Michael Cummings

This document outlines a School Improvement Plan for Pomfret Community School, with a timeframe extending to 2026. The provided excerpt does not detail specific strategic pillars, priorities, or intended outcomes of the plan.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. Retiring staff members were recognized. The payment of bills for fiscal year 2024-2025 was approved. Reports were given by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Director of Student Services, and Superintendent, covering staff and student updates, assessment updates, activities, special education, and school improvement planning. The 2025-2026 budget was discussed and revisions were approved. Non-tenured teacher contracts were reinstated, and new appointments were approved for a science teacher and library/media specialist. Committee reports were given, including updates from the PTO, EASTCONN Committee, Board of Finance Meeting, Woodstock Academy Report, Finance and Budget Committee, Policy Committee, Curriculum Committee, and Facilities Committee. The budget status for 2024-2025 was reviewed. Old business included discussions on an all-school reunion and the playground. New business included the adoption of the 2025-2026 Pomfret Community School Budget and first readings of several new and revised policies. An executive session was held to discuss the superintendent evaluation and negotiations, resulting in the extension of the Superintendent's contract.

The Pomfret Board of Education held a regular meeting where they recognized a student, Alexandra Dobosz, with the CAPSS award. They discussed and approved the payment of bills for fiscal year 2024-2025. Administrative reports included updates on staff, students, sports, activities, and assessments. The board also reviewed the District Profile and Performance Report for 2023-2024, special education updates, and the superintendent's report, which covered school improvement planning, enrollment, and budget updates. Committee reports were given, including updates from the PTO, EASTCONN, Board of Finance, Woodstock Academy, Finance and Budget Committee, Policy Committee, Curriculum Committee, and Facilities Committee. The board discussed the budget status for 2024-2025, an all-school reunion, and a Board of Education flyer. New business included the District Profile and Performance Report, a debrief on a recent PTO meeting, and first readings of revised policies. A community member expressed concerns about safety protocols for students.

The Pomfret Board of Education held a regular meeting where they discussed various topics. The payment of bills for the period ending January 5, 2024, was approved. Staff and student updates were provided, including discussions on differentiating the middle school wing from the elementary wing, professional development activities, and staffing openings. Updates were given on benchmark testing, the NJHS food drive, and winter sports. Specialized services provided to students, preschool enrollment planning, and a potential therapeutic day program at Woodstock Academy were discussed. The child study program is under review, and security practices and lockdown drills are underway. The transportation bid and health insurance options were reviewed, and the proposed 2024-2025 budget was discussed. Committee reports were given, including updates from EASTCONN, the Board of Finance Committee, and Woodstock Academy. The 2023-2024 budget status was reviewed, and new and revised policies were presented. A donation to defer student yearbook costs was accepted.

The committee discussed the status of curriculum work for 2018-2019, including mathematics curriculum alignment with Connecticut Core Standards, revisions to the Computer and Technology curriculum, and updates to the Health Curriculum. They also reviewed a final draft of the "Student Guidelines for Acceptable Use of Technology Resources" and considered creating a student-made video on computer and internet etiquette.