Regular Meeting
Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall, 50 South Main Street
Legislative Chamber - Room 314
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 interest
from the public. Board members do not respond to comments.
3 minutes per individual, 20 minutes per subject matter.
IV. Unfinished Business
A. Motion by Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt to Accept and Approve
Revised Bylaw 8310 - Second Reading
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education accept and approve
as a Second and Final Reading the following bylaw which was revised
by the Board Policy Subcommittee:
8310: Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Policies and Bylaws
B. Adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan for 2013-2014
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education adopt the Capital
Improvement Plan for 2013-2014
CIP Full Report
V. New Business
A. Charter Oak International Academy's Building Project
Recommendation: That if the $45 million allocation for
Charter Oak International Academy is approved as part of the
Capital Improvement Plan, the Board of Education will
decide whether to recommend that a) the Town Council invest
in "renovating as new" and adding to the existing Charter Oak
facility or b) the Town Council invest in building an entirely new
Charter Oak facility
B. Proposed Calendar for the 2014-2015 School Year - First Reading
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education review
as a First Reading the proposed calendar for the 2014-2015
school year
VI. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. Safety Practices and Protocols in West Hartford High School Athletics
Background: Mr. Tom Moore, Ms. Betty Remigino-Knapp, and
Dr. Patrick Carroll will report.
2. Attendance Zone Change for Webster Hill Elementary School
Background: Mr. Tom Moore and Mr. Chip Ward will report.
3. West Hartford's Plan to Promote Racial Diversity in its
"Unique Schools"- Charter Oak and Smith
Background: Mr. Tom Moore and Mr. Chip Ward will report.
Full Report
VII. Routine Matters
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes of the regular Board meeting of
Feb. 5, 2013
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the
Minutes of the regular Board meeting of Feb. 5, 2013
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 Reports
1. Reports from Student Board Representatives
IX. Future Business
A. Announcement of Meeting Dates
1. Tuesday, March 5, 2013, Regular Board Meeting, Presentation of
Superintendent's 2013-2014 Budget, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall,
50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
2. Budget Workshops/Public Hearing: All to be held in room 314
at 7:00 p.m:
March 13: Budget Workshop #1
March 14: Budget Workshop #2
March 27: Public Hearing Followed by
Budget Workshop #3
3. Tuesday, March 19, 2013, Regular Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall,
50 South Main Street, Legislative Chambers, room 314
B. Request for Future Agenda Items
X. Comments from Visitors - 3 minutes per individual,
20 minutes per subject matter
XI. Executive Session
XII. Adjournment