Year - Second and Final Reading
Adoption of the Annual Board Meeting Schedule for 2013-2014
Bylaws 8143 and 8145
8143 Secretary of the Board
8145 Clerk
Bylaws 8140,8141, 8142, 8151, 8220, 8230, and 8357.1
8140 Offices and Auxiliary Personnel
8141 Chairperson
8142 Vice-chairperson
8151 Ad Hoc Committees/Advisory Committees
8220 Remuneration and Reimbursement
8230 Conflict of Interest
8357.1 Parliamentary Procedure
Mental Health: Prevention, Identification and Intervention
Approval of the Minutes of the regular Board meeting of February 27, 2013
Approval of the Minutes of the regular Board meeting of March 5, 2013
March 5, 2013
Presentation of the Superintendent's 2013-2014 Budget Recommendations
February 27, 2013
Policy - 8310: Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Policies and Bylaws
Adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan for 2013-2014
CIP Full Report
Charter Oak International Academy's Building Project
Proposed Calendar for the 2014-2015 School Year - First Reading
Safety Practices and Protocols in West Hartford High School Athletics
Attendance Zone Change for Webster Hill Elementary School
West Hartford's Plan to Promote Racial Diversity in its
Full Report
Approval of Minutes of the regular Board meeting of Feb. 5, 2013
February 5, 2013
Presentation of Capital Improvement Plan for 2013-2014
CIP (full report)
Motion by Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt to Approve the Reviewed
Bylaw 8310
State of the Schools Report
Full Report (Powerpoint PDF)
Charter Oak Planning Architect Report
West Hartford Public Schools Technology Status Update
Financial Statement - Approval of the Financial Statement for the period ending December 31, 2012
Approval of Minutes - Approval of the Minutes of the regular Board meeting of January 15, 2013
January 15, 2013
School Performance Index and the New CT State Accountability Model
and Powerpoint Presentation on SPI
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Financial Statement - Approval of the Financial Statement for the period ending
November 30, 2012
Approval of the Minutes of the regular Board meeting of December 18, 2012
December 18, 2012
Ratification of the West Hartford Education Association Contract (WHEA)
Common Core State Standards
Approval of the Minutes of the regular Board meeting of November 20, 2012
Approval of the Minutes of the regular Board meeting of December 4, 2012
December 4, 2012
Motion by Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt to Accept and Approve
Revised Policies 6421 and 6600---Second Reading
6421: Parental Access to Instructional Materials
6600: Evaluation of the Instructional Program
Motion by Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt to Approve the
Reviewed Policy 6291
6291: Parental Involvement Policy for Title I Students
Adult Education and Continuing Education Program Review
Approval of the Financial Statement for the period ending October 31, 2012
November 20, 2012
Motion by Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt to Accept Revised Policies
6421: Parental Access to Instructional Materials
6600: Evaluation of the Instructional Program
Summer School Report
Multi-Year Enrollment Projections
Financial Statement - for the period ending September 30, 2012
Approval of the Minutes of October 16, 2012
November 7, 2012 - meeting cancelled due to weather
Motion by Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt to Accept RevisePolicies
6421: Parental Access to Instructional Materials
6600: Evaluation of the Instructional Program
Common Core State Standards
Summer School Report
Financial Statement for the period ending September 30, 2012
Approval of the Minutes of the regular Board meeting of October 16, 2012
October 16, 2012
Charter Oak International Academy Advisory Committee
Enrollment and Class Size Analysis as of October 1, 2012
Secondary School Reform Update: Online Learning
Approval of the Minutes of the regular Board meeting of October 2, 2012
October 2, 2012
Ratification of the Local 1303-39, AFSCME Council 4, Custodians' Contract
Ratification of the Local 1303-61, AFSCME Council 4, Maintenance Contract
High School Test Score Results
Approval of the Minute of the regular Board meeting of September 18, 2012
September 18, 2102
Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) and Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) Results
Approval of the Financial Statement for the period ending June 30, 2012
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting of September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
1. Opening of School Briefing
a. Dr. Karen L. List - Overview and Observation
b. Dr. Eileen Howley - Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
c. Mr. Tom Moore - Transportation, Facilities and Program Update
d. Mr. Richard Ledwith - Human Resources and Personnel Report
e. Mr. Glenn McGrath - Pupil Services
f. Mr. Chip Ward - First Day of School Enrollments
Approval of the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of June 5, 2012
Approval of the minutes of the Special Board meeting of June 28, 2012
June 5, 2012
Revised Policy 6341 - Second Reading
Revised Policy 6410 - Second Reading
State of Connecticut Healthy Food Certification
Safe School Climate and Discipline Report
Personnel Report: Minority Recruitment Action Plan Update
Financial Statement for the Period Ending April 30
Approval of Minutes of the May 15 Meeting
May 15, 2012
Motion by Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt to Accept Revised Policy 6341 -
Motion by Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt to Accept Revised Policy 6410 -
Technology Blueprint Update
West Hartford Early Childhood Partnership (WHECP)
Personnel Report - Minority Recruitment Action Plan Update
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting of May 1, 2012
May 1, 2012
Motion by Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt to Accept and Approve Revised Policy 6420 - Second Reading
Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Innovative Grant
Request for Board Approval of State Grant Applications
Update on Scientific Research-Based Interventions (SRBI), Reading and Assessments
Financial Statement - Approval of the Financial Statement for the Period Ending March 31, 2012
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting of April 3, 2012
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting of April 10, 2012
April 10, 2012
Adoption of the 2012-2013 Board of Education Budget
April 3, 2012
Motion by Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt to Accept Revised Policy 6240 - First Reading
Motion by Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt to Approve Reviewed Policy 6421
Approval of Final Plans and Specifications for Asbestos Abatement and Installation of Finish Floor Systems at Bugbee, Braeburn, King Philip and Morely Schools
Non-Renewal of Non-Tenured Personnel
Teacher/Administrator Evaluation Process
Energy Conservation Efforts
Approval of the Financial Statement for the Period Ending February 29, 2012
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting of March 20, 2012
March 20, 2012
Proposed Calendar for the 2013-14 School Year
Motion by Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt to Accept and Approve Revised Policy 6280
Motion by Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt to Accept and Approve Revised Policy 6290
Motion by Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt to Accept and Approve Revised Policy 6430
Adoption of the Annual Board Meeting Schedule for 2012-2013
Approval of the minutes of the Special Board Meeting of February 29, 2012
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting of February 29, 2012
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting of March 6, 2012
March 6, 2012
Presentation of the Superintendent's 2012-2013 Budget Recommendations
February 29, 2012
Proposed Calendar for the 2013-2014 School Year
Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman, and Terry Schmitt to Accept Revised Policy 6280
Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman, and Terry Schmitt to Accept Revised Policy 6290
Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman, and Terry Schmitt to Accept Revised Policy 6430
Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support
Strategic School Profiles
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting of February 7, 2012
February 7, 2012
Adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan for 2012-2013
Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman, and Terry Schmitt to Accept and Approve Revised Policy 6242
Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman, and Terry Schmitt to Accept and Approve Revised Policy 6310
State of the Schools Report
State of the Schools Report Presentation
NextED Transforming Connecticut's Education System Continuous Improvement Plan from The Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents
CAPSS Executive Summary
Approval of the Financial Statement for the Period Ending December 31, 2011
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting of January 17, 2012
January 17, 2012
Motion to Accept and Approve the Revision to Bylaw 8357
Presentation of Capital Improvement Plan for 2012-13
Click here for the complete CIP Report
Approval of Plans for the Conard High School Partial Roof Replacement
Asbestos Abatement and Floor Tile Replacement at Four Schools; Braeburn, Bugbee, King Philip, and Morley
Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman, and Terry Schmitt to Approve the Reviewed Policy 6250
Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman, and Terry Schmitt to Accept Revised Policy 6242
Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman, and Terry Schmitt to Accept Revised Policy 6310
Update on Continuous Improvement Plan for Students with Disablities
Approval of the Financial Statement for the Period Ending November 30, 2011
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board Meeting of December 20, 2011
December 20, 2011
Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt to Accept and Approve the Revision of the following Board Policy - Second Reading
5550: "Safe School Climate Plan -Anti-Bullying"
Motion to Accept the Revision of the Following Bylaw
8357: Agenda, Minutes and Reports--Order of Business
Approval of Plans for Conard High School Partial Roof Replacement
Common Core State Standards
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting of December 6, 2011
December 6, 2011
Amendment to the 2011-2012 School Calendar Due to the October 29, 2011 Storm
Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman, and Terry Schmitt to Accept the Revision of the of the following Board Policy Subcommittee:
5550: "Safe School Climate Plan -Anti-Bullying"
Technology Blueprint
Secondary School Reform Update
Program Review: Impacts of the Elimination of K-8 SummeSchool
Approval of the Financial Statement for the period ending October 31, 2011
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting of November 22, 2011
November 22, 2011
Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman, and Terry Schmitt to Accept and Approve the Revision of the following Board Policies - Second Reading
6236 Instruction About Religion
6240 Extracurricular Activities
6260 Field Trips
Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman, and Terry Schmitt to Accept and Approve the New Policy 6236.1 - Second Reading
6236.1 Observance of Religious Holidays
Multi-Year Enrollment Projections
Approval of the Financial Statement for the period ending September 30, 2011
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting of October 18, 2011
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting of November 1, 2011
November 1, 2011 - Tabled
Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman, and Terry Schmitt to Accept and Approve the Revision of the following Board Policies - Second Reading
6236 Instruction About Religion
6240 Extracurricular Activities
6260 Field Trips
Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman, and Terry Schmitt to Accept and Approve the New Policy 6236.1
Common Core Standards
Approval of the Financial Statement for the period ending September 30, 2011
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting of October 18, 2011
October 18, 2011
NEASC: Presentation of Mission Statements
Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman, and Terry Schmitt to Accept the Revision of the following Board Policies
6236 Instruction About Religion
6240 Extracurricular Activities
6260 Field Trips
Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman, and Terry Schmitt to Accept the New Policy 6236.1
October 1 Enrollments and Class Size Analysis
Summer School Report
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting of October 4, 2011
October 4, 2011
Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman, and Terry Schmitt to Accept an Approve Revised Policy 6235 Controversial Issues
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Results
High School Test Score Results: AP and SAT
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting of September 20, 2011
September 20, 2011
Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt to Accept the Revised Policy 6235 Controversial Issues
Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt to Approve the Reviewed Policy 6241
Test Score Results and Analysis of Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) and Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT)
Approval of the Financial Statement for the period ending June 30, 2011
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting of September 6, 2011
September 6, 2011
Opening of School Briefing
Dr. Karen L. List - Overview and Observation
Dr. Eileen Howley - Instruction and Curriculum
Mr. Tom Moore - Transportation, Facilities and Program Update
Mr. Richard Ledwith - Human Resources and Personnel Report
Mr. Glenn McGrath - Pupil Services
Mr. Chip Ward - First Day of School Enrollments
Approval of the minutes of the Special Board meeting of June 7, 2011
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting of June 7, 2011
Approval of the minutes of the Special Board meeting of July 12, 2011