Hartford Public Schools CT public meetings in 2024
51 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Board of Education is discussing revisions to the school naming policy, specifically regarding naming schools after living individuals. The meeting also includes reports on career pathways for high school students and the process for filling a vacant board position.
- Proposed $205,500 contract continuation with Tepper and Flynn for Hartford Public High School and McDonough Middle School
- Report on $95,000 Neag Grant awarded to Kennelly School for after-school enrichment
- Discussion on revising school naming policy to allow for living individuals
- Establishment of an application process for a vacant board position with a December 31st deadline
- Review of new state requirement for a half credit of financial literacy for students
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Legislative & Advocacy Task Force of Hartford Public Schools is meeting to discuss priorities and next steps. The agenda includes only procedural items and a discussion item with no details provided.
- Discussion of priorities and next steps
Finance & Audit Committee
The Hartford Public Schools Finance & Audit Committee will receive informational updates on financial results through October 2024, increased use of the non-lapsing fund to balance FY2024, FY2025 excess cost overview, and the initial FY2026 budget outlook. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information only.
- Financial Results Update through October 2024 (Period 4)
- Increased Use of Non-Lapsing Fund to Balance FY2024
- FY2025 Excess Cost Overview
- FY2026 Initial Budget Outlook
Family & Community Engagement Committee
The Family & Community Engagement Committee will receive informational updates on the Burns Phase 3b (FF&E) and Phase 4 (Playscape) project, as well as the Bulkeley Phase 8 (FF&E) project and a construction update. The committee will also discuss an overview of student connectedness to school with community partners. Reports on the School Governance Council, Title I, and the Welcome Center are scheduled for review.
- Burns Phase 3b (FF&E) and Phase 4 (Playscape) informational item
- Bulkeley Phase 8 (FF&E) and construction update
- Overview: Student Connectedness to School - Community Partners (discussion)
- School Governance Council Report
- Title I Report and Welcome Center Report
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting to discuss a progress monitoring report update and related tools. The meeting includes a call to order, the workshop discussion, and adjournment.
- Progress monitoring report update and tools discussion
- Workshop meeting held virtually at 5:30 p.m.
- Adjournment motion to be voted on
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee will discuss a request to rename Classical Magnet School to 'Hernan LaFontaine Classical Magnet School'. The committee will also consider a first reading of a graduation policy regarding financial literacy credit and discuss a school closing/consolidation policy.
- Request to rename Classical Magnet School to Hernan LaFontaine Classical Magnet School
- First reading of Graduation Policy (Financial Literacy Credit)
- Discussion of School Closing/Consolidation Policy
- Discussion of elected board vacancy
Teaching & Learning Committee
The Teaching & Learning Committee will vote on a $205,500 contract continuation with Tepper & Flynn (formerly ReVision Learning) for leadership coaching at McDonough Middle School and Hartford Public High School, funded by the Commissioner's Network Grant. The committee will also consider accepting a $95,000 NEAG Foundation grant for after-school enrichment at Kennelly School. A discussion on high school and post-secondary success is scheduled as an informational item.
- Contract continuation with Tepper & Flynn for $205,500: $115,500 for McDonough Middle, $90,000 for HPHS, through June 2025
- Acceptance of $95,000 NEAG Foundation grant for after-school enrichment at Kennelly School (K-8)
- Discussion on High School & Post Secondary Success
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Legislative & Advocacy Task Force is meeting virtually to discuss priorities and next steps. The agenda includes opening, discussion items, and a motion to adjourn.
- Discussion of priorities and next steps for the task force
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Board of Education is meeting to discuss the potential renaming of Classical Magnet School and the filling of an elected board vacancy. The session includes reports on adult education funding, Title IX policy, and potential school consolidation policies.
- Contract continuation approval for 2-4-1 Sports (BK South, EMS, Webster & Breakthrough North)
- Contract continuation approval for RELAY GSE
- Proposal to rename Classical Magnet School to 'Hernan LaFontaine Classical Magnet'
- Review of Title IX Policy
- Discussion of $3 million adult education operating budget
Finance & Audit Committee
The Hartford Board of Education's Finance & Audit Committee will receive a financial results update for the first three months of fiscal year 2025 (Period 3). The committee will also take a 'Deeper Look' at the Central Office budget. The meeting is informational; no votes are scheduled.
- Financial Results Update through September 2024 (Period 3)
- 'Deeper Look' review of Central Office budget
- Meeting is informational only, no action items listed
Family & Community Engagement Committee
The Family & Community Engagement Committee is meeting to accept funds for adult education services. The session includes updates on school choice and community schools, as well as reports on school governance and Title I activities.
- Adult Education Provider Grant: $3,082,530
- Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford grant: $121,041
- Urban League of Greater Hartford grant: $7,800
- Update from the Office of Enrollment & School Choice
- Welcome Center Report for September SY 2024-25
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools Board of Education is holding a virtual workshop meeting. The main agenda item is a discussion on Priority 1: HQ Instruction, focusing on equitable access to high-quality learning experiences. The meeting includes a call to order and adjournment.
- Workshop discussion on Priority 1: HQ Instruction - Equitable Access to High Quality Learning Experiences, Part I
- Presentation slides attached for the workshop item
Teaching & Learning Committee
The Teaching & Learning Committee will vote on two contract continuations: a $159,232 contract with 2-4-1 Sports for after-school and leadership programs at four schools, and a $156,765 contract with RELAY GSE for teacher certification scholarships. The committee will also receive an informational presentation on Student Services and Special Education updates.
- Contract continuation with 2-4-1 Sports for $159,232 from Special Funds: Extracurricular Grant for Breakthrough North ($14,300), Breakthrough South ($53,000), EMS at Mary Hooker ($44,432), and Noah Webster ($47,500)
- Contract continuation with RELAY GSE for $156,765 from General and Special Funds for teacher certification scholarships (up to $6,500 per participant)
- Informational discussion on Student Services and SPED Overview
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee is reviewing a request to rename the Classical Magnet School. The meeting also includes a second reading of the Title IX Sex Discrimination Policy.
- Request to rename Classical Magnet School to Hernan LaFontaine Classical Magnet School
- Second reading of Title IX Sex Discrimination Policy (2024)
- Discussion regarding an elected Board vacancy
- New business regarding school closing or consolidation
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools board met in executive session to discuss pending litigation. The board voted unanimously to enter and later exit the closed session, then adjourned. No substantive decisions or public business were conducted.
- Entered executive session for pending litigation
- Exited executive session after discussion
- Meeting adjourned without public action
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Board of Education is holding a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including contract approvals for Ready CT and Language Line, acceptance of funds for Family Resource Centers, and a first reading of the Title IX policy. The meeting will also include reports from committees on curriculum, finance, and community engagement, as well as updates on the Blue Ribbon Commission and strategic plan engagement.
- Contract continuation approval for Ready CT (GPA) for paid internships
- Contract approval for Language Line translation services
- Acceptance of funds and contract approval for Family Resource Centers via The Village
- First reading of the Title IX Sex Discrimination Policy (2024)
- Discussion on dipping into the Non-Lapsing fund to close a deficit in FY 2024 budget
Finance & Audit Committee
The Finance & Audit Committee will receive informational reports on preliminary fiscal year 2023-24 financial results, COVID-19 relief grant spending, and financial results through August 2024 (Period 2). They will also discuss a five-year financial forecast and a resolution calling for full permanent funding of public schools. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel evaluation goal setting.
- Preliminary fiscal year 2023-24 financial results report
- Update on COVID-19 relief grant spending
- Financial results through August 2024 (Period 2)
- Five-year financial forecast discussion
- Resolution calling for full permanent funding of public schools
Family & Community Engagement Committee
The Family & Community Engagement Committee will hear an update on the Strategic Plan Engagement and receive informational overviews on the Hartford Youth Voices Count Survey and the Office of Strategic Partnerships & Fund Development. The committee will also consider two contract approvals: a $105,000 one-year renewal with Language Line Services for phone interpretation, and acceptance of a $556,815 state grant to continue operating five Family Resource Centers.
- Contract approval: Language Line Services, $105,000, 1-year through June 2025, for over-the-phone interpretation in 240+ languages
- Acceptance of funds: Family Resource Center grant, $556,815 total (approx. $111,363 per center), from CT State Department of Education
- FRC operators: Hispanic Health Council at María C. Sánchez Elementary; The Village for Families & Children at Latino Studies Academy at Burns, Sara J. Rawson, S.A.N.D., and Fred D. Wish Elementary
- Update on Strategic Plan Engagement
- Overview: Hartford Youth Voices Count Survey and Office of Strategic Partnerships & Fund Development
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools Board of Education is holding a virtual workshop meeting. The main item is a discussion and information session on the state of talent management, covering hiring, vacancies, recruitment, and retention. The meeting opens with a call to order and closes with a motion to adjourn.
- Discussion: State of Talent Management: Hiring, Vacancies, Recruitment & Retention
- Presentation slide deck attached (3,711 KB)
Policy Committee
The Hartford Public Schools Policy Committee is meeting to discuss the Blue Ribbon Commission and to conduct a first reading of a Title IX policy, which may lead to action at a future regular board meeting.
- Discussion of Blue Ribbon Commission
- First reading of Title IX Policy with attached model policy and regulations
Teaching & Learning Committee
The Teaching & Learning Committee will consider approving a $82,000 contract with Ready CT to provide a work-based learning coordinator at Great Path Academy through June 2025, funded by a state grant. The committee will also receive a curriculum update as an informational discussion item.
- Contract continuation approval: Ready CT at Great Path Academy, $82,000, funded by Interdistrict Magnet School Academic and Social Support Extracurricular Program Grant (MASSG), term Jan 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
- Curriculum update presentation (informational, discussion)
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Board of Education voted to renew a $660,000 contract with Our Piece of the Pie for the OPPortunity Academy alternative program and approved a one-year extension of Superintendent Leslie Torres-Rodriguez's contract through June 2026. The board also certified final construction plans for Phase 2 of the Betances Learning Lab Magnet School project.
- Contract renewal with Our Piece of the Pie (OPP) for OPPortunity Academy, $660,000, through June 30, 2025
- Superintendent Leslie Torres-Rodriguez's contract extended one year through June 30, 2026
- Phase 2 construction plans certified for Betances Learning Lab Magnet School project
- Committee discussion on OPP program details, student engagement, and graduation rates
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes from August 20, 2024
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools Board of Education will hold a virtual workshop meeting to discuss state summative assessment data and a micro session on tiered supports and alternative programming. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational and procedural.
- Discussion of State Summative Assessment Data
- Micro session on Tiered Supports & Alternative Programming
- Motion to adjourn
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools Committee of the Whole will discuss and vote on two action items: a contract continuation with OPPortunity Academy for $660,000 to support overage, under-credited students, and approval of Phase 2 construction at Betances School. The OPP contract includes tuition costs for enrollment beyond 75 students.
- Contract continuation with Our Piece of the Pie, Inc. (OPPortunity Academy) for $660,000 from the general budget
- Additional tuition costs if enrollment exceeds 75 students: $8,800 (Q1), $6,600 (Q2), $4,400 (Q3), $2,200 (Q4)
- Approval of Phase 2 construction at Betances School
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Board of Education is meeting for a retreat to discuss strategic planning and visioning, as well as a stakeholder engagement plan. The agenda includes procedural items like a call to order and adjournment, with no specific decisions or financial items listed.
- Strategic Planning and Visioning discussion
- Stakeholder Engagement Plan discussion
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Board of Education voted to authorize $2,362,450 in contracts for community school programs through June 2025, funded by Title I and NHAP grants. The board also approved a $156,670 contract for Frontline software, appointed the board chair to the school building committee, and certified Phase 2 construction plans for Kennelly School. Public comment and reports from the chair and superintendent were also on the agenda.
- Approved $2,362,450 in community school contracts with Active City, Blue Hills Civic Association, Boys & Girls Club, Catholic Charities, and The Village for Families & Children
- Approved $156,670.22 contract continuation for Frontline time/attendance and evaluation software
- Certified Phase 2 construction plans for E.B. Kennelly School (State Project #064-0317)
- Appointed Board Chair Jennifer Hockenhull to the Hartford School Building Committee, with Kory Mills as alternate
- Heard reports on chronic absenteeism and superintendent's monthly update
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially approve Phase 2 construction at Kennelly School. The meeting is virtual and includes a single substantive item for consideration.
- Approval of Phase 2 Construction - Kennelly School
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools Board is holding a special virtual meeting to consider two contract continuations: a $2,362,450 community schools program funded by Title I and NHAP grants, and a $156,670.22 renewal for Frontline software for time/attendance and evaluations. The board will also enter executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation.
- Contract continuation for Community Schools: $2,362,450 (Title I / NHAP)
- Contract continuation for Frontline software: $156,670.22 (General Budget)
- Executive session on superintendent's evaluation
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Board of Education voted to authorize two contract continuations: $314,000 for Hartford Performs to provide arts programs in all PreK-8 schools, and $187,784 for CT RISE to support high school redesign and 9th-grade on-track achievement at Bulkeley, Hartford High, Kinsella, and Weaver. The board also appointed Kory Mills to the Hartford School Building Committee and entered executive session for a personnel matter regarding Superintendent Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez.
- Contract continuation with Hartford Performs for $314,000 through June 30, 2025
- Contract continuation with CT RISE for $187,784 through June 30, 2025
- Appointment of Kory Mills to the Hartford School Building Committee
- Executive session for personnel matter concerning Superintendent Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez
- Approval of minutes from June 18, 2024 regular meeting
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools Committee of the Whole is considering two contract continuation approvals. One is a $314,000 contract with Hartford Performs for arts programs, funded by the Alliance Grant. The other is a $187,784 contract with the Connecticut RISE Network to support high school redesign and Grade 9 on-track achievement, funded by ESSER. These are action items for the regular meeting.
- Contract continuation with Hartford Performs for $314,000 (Alliance Grant)
- Contract continuation with Connecticut RISE Network for $187,784 (ESSER)
- Hartford Performs serves all 31 PreK-Grade 8 schools
- RISE work focuses on Grade 9 on-track at Bulkeley, Hartford High, Kinsella, and Weaver
- RISE contract split into two periods (Jan-Jun, Jul-Dec)
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools Board of Education is meeting for a retreat at 280 Trumbull Street. The agenda includes discussions on collaborative governance and leadership, as well as the legal rights and responsibilities of board members. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.
- Discussion on collaborative governance and leadership
- Discussion on legal rights and responsibilities of board members
- Procedural call to order and motion to adjourn
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Board of Education held its regular meeting, where it adopted Policy 5157 on suicide prevention and intervention, approved minutes from the previous meeting, and heard reports from the superintendent and student representatives. The meeting also included the swearing-in of new board members and the election of officers.
- Adopted Policy 5157- Suicide Prevention and Intervention
- Approved minutes from May 21, 2024 meeting
- Elected officers: Chair, Vice-Chair, Second Vice-Chair, Secretary
- Heard report on Wish School schematic design (informational)
- Public comment session held
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to discuss two items. They will hold a second reading of Policy 5157 on Suicide Prevention and Intervention, and receive an informational overview of the Wish School schematic design.
- Second reading of Policy 5157: Suicide Prevention and Intervention
- Overview of Wish School schematic design (information item)
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools Board is holding a workshop meeting focused on a School Governance Council Showcase, which is listed as a discussion/information item. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, the showcase, and adjournment. No votes or decisions are scheduled beyond the motion to adjourn.
- School Governance Council Showcase (discussion/information)
- Workshop held at Capital Community College, 11th Floor Auditorium, 950 Main Street, Hartford
- Motion to adjourn (action item)
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 21, 2024, at Weaver High School. The board approved several contracts, including a $32 million transportation contract with Autumn Transportation, and discussed policies on suicide prevention, grading, and retention. A resolution to extend Superintendent Leslie Torres-Rodriguez's contract through June 30, 2026, failed.
- Approved $32,000,000 contract with Autumn Transportation for school bus services through June 30, 2027, with two possible one-year extensions.
- Approved $141,780 contract continuation with Open Architects for data dashboards and warehouse through June 30, 2025.
- Approved $100,000 contract with Stay Plugged In for an Esports room at HMTCA, funded by Magnet Athletic Program Grant.
- First reading of Policy 5157 on Suicide Prevention and Intervention (no vote).
- Resolution to extend Superintendent Leslie Torres-Rodriguez's contract through June 30, 2026, failed (3 ayes, 3 nays).
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider two action items: approving a $141,780 contract with Open Architects for a data dashboard and warehouse system, and approving the district's E-Rate application for telecommunications and network equipment funding. The board will also have a first reading of a revised suicide prevention policy and receive updates on finances, school governance councils, and the Welcome Center.
- Contract continuation with Open Architects for $141,780 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) for data dashboards and warehouse
- Approval of E-Rate application: $1,139,981.21 total, with $998,648.03 from USAC and $141,333.19 district share
- First reading of Policy 5157 on Suicide Prevention and Intervention
- Financial results update through February 2024
- School Governance Council and Welcome Center reports
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Board of Education Committee of the Whole will consider several contract approvals, including a $32 million transportation contract with Autumn Transportation, a $100,000 contract with Stay Plugged In for an esports room at HMTCA, and a $139,987 continuation for athletic training services. The board will also discuss policies on honorary diplomas, grading (including the 50% rule), and student retention, and receive an update on dashboards.
- Contract approval: Autumn Transportation, $32,000,000, July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 with two 1-year extensions
- Contract approval: Stay Plugged In (HMTCA), $100,000, for esports room and STEM/college readiness curriculum
- Contract continuation: Athletic Trainers, $139,987, funded by general budget and Sheff grant
- Approval: Healthy Food Certification for 2024-25 school year
- Policy discussions: Honorary Diploma, Policy 6146 Grading (50% rule), Policy 5121 Retention
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Board of Education is meeting to adopt the FY 2024-25 budget of $429,410,903, approve several special education service contracts, and adopt the 2024-25 district calendar. The board also received reports from the chair, superintendent, and students, and heard public comment.
- Adoption of FY 2024-25 budget of $429,410,903
- Contract with AMN HealthCare for $761,400 for speech-language services
- Contract with CT Behavioral Health for $543,536 for behavioral support
- Contract with CBS Therapy for $1,008,525 for therapy staffing
- Contract with Stepping Stone for $3,701,748 for speech and paraeducator services
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to receive an update and follow-up on the 2024-25 budget. The item is for information only, with budget slides and a FAQ link provided as attachments.
- 2024-25 Budget update and follow-up
- Link to 2024-25 Budget FAQ provided
- HPS FY2025 Budget Update Slides (4,785 KB) attached
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools Committee of the Whole is reviewing financial updates and preparing items for the regular meeting, including several contract approvals and continuations for special education and communications services, as well as the adoption of the 2024-25 district calendar. The contracts total over $6.6 million and are funded primarily from the general budget and Title I funds. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.
- Contract approval: ParentSquare communications platform, $90,122, funded by Title I, for July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
- Contract approval: AMN HealthCare for speech-language services and paraeducators, $761,400
- Contract continuation: CT Behavioral Health for behavioral support, $543,536
- Contract continuation: CBS Therapy for speech and language services, $1,008,525
- Contract continuation: Stepping Stone Services for speech-language and paraeducators, $3,701,748 (increase to 19 FTEs)
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools board is holding a public hearing to receive community input on the proposed 2024-25 budget. The meeting consists of opening, the hearing itself, and adjournment, with no other business listed.
- Public hearing on 2024-25 proposed budget
- Meeting at Weaver High School, 415 Granby Street, Hartford, CT
- Adjournment motion
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools board is holding a workshop to review the superintendent's proposed 2024-25 operating budget. The agenda includes a discussion of the budget documents and a procedural motion to adjourn. No votes on the budget are scheduled at this meeting.
- Review of Superintendent's Proposed 2024-2025 Operating Budget Book (DRAFT)
- Review of HPS FY2025 Budget Overview Slides
- Workshop held virtually at 5:30 p.m.
- Motion to adjourn as the only action item
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Board of Education is holding its regular meeting at Weaver High School, with action items including contract approvals and a first reading of the proposed 2024-25 school calendar. The board approved a $220,000 contract with Stay Plugged In for esports programming, accepted a $563,145 state grant for Family Resource Centers, and continued a PowerSchool contract for $553,989.10. The board also discussed the Wish School construction phase 1 plans and entered executive session for a personnel matter.
- Approved $220,000 contract with Stay Plugged In for esports labs at AF STEM, N. Webster, and Classical Magnet schools
- Accepted $563,145 CT State Department of Education Family Resource Center Grant, with contracts for Hispanic Health Council and The Village for Families & Children
- Approved $553,989.10 PowerSchool contract continuation for 2024-25 school year
- First reading of proposed 2024-25 school calendar (no vote required)
- Approved phase 1 plans for Wish School demolition and abatement project
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and prepare items for the regular board meeting, including contract approvals, a financial update, and a school construction project. Action items include a $220,000 contract with Stay Plugged In for esports and STEM programming, a $563,145 grant acceptance for Family Resource Centers, and a $553,989.10 PowerSchool software renewal. The committee will also review the 2024-25 district calendar and receive reports on school governance and the Welcome Center.
- Contract approval: Stay Plugged In, $220,000 total ($90,000 AF STEM, $90,000 N. Webster, $40,000 Classical) for esports and STEM programming
- Acceptance of funds and contract approval: Family Resource Centers Grant, $563,145 total ($112,629 per site) with Hispanic Health Council and The Village for Families & Children Inc.
- Contract continuation approval: PowerSchool Group LLC, $553,989.10 for 2024-2025 school year
- Discussion: Wish School construction update
- Discussion: 2024-25 district calendar draft
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 20, 2024, at Weaver High School. The board took action on several items, including approving contracts for leadership development and student enrichment programs, accepting a federal grant for community schools, adopting a policy on student admission and placement, and approving construction plans for two schools. The meeting also included public comment and reports from the chair, superintendent, and student representative.
- Approved $110,000 contract with Partners for Educational Leadership for an assistant principal pipeline program (ESSER funds).
- Approved $75,000 contract with Hartford Knights for a life-skills enrichment program at Milner Middle School (ESSER/SEIG funds).
- Accepted $2,104,428 Community Schools Grant from U.S. Department of Education for M.D. Fox, Burr, and Bulkeley High School.
- Adopted Policy 5111 on Admission/Placement.
- Approved Phase 1 construction plans for Betances Learning Lab and Kennelly School (temporary classroom installations).
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider three action items: a $110,000 contract with Partners for Educational Leadership for an assistant principal pipeline program, acceptance of a $2,104,428 federal Full-Service Community Schools grant for three schools, and approval of Phase I construction at Betances and Kennelly schools. The committee will also receive updates on secondary/post-secondary success and reports from the School Governance Council and Welcome Center.
- Contract approval: $110,000 with Partners for Educational Leadership for assistant principal pipeline program (ESSER funds)
- Acceptance of $2,104,428 Full-Service Community Schools grant for M.D. Fox, Burr, and Bulkeley High School (5-year pilot)
- Approval of Phase I construction at Betances and Kennelly schools
- Update on Secondary & Post Secondary Success
- School Governance Council Report and Welcome Center Report
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools board is holding a special virtual meeting to enter executive session to discuss a personnel matter involving Superintendent Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez. The agenda includes only procedural actions: calling the meeting to order, entering and exiting executive session, and adjourning. No decisions or public discussion are scheduled.
- Executive session on personnel matter regarding Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez
- Motion to enter executive session
- Motion to exit executive session
- Motion to adjourn
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Board of Education's Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including a contract approval, appointment of hearing officers, a policy second reading, and updates on finances, metrics, and curriculum. The most consequential item is the approval of a $71,250 contract for the Hartford Knights program, funded by ESSER (SEIG Grant).
- Contract approval: Hartford Knights (Milner) for $71,250.00, funded by Special Funds: ESSER (SEIG Grant)
- Appointment of impartial hearing board: authorizes Superintendent to appoint four attorneys from Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani as hearing officers
- Second reading of policy 5111 on Admission/Placement (discussion only)
- Financial results update through November 2023
- Metrics update from Adams & Knight and ELA curriculum selection update (K-5)
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Board of Education is holding a virtual retreat to discuss several financial and strategic matters. Discussion topics include the district budget formula, deficit mitigation, and comparative analysis of opportunity and alliance districts.
- Budget Priorities and Timeline discussion
- Comparative Analysis (Opportunity/Alliance Districts) discussion
- Deficit Update and Mitigation discussion
- Updated HPS District Budget Formula discussion
- Strategic Priorities discussion
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, where it approved a $71,250 contract with Princeton Review for a virtual test-preparation program for grades 9-12, adopted policies on remote work and coach evaluation, and received reports from the chair, superintendent, and students. The board also entered executive session for pending claims and litigation and a personnel matter.
- Approved $71,250 contract with Princeton Review for 6-week virtual test prep for grades 9-12, funded by ESSER (SEIG Grant)
- Adopted Policy 4113.6 (Remote Work) and Policy 4115.3 (Coach Evaluation)
- First reading of Policy 5111 (Admission/Placement)
- Executive session for pending claims/litigation and personnel matter involving Dr. Torres-Rodriguez
- Public comment and reports from chair, superintendent, and student representative
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Hartford Public Schools Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to consider a $71,250 contract with Princeton Review funded by ESSER (SEIG Grant) special funds. The committee will also discuss second readings of remote work and coaching policies, and a first reading of an admission/placement policy.
- Contract approval: Princeton Review, $71,250.00, funded by Special Funds: ESSER (SEIG Grant)
- Second reading: Remote Work policy (CABE 4113_6)
- Second reading: Coaching policy (CABE 4115_3)
- First reading: Admission/Placement policy (5111)