Stratford Public Schools

The meeting commenced with the unanimous appointment of Jill D'Angelo-Powers as Temporary Board Chair, followed by the election of Board Officers. Jill D'Angelo-Powers was appointed Board Chair in a 5:2 vote, Mike Fiorello was unanimously appointed Board Vice Chair, and Chris Cormier was unanimously appointed Board Secretary. Following a motion to waive Bylaws, committee chairs and representatives were appointed for various committees, including Athletic Review, Curriculum, Finance, Personnel, School Plant Planning, Policy, and the newly convened Community, Culture and Climate Committee. Specific committee member appointments were shared, detailing participants and meeting schedules for several committees. Key actions included the unanimous approval of an overnight field trip request for the Bunnell High School Varsity Basketball team to Springfield, MA, in January 2026, and the unanimous acceptance of a $2000 donation from the Victoria Soto Memorial Foundation.

The special meeting commenced following a moment of silence in memory of SPS Employee Margaret Taliercio. Key discussion points included a public speaker addressing Muslim Holiday concerns, reports from high school student representatives, and updates from the State Board of Education representative. The Acting Superintendent reported on community partnerships, homelessness focus, the SPS Accountability Index, the Stratford Lions Club's free vision screening, and expressed appreciation to departing Board Members. The Assistant Superintendent reported on performance matters, chronic absenteeism reduction efforts, professional development, and kindergarten student waiver communication. Action items included the acceptance of the minutes from the October 27, 2025 regular meeting and the November 10, 2025 special meeting, acceptance of the October 2025 Personnel Document, approval of an overnight field trip for the Flood Middle School Debate Team, and the adoption of the Computer Science curriculum for Grade 7. Furthermore, the Board approved the filing of the Final Grant Application for Stratford High School - Project #138-0101 EA/RR and adopted a resolution accepting the project as complete. Two policies, 'Public Complaints' (1312) and 'Non-Lapsing Education Fund' (3171.1), were adopted following their second read. Departing Board Members offered farewell remarks and received plaques.

This document provides a detailed abstract of a wind turbine project for Pettisville Schools. It outlines the technical specifications of the Aeronautica 54-750 turbine, including its size, dimensions, and operational characteristics. The abstract also details the project's funding structure, comprising ARRA grants, state capital budget grants, and qualified school construction bonds. Furthermore, it identifies key partners involved in the project and presents a chronological timeline of significant milestones, ranging from initial research and planning in 2005 to the commencement of power generation in 2013.

The agenda for this meeting included the Call to Order, Confirmation of a Quorum, and a Moment of Silence, featuring a student representative. Key segments covered the Stratford Public Schools Mission/Vision/Pledge of Allegiance and a School Spotlight on Unified Sports. The session allowed for a Public Forum for public commentary from Stratford residents. Reports were given by Student Representatives from Stratford High School and Bunnell High School, and by a State Board of Education representative. Administrative reports included updates from the Superintendent, COO (Financials & Enrollment), and Assistant Superintendent (Teaching & Learning). The Consent Agenda included action items for personnel assignments, budget transfers, and the proposed filing of Form DAS-1049F to accept the Franklin Elementary School Safety Infrastructure project as complete, along with adopting the corresponding resolution. Committee assignments were discussed, and reports were noted for the Curriculum, Finance, School Plant Planning, Policy Review, and Personnel Committees, with some meetings noted as not having occurred or TBD.

The meeting included public comments regarding a request to establish one day of Ramadan as an official school holiday to ensure students do not face academic disadvantage when observing their faith, asking for parity and inclusivity. Student representatives from Stratford High provided updates, emphasizing the need for larger student engagement in decision-making processes, such as curriculum changes, and highlighted student achievements including NAS accreditation, a successful Veterans Day event, and excellence in academic subjects like science, math, and humanities. A representative from Banell provided updates on academic achievements, including student participation in the National American Mathematics Competition, science field trips, a presentation by a Holocaust survivor, and support for college application deadlines. Updates were also provided on fine arts events, athletic accomplishments such as the boys golf team qualifying for state for the first time and swim team records being broken, and extracurricular activities like the National Honor Society's positive pin initiative and FBLA's trip to Arizona. A State Board of Education report noted an increase in the statewide accountability index and significant positive results from state investment in dual credit enrollment, particularly benefiting underrepresented student populations. The report also detailed educator attrition rates for the 2023-2024 school year.