New Haven School District public meetings in 2024

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Board of Education is meeting to discuss and vote on a specific purchase order for facility maintenance. The primary action item concerns mold remediation services at a school site.

• Purchase order with ServPro of Newington for mold remediation at Betsy Ross dark rooms not to exceed $35,854.76

Governance Committee Meeting

The Governance Committee will discuss Policy 3323 Procurement, which is under review. The meeting also includes procedural items such as the call to order and a motion to adjourn. No other business items are listed.

• Discussion of Policy 3323 Procurement
• Call to Order
• Motion to Adjourn

Teaching & Learning Committee

The Teaching and Learning Committee will hear a presentation and discuss the New Haven Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate, a framework defining desired student skills and attributes. The meeting includes procedural items like welcome and adjournment, with the main focus on this initiative.

• Presentation and discussion of the NHPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Action item on the Portrait of a Graduate development process
• Discussion item on the Portrait of a Graduate

Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee Meeting

The Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee will hear an update on the ABM stewardship report and discuss committee membership. The meeting includes procedural items such as a call to order and a motion to adjourn.

• Stewardship report update from ABM
• Discussion of committee membership

Food Service Task Force Committee Meeting

The Food Service Task Force Committee will meet on December 11, 2024, to receive updates on district food service, food allergy policy, food gap subgroup work, and a sustainable food initiative. The meeting includes procedural items and a discussion of other business.

• Food Service Update (discussion)
• Food Allergy Policy Update
• Food Gap Subgroup Updates on addressing food gaps in the district
• Sustainable Food Initiative Update on expanding local, healthy food access and reducing waste

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Board of Education is voting on a memorandum of understanding to receive $5.5 million in federal recovery funds for school facilities. The meeting also includes approvals for various educational service contracts, security upgrades, and an amended academic calendar.

• MOU with City of New Haven for $5.5 million in SLFRF funds for school facilities capital improvements
• Security system enhancements via Utility Communications for Obama School ($66,094.54), ESUMS ($126,044.90), New Haven Academy ($66,734.05), and Mayo Early Learning ($76,765.54)
• Agreement with Smart Start Education, LLC for tutoring at 11 schools not to exceed $249,106.57
• Agreement with Perkins Eastman Architects, DPC for a 10-year facilities master plan not to exceed $99,000
• Amended 2024-2025 Academic Calendar to include early release on December 20, 2024

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee will consider over $1 million in new agreements, including a $249,106.57 tutoring contract for 11 schools and a $99,000 facilities master plan. The committee will also vote on security upgrades at four schools totaling $335,639.03 and several amendments to existing contracts.

• Agreement with Smart Start Education, LLC for tutoring at 11 schools, not to exceed $249,106.57
• Agreement with Perkins Eastman Architects for a 10-year facilities master plan, not to exceed $99,000
• Purchase orders for security camera and metal detector upgrades at Obama School ($66,094.54), ESUMS ($126,044.90), New Haven Academy ($66,734.05), and Mayo Early Learning ($76,765.54)
• Agreement with Insight Coaching, LLC for coaching and curriculum development at BRAMS, not to exceed $114,750
• Amendment to increase translation services contract with Corporate Translation Services by $35,000 (175%) to $55,000

Governance Committee Meeting

The Governance Committee will meet on November 26, 2024, to discuss and potentially act on a revised procurement policy (3323). The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, introductions, and adjournment.

• Review of Policy 3323 Procurement, with a memo and updated policy document attached
• Other business, if any

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education will vote on several action items, including approval of minutes, personnel reports, and international trips for Davis Academy (Puerto Rico), Sound School (Bermuda), and ESUMS (South Africa). The board will also consider multiple agreements and amendments totaling over $253,000 for services such as vision screenings, magnet school evaluations, after-school programs, and social-emotional learning, as well as purchase orders for facility maintenance and a presentation on addressing chronic absenteeism.

• Approval of international trips: Davis Academy to Puerto Rico ($0), Sound School to Bermuda ($0), ESUMS to South Africa ($0) — costs not specified
• Agreement with American Education Solutions for magnet school evaluations, $90,000
• Agreement with Insight Coaching for teacher support at High School in the Community, $67,000
• Amendment with ALK Mindfulness expanding after-school services, increasing funding by $9,750 to $116,090
• Purchase order with ServPro for cleaning at Edgewood Avenue School cafeteria, $31,455

Teaching & Learning Committee

The Teaching and Learning Committee will meet on November 20, 2024, to discuss and recommend international trips for approval, review the NHPS and Yale Teacher Residency Program, and receive an update on Data Wise implementation. The meeting includes presentations from staff on these topics and final thoughts from the chair and co-chair.

• Recommend international trips for approval (Action, Discussion)
• Discuss the NHPS and Yale Teacher Residency Program (Action, Recommendation)
• Provide an update on Data Wise implementation (Action, Recommendation)
• International trips presented by Ms. Jessica Haxhi
• NHPS and Yale Teacher Residency Program information provided by Ms. Edith Johnson

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee will consider agreements totaling over $1 million, including a $676,462 contract with the New Haven YMCA for 30 full-day preschool spaces (withdrawn from the agenda) and a $90,000 agreement with American Education Solutions for magnet school evaluations. Other items include purchase orders for school maintenance and technology, amendments to existing contracts, and a discussion of the monthly financial report and capital budget.

• Agreement with New Haven YMCA Youth Center for 30 full-day preschool spaces, $676,462 (withdrawn)
• Agreement with American Education Solutions for magnet school evaluations, $90,000
• Purchase order for Securly web filtering and wellness monitoring renewal, $19,150
• Mold remediation at Hill Central Music Academy band room, $6,200
• Amendment to ALK Mindfulness contract adding 25 students and $9,750

Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee Meeting

The Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss the November Stewardship Report. The committee will also discuss committee membership.

• Approval of September 12, 2024 minutes
• Approval of October 10, 2024 minutes
• November Stewardship Report - ABM
• Discussion on Committee Membership

Food Service Task Force Committee Meeting

The committee will hear updates on the district's food allergy policy, general food service operations, and a sustainable food initiative aimed at expanding local sourcing and reducing waste. Members will also receive reports on addressing food gaps across the district.

• Food Allergy Policy Update
• Sustainable Food Initiative Update — expanding local, healthy food access and reducing packaging waste
• Food Gap Subgroup Updates — addressing food gaps in the district

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education is meeting to vote on several action items, including approval of minutes, a personnel report, and a slate of finance and operations items. Key decisions include awarding five snow removal contracts totaling up to $450,000 and accepting a $450,000 donation of menstrual products from the Diaper Bank of Connecticut.

• Approval of 5 snow removal contracts (Zones 1-5) totaling up to $450,000 for the 2024-2025 winter season.
• Acceptance of a $450,000 donation from the Diaper Bank of Connecticut for menstrual products over two years.
• Approval of a $100,000 increase (to $250,000) in legal services funding from Shipman & Goodwin.
• Approval of School Improvement Grants: $262,671 for Troup and $236,000 for Clemente schools.
• Approval of a $335,951 state security grant for equipment upgrades at Obama, ESUMS, New Haven Academy, and Mayo schools.

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee is reviewing various service contracts, purchase orders, and grant abstracts. The meeting includes discussions on budget mitigation plans and the acceptance of large-scale product donations.

• Acceptance of menstrual product donations valued at an estimated $450,000 from The Diaper Bank of Connecticut
• Agreement with Boundless Literacy for reading intervention at Clemente School up to $82,368.00
• Five contracts for snow removal and ice treatment across various zones totaling $450,000.00
• Purchase order for flooring replacement at Wilbur Cross Library up to $87,740.00
• Amendment to Shipman & Goodwin legal services contract to increase funding by $100,000.00

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education met on October 28, 2024, to approve a consent agenda including the Superintendent's Personnel Report, a package of abstracts, agreements, amendments, and purchase orders, and a Head Start budget revision. The board also approved a memorandum of agreement with Clifford Beers for a Full Service Community School grant. All motions passed unanimously, with one abstention on the Clifford Beers MOU.

• Approved $26,463,427 Alliance District Grant for 2024-25
• Approved $4,412,124 Priority School District Consolidated Grant
• Approved $3,007,048 Federal Magnet Assistance Grant (Year 1 of 5)
• Approved $1,465,775 agreement with ACES for ASPIRE program
• Approved Head Start budget revision adding $372,200 for busing

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee is meeting to review and recommend approval of multiple contracts, grants, and budget items for the New Haven School District. Key items include a $26.5 million Alliance District Grant, a $4.4 million Priority School District Grant, and a $3 million Federal Magnet Assistance Grant. The committee will also consider agreements for tutoring, afterschool programs, and professional development, as well as a Head Start budget revision and several purchase orders.

• Alliance District Grant of $26,463,427 for 2024-25
• Priority School District Consolidated Grant of $4,412,124
• Federal Magnet Assistance Grant of $3,007,048 (Year 1 of 5)
• Agreement with ACES for ASPIRE program at $1,465,775
• Head Start budget revision adding $372,200 for busing

Teaching & Learning Committee

The Teaching & Learning Committee will discuss programming for multilingual learners and a recommended revised Graduation Policy (6146). They will also consider adding the NHPS and Yale Teacher Residency Program to the November agenda. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and recommendation.

• Discussion of programming and supports for multilingual learners, presented by Dr. Evelyn Robles-Rivas
• Presentation of recommended revised Graduation Policy 6146 by Ms. Dina Natalino
• Discussion of adding the NHPS and Yale Teacher Residency Program to the November agenda

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Board of Education approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Yale University for a teaching fellowship program (October 2024–2028) and a $1.84 million agreement with Elm City Montessori Charter School. It also approved a Regional Water Authority easement near Ross-Woodward School, multiple grants and contracts, and tabled a calendar item and a city MOU for staff attorney positions.

• Approved MOU with Yale University for Yale Teaching Fellowship program (2024–2028)
• Approved $1,839,751 agreement with Elm City Montessori Charter School
• Approved Regional Water Authority easement for water main valve relocation near Ross-Woodward School
• Approved $245,036.67 agreement with Trifecta Ecosystems for shipping container farm at HSC
• Approved $819,488.24 LED retrofit agreements with United Illuminating for four schools

Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee Meeting

The Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee will discuss the October stewardship report from ABM and consider approving the minutes from September 12, 2024. The meeting also includes a discussion on committee membership and procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2024
• Discussion of October Stewardship Report from ABM
• Discussion on committee membership

Food Service Task Force Committee Meeting

The committee will hear updates on the Food Allergy Policy, Food Service operations, the Sustainable Food Initiative (expanding local food access, reducing waste, and increasing composting/donation), and Food Gap subgroup efforts. No votes or decisions are listed; all items are discussion only.

• Food Allergy Policy Update (discussion)
• Sustainable Food Initiative Update: expanding locally grown food, decreasing packaging waste, increasing food donation, rescue, and composting
• Food Gap Subgroup Updates: addressing food gaps in the district

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee will consider 10 agreements, including a $1.84M contract with Elm City Montessori Charter School and a $245K shipping container farm at HSC. They will also review purchase orders, contracts, and memoranda of understanding, and discuss custodial updates and a purchasing policy update.

• Agreement with Elm City Montessori Charter School for $1,839,751.00
• Agreement with Trifecta Ecosystems for shipping container farm at HSC for $245,036.67
• Agreement with Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven for $81,089.00
• Agreement with United Illuminating for LED retrofits at four schools for $819,488.24
• Memorandum of Understanding with Yale University for Teaching Fellowship program

Governance Committee Meeting

The New Haven School District Governance Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2024-2025 policy review. The agenda includes only procedural items (call to order, introductions, and adjournment) plus the policy review discussion. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2024-2025 Policy Review (discussion item)

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education approved a consent agenda including personnel, finance, and operations items, and voted on multiple contracts, grants, and purchase orders. Key approvals include a $173,705.86 agreement with United Way for a School Readiness Liaison, a $900,000 custodial paper products contract with Hillyard, and an $869,472.36 purchase order for reading materials from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

• Approved $173,705.86 agreement with United Way of Greater New Haven for a School Readiness Liaison
• Approved $900,000 contract with Hillyard for custodial paper products (2024-2027)
• Approved $869,472.36 purchase order with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for reading materials
• Approved $87,500 Bio City Pathway Subrecipient Grant from City of New Haven
• Approved $200,000 School Improvement Grant for Wexler School

Teaching & Learning Committee

The Teaching & Learning Committee will discuss how New Haven Public Schools meets the needs of students with disabilities and review the 2024-2025 department plan. The meeting includes a discussion and possible recommendation on the plan. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of programming for students with disabilities
• Review of the 2024-2025 Department Plan for students with disabilities
• Update on how NHPS meets the needs of students with disabilities

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee will review and likely approve a series of contracts, purchase orders, and amendments, including a $869,472.36 purchase of reading materials from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, a $900,000 custodial paper products agreement with Hillyard, and several other agreements for tutoring, after-school programs, and facility maintenance. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with most items listed as 'Information Only' or 'Agreements' for approval.

• Purchase order with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for Into Reading materials, $869,472.36
• Agreement with Hillyard for custodial paper products, $900,000 over 3 years
• Agreement with Imperial Dade for custodial equipment services, $390,000 over 3 years
• Agreement with ALK Mindfulness for after-school programs at King-Robinson and John Martinez schools, $106,340
• Change orders extending deadlines for chiller replacements at Clinton and Martinez schools

Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee Meeting

The Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee approved the minutes from its August 15, 2024 meeting and received the September Stewardship Report from ABM. The committee also discussed committee membership before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from August 15, 2024 meeting
• Presentation of September Stewardship Report by ABM (1,907 KB attachment)
• Discussion of committee membership

Food Service Task Force Committee Meeting

The New Haven School District Food Service Task Force Committee will meet to receive updates on the food allergy policy, food service operations, and the sustainable food initiative. Members will also discuss progress on addressing food gaps across the district. The agenda includes procedural items and a motion to adjourn.

• Update on Food Allergy Policy
• Discussion of Sustainable Food Initiative: expanding local food access, reducing packaging waste, and increasing food donation, rescue, and composting
• Update on Food Gap Subgroups and efforts to address food gaps in the district

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education met on September 9, 2024, to approve minutes, personnel, and a series of financial items. They approved a $9.36 million School Readiness grant, a $248,406 MOU with the city (tabled), and numerous agreements for services and programs. The board also approved a boiler repair contract and other routine financial actions.

• Approved $9,364,764 School Readiness Grant for 27 providers serving 923 children
• Approved $248,406 MOU with City of New Haven for salary reimbursements (tabled)
• Approved $525,000 agreement with Pathways-Riverside for at-risk students
• Approved $92,699.76 and $105,725.48 JROTC instructor agreements at Hillhouse High School
• Approved $22,500 contract with Cormier Consulting for teacher training at Wilbur Cross High School

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee is reviewing a large batch of agreements, purchase orders, and grants, including a $9.36 million School Readiness Grant and contracts for services like dental billing, EMT training, and curriculum licenses. Most items are for information or approval, covering the 2024-25 school year. The meeting is procedural, with no public hearings or major policy changes.

• School Readiness Grant of $9,364,764 for 27 providers serving 923 children
• Curriculum Associates math licenses for Pre-K-8, $299,000
• Pathways-Riverside educational program for at-risk students, $525,000
• MOU with City of New Haven for salary reimbursement, $248,406
• Multiple School Readiness provider contracts totaling over $5 million

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education approved multiple contracts and agreements, including a $847,164 agreement with ACES for arts and career programs, a $558,900 agreement for behavioral support services, and a $500,000 grant to reduce chronic absenteeism. The board also approved personnel reports, minutes, and various purchase orders for items such as kitchen equipment and technology licenses.

• $847,164 agreement with ACES for arts programs at Betsy Ross and Co-op magnet schools
• $558,900 agreement with ACES for behavioral analysts and technicians for students with autism
• $500,000 LEAP grant from CT State Department of Education to reduce chronic absenteeism
• $185,700 agreement with Excel Academy for CNA courses at three high schools
• $150,000 agreement with Cornell-Scott Hill Health Center for school-based health clinic at Dr. Reginald Mayo Early Learning School

Teaching & Learning Committee

The Teaching & Learning Committee will meet to discuss the purpose and plan for College and Career Pathways in New Haven Public Schools, including a presentation by Supervisor Dina Natalino. They will also review the 2024-2025 department plan and set the topic calendar for the year. The meeting is procedural and informational, with no votes scheduled.

• Discussion of 2024-2025 Department Plan for College and Career Pathways
• Presentation on College and Career Pathways by Supervisor Dina Natalino
• Review of the topic calendar for the school year
• Discussion of T&L topics for the year

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee will consider 5.1, an agreement with ACES for arts program management at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet Middle School and Cooperative Arts and Humanities Magnet High School, totaling $847,164. The meeting also includes information-only items on purchase orders and agreements, and abstracts for grants. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items presented for information or approval.

• Agreement with ACES for arts program support at Betsy Ross and Co-op High School, $847,164
• Purchase orders for mold remediation at Wexler School Band Room ($19,675), Edgewood School Cafe ($13,010), and Katherine Brennan Gym ($15,000)
• Grant of $500,000 from CT State Department of Education for LEAP program to reduce chronic absenteeism
• Agreement with Cornell-Scott Hill Health Center for school-based health clinic at Dr. Reginald Mayo Early Learning School, $150,000
• Agreement with Excel Academy for CNA courses at three high schools, $185,700

Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee Meeting

The Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee approved minutes from May and July 2024, discussed an August stewardship report from ABM, and addressed committee membership. The meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved minutes of May 9, 2024
• Approved minutes of July 11, 2024
• Discussed August Stewardship Report from ABM
• Discussed committee membership

Food Service Task Force Committee Meeting

The New Haven School District Food Service Task Force Committee will meet via Zoom to receive updates on the food allergy plan, food service operations, the sustainable food initiative, and food gap subgroups. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Update on the food allergy plan
• Discussion of sustainable food initiative: expanding local food access, reducing packaging waste, and increasing composting and food rescue
• Update on food gap subgroups and how gaps are being addressed

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Board of Education voted to adopt a hearing committee's recommendation to uphold the superintendent's decision not to renew Isee Greenwood's employment contract for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also approved a personnel report, multiple grants and agreements, and entered executive session to discuss pending litigation in Light v. NHBOE.

• Approved termination of Isee Greenwood's teacher contract after hearing committee recommendation.
• Approved $796,500 CDC Infant/Toddler Expansion Grant and $512,263 School Readiness COLA Grant from the State of Connecticut.
• Approved agreements including $211,048 with Clifford W. Beers Guidance Clinic for mental health clinicians and $60,000 with Adriana International for athletic training services.
• Approved $752,000 Connecticut High Dosage Tutoring Program Grant for 6th-8th grade students.
• Entered executive session to discuss strategy and negotiations in Light v. NHBOE litigation.

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven School District Board of Education is holding a special virtual hearing committee meeting to discuss and possibly vote on proposed findings and a recommendation regarding the termination of teacher Isee Greenwood's employment contract. The agenda includes only this action item, along with procedural items for calling the meeting to order and adjourning.

• Discussion and possible action on proposed findings and recommendation concerning termination of Isee Greenwood teacher employment contract

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee will receive information on 25 one-time payments to School Readiness and Infant Toddler providers, totaling over $200,000, funded by the CT State Office of Early Childhood. The agenda also includes purchase orders and agreements for literacy assessments, special education training, behavioral services, athletic medical coverage, and a Chinese teaching intern. All items are for information only; no votes are scheduled.

• One-time payments to 25 early childhood providers (e.g., Morning Glory ELC, $3,185.87; Auntie Rose Child Care, $11,977.04; Lulac Head Start Fay Miller Center, $18,105.71)
• Purchase order with Amplify for K-3 Spanish/English literacy assessment materials, not to exceed $7,501.20
• Agreement with CREC for structured literacy training for up to 50 special education teacher candidates, not to exceed $12,800
• Agreement with CT Orthopedic Specialist for physician attendance at NHPS football games and other sports events, not to exceed $8,250
• Agreement with Yale-China Association for a Chinese teaching intern at Clinton Avenue and Fair Haven schools, not to exceed $12,500

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

This Finance & Operations Committee meeting was canceled, so no decisions or discussions occurred. The agenda had 30 information-only items, mostly one-time payments to early childhood providers and several contracts for assessments, training, and interpretation services.

• One-time payments to 25 School Readiness and Infant Toddler providers, e.g., Morning Glory ELC ($3,185.87), Auntie Rose Child Care ($11,977.04), Lulac Head Start Fay Miller Center ($18,105.71)
• Purchase order with Amplify for K-3 literacy assessment materials, not to exceed $7,501.20
• Agreement with CREC for special education teacher training, not to exceed $12,800.00
• Agreement with Dr. Yann B. Poncin for behavioral services, not to exceed $15,000.00
• Agreement with Yale-China Association for a Chinese teaching intern, not to exceed $12,500.00

Governance Committee Meeting

The Governance Committee will hold first readings of two policies: Policy 5188 on enrolling and handling non-resident school-age students, and Policy 5131.911(a) on school climate. No votes are scheduled; the items are under discussion only.

• First reading of Policy 5188 on non-resident student enrollment
• First reading of Policy 5131.911(a) on school climate
• Meeting held via Zoom with public access

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Board of Education is voting on a $5.8 million Head Start federal grant and a $2.75 million food service contract with Thurston Foods, along with dozens of other contracts, agreements, and purchase orders for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a personnel report.

• Head Start Federal Grant of $5,837,376 from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Contract with Thurston Foods Inc. for grocery items up to $2,750,000
• Agreement with Friends Center for Children for infant/toddler care up to $514,671.65
• Purchase order with Frontier Communications for telecom services up to $300,000
• Contract with Guida's Dairy for dairy and juice items up to $650,000

Teaching & Learning Committee

The Teaching & Learning Committee will discuss behavioral supports and outcomes for students, including a behavioral report and data analysis presented by Assistant Superintendents. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is focused on discussion and policy review.

• Discussion of behavioral supports and outcomes for students
• Presentation of a behavioral report by Mr. Pedro Mendia
• Review of behavioral data by Assistant Superintendents Dr. Paul Whyte and Ms. Viviana Camacho
• Final thoughts from committee chairs Dr. Edward Joyner and Dr. Abie Benitez

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee will consider a $5.8 million Head Start federal grant, multiple purchase orders and agreements for the 2024-2025 school year, and over $8 million in food service contracts. Items include a $300,000 telecom contract with Frontier, a $140,000 digital courseware license, and agreements for infant/toddler childcare services totaling over $2.1 million. The committee will also vote on amendments and renewals for assistive technology and food service uniforms.

• Head Start Federal Grant of $5,837,376 from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Purchase order with Frontier Communications for telecom services up to $300,000
• Agreement with Friends Center for Children for infant/toddler care up to $514,671.65
• Award of contract with Thurston Foods for grocery items up to $2,750,000
• Award of contract with Trio Community Meals for unitized breakfast up to $2,500,000

Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee Meeting

The Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee is meeting to review the June stewardship report from ABM, discuss an update on adult education, and consider committee membership. The agenda is mostly discussion and procedural items, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• June Stewardship Report - ABM Report (discussion)
• Adult Education update (discussion)
• Committee Membership (discussion)
• Motion to adjourn (passed)

Food Service Task Force Committee Meeting

The New Haven School District Food Service Task Force Committee is meeting via Zoom to discuss updates on the district's food service program, food allergy plans, sustainable food initiatives, and food gap subgroups. The agenda consists of discussion items and procedural actions, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Food Service Update discussion
• Food Allergy Plan Update discussion
• Sustainable Food Initiative Update: expanding access to locally grown food, reducing packaging waste, increasing food donation, food rescue, and composting
• Food Gap Subgroup Updates on addressing food gaps in the district

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education is meeting to vote on a series of routine action items, including approval of minutes, personnel report, and a second reading of Policy 6161.1 on evaluating instructional materials. The board also considers and votes on multiple finance and operations items, including contracts, agreements, and purchase orders for services like custodial work, health center staffing, and educational software. All listed motions passed, with one member voting no on several custodial and facilities contracts.

• Approved $5,556,973.52 renewal with SJ Services for custodial services and $500,000 amendment increasing total to $5,978,259.25
• Approved $1,920,977.00 renewal with ABM for facilities management
• Approved $1,344,594.00 School Based Health Center Grant for 11 schools and 6 dental clinics
• Approved $2,214,161.86 Child Daycare Center-Infant Toddler Grant
• Approved $1,255,000.00 ACES-RSET special education transportation agreement

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The New Haven School District Finance & Operations Committee is reviewing a wide range of financial items, including service agreements, grants, purchase orders, and contract amendments. The agenda includes several contracts for school health centers, special education services, and custodial work, as well as grants for childcare, educator diversity, and school-based health centers. The committee will also consider amendments to existing contracts and several purchase orders for educational software and services.

• Agreement with Yale-New Haven Hospital for school health centers, up to $367,289
• Agreement with ACES for special education transportation, up to $1,255,000
• Renewal with SJ Services for custodial services, up to $5,556,973.52
• Grant of $1,344,594 for school health centers and dental clinics
• Purchase order with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for Read 180 program, $200,400

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education is meeting to vote on a series of action items, including approving minutes, personnel, and a large batch of contracts and agreements for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also discusses and votes on a memorandum of understanding with the paraprofessional union for summer pay. All listed motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 14 agreements, 15 amendments, 17 contracts, and 4 purchase orders as recommended by Finance & Operations Committee
• Approved change orders for playground installations at Martinez, Mayo, Brennan, and Wexler schools
• Approved $516,672 renewal for Advance Office Systems desktop support
• Approved $212,717.04 for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Into Literature materials for grades 6-8
• Approved MOU with Paraprofessional Union Local 3429 for 2024 Summer Learning Plan compensation

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee is meeting to review and recommend approval of several financial items, including a software contract, a state grant amendment, and a summer enrichment agreement. The committee will also consider an amendment to a child care funding agreement. These items will be recommended for Board of Education review and approval.

• Purchase order up to $53,287.50 for ThoughtExchange SaaS platform from Fulcrum Management Solutions, funded by ARP ESSER III
• State grant amendment adding $50,157.23 for SFY 2024 and $2,164,004.63 for SFY 2025, including preschool rate increase to $10,500 per child per year
• Agreement with The Monk Center for Academic Enrichment and Performing Arts for summer learning enrichment, up to $26,100
• Amendment #4 to Calvin Hill Child Care agreement, decreasing funding by $1,800 to $74,200 and correcting funding sources

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The New Haven School District Finance & Operations Committee is meeting to discuss the 2024-2025 budget, review the May 2024 financial report, and update the procurement policy. The committee will also consider numerous purchase orders, agreements, and amendments, including contracts for technology, summer programs, and special education services.

• Purchase orders for PowerSchool SIS ($162,382.33) and e-collect ($133,760.47), Microsoft 365 ($148,952.08), Cintas mops/mats ($85,000), and Cisco VOIP phones ($17,400)
• Agreements for ACES behavior management ($599,360), Advance Office Systems desktop support ($516,672) and server maintenance ($101,920), and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt literature materials ($212,717.04)
• Summer program agreements with Clifford Beers camp ($91,800), Arts for Learning CT ($30,000), ARTE ($18,000), and Little Scientists ($36,000)
• Amendments to agreements with Literacy Volunteers (+$4,562), ACES assistive tech (+$60,000), and Lulac Head Start (funding correction, $1,016,525)
• Memorandum of agreement with Paraprofessional Union for summer compensation

Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee Meeting

This meeting of the Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee was cancelled. The agenda included a stewardship update, an adult education update, and a discussion on committee membership, but none of these items were acted upon.

• Meeting cancelled
• Stewardship update (discussion/report)
• Adult education update (discussion)
• Committee membership (discussion)

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting to conduct a hearing on the termination of the Isee Greenwood teacher employment contract, followed by an executive session and a vote on recommended action. The meeting is largely procedural, focused on this single personnel matter.

• Hearing on termination of Isee Greenwood teacher contract under Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 10-15(c)
• Executive session on Isee Greenwood personnel matter
• Discussion of recommended action by the Hearing Committee
• Vote on recommended action and written recommendation

Food Service Task Force Committee Meeting

The New Haven School District Food Service Task Force Committee is meeting via Zoom to discuss updates on the district's food service program, review the food allergy plan, and hear progress on the sustainable food initiative and food gap subgroups. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order and adjournment, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Food Service Update discussion
• Food Allergy Plan Review
• Sustainable Food Initiative Update: expanding access to locally grown food, reducing packaging waste, increasing food donation, rescue, and composting
• Food Gap Subgroup Updates on addressing district food gaps

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education met on June 10, 2024, and voted on several action items, including approving the minutes, an amended 10-month calendar, the superintendent's personnel report, and a package of finance and operations items. The board also approved multiple grants, agreements, purchase orders, and contracts, including a $7.2 million IDEA grant for special education. The meeting included reports from the superintendent, committees, and first readings of two policy revisions.

• Approved $7,225,102 IDEA 611 grant for special education (public and non-public schools)
• Approved $250,000 grant for Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship and Equity at HSC from CT Dept. of Agriculture
• Approved $265,844 grant for Alliance Increasing Educator Diversity
• Approved agreements for speech therapy ($129,580), adaptive PE ($80,789), theater management ($162,068), and nursing care ($100,400)
• Approved purchase orders for Amplify literacy assessment ($137,254) and facilities work order system ($49,774)

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee is reviewing purchase orders, agreements, amendments, and contracts, including a $7.2 million IDEA grant and several service contracts. They will also receive updates on procurement and the FY25 budget mitigation plan. Action items will be recommended for Board of Education approval.

• IDEA 611 grant of $7,225,102 for special education
• Amplify K-3 literacy assessment purchase order for $137,254
• Agreement with Tiffany Beech for speech-language services up to $129,580
• Amendment to Windstream telecom contract increasing funding by $35,000
• Renewal of Utility Communications security maintenance contract for $100,000

Governance Committee Meeting

The Governance Committee will hold a special meeting to approve minutes and conduct first readings of three policies: evaluation of instructional materials, statewide proficiency mastery exams, and suspension/expulsion procedures. The meeting is largely procedural, with no votes on the policies expected at this stage.

• Approval of April 23, 2024 minutes
• First reading: Policy 6161.1 Evaluation of Instructional Materials
• First reading: Policy 6146.2 Statewide Proficiency Mastery Examinations
• Discussion: Policy 5114 Suspension, Expulsion, Exclusion and Removal

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education is meeting to vote on action items including approval of minutes, personnel report, and several financial items. Key approvals include a $5.08 million grant for adult education, a $409,767 contract for water heater replacements at four schools, and a change order for painting services. The board will also discuss the superintendent's budget update and a five-year strategic plan.

• Approved $5,080,000 New Haven Adult & Continuing Education Grant
• Approved $409,767 contract with Ruotolo Mechanical for water heaters at FAME, Fair Haven, Davis, East Rock Schools
• Approved $235,000 and $75,000 Program Enhancement Project grants
• Approved $59,515.94 and $159,452.06 chiller rentals for Martinez School
• Approved $22,085.52 change order with New Haven Painters

Governance Committee Meeting

The Governance Committee will hold a first reading of three policy revisions: evaluation of instructional materials, statewide proficiency/mastery exams, and suspension/expulsion/exclusion procedures. They will also approve the April 23 minutes. The meeting is procedural and open for public comment via Zoom.

• First reading of Policy 6161.1 (Evaluation of Instructional Materials)
• First reading of Policy 6146.2 (Statewide Proficiency/Mastery Examinations)
• First reading of Policy 5114 (Suspension, Expulsion, Exclusion and Removal)
• Approval of minutes from April 23, 2024

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee is reviewing grants, contracts, purchase orders, and amendments, including a $5.08 million state grant for adult education and a $409,767 contract for water heater replacements at four schools. They will also discuss budget updates and a procurement policy revision.

• Adult Education Grant: $5,080,000 from CT State Dept. of Education
• Contract 21940 with Ruotolo Mechanical: $409,767 for water heaters at FAME, Fair Haven, Davis, East Rock schools
• Purchase Order with Tucker Mechanical: $218,968 for Martinez School chiller rental
• Amendment #4 to Farnam Nursery School: funding increased to $597,461.96
• Policy #3323 on solicitation prices/procurement discussed

Head Start Sub Committee Meeting

The Head Start Sub Committee will review enrollment data showing 456 children enrolled (85.88% of capacity), discuss the status of a grant not yet received, and review financial reports. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and updates from the CT Head Start Association.

• Enrollment report: 456 enrolled, 85.88% of 531 funded capacity, 75 vacancies
• Grant award not received to date; presentation to unions and staff planned
• Financial report review including pending agreements
• Approval of April 25, 2024 minutes
• CT Head Start Association meeting update from April 30, 2024

Teaching & Learning Committee

The Teaching & Learning Committee will hear updates on multilingual learners and international trips, and discuss Series 6000 curriculum policies with possible action. The meeting is largely discussion and update items, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Multilingual learners update presented by Mr. Pedro Mendia
• International trips update presented by Ms. Jessica Haxhi
• Discussion of Series 6000 curriculum policies with possible action, presented by Ms. Keisha Hannans

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education is meeting to vote on routine action items, including approving minutes, personnel, and a series of financial items. Key approvals include grants for student programs, agreements for services, and purchase orders for playground and school facility improvements. The board also discusses and votes on the Adult Education PEP Grant application and several contract amendments.

• Approved $52,200 Youth Service Prevention Program Grant for Barack Obama School
• Approved $689,400 Connecticut Stronger Connection Grant for student support
• Approved $75,000 LEAP agreement for summer programs
• Approved $159,795.25 purchase order for Mayo playground shades
• Approved $328,820 cooling tower replacement at Wilbur Cross High School

Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee Meeting

The Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from March 14, 2024, hear the May Stewardship Report from Mr. Frank Fanelli, and discuss an Adult Education update and committee membership. The minutes approval and adjournment motions were passed unanimously.

• Approval of March 14, 2024 meeting minutes (passed)
• May Stewardship Report by Frank Fanelli (discussion)
• Adult Education update (discussion)
• Committee membership (discussion)
• Adjournment at 5:38pm (passed)

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education is holding a special remote meeting on May 8, 2024, to discuss and possibly vote on the district's desegregation plan, specifically maintaining Betsy Ross, Career, and Metro as inter-district magnet schools. The agenda includes a resolution and presentation on the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP). The rest of the meeting is procedural, with a call to order, pledge, and adjournment.

• Discussion and possible action on desegregation plan and maintaining Betsy Ross, Career, and Metro as inter-district magnet schools
• MSAP Board Resolution 8MAY2024.pdf attached
• UPDATED MSAP Board Presentation.pptx (1).pdf attached
• Special meeting held remotely via Zoom

Food Service Task Force Committee Meeting

The New Haven School District Food Service Task Force Committee is meeting to receive updates on food service operations, the Sustainable Food Initiative, and food gap subgroups. The committee will discuss expanding access to locally grown food, reducing packaging waste, and increasing food donation, rescue, and composting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Sustainable Food Initiative update on expanding local food access, reducing packaging waste, and increasing donation, rescue, and composting
• Food Gap Subgroup updates on addressing food gaps in the district
• Food Service Update discussion
• Other business and motion to adjourn

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee is reviewing a series of contracts, grants, purchase orders, and amendments, including playground installations, a cooling tower replacement, and various service agreements. These items are presented for information or approval, covering a range of operational and capital needs.

• Purchase orders for playground work: $159,795.25 at Mayo Early Childhood School and $170,185.57 at Brennan School
• Cooling tower replacement ($328,820) and chiller upgrade ($218,971) at Wilbur Cross High School
• Grants: $689,400 for Connecticut Stronger Connection, $52,200 for Youth Service Prevention, $45,000 for IDEA Part B
• Agreement with LEAP for $75,000 for summer programs and counselor training
• Change orders increasing snow removal contracts by a total of $199,905

Head Start Sub Committee Meeting

The Head Start Sub Committee will discuss enrollment, staffing changes, financial reports, and facility updates, and review a policy on bedbug procedures. The agenda includes procedural items like approving minutes and adjourning.

• Enrollment report: 450 of 531 funded slots filled (84.75%), 81 vacancies
• Discussion of staffing structural changes (centralized enrollment, teaching staff, family advocates)
• Facilities update: Mayo green space renovations, Martinez courtyard renovation
• Policy request regarding bedbug procedures under review
• Grant award update: not received to date

Governance Committee Meeting

The Governance Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and hold first readings of two school policies: one on child abuse and neglect (Policy 5141.4) and one on suicide prevention (Policy 5141.5). These are discussion items, not final votes. The meeting also includes routine procedural items like introductions and adjournment.

• First reading of Policy 5141.4 Child Abuse and Neglect
• First reading of Policy 5141.5 Suicide Prevention
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 13, 2024

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education met on April 22, 2024, and approved several action items, including a $1,269,550 contract to renovate the swimming pool at Career High School, purchase orders for playgrounds at Martinez and Wexler Schools, and various other contracts and amendments. The board also approved the minutes, personnel report, and a revised Title IX policy. Snow removal change orders were tabled for further discussion.

• Awarded contract 21929 to BRD Builders LLC for Career High School pool renovation, $1,269,550
• Purchase order with Kompan Inc. for Martinez School playground, $248,836.13
• Purchase order with O'Brien & Sons for Wexler School playground, $107,312.00
• Approved 6 purchase orders, 1 agreement, 3 amendments, 2 contracts, and 1 change order; tabled 4 snow removal change orders
• Approved revised Title IX (Sexual Harassment) policy

Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee Meeting

This special meeting of the Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee was cancelled. The agenda had included approval of March 14 minutes, a stewardship report, an adult education update, and committee membership discussion, but none of these items will be considered.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of March 14, 2024 minutes (cancelled)
• April Stewardship Report by Mr. Frank Fanelli (cancelled)
• Adult Education update (cancelled)
• Committee Membership discussion (cancelled)

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee is deciding on a series of purchase orders, contracts, amendments, and change orders, including a $1.27 million pool renovation at Career High School and playground installations at Martinez and Wexler Schools. The committee also discusses the March 2024 financial report, a food service budget update, and reviews procurement and security policies. The meeting concludes with a motion to recommend approval of all listed action items.

• Contract 21929 with BRD Builders LLC to renovate Career High School swimming pool, $1,269,550
• Purchase Order with Kompan Inc. for Martinez School playground, $248,836.13
• Purchase Order with O'Brien & Sons for Wexler School playground, $107,312.00
• Change Order #1 with M&M Total Construction for snow removal, increase to $332,125.00
• Agreement with American Education Solutions for MSAP grant proposal, $75,000.00

Board of Education Regular Meeting

This is the second part of the New Haven Board of Education retreat, a working session rather than a decision-making meeting. The board will discuss board goals, finalize the superintendent's evaluation timeline and goals, and consider policy revisions to support the strategic plan. No votes on substantive items are listed beyond adjournment.

• Discussion of board goals
• Finalize superintendent's evaluation timeline and goals
• Policy revision to support strategic plan

Food Service Task Force Committee Meeting

The New Haven School District Food Service Task Force is meeting to receive updates on food service operations, the Sustainable Food Initiative, and the School Break Grocery Subgroup. The agenda is largely procedural, with discussion items and no votes or contracts listed.

• Food Service Update discussion
• Sustainable Food Initiative update on local food access, waste reduction, donation, rescue, and composting
• School Break Grocery Subgroup update
• Other business and motion to adjourn

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 8, 2024, where it voted on several action items including approval of minutes, personnel report, finance and operations items, and a judicial grant MOU. The board also discussed and approved various grants, agreements, amendments, and contracts, and entered executive session for pending litigation.

• Approved State of CT Judicial Grant MOU for $52,200 for Barack Obama School extended hours
• Approved Career Exploration & Readiness Grant of $370,093 from City of New Haven
• Approved CT Grown for CT Kids agreement for $250,000 for HSC farm-to-school program
• Approved Amendment to Baystate Interpreters contract increasing by $25,000 to $65,000
• Awarded contract to Tucker Mechanical for $37,699 for Wilbur Cross Daycare HVAC installation

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee reviewed and recommended approval of several grants, contracts, and policy changes. Notable items include a $250,000 state grant for a shipping container farm, a $370,093 career readiness grant, and multiple purchase orders for alarm monitoring. The committee also discussed the FY 2025 budget and two school safety policies.

• $250,000 CT Grown for CT Kids grant for shipping container farm (75% mushrooms, 25% greens)
• $370,093 Career Exploration & Readiness Grant from City of New Haven
• $37,699 contract to Tucker Mechanical for Wilbur Cross Daycare HVAC roof top unit
• Amendment to Baystate Interpreters contract increasing translation services by $25,000 to $65,000
• Purchase orders with Utility Communications for alarm monitoring totaling $47,580.75

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education is meeting to vote on several action items, including approving minutes, personnel, facility namings, and a series of financial agreements and contracts. The board will also discuss reports on finances, school restrooms, and other updates, and enter executive session to discuss contracts for public officers.

• Approved naming front foyer at James Hillhouse High School after Dr. Lonnie Garris, Jr.
• Approved naming Library Media Center at Roberto Clemente after Mrs. Hazel Pappas.
• Approved $2,722,500 agreement with Crown Castle for WAN upgrade (2024-2029).
• Approved $317,875 Open Choice Program grant for 105 students.
• Approved $67,000 agreement with Caley Schwartz Psychological Service, LLC.

Head Start Sub Committee Meeting

The Head Start Sub Committee met to approve prior minutes and receive updates on enrollment, facilities, staffing, and finances. The meeting was largely procedural, with the only formal action being approval of the February 15, 2024 minutes and adjournment.

• Approved minutes of February 15, 2024
• Discussion of Head Start enrollment cohort
• Head Start facilities update
• Head Start financial report including carryover funds
• Head Start staffing/training update

Teaching & Learning Committee

The Teaching & Learning Committee is meeting to discuss curriculum updates, including a world languages presentation and an update on Newsela, an instructional content platform. The committee will also review Series 6000 curriculum policies. Future meetings are scheduled for April, May, and June with different focus areas.

• World Languages Update presented by Jessica Haxhi
• Newsela Update discussion
• Series 6000 Policies under review
• Future meetings: April 24 (Performing and Visual Arts), May 15 (Multilingual Learners), June 19 (History)

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee reviewed and recommended approval of several financial items, including a $2.7 million five-year contract with Crown Castle to upgrade the district's wide area network, a $317,875 Open Choice Program grant, and multiple agreements for services and COLA increases. The committee also discussed the monthly financial report, school restroom conditions, and policies on school security and procurement. The meeting concluded with a motion to recommend approval of 2 abstracts, 9 agreements, 1 resolution, and 1 contract.

• Crown Castle WAN upgrade: $2,722,500 over 5 years (2024-2029), with 90% ERATE reimbursement
• Open Choice Program grant: $317,875 for 105 students from surrounding towns
• Agreement with Caley Schwartz Psychological Service: $67,000 for student program
• COLA increases for School Readiness spaces: Auntie Rose ($28,835), Little Schoolhouse ($14,028), Creative ME ($24,939), YMCA ($15,587)
• Contract with Auto Parts & Services: $20,000 for vehicle maintenance

Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee Meeting

The Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from its February 8, 2024 meeting and to receive the March Stewardship Report from Mr. Frank Fanelli. The agenda also includes discussions on an Adult Education update and a Committee Membership update. The minutes were approved by a vote of 5-0 with one abstention.

• Approval of February 8, 2024 meeting minutes (passed 5-0, Andrea Downer abstaining)
• March Stewardship Report presented by Mr. Frank Fanelli (4,202 KB attachment)
• Discussion of Adult Education update
• Discussion of Committee Membership update

Governance Committee Meeting

The New Haven School District Governance Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss a first reading of the Title IX policy. The agenda includes procedural items and a motion to adjourn, with no other substantive business listed.

• First reading of Title IX policy (attachment: Title IX Policy 3-14-2024.pdf, 212 KB)
• Motion to adjourn (passed, motion by Andrea Downer)

Food Service Task Force Committee Meeting

The committee is receiving updates on district food services and a sustainable food and waste initiative. Members are also reviewing updates regarding school break grocery gaps and how they are being addressed.

• Sustainable Food & Waste Initiative update regarding local food access, packaging waste, and composting
• School Break Groceries Subgroup update regarding district food gaps

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education held a regular meeting on March 11, 2024, taking action on several items. The most significant action was approving a four-year, $124,856,051.31 contract with First Student for student transportation, with two optional one-year extensions. The board also approved the superintendent's personnel report, the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school calendars, and a series of finance and operations items including contracts, purchase orders, and a change order.

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The New Haven School District Finance and Operations Committee will vote on a $124.9 million four-year bus contract with First Student, plus several agreements and purchase orders, including $127,811 for school readiness seats and a $63,990 math tutoring contract. The committee will also review policies on safety and security.

Board of Education Regular Meeting

This is a Board of Education retreat (Part 1) with no substantive decisions. The agenda includes training on BoardDocs and a presentation on board member roles and responsibilities, followed by adjournment.

• BoardDocs training by Dawn Adams
• Presentation on board member roles by Shipman & Goodwin firm
• Motion to adjourn

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education is meeting to vote on several action items, including the approval of the Increasing Educator Diversity Plan, a change order for renovations at 21 Wooster Pl, and a batch of agreements and purchase orders. The board also heard a student presentation and discussed naming facilities after local figures.

• Approved Increasing Educator Diversity Plan
• Change Order 1 to Contract 21870 with A Prete Construction Co Inc. for renovation at 21 Wooster Pl, increasing funding by $107,964 to $1,230,964
• Purchase Order with IXL Learning for math software licenses for 10,700 students, not to exceed $101,650
• Agreement with Clifford W. Beers Guidance Clinic for Spring Fun Camp at East Rock School, not to exceed $100,000
• Approved Governance Committee Policy Review Protocol

Governance Committee Meeting

The New Haven School District Governance Committee met virtually and voted to recommend the Governance Policy Review Protocol to the Board of Education Committee for final approval. The meeting also included procedural items such as call to order, introductions, other business, and adjournment.

• Recommended Governance Policy Review Protocol to Board of Education Committee
• Motion passed with yes votes from Dr. Abie Benitez, Andrea Downer, and Dr. Edward Joyner

Teaching & Learning Committee

The Teaching & Learning Committee will hear a curriculum update on the multi-tiered system of supports for student behavior, presented by Assistant Superintendents Paul Whyte and Kristina DeNegre. The committee will also discuss the date for its April meeting. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Discussion of multi-tiered system of supports for student behavior
• April meeting date discussion

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The New Haven School District Finance & Operations Committee is meeting to review and recommend approval of multiple contracts, grants, and amendments, including after-school grants, legal services, and software licenses. The committee will also discuss the process to rescind a board-approved contract and receive updates on transportation and the budget.

• State After School Grants of $169,400 each for King Robinson and Martinez Schools
• Agreement with Justice Education Center for $90,000 for Spring Break program for 125 students
• Agreement with Clifford W. Beers Guidance Clinic for $100,000 for Spring Fun Camp at East Rock School
• Amendment to Berchem Moses PC legal services agreements increasing funding by $90,000 total
• Contract with Elite Construction Resources for $28,325 to install gym divider at King Robinson School

Head Start Sub Committee Meeting

The Head Start Sub Committee is meeting to discuss enrollment, facilities, staffing, and financial reports for the Head Start program. They will also receive updates from the Policy Council and review the minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda is largely routine oversight and reporting.

• Approval of January 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Head Start enrollment and OHS enrollment cohort
• Update on Head Start facilities
• Head Start financial report including carry-over funds
• Staffing and training update

Food Service Task Force Committee Meeting

The New Haven School District Food Service Task Force Committee is meeting to receive updates on the food allergy plan, the sustainable food initiative, and the school break groceries subgroup. The agenda is primarily discussion and updates, with no votes or decisions scheduled except the procedural motion to adjourn.

• Food Allergy Plan Update
• Sustainable Food Initiative Update: expanding locally grown food, reducing packaging waste, food donation, rescue, composting
• School Break Groceries Subgroup Update
• Motion to adjourn passed at 5:48 p.m.

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education is meeting to vote on a range of action items, including approving minutes, closing schools for the presidential election, and a personnel report. The board will also consider and vote on multiple contracts, purchase orders, and agreements, including a $2.06 million renovation for manufacturing programs at two high schools and a $1.25 million coaching agreement with Harvard. The meeting includes public comment and a student presentation.

• Contract 21905 with Milestone Construction Services for $2,059,056 to renovate portions of Hillhouse High School and Wilbur Cross High School for the manufacturing program.
• Agreement with Harvard College for $1,248,750 for virtual coaching support for the Data Wise Leadership Institute.
• Purchase Order with Total Communications for $250,000 to upgrade the phone system's flex software.
• Resolution to convey Strong School (69 Grand Ave) and an adjacent parcel on Perkins St to the City of New Haven.
• Agreement with District Arts and Education for $105,000 to provide a web design and coding program for up to 50 high school students.

Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee Meeting

The Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee met to review the February stewardship report. Members also discussed adult education updates and committee membership.

• Approval of January 11, 2024, meeting minutes
• February Stewardship Report presented by Frank Fanelli
• Discussion regarding Adult Education updates
• Discussion regarding Committee Membership

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee is reviewing a series of agreements, purchase orders, and contracts, including a $2.06 million renovation for manufacturing programs at Hillhouse and Wilbur Cross High Schools. Most items are for information only, but several contracts and amendments require approval. The agenda also includes a $1.25 million coaching agreement with Harvard College and various smaller program and facility contracts.

• Contract 21905 with Milestone Construction Services for $2,059,056 to renovate Hillhouse and Wilbur Cross High Schools for manufacturing program
• Agreement with Harvard College for $1,248,750 for virtual coaching in Data Wise Leadership Institute
• Agreement with District Arts and Education for $105,000 for web design and coding program for 50 high school students
• Purchase order with Total Communications for $250,000 for phone system software upgrade
• Contract 21908 with JLY Construction for $87,390 to remodel Edgewood School southwest entry

Teaching & Learning Committee

The Teaching & Learning Committee will receive updates on physical education and health programs from the Athletics Director and an assistant principal, and will discuss Series 6000 curriculum policies. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no votes scheduled on major items.

• Physical Education and Health updates by Athletics Director Eric Patchofsky and Assistant Principal Eric Barbarito
• Discussion of Series 6000 curriculum policies

Governance Committee Meeting

The New Haven School District Governance Committee will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from November 27, 2023, and discuss the meeting schedule. The main substantive items are first readings of policy series 6000, 3000, and 5000, which are under review. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from November 27, 2023
• Review of Governance Meeting Schedule
• First reading of Series 6000 policies
• First reading of Series 3000 policies
• First reading of Series 5000 policies

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education is meeting to vote on a series of financial items, including contracts, agreements, purchase orders, and grant applications. The board approved the minutes, personnel report, and multiple finance and operations items, including agreements for consulting, professional development, and a farm-to-school program. Several reports from committees and the superintendent are also on the agenda for discussion.

• Approved $50,000 agreement with Labas Consulting for multilingual program evaluation and PD
• Approved $122,000 agreement with LEARN for Hillhouse teacher PD on block scheduling
• Approved $71,500 agreement with Trifecta Ecosystems for Hooker Middle School farm-to-school program
• Approved $327,880 purchase order with CDW for IT security license renewal
• Approved $1,107,861 Head Start grant carryover application

Head Start Sub Committee Meeting

The Head Start Sub Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Policy Council, the Office of Head Start, enrollment, staffing and training, and financial reports. The committee approved the minutes from the December 21, 2023 meeting and adjourned at 6:11 p.m.

• Approval of December 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Head Start enrollment
• Discussion of Head Start staffing and training updates
• Review of Head Start financial reports
• Policy Council meeting update

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The New Haven School District Finance & Operations Committee is meeting to review and approve a series of agreements, contracts, purchase orders, and Head Start grant applications. The agenda includes items for information only, as well as action items requiring a vote, covering everything from teacher training to security upgrades.

• Agreement with Labas Consulting for multilingual program evaluation and PD, up to $50,000
• Agreement with LEARN for Hillhouse teacher PD, up to $122,000
• Agreement with Trifecta Ecosystems for farm-to-school program at Hooker Middle School, up to $71,500
• Purchase order with CDW Government for Sophos license renewal, up to $327,880
• Change orders with CT Controls and Tucker Mechanical for HVAC repairs, each increased by $95,000

Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee Meeting

The Citywide School Building & Stewardship Committee met to approve the minutes from its December meeting and to receive the January stewardship report from Mr. Frank Fanelli. The committee also discussed an update on adult education and committee membership before adjourning.

• Approved December meeting minutes (motion by Matthew Wilcox, second by Michelle Bonora)
• January Stewardship Report presented by Mr. Frank Fanelli
• Discussion of Adult Education update
• Discussion of Committee Membership

Food Service Task Force Committee Meeting

The New Haven School District Food Service Task Force is meeting to discuss updates on food service operations, review the food allergy plan, and hear about sustainability initiatives including local food access, waste reduction, and composting. Subgroup updates on addressing food gaps in the district are also on the agenda. The meeting is primarily discussion and procedural items, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Food Allergy Plan Review
• Sustainability & Food Initiative Update: expanding local food access, reducing packaging waste, increasing food donation, food rescue, and composting
• Food Gap Subgroup Updates on addressing food gaps in the district

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The New Haven Board of Education will hold its annual organizational meeting, electing a President, Vice President, and Secretary. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, a personnel report, and a large batch of grants, agreements, and contracts, including several for school readiness programs and special education services.

• Election of Yesenia Rivera as President, Matthew Wilcox as Vice President, and Dr. Edward Joyner as Secretary
• Approval of 5 abstracts, 21 agreements, 4 contracts, 4 purchase orders, and 1 change order
• Grants: $837,564 Title IVA, $21,605 FAFSA Challenge, $16,659 Yale New Haven Hospital internships
• Agreements: $497,414 with Achievement First for special education, $75,000 with Trifecta Ecosystems for HSC garden
• Amendments to increase funding for Cheshire Fitness Zone (+$141,960) and Shipman & Goodwin legal services (+$90,000 and +$130,000)

Finance & Operations Committee Regular Meeting

The Finance & Operations Committee is reviewing a series of agreements, amendments, and grants, including a $497,414 special education services contract with Achievement First, a $75,000 garden project at HSC, and multiple child care slot adjustments. Most items are for information only, but several contracts and amendments require approval. The meeting is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major policy changes.

• Agreement with Achievement First for special education services, $497,414
• Agreement with Trifecta Ecosystems for garden/outdoor area at HSC, $75,000
• Amendment to Cheshire Fitness Zone contract, increase to $283,920
• Multiple child care slot amendments (e.g., Auntie Rose, First Step, Friends Center)
• Grants from Yale New Haven Hospital for internships and career awareness