James E Zavodjancik

The document provides information regarding various district updates and policy discussions, including a budget hearing concerning the use of FEMA funds, a progress report on the Math Academy's accelerated program, and a review of diversity training modules related to implicit bias in educator hiring. Additionally, it addresses the availability of Open Choice seats for the upcoming academic year and outlines the agenda for a policy committee meeting focusing on booster clubs, cell phone use, FAFSA completion, curriculum, service animals, and various operational policies.

The committee discussed two specific policies: the data-based information management system confidentiality policy and student data protection and privacy issues regarding cloud-based platforms. The members reviewed these policies and identified a need for additional information from the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education and the IT Director, which will be followed up upon and presented at the next scheduled meeting.

The committee meeting included discussions on the implementation of the Tools for Schools program and compliance with new state legislation regarding 5-year HVAC inspection requirements. The committee also planned upcoming school site visits and reviewed educational specifications for the Mill Hill project to identify improvements for future district initiatives.

The committee discussed several policy items including graduation requirements for mastery-based credit, instructional resources, gifts, grants and bequests, school-sponsored fundraising, and booster clubs. Future agenda items were identified for potential policy revisions, such as the administration of medication, school wellness, athletic emergency action plans, and therapy dogs. Additionally, the committee reviewed data presentations regarding Advanced Placement scores and addressed student achievement questions.

The committee reviewed project updates, approved invoice payments, and selected a consultant to perform a traffic study. Additionally, the committee reviewed and approved the Request for Qualifications for a Construction Manager and discussed an updated milestone schedule for project approvals, including necessary Board of Education coordination and state grant application timelines. Concerns regarding future HVAC system air quality and maintenance were also discussed.