Michelle G Coogan

This School Climate Improvement Plan outlines a framework for creating and sustaining a positive, inclusive, and supportive school climate at Bassett Road School, effective from July 2026. Grounded in Connecticut School Climate Standards and Policy, the plan focuses on fostering a safe, accepting, and individualized learning environment. Key objectives include developing agency-wide practices, protocols, and documentation for addressing challenging behaviors, and cultivating a positive and collaborative staff culture through relationship-building initiatives, shared space norms, and enhanced communication. The plan emphasizes evidence-based instruction, functional skill development, strong partnerships, social-emotional learning, and restorative practices to empower students and improve overall school environment.

The board meeting focused on the presentation and review of the Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment for the ACES at CHASE construction project. This included a detailed overview of the project's construction timeline, budget, and architectural design. The board subsequently voted to approve the GMP amendment for the project.

The agenda focuses on the executive director's report, including retiree recognition and various budget proposals for the upcoming fiscal year. Key items include the filing of the fiscal report, approval of the human capital development report, and an operations and early head start update. The board will also address old business, such as the election of board officers for the next term, and new business, including the acceptance of fiscal budgets for several cost centers and the approval of updated substitute rates.

The board reviewed and accepted the fiscal report indicating a positive surplus. The Human Capital Development report, detailing hiring, resignations, and transfers, was approved. Updates were provided on various construction and capital improvement projects. The board approved updated terms and conditions of employment for executive leadership and designated non-union personnel, established a nominating committee for future board officers, and granted signing authority to the executive director. Furthermore, the board approved the allocation of magnet funds and adopted the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also addressed a stipulated agreement in lieu of student expulsion.

The board discussed magnet school funding updates, real estate matters including the acquisition of properties in New Haven, and various operational reports. Key actions included the approval of FY 2026-2027 budget proposals for several schools, acceptance of the fiscal and human capital development reports, and approval of the Early Head Start recruitment plan, health status determination, and home visit policy. The board also authorized a reduction in positions within the technology department and approved the non-renewal of a teacher contract following an executive session.