Justin Melot

This document outlines the graduation requirements for Bethel Board of Education students, mandating a minimum of 26.5 credit units across specific subject areas including English, mathematics, laboratory science, history and citizenship skills, world or non-English language/computer technology, additional electives, and fine arts. It details both a "college preparatory/work ready curriculum" and a "core curriculum" option. The plan also includes requirements for a personal financial literacy passport, instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and for certain cohorts, passing the United States naturalization test, aiming to prepare students for productive citizenship and advanced study.

The Bethel Board of Education adopted a policy for drug testing of students participating in extra-curricular activities. The policy aims to protect student health and safety by deterring illegal and performance-enhancing drug use. It outlines procedures for random drug testing, testing based on reasonable suspicion, and consequences for positive tests, including suspensions from extra-curricular activities and mandatory counseling. The policy also addresses confidentiality, appeals, invalid tests, sample tampering, and the use of medical marijuana. A consent form is required for student participation.

This document outlines the mission of Bethel Public School, which is to consider the holistic development of each student, encompassing their emotional, physical, intellectual, social, and economic well-being. The mission emphasizes fostering mastery of learning skills, promoting positive self-esteem, providing educational experiences for productive lives in a safe environment, and ensuring equity while recognizing individual differences. It also highlights the importance of active involvement from school district patrons in the educational process.

The purpose of the meeting is to review Gifted & Talented policy at the local level, discuss placement procedures, methods of enriching the Gifted & Talented population during COVID-19 precautions, and methods of documenting Gifted & Talented placement in student cumulative folders.

This document defines and outlines the implementation of the Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) for students in grades 8 through 12. The ICAP serves as an individualized roadmap to help students establish personalized academic and career goals, explore postsecondary and workforce opportunities, align coursework, and secure financial aid. Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, the completion of an ICAP is a graduation requirement, with annual updates detailing career and college interest surveys, postsecondary goals, course sequences, academic progress, and experiential learning.