New Britain Board of Education

NEW BRITAIN BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

October 8, 2019 – 6:00 PM l ROOSEVELT CAMPUS NEW BRITAIN BOARD OF EDUCATION

NOTICE OF MEETING

TO: New Britain Board of Education Members Mayor Erin Stewart Mr. Mark H. Bernacki, Town and City Clerk New Britain Common Council Members

DATE: October 7, 2019

RE: Regular Meeting of the New Britain Board of Education

A regular meeting of the New Britain Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Roosevelt Campus, located at 40 Goodwin Street in New Britain, Connecticut.

272 Main Street • P.O. Box 1960 • New Britain, CT 06050-1960 • P (860) 827-2200 • F (860) 612-1527 WWW.CSDNB.ORG

New Britain Board of Education l Regular School Board Meeting October 8, 2019 - 6:00 PM l Roosevelt Campus

1. Call to Order and Opening

A. Meeting Called to Order B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Roll Call of Members D. Meditation E. Welcome from Roosevelt Campus F. Community Partner Recognition – ESPN Book Giveaway G. Public Participation

2. Reports

A. Superintendent’s Report B. Committee Reports C. Board Reports

3. Presentations

A. Travelers Insurance Company Internships Presentation by Ms. Tai Cichocki / NBHS Academies Students

B. SBAC/ESSA Results Presentation by Mr. John Taylor & Mr. Michael Foran

4. Old Business

A. Policy: Approve Revised Policy 3515.10 – Naming an Area Within or on School Property Reviewed by the Policy Subcommittee on June 17, 2019 l Page 7

5. Consent Agenda

A. Operations: Approve minutes from the Regular Board of Education Meeting on September 3, 2019 Submitted by Ms. Kristin Salerni l No Subcommittee Review l Page 10

B. Operations: Accept Enrollment Report Submitted by Mr. Jeff Prokop l No Subcommittee Review l Page 25

C. Personnel: Approve Personnel Transactions and Extracurricular Appointments Submitted by Dr. Shuana Tucker l No Subcommittee Review l No documents available in packet

D. Operations: Approve Bid Waiver and Purchase Order for Uniform/Safety Gear for Custodial Maintenance Department ($18,600) Submitted by Mr. Kevin Kane l Reviewed by the Finance Subcommittee on September 23, 2019 l Funding Source: Local Funds l Page 26

E. Academics: Approve Bid Waiver for SPIRE Reading Intervention Program ($8,759) Submitted by Ms. Edie DeSimone l Reviewed by the Curriculum Subcommittee on September 16, 2019 and the Finance Subcommittee on September 23, 2019 l Funding Source: Local-Academics/Curriculum Academics-Textbook/Resources l Page 28

F. Partnerships: Accept Donation from Arts for Learning Connecticut ($12,250) Submitted by Ms. Mayra Rodriguez l Reviewed by the Finance Subcommittee on September 23, 2019 l Page 31

G. Academics: Approve Bid Waiver/Purchase Order/Contract between Consolidated School District of New Britain and Math Solutions ($15,552) Submitted by Ms. Karen Falvey & Ms. Sarah Harris l Reviewed by the Curriculum Subcommittee on September 16, 2019 and the Finance Subcommittee on September 23, 2019 l Funding Source: Supt. Funds l Page 33

H. Partnerships: Accept Donation from Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, Inc. ($98,804.30) Submitted by Ms. Sondra Sanford l Reviewed by the Finance Subcommittee on September 23, 2019 l Page 46

I. Partnerships: Approve Literacy and Educational Consulting Contract between Consolidated School District of New Britain and K & M Literacy, LLC ($7,350) Submitted by Ms. Sondra Sanford l Reviewed by the Finance Subcommittee on September 23, 2019 l Funding Source: Commissioner’s Network l Page 51

J. Finance: Approve Purchase Order/Purchase Order Correction for Chrome Carts for DiLoreto (1); Northend (2); Smith (2); Pulaski (2); Slade (2); Smalley (1) - ($99,990) Submitted by Mr. Kevin Kane l Reviewed by the Finance Subcommittee on September 23, 2019 l Funding Source: School improvement Grant (SIG) l Page 59

K. Operations: Approve Bid Waiver and Purchase Order for New Britain EMS Academy Training Support ($17,100) Submitted by Mr. Thomas Halleck l Reviewed by the Finance Subcommittee on September 23, 2019 l Funding Source: Local Budget l Page 62

L. Academics: Approve Bid Waiver/Purchase Order/Contract between Capitol Region Education Council and New Britain Public Schools for Illustrative Mathematics Curriculum Support ($40,000) Submitted by Ms. Lara Bohlke l Reviewed by the Finance Subcommittee on September 23, 2019 l Funding Source: School Improvement Grant (SIG) l Page 66

M. Operations: Approve Finance Report – June 30, 2019 Submitted by Mr. Kevin Kane l Reviewed by the Finance Subcommittee on September 23, 2019 l Page 71

6. New Business

A. Personnel: Approve Contracts of Employment between Consolidated School District of New Britain and JROTC Commissioned Officers Submitted by Dr. Shuana Tucker l No Subcommittee Review l No documents available in packet

B. Partnerships: Approve Bid Waiver and Purchase Order for Machinery for the MET Academy ($304,950.00) Submitted by Ms. Sondra Sanford l No Subcommittee Review l Funding Source: Commissioner’s Network, MET Fund, Perkins Grant l Page 126

C. Academics: Approve Purchase Order for Assessment Materials ($36,166.68) Submitted by Ms. Donna Clark l No Subcommittee Review l Funding Source: Medicaid Funds l Page 136

D. Academics: Approve Bid Waiver for Professional Development provided by EdAdvance/CREC Consultants ($12,760) Submitted by Ms. Tricia Putnam l No Subcommittee Review l Funding Source: School Improvement Grant (SIG) 300 l Page 139

E. Operations: Approve Purchase Order for Discover Video Maintenance and Streaming Service Renewal ($19,140.68) Submitted by Mr. Jeff Prokop l No Subcommittee Review l Funding Source: MIS Local Software Budget 101092110000-53510 l Page 141

F. Personnel: Review New Job Description: Cleaning Aide Submitted by Mr. Mark Fernandes l Reviewed by the Personnel Subcommittee on September 23, 2019 l Page 144

G. Personnel: Review Revision to Custodian I Job Description Submitted by Mr. Mark Fernandes l Reviewed by the Personnel Subcommittee on September 23, 2019 l Page 146

H. Personnel: Review New Job Description: Retention Specialist for Adult Education Submitted by Mr. Mark Fernandes l Reviewed by the Personnel Subcommittee on September 23, 2019 l Page 149

I. Personnel: Review New Job Description: Non-Instructional PPT Office Paraeducator Submitted by Mr. Mark Spalding l Reviewed by the Personnel Subcommittee on September 23, 2019 l Page 151

J. Personnel: Approve New Position Request for (1.0) FTE Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Submitted by Ms. Jacqui Maddy l No Subcommittee Review l Page 153

K. Policy: Approve Revised Policy 6142.101 – District Wellness Reviewed by Policy Subcommittee on September 16, 2019 l Page 157

L. Personnel: Discuss Personnel Matters Submitted by Ms. Nancy Sarra l No Subcommittee Review l No documents available in packet

M. Personnel: Review Superintendent’s Year-End Evaluation Submitted by Ms. Nicole Rodriguez l No Subcommittee Review l No documents available in packet

7. Closing and Adjournment

A. Other business as permitted by law B. Adjournment

OLD BUSINESS

Board Policy Statement 3515.10 - Naming an Area Within or on School Property Approved on March 1, 2004

The Board of Education shall be responsible for the naming or renaming of areas within or on school district property, including schools. When a former student or employee, or a member of the public community has achieved international, national, state or local prominence, or has made a significant contribution to the community or to the educational process in New Britain, the Board may name an area within a school or other facility after that individual.

In order to name or rename a school or area within a school, the President of the Board shall appoint an ad hoc committee of the Board. That committee shall be responsible for: a) gathering information regarding the reason for proposed naming or renaming including information about the history of the current name, as well as the history of the proposed name, especially in cases where a suggested name is to honor or recognize an individual, b) holding no fewer than one publicly noticed meeting at which public input regarding any proposed name change shall be sought, and c) making a report to the full Board, including a summary of the committee's work as well as the public input and any recommendation the committee wishes to make.

The Board may then move to name or rename a school, or area within a school district based on the recommendation of the ad hoc committee.

Administrative Procedure 3515.10 - Naming an Area Within or on School Property Approved on March 1, 2004

The following procedures are to be followed with regard to the naming or renaming of areas within a school district building.

A. Employees or members of the community may nominate a name for a specific area within a school or other facility to the building Principal. The nomination must include background information and significance to the educational process.

B. The Principal will form a committee at the site to advise on the naming or renaming of an area within that building. The committee shall compile a list of name recommendations and establish the criteria for selecting the names in accordance with Board Policy 10-4. The committee shall consider the following categories from which to obtain potential names:

a. Arts and Science b. Business/Industry c. Education d. Government e. Humanitarian f. Inventions g. Labor h. Military Services i. Philanthropy j. Service to the School District

C. The committee will make its recommendation to the Principal, and will provide a list of other names that were proposed by committee members. The Principal will submit his or her recommendation to the Board of Education through the Superintendent.

D. The Superintendent shall maintain a list of previously suggested names.

CONSENT AGENDA

New Britain Board of Education Regular Meeting September 3, 2019 - 6:00 PM | New Britain Educational Administration Center

Call to Order and Roll Call

Call to Order Mr. Nicholas Mercier, Vice-President of the New Britain Board Education, called the meeting to order at 6:06 PM.

Board Members Present Ms. Catherine Cheney, Mr. Merrill Gay, Dr. Violet Jimenez Sims, Mr. Nicholas Mercier, Ms. Yvonne Muniz, Ms. Annie Parker, Ms. Nancy Rodriguez, Ms. Nicole Rodriguez, Ms. Gayle Sanders-Connolly

Board Members Absent Mr. James Sanders, Jr.

Meditation

Mr. Mercier asked for a moment of silence to remember Ms. Gayle West, a dedicated longtime CSDNB employee, who passed away unexpectedly several weeks ago.

Staff Recognition

Ms. Tamara Hyde

Ms. Tamara Hyde, a Physical Education Teacher at DiLoreto Elementary and Middle School, was honored and recognized for recently being selected as the Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CTAHPERD) Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year for 2019. Mr. Leonard Corto, District Coordinator of Health, Athletics, Physical Education and Safety, introduced Ms. Hyde stating that she is a great, hard-working teacher who always has her students’ hearts in mind. Ms. Lori Butterfield, DiLoreto Elementary and Middle School Assistant Principal, also congratulated Ms. Hyde on her award citing her inclusive and inspiring instructional practices.

Ms. Hyde was congratulated by members of the Board of Education and presented with a certificate.

Public Participation

Alderman Kristian Rosado

Mr. Rosado offered his condolences in the recent loss of Ms. Gayle West suggesting that future consideration might be given to

New Britain Board of Education Nicole Rodriguez - President | Nicholas Mercier – Vice President | Gayle Sanders-Connolly - Secretary Catherine Cheney | Merrill Gay | Yvonne Muniz | Annie S. Parker | Nancy Rodriguez | James Sanders Jr. | Violet Jiménez Sims naming a building or area in her honor. Mr. Rosado also thanked everyone involved with the Every Day Matters Campaign which the district initiated to improve student attendance. He noted that he felt the positive energy that this important campaign brought into the schools and praised the widespread support of parents and community members.

Acknowledgement

Mr. Mercier acknowledged that Alderman Richard Reyes was in attendance.

Reports

The Superintendent’s Report is attached.

Old Business

Policy: Approve Revised Policy 3515.10 – Naming an Area Within or On School Property Reviewed by the Policy Subcommittee on June 17, 2019

The Policy Subcommittee recommended the following changes to the current policy and administrative procedure:

 Board Policy Statement: In the first paragraph, strike “Name recommendations shall be made in accordance with guidelines established by the Superintendent. It is not the intention of this policy to initiate the naming or areas within existing facilities.”  Board Policy Statement: In the fourth sentence, strike “has been deceased for more than two years”  Strike Administrative Procedure completely instead assigning procedures to Board of Education members  Board Policy Statement: Outline the procedural steps the Board of Education will take to name or rename a school or area within or on school district property including the appointment of an ad hoc committee, public participation and a final full Board vote.

Mr. Mercier motioned to postpone the approval of Policy 3515.10 – Naming an Area Within or On School Property, until the next regular Board of Education Meeting, seconded by Ms. Gayle Sanders-Connolly. (Mr. Mercier noted that this postponement was upon request of several Common Council members, as well as the Mayor’s Office, who would like time to look at the City Charter and ordinances regarding the renaming of roads and buildings within the city and consider any possible revisions.) Motion carried unanimously.

Consent Agenda (There were no objections to pull the following items off the Consent Agenda. Therefore, these items were approved):

Operations: Approve minutes from the Regular Board of Education Meeting on July 8, 2019 Submitted by Ms. Kristin Salerni l No Subcommittee Review

Operations: Approve minutes from the Regular Board of Education Meeting on August 19, 2019 Submitted by Ms. Kristin Salerni l No Subcommittee Review

Personnel: Approve Personnel Transactions outside of Summer Authority Submitted by Ms. Nancy Sarra l No Subcommittee Review

Operations: Accept Report of Personnel Transactions through Summer Authority Submitted by Ms. Nancy Sarra l No Subcommittee Review

Executive Session

Mr. Mercier motioned to go into executive session at 6:28 PM to discuss Local 2407 Contract between New Britain Board of Education and New Britain Federation of Paraeducators, AFT-CT, AFL-CIO (Item 5A), and an Administrative Appointment (Item 5B), seconded by Ms. Cheney. Dr. Shuana Tucker (Chief Talent Officer), Mr. Kevin Kane (Chief Financial Officer) and Superintendent Sarra were invited into executive session. Motion carried unanimously.

Continuation of Meeting

The meeting resumed in open session at 6:54 PM.

New Business

Operations: Approve Local 2407 Contract between New Britain Board of Education and New Britain Federation of Paraeducators, AFT-CT, AFL-CIO Submitted by Dr. Shuana Tucker l No Subcommittee Review

Mr. Mercier motioned to approve Local 2407 Contract between New Britain Board of Education and New Britain Federation of Paraeducators, AFT-CT,AFL-CIO, seconded by Ms. Sanders-Connolly. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel: Approve Administrative Appointment Submitted by Ms. Nancy Sarra l No Subcommittee Review

 Ms. Nicole Garcarz, District Supervisor of Small Classroom Setting at Lincoln Elementary School, effective on or about August 20, 2019. Currently Special Education Teacher at Northend Elementary School. The salary is $124,699 and the funding source is local funding.

Mr. Mercier motioned to approve the administrative appointment of Ms. Nicole Garcarz to District Supervisor of Small Classroom Setting at Lincoln Elementary School, seconded by Ms. Sanders-Connolly. Motion carried unanimously.

Operations: Approve Contract between Consolidated School District of New Britain and Engaging Schools ($31,116.04) Submitted by Mr. Michael Foran l No Subcommittee Review

Engaging Schools will continue to provide support for middle school NBU on a significantly reduced level for year 2. The total is $31,116.04 and the funding source is SIG Grant 2019/20.

Mr. Mercier motioned to approve Contract between Consolidated School District of New Britain and Engaging Schools, seconded by Ms. Cheney. Motion carried unanimously.

Partnerships: Approve New Britain High School Commissioner’s Grant - Year 3 ($960,000) Submitted by Ms. Sondra Sanford l No Subcommittee Review

New Britain High School was accepted into the Commissioner’s Network for a minimum of three years. Per the Application, “The Commissioner’s Network established by Connecticut Statutes Section 10-223h (2016) represents a commitment between local stakeholders and the CSDE to dramatically improve student achievement in 25 low performing schools. The Network offers new resources and authority to empower teachers and school leaders to implement research-based strategies in schools selected by the CSDE Commissioner. Network schools remain part of their local school districts, but the districts and the CSDE secure school-level flexibility and autonomy for the schools in exchange for heightened accountability.”

2019-2020 is New Britain High School’s third year of the Network. The State has approved continuation of initiatives from year one. The following is a list of Priorities organized by T.A.C.O. from the Network:

Talent  In school behavior support supervisor  Talent –Leadership Development  Part-Time Parent Liaison  Faculty Extra earnings and Externship opportunities for pathway teachers Academics – Continued Contractual Services with Engaging Schools and High Schools that Work (HSTW)  Engaging instruction for elective and plus teachers  Structure to include classroom management, tier 2 teacher-facilitated interventions and family engagement  Effective implementation of school wide Tier 1 practices  Support for mathematics instruction using Math Design model  PD and coaching to support the development of authentic project-based learning (PBL) Climate and Culture  PD and coaching to support core accountable wide structures, procedures and policies  PD and coaching to support social workers and guidance counselors in the development and implementation of a positive school culture Operations  PD and coaching for the development and implementation of career pathways for all students  Equipment and supplies specific to the redesigned academies and career pathways

The total is $960,000 and the funding source is Commissioner’s Grant Year 3.

Mr. Mercier motioned to approve New Britain High School Commissioner’s Grant – Year 3, seconded by Ms. Sanders-Connolly. Motion carried unanimously.

Partnerships: Approve Contracts through Commissioner’s Network ($208,299.92): Submitted by Ms. Sondra Sanford l No Subcommittee Review

 Contract between Consolidated School District of New Britain and Engaging Schools ($104,993.92)  Contract between Consolidated School District of New Britain and The Southern Regional Education Board/ High Schools that Work ($64,306.00)  Contract between Consolidated School District of New Britain and Math Concepts, LLC ($39,000.00)

2019-2020 is New Britain High School’s third year of the Commissioner’s Network. The State has approved the continuation of initiatives from year one. The following is a list of continued contractual services:

Engaging Schools in the amount of $104,993.92 for ongoing support of NBU, professional learning cycles, the academic acceleration period and climate/culture initiatives.

SREB/HSTW in the amount of $64,306.00 for ongoing professional development and job-embedded content coaching to improve overall instruction in CTE classrooms.

Math Concepts, LLC in the amount of $39,000.00 for providing professional development and coaching for math instruction to support implementation of Powerful Math Practices.

The total is $208,299.92 and the funding source is Commissioner’s Network Grant 234506110001-53320.

Mr. Mercier motioned to approve Engaging Schools, SREB/HSTW, and Math Concepts, LLC Contracts through Commissioner’s Network, seconded by Ms. Cheney. Motion carried unanimously.

Partnerships: Approve Contract between New Britain Public Schools and Capital Workforce Partners Submitted by Ms. Sondra Sanford l No Subcommittee Review

The MET Academy and Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship holds a partnership funded through CT Department of Labor. The partnership between Capital Workforce Partners, New Britain Schools, CT Center for Advanced Technology and CT Office of Apprenticeship is to establish a pre-apprenticeship program at New Britain High School Academy of MET.

The total is in-kind and the funding source is Capital Workforce Partners.

Mr. Mercier motioned to postpone the approval of the Contract between New Britain Public Schools and Capital Workforce Partners to a future meeting, seconded by Ms. Sanders-Connolly. Motion carried unanimously.

Partnerships: Approve Contract between Consolidated School District of New Britain and The Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain, Inc., (OICNB) ($57,000) Submitted by Ms. Sondra Sanford l No Subcommittee Review

The Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain, Inc. (OICNB) has been operating youth initiatives for the past 30 years in partnership with the Consolidated School District of New Britain. OIC will collaborate with Brookside School to provide a program called Healthy Living for youth in middle and high school. Youth will earn a credit for the program. Healthy Living is not a stand-alone program but an enhancement to the school day at Brookside. Healthy Living will be designed to have youth exposed to three areas of academic enrichment for four days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on site at the OIC facility. The areas of focus are: Cooking with Cultural Diversity, Fitness in Training/Media Smart and Social Emotional Learning.

The total is $57,000 and the funding source is Title IV Part A 22854-2019-82079-170002.

Mr. Mercier motioned to approve the Contract between Consolidated School District of New Britain and The Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain, Inc., seconded by Ms. Sanders-Connolly. Motion carried unanimously.

Partnerships: Approve Contracts/Affiliation Agreements: Submitted by Ms. Tricia Putnam l No Subcommittee Review

 Affiliation Agreement by and between Quinnipiac University and Consolidated School District of New Britain  Contract/Agreement by and between Central Connecticut State University and Consolidated School District of New Britain  Affiliation Agreement by and between the University of Connecticut, School of Social Work and New Britain Public Schools  Affiliation Agreement by and between Sacred Heart University, Inc. and Consolidated School District of New Britain

As part of our talent pillar strategic plan, establishing and maintaining strong higher education partnerships will increase CDSNB’s recruitment pipeline.

Mr. Mercier motioned to approve Contracts/Affiliation Agreements between CSDNB and Quinnipiac University, Central Connecticut State University, University of Connecticut School of Social Work and Sacred Heart University, Inc., seconded by Ms. Sanders-Connolly. Motion carried unanimously.

Academics: Approve Curriculum Support Proposal and Costs by EdAdvance ($723,817) Submitted by Ms. Lara Bohlke l No Subcommittee Review

To assist the New Britain Public Schools in the development of a high quality PreK-12 curriculum that will support New Britain’s instructional staff in the consistent delivery of inclusive, comprehensive core curriculum units. These units to all include

New Britain Board of Education Nicole Rodriguez - President | Nicholas Mercier – Vice President | Gayle Sanders-Connolly - Secretary Catherine Cheney | Merrill Gay | Yvonne Muniz | Annie S. Parker | Nancy Rodriguez | James Sanders Jr. | Violet Jiménez Sims research-based effective instructional strategies, aligned assessments and research-based interventions that will ultimately improve students’ mastery of the essential standards of the selected subject areas.

The total is $723,817 and the funding source is SIG Funds, Alliance Funds, Commissioner’s Network Funds Alliance: Line 300, Purchased Professional and Technical Services – 234196910001-53320 Commissioner’s Network: In service 23450610001- 53320 SIG: In service – 53320 (for SIG, dollars are coming out of 4 school’s funds).

Mr. Mercier motioned to approve the Curriculum Support Proposal and Costs by EdAdvance, seconded by Ms. Sanders-Connolly. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel: Approve Contract/Agreement for Educational Services between Kelly Services, Inc. and Consolidated School District of New Britain Submitted by Dr. Shuana Tucker l No Subcommittee Review

This Pricing Exhibit A (Pricing for Kelly Educational Staffing) is incorporated and made part of the Agreement for Educational Services between Kelly Services, Inc. and Consolidated School District of New Britain dated March 17, 2003. This pricing is for the 2019-2020 School Year.

Mr. Mercier motioned to approve the Contract/Agreement for Educational Services between Kelly Services, Inc. and Consolidated School District of New Britain, seconded by Ms. Sanders-Connolly. Motion carried unanimously.

Academics: Approve Contract/Agreement between Consolidated School District of New Britain and Arts for Learning Connecticut (AFLCT) ($18,000) Submitted by Ms. Leona Clerkin l No Subcommittee Review

This agreement will provide The New Britain Transitional Center students Arts Enrichment on a weekly basis. The proposed agreement will enlist teaching artists to deliver creative arts programming over 36 weeks on Fridays over a broad variety of activities including movement, singing, drumming and more. The goal of this enrichment opportunity is to expose students to various Arts Enrichment in order to build confidence in their skills and abilities.

The total is $18,000.00 and the funding source is Local 10109022320053340.

Mr. Mercier motioned to approve the Contract/Agreement between Consolidated School District of New Britain and Arts for Learning Connecticut (AFLCT), seconded by Ms. Sanders-Connolly. Motion carried unanimously.

Operations: Approve Student Transfer Submitted by Ms. Nancy Sarra l No Subcommittee Review

During the 2018-2019 school year it was recommended that a preschool student at Lincoln Elementary School be granted early admission to kindergarten prior to being age eligible. This recommendation was supported by observations and record review by an administrator from the Pupil Services Department which showed the student to be performing above grade level. This early admission must be approved by the Board of Education.

Mr. Mercier motioned to approve student transfer, seconded by Ms. Sanders-Connolly. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel: Approve New Position Request for (1.0 FTE) Behavior Support Assistant for Special Education Bridges Program at New Britain High School Submitted by Ms. Amy Anderson and Mr. Damon Pearce l No Subcommittee Review

Redesign of the current self-contained Special Education classrooms to a more inclusive approach to educating students. This new model requires a BSA to follow students and ensure success in inclusion. This is a full-time, 10 month position. The estimated cost is $55,000.00 and the funding source is the IDEA Grant.

Mr. Mercier motioned to approve the new position request for (1.0) Behavior Support Assistant for Special Education Bridges Program at New Britain High School, seconded by Ms. Sanders-Connolly. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel: Approve New Position Request for (1.0 FTE) Behavior Support Assistant for New Britain High School Submitted by Ms. Amy Anderson and Mr. Damon Pearce l No Subcommittee Review

This position will ensure students are following through with consequences and communicating to families. This is a full-time, 10 month position. The estimated cost is $55,000.00 and the funding source is NBHS Commissioner’s Network Grant.

Mr. Mercier motioned to approve the new position request for (1.0) Behavior Support Assistant at New Britain High School, seconded by Ms. Sanders-Connolly. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel: Approve New Position Request for (1.0 FTE) Family School Liaison for Partnership Office Submitted by Ms. Sondra Sanford l No Subcommittee Review

By adding an additional FSL position to the Partnership Family School Liaison Team, we will be able to provide equitable resources to more schools while reaching additional students, families and communities. This is a full-time, 12 month position. The estimated cost is $50,000.00 and the funding source is local.

Mr. Mercier motioned to approve the new position request for (1.0) Family School Liaison for Partnership Office, seconded by Ms. Sanders-Connolly. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Mercier motioned to approve the following new position requests for (5.0) Paraeducators in the schools of Gaffney (KEY), Chamberlain, and Gaffney, seconded by Ms. Sanders-Connolly: Personnel: Approve New Position Request for (3.0 FTE) Paraeducators for Gaffney KEY Program Submitted by Mr. Mark Spalding and Ms. Danielle Singleton l No Subcommittee Review

Three paraeducators are needed for the newly added KEY class at Gaffney. The three positions are necessary for service delivery for students on the Autism Spectrum. This is a full-time, 10 month position. The estimated cost is $49,000 x 3 positions and the funding source is local.

Personnel: Approve New Position Request for (1.0 FTE) Paraeducator for Chamberlain Elementary School Submitted by Mr. Mark Spalding and Ms. Donna Clark l No Subcommittee Review

Position required to meet the needs of a special education student’s IEP. This is a full-time, 10 month position. The estimated cost is $35,000.00 and the funding source is local.

Personnel: Approve New Position Request for (1.0 FTE) Paraeducator for Gaffney Elementary School Submitted by Mr. Mark Spalding and Ms. Danielle Singleton l No Subcommittee Review

Paraeducator required to meet the needs of a special education student’s IEP. This is a full-time, 10 month position. The estimated cost is $35,000.00 and the funding source is local.

Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel: Approve New Position Request for (1.0 FTE) Board Certified Behavior Analyst for Districtwide Submitted by Mr. Mark Spalding and Ms. Donna Clark l No Subcommittee Review

The district demand for behavioral services has increased beyond the capacity of our contracted BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst). The hiring of a district employee to serve as a BCBA would ensure that appropriate staffing is available to meet the needs of students. The BCBA will provide support to students and staff through consultation, behavior analysis, development of behavior support plans and staff training. This is a full-time, 10 month position. The estimated cost is $80,000.00 and the funding source is the IDEA Grant.

Mr. Mercier motioned to approve the new position request for (1.0) Board Certified Behavior Analyst for Districtwide, seconded by Ms. Cheney. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel: Approve New Job Description for Registered Behavioral Technician Submitted by Ms. Donna Clark l No Subcommittee Review

This position will report to the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Under the direct supervision of a BCBA, this person will implement a positive behavior management system in order to increase student behavior and academic skills. The management of the behavior system includes but is not limited to: collecting and tracking of data pertaining to student and school wide patterns, the training of staff in de-escalation, implementation of positive behavior plans and climate improvement. Certified Registered Behavior Technician license required.

The person in this position will work the student year plus two days prior to the school year (excluding Saturday and Sunday). The work schedule follows the Local 1186 contract for Health Care Workers. The salary and benefits are linked to pay grade 9C of the Local 1186 contract. This is a non-union position and the funding will be local or grant, depending upon position.

Mr. Mercier motioned to approve the new job description for Registered Behavioral Technician, seconded by Ms. Sanders- Connolly. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel: Approve New Position Request for (1.0 FTE) Registered Behavioral Technician for Districtwide Submitted by Mr. Mark Spalding and Ms. Donna Clark l No Subcommittee Review

The district demand for behavioral services has increased beyond the capacity of our contracted Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The hiring of a district employee to serve as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) would ensure that appropriate staffing is available to meet the needs of students. Under the direct supervision of the BCBA, the RBT will implement a positive behavior management system in order to increase student behavior and academic success. This is a full- time, 10 month position. The estimated cost is $50,000.00 and the funding source is the IDEA Grant.

Mr. Mercier motioned to approve the new position request for (1.0) Registered Behavioral Technician for Districtwide, seconded by Ms. Sanders-Connolly. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel: Approve New Position Request for (0.6 FTE) Pupil Services Specialist Out of District Liaison for Brookside School and Roosevelt Campus (RELC/HALS/SCA) Submitted by Mr. Mark Spalding and Ms. Donna Clark l No Subcommittee Review

The current Pupil Services Specialist staffing is not able to manage the volume of PPT meetings that occur on an annual basis at Brookside and the Roosevelt Campus (RELC,HALS,SCA). A .6 FTE is required to manage this caseload. This is a part-time, 10 month position. The estimated cost is $40,000.00 and the funding source is the IDEA Grant.

Mr. Mercier motioned to approve the new position request for (0.6) Pupil Services Specialist Out of District Liaison for Brookside School and Roosevelt Campus, seconded by Ms. Cheney. Motion carried unanimously.

Closing and Adjournment

Ms. Sanders-Connolly motioned to adjourn at 7:49 PM, seconded by Mr. Mercier. Motion carried unanimously.

New Britain Public Schools K-12 Enrollment as of October 1, 2019 Black or Change African Hawaiian Free and Total Change from last Special Females American American Pacific Reduced School Name Students YTD report ED% ELL% Males % % Asian% % Hispanic% Indian% Islander% White% Lunch% Chamberlain Elementary School 442 0 0 17.65 11.99 51.81 48.19 1.58 15.84 69.68 0.23 0.23 12.22 87.78 Chamberlain Bridges 22 0 0 95.45 4.55 86.36 13.64 0 22.73 68.18 0 0 9.09 100 Gaffney Elementary School 414 0 0 16.67 18.12 46.86 53.14 3.38 11.84 64.49 0.24 0 20.05 78.02 Gaffney - Key Elementary 62 0 0 100 0 82.26 17.74 6.45 32.26 43.55 0 0 17.74 88.71 Holmes Elementary School 501 0 0 12.97 19.56 50.9 49.1 5.79 14.37 44.91 0.6 0.6 33.73 67.27 Holmes Bridges 18 0 0 100 11.11 77.78 22.22 0 16.67 66.67 0 0 16.67 94.44 Jefferson Elementary School 420 0 0 14.52 19.52 50.71 49.29 4.76 11.19 56.9 0 0.48 26.43 83.1 Lincoln Elementary School 620 0 0 18.71 17.74 51.13 48.87 0.65 13.55 68.87 0.48 0.32 15.97 85.81 Lincoln SCS 23 0 0 8.7 8.7 86.96 13.04 0 34.78 65.22 0 0 0 100 Northend Elementary School 273 0 0 15.38 12.09 47.99 52.01 0.73 19.78 69.96 0.37 0.37 8.79 90.84 DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School 813 0 0 14.39 13.28 47.36 52.64 1.72 9.84 77.74 0.12 0 10.46 82.16 Smalley Elementary School 613 0 0 16.8 28.71 51.22 48.78 0.98 10.44 77 0.98 0 10.28 89.23 Smith Pathways 16 0 0 100 18.75 56.25 43.75 6.25 12.5 75 0 0 6.25 93.75 Smith Elementary School 514 0 0 14.01 17.32 51.17 48.83 2.53 14.98 66.93 0.58 0.19 14.79 85.99 Vance Elementary School 497 0 0 15.49 18.11 52.31 47.69 0.8 12.88 73.04 0 0.2 13.08 83.5 Slade Middle School 859 0 0 20.84 14.55 52.62 47.38 2.44 14.44 70.9 0.23 0 11.99 87.31 Slade - Key Middle 19 0 0 100 0 100 0 10.53 15.79 52.63 0 0 21.05 89.47 Pulaski Middle School 903 0 0 21.37 19.82 55.37 44.63 2.55 11.85 69.1 0.33 0 16.17 86.27 HALS Academy 153 0 0 1.31 0 41.18 58.82 9.8 13.07 43.79 0 0 33.33 69.93 New Britain High School 2224 0 0 22.98 18.75 52.65 47.3 3.37 16.1 61.06 0.4 0.22 18.57 81.88 New Britain Transitional Center 41 0 0 97.56 9.76 51.22 48.78 2.44 19.51 60.98 0 0 17.07 92.68 Brook Side School 29 0 0 58.62 31.03 48.28 51.72 0 6.9 86.21 0 0 6.9 93.1 CLIMB 28 0 0 100 17.86 60.71 39.29 3.57 7.14 64.29 0 0 25 82.14 Satellite Careers Academy 151 0 0 11.92 19.21 63.58 36.42 0 15.23 74.83 0 0 9.27 93.38 District K-12 Total 9655 0 0 19.95 17.5 52.07 47.92 2.65 13.94 66.27 0.34 0.17 16.5 83.73

Change Black or Hawaiian Total Change from last Special Females African American PacificIsla School Name Students YTD report ED% ELL% Males% % Asian% American% Hispanic% Indian% nder% White% FRLunch% Gaffney Elementary School 79 0 0 48.1 0 60.76 39.24 8.86 13.92 59.49 0 0 16.46 65.82 Gaffney - Key Elementary 46 0 0 65.22 0 65.22 34.78 8.7 15.22 65.22 0 0 10.87 71.74 Roosevelt Early Learning Center 275 0 0 48.73 0.36 56 44 4.36 12.73 68 0.36 0 13.09 70.91 District PK Total 400 0 0 50.5 0.25 58 42 5.75 13.25 66 0.25 0 13.5 70

Note Regarding Free and Reduced Lunch %: This district participates in the Universal Lunch Program, which has our certified number at 64% Newly registered parents are updated by central registration, but current students are not updated through an automated process as in the past. These numbers provide context but are not exact.

Board Memorandum Submitted by Kevin Kane (Operations) for approval at the Regular Board Meeting on October 8, 2019

Type of Memorandum

Other - Bid Waiver & Purchase Order

Background and Purpose/Rationale (Alignment to District Strategic Plan)

Due to unforeseen circumstances in our Facilities Department, we are requesting a bid waiver uniform safety gear for our Custodial Maintenance Department. Our vendor for 2018-2019 Mag and Son of Newington CT has agreed to honor their 2018-2019 pricing for 2019-2020.

Per agreement between Local 1186 and Board of Education, Article XVII - dress Code, 17.1 states Custodial and Maintenance employees will be reimbursed $300 per year for necessary and/or safety gear. The parties have established a uniform/safety gear list for each group of employees and the Director of Facilities will facilitate reimbursement to employees.

Financial Information

The total is $18,600 and the funding source is Local Funds 101093126000-54300.

Committee Review

This was reviewed by the Finance Subcommittee on September 23, 2019.

MAG & Son 2018-2019 Bid Pricing - Kevin Kane.pdf

Board Memorandum Submitted by Edie (Academics) for approval at the Regular Board Meeting on October 8, 2019

Type of Memorandum

Bid Waiver

Background and Purpose/Rationale (Alignment to District Strategic Plan)

The SPIRE reading intervention program fills a gap in the continuum of reading support. This is an approach which is supported/endorsed by the International Dyslexia Association. The elementary schools presently have LLI which is not designed to meet the needs of students who are not decoding. We do have Wilson in the district but there is, at most, one teacher in a building at the present time. It takes a full year to certify a teacher to be able to deliver Wilson instruction. The SPIRE program is aligned with the format of the Wilson lessons but only requires a 1/2 day of training and can fill in those gaps that exist while awaiting a certified Wilson trained teacher or for those whose needs are not as intense as those who would qualify for Wilson instruction. Presently, the Bridges programs are without an IDA endorsed decoding intervention. This population traditionally has a high level of nonreaders.

Financial Information

The total is $8,759.00 and the funding source is Local - Academics/Curriculum Academics-Textbook/Resources - 101096122004 56410.

Committee Review

This was reviewed by the Curriculum Subcommittee on September 16, 2019 and the Finance Subcommittee on September 23, 2019.

New Britain SPIRE 8.27.19 - Edie DeSimone.pdf, New Britain SPIRE PD 8.27.19 - Edie DeSimone.pdf

Address PO Box 3000 Created Date 8/27/2019 Nashua, NH 03061 Expiration Date 9/27/2019 USA Quote Number 00051590

Prepared By Hope Wallace Contact Name Edie DeSimone Email [email protected] Phone 860-515-7320 Email [email protected]

Bill To Name CONSOLIDATED SCHL DIST NEW BRITAIN Ship To Name CONSOLIDATED SCHL DIST NEW BRITAIN Bill To 272 MAIN ST Ship To 272 MAIN ST NEW BRITAIN, CT 06051-2663 NEW BRITAIN, CT 06051-2663 USA USA

Product Product Code Sales Price Quantity Total Price

S.P.I.R.E. Illustrated Decodable Reader Complete Starter Sets A and B, 120 Titles 9780838837740 USD 364.25 1.00 USD 364.25

S.P.I.R.E. Pre-Level 1 to 5 Intensive Reading Intervention Set, Third Edition 9780838857694 USD 1,451.50 5.00 USD 7,257.50

S.P.I.R.E. Student Manipulative Magnet Kit with Board 2013013 USD 43.00 8.00 USD 344.00

SPIRE Magnetic Phoneme Segmentation/Phoneme Grapheme Chart 9780838827352 USD 58.65 5.00 USD 293.25

Subtotal USD 8,259.00 Total Price USD 8,259.00 Grand Total USD 8,259.00

Description *Shipping Rate = 0%

Please submit your quote & purchase order to curriculum customer care: Fax: 888-440-2665 or Email: [email protected] Address PO Box 3000 Created Date 8/27/2019 Nashua, NH 03061 Expiration Date 9/27/2019 USA Quote Number 00051591

Prepared By Hope Wallace Contact Name Edie DeSimone Email [email protected] Phone 860-515-7320 Email [email protected]

Bill To Name CONSOLIDATED SCHL DIST NEW BRITAIN Ship To Name CONSOLIDATED SCHL DIST NEW BRITAIN Bill To 272 MAIN ST Ship To 272 MAIN ST NEW BRITAIN, CT 06051-2663 NEW BRITAIN, CT 06051-2663 USA USA

Product Product Code Sales Price Quantity Total Price

EPS WEBINAR TRAINING SESSION 2001982 USD 500.00 1.00 USD 500.00

Subtotal USD 500.00 Total Price USD 500.00 Grand Total USD 500.00

Please submit your quote & purchase order to curriculum customer care: Fax: 888-440-2665 or Email: [email protected]

Board Memorandum Submitted by Mayra Rodriguez (Partnerships) for approval at the Regular Board Meeting on October 8, 2019

Type of Memorandum

Acceptance of Donation

Background and Purpose/Rationale (Alignment to District Strategic Plan)

The District has been partnering up with Arts for Learning for the rendering of summer school services for over 7 years. They have been providing students with summer visual, theatrical, music, and arts enrichment classes that are aligned to classroom curriculums. As a Summer Learning Experience partner, Arts for Learning has applied for funding from Farmington Bank Foundation and the Community Chest Foundation totaling an award of $12,250.00. Funds were used for support to Arts for Learning programs.

Financial Information

The total is 12,250.00 and the funding source is Farmington Bank Foundation and Community Chest Foundation .

Committee Review

This was reviewed by the Finance Subcommittee on September 23, 2019.

Arts for leaning Check - $12,250 - Mayra Rodriguez.pdf

Board Memorandum Submitted by Karen Falvey and Sarah Harris (Academics) for approval at the Regular Board Meeting on October 8, 2019

Type of Memorandum

Bid Waiver/Purchase Order/Contract Approval

Background and Purpose/Rationale (Alignment to District Strategic Plan)

Vance and Smith have teamed up to continue our initiative in improving math instruction. We are deepening our understanding of instruction and assessment as well as supporting our students math sense needs. Our goal directly aligns to the profile of a graduate. Students will learn to critically and creatively solve problems, analyze and construct arguments based on mathematical evidence and persevere through the process. Math solutions will help our teachers to instruct more conceptually and decrease the students struggling with number sense which will improve their ability both in the classroom and on standardized testing.

Financial Information

The total is $15,552.00 and the funding source is Superintendent Funds.

Committee Review

This was reviewed by the Curriculum Subcommittee on September 16, 2019 and the Finance Subcommittee on September 23, 2019.

Vance and Smith ES Proposal MS Course work and Coaching 9.2.2019 - Karen Falvey-Tharaldson.pdf

Proposal for Partnership with Vance and Smith Elementary Schools Consolidated School District of New Britain

Professional Learning for Improvement in Mathematics

September 2, 2019

Presented to: Sarah Harris, Principal, Vance Village School Karen Falvey-Tharaldson, Principal, Smith Elementary School

Contacts: Matthew Harnett Jen Baley Brenda Konicke Partnership Executive Inside Sales Partnerships Executive DPL Math Solutions [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 860.805.4597 720.774.1318 602.616.3802

The purpose of this proposal is to create a plan for improving the effective teaching and student learning of mathematics at Vance and Smith Elementary School. We believe that a partnership with you that focuses on your district goals, student data, and a thorough understanding of your instructional needs to meet the Connecticut Core Standards for Mathematics, will lead to building the capacity required for student achievement in mathematics.

What We Heard

In our latest conversation, Sarah and Karen shared that they are interested in offering a professional learning opportunity to their teachers focusing on deepening content knowledge and student-centered pedagogy.

Based on collaborative conversations with you, we will create a customized Professional Learning Plan that includes/describes professional development focused on your unique needs and goals

Why Math Solutions?

Math Solutions has been partnering with schools and districts to improve math instruction for more than 30 years. Founded by Marilyn Burns in 1984 and always focused exclusively on mathematics education, Math Solutions has the depth of professional development expertise to transform math instruction in your school/district. Over the years, we have

supported thousands of schools and districts to build learning environments where teachers are more knowledgeable and confident about math instruction and students are more engaged and excited about learning math.

While many companies provide generic professional learning services, Math Solutions is the sole expert in mathematics professional learning. Math Solutions draws upon years of classroom-grounded research and extensive knowledge of curricula and state standards, to provide the highest-quality face to face courses, coaching, and resources, all developed and delivered by experts in math education.

Math Solutions has identified the four Guiding Principles to be essential to improving instruction and student outcomes. These Guiding Principles are the foundation of all the professional learning we provide and ensure that educators: • Know the math they need to teach— know it well and flexibly enough to understand various solution paths to increase students’ reasoning of mathematics. Math Solutions increases teachers’ math content knowledge necessary to deliver effective classroom instruction. • Understand the conditions necessary for learning, so they may understand deeply the unique conditions necessary for student learning in mathematics— what they need to provide and what students must make sense

of for themselves Copyright © 2015 by Math Rights Reserved. © Math All Solutions. by 2015 Copyright • Recognize each student’s strengths and weaknesses, content knowledge, reasoning strategies, and misconceptions. • Have the expertise to make math accessible for all students, to ask questions that reveal and build understanding, and help students make sense of and solve problems.

Based on these Guiding Principles, Math Solutions has identified key areas of instructional focus to reach math achievement goals: learning environment, reasoning and sense making, focus and coherence, and formative assessment. Math Solutions will help you recognize what a classroom that encompasses these key areas actually looks like with observable examples for both teachers and students. The Instructional Practices Inventory guides leaders and teachers to know what works best to create a model math classroom. It outlines best teaching practices and student learning practices and is utilized in the assessment of the instructional needs of your teachers, monitoring progress, and end of the year or project summary.

30 years of experience has also resulted in a wealth of knowledge of individual state (or common) standards. Math Solutions has worked throughout the country with many curricula as well. Deep understanding of standards and the current curricula in your school or district, aligned with your professional learning goals is key to success.

More information about Math Solutions is in Appendix II.

Recent academic research (Learning Forward) tells us that a successful professional learning plan needs to be ongoing and include leadership support. At the foundation is math instruction that improves teachers’ math content knowledge and pedagogy, which is sustained by classroom coaching and online support. Additionally, school and district leaders need to play a strong role in the plan, and the plan needs to connect to district goals.

Description of Proposed Professional Learning Services for Vance and Smith ES The scope of work below describes a proposal for professional learning that supports your teachers, instructional coaches, and building level leaders. Before implementation, we will meet and collaborate with you to ensure your goals are fully integrated in your Professional Learning Plan.

This proposal is organized into the following components:

Component 1: Foundational Professional Learning Courses

AGENDA Developing Number Sense

OVERVIEW

Number sense is a broad concept that covers a range of numerical thinking. This course helps teachers gain an understanding of what number sense is, why it is important, and what strategies they can use to help promote their students’ number sense. Through firsthand experiences, teachers explore their own number sense and are introduced to instructional approaches that promote thinking and communicating about numbers. Samples of student work help connect course investigations to teachers’ classroom needs.

GOALS • Characterize and understand teaching strategies for building number sense

• Explain and use the role of talk to support learning of mathematics

• Use models and tools that support student understandings and proficiencies • Recognize and support students’ development of common strategies for addition, subtraction, and multiplication

WELCOME, INTRODUCTION, AND OVERVIEW This introduction includes the course goals, an overview of the Standards for Mathematical Practice, and pertinent logistical information.

EXAMINING NUMBER SENSE Samples of student work illustrate flexible computation strategies. A brief article introduces participants to six strategies for building number sense. Experiences during the rest of the day clarify the importance of these strategies.

FOSTERING NUMBER RELATIONSHIPS AND LANDMARK NUMBERS Facility with landmark numbers empowers students to confidently navigate the number system and explore different computation strategies. Participants experience several different activities that highlight number relationships and encourage the use of landmark numbers.

DEVELOPING COMPUTATIONAL STRATEGIES Rights Reserved. © Math All Solutions. by 2015 Copyright Computationally fluent procedures are accurate, efficient, and flexible. Students develop these characteristics over time as they explore different kinds of procedures and analyze each other’s strategies. In this session, participants use number lines as a tool for modeling addition and subtraction and examining the relationship between numbers.

LUNCH

USING ESTIMATION AND MENTAL MATH In this session, participants make estimates and calculate mentally. It’s imperative that teachers are comfortable in their own abilities to compute flexibly before they are able to foster such thinking in students.

MAXIMIZING THE IMPACT OF GAMES Participants experience a game modeled with intentional, explicit discussions focused on the teacher’s role in maximizing the learning opportunities when using games.

REVIEW, CLOSING, AND REFLECTIONS Participants take time to reflect on the experiences of the day and ways that these experiences will positively impact their classroom instruction.

MATH SOLUTIONS GUIDING PRINCIPLES Drawing upon academic work and our own classroom-grounded research and experience, Math Solutions has identified the following four instructional needs as absolutely essential to improving instruction and student outcomes:

• Robust Content Knowledge • Understanding of How Students Learn • Insight into Individual Learners through Formative Assessment • Effective Instructional Strategies

These four instructional needs drive the design of all Math Solutions courses, consulting and coaching. We consider them our guiding principles and strive to ensure that all educators:

• Know the math they need to teach—know it deeply and flexibly enough to understand various solution paths and students’ reasoning. • Understand the conditions necessary for learning, what they need to provide, and what students must make sense of for themselves. • Recognize each student’s strengths and weaknesses, content knowledge, reasoning strategies, and misconceptions. • Have the expertise to make math accessible for all students, to ask questions that reveal and build understanding, and help students make sense of and solve problems.

Component 2: Job-Embedded Coaching for Teachers, Instructional Coaches, and Building Administrators

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3 days Dates: TBD

Math Solutions job-embedded coaching for individuals and teams drives innovation and instructional improvement and provides the tools for your teachers to transform theory into practical classroom practice. Team coaching builds a community of learners through collaboration. It is the fastest way to synchronize your teams across grade levels, share experience and expertise, and collaborate on plans and protocols. Individual coaching builds skills and leadership capacity through differentiation. With job-embedded coaching and model lessons, educators work side by side, enabling them to integrate new skills immediately into their practice.

Instructional coaching lessons support teachers to implement the strategies introduced in professional learning experiences. Teachers work side-by-side with a Math Solutions consultant to review highly-effective instructional practices and collaborate with colleagues to implement mathematics tasks that align to their Standards. Participating teachers have the opportunity to discuss the effect of instructional strategies on student learning as observed in the classroom and analyze the connection between tasks, active student engagement, reasoning and problem solving.

The most effective coaching occurs over time. Key to its effectiveness is the involvement of the principal, including a schedule that provides adequate time for teacher learning. Inherent in these experiences is a ‘gradual release of responsibility’ from the coach to the classroom teacher.

Model lessons are one aspect of job-embedded coaching. The model lesson cycle typically includes the following:

• Lesson Pre-Brief—Math Solutions consultant and teachers co-plan the lesson he/she will teach. The Math Solutions consultant might teach or co-teach the lesson with the teacher. • The Lesson—Math Solutions consultant teaches the lesson to a class of students, while teachers observe with a specific focus identified during the lesson planning sessions. • Lesson Debrief—Math Solutions consultant facilitates as teachers collaborate to debrief the lesson with a focus on student learning and student misconceptions, identifying specific aspects and strategies used that supported student learning. Finally, the team reflects on next instructional steps for students. In addition to model lessons, job-embedded coaching may include: • Support for implementing effective teaching practices aligned to their Standards • Strategies for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students, especially struggling students and those needing intervention • Opportunities to focus on developing and deepening content knowledge • Collaborative instructional planning and observation of participant lessons to refine instruction

These days will be designed to meet your needs including designing a schedule with you to maximize the number of teachers that can be supported each day.

Investment Summary

Costs Below Include: Copyright © 2015 by Math Rights Reserved. © Math All Solutions. by 2015 Copyright Development Agenda created by Educational Specialist Team Comprehensive logistics meeting with Course Management Coordinator Evaluation Report; provides analysis and overview of participant evaluations Reporting Collaborative follow-up meeting with Educational Consultant to discuss next steps Travel and Expenses Airfare Ground transportation Lodging Meals All other travel expenses Materials Instructional materials used during the session Shipping costs for all materials as well as additional orders placed with PD Delivery On-site & online professional development sessions delivered over time Publications

Date Description Cost

Professional Learning Course 1 Day $3,888.00 Course: Nov. 5 Developing Number Sense Coaching Days: TBD Onsite Job-embedded Coaching $11,664.00 3 Days

Total $15,552.00

Proposal terms and conditions valid for 30 days

Appendix I Math Solutions Instructional Practices Inventory

Professional development opportunities provided for teachers can only target the learning needs of students if information is collected from classrooms. This tool will be used to compile information gathered from multiple schools and classrooms in an effort to design professional development that targets identified needs. Information from one classroom or school will not be used in any way.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Teacher Students Provides a respectful, safe learning environment in which Take an academic risk and rely on their own thinking and the mistakes are seen as an opportunity to learn. thinking of other students. Structures the class for independent work, pairs, groups, and Listen and ask questions to each other to clarify information; whole class in a thoughtful and deliberate way. respectfully challenge ideas; make conjectures. Asks questions that both build and reveal new understanding of Explain their reasoning; construct viable arguments and critique content and practice. Avoids yes/no questions unless they also the reasoning of others. ask for justification. Communicate using appropriate mathematical language both Makes appropriate tools available and encourages their use. orally and in writing. Work well in a variety of grouping structures. REASONING AND SENSE-MAKING Teacher Students Selects rigorous learning experiences. Persevere in making sense of rigorous problems. Makes learning experiences accessible to all students without Seek out multiple approaches to solving a problem. compromising the rigor in the problem. Expects students to justify their reasoning for all answers, Use multiple representations when solving problems such as whether correct or incorrect. symbols, diagrams, graphs, words, etc. Selects learning experiences that represent a balance of Understand math concepts and use procedures appropriately. conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. Use appropriate tools strategically, including mental

calculations, that fit the situation. Look closely to discern a pattern or structure. FOCUS AND COHERENCE Teacher Students Understands the expectation of the standard to be taught and its connection to previous standards; aligns the lesson to grade Connect their current learning to previously learned standards. Rights Reserved. © Math All Solutions. by 2015 Copyright level content and practice standards. Differentiates instruction based on student needs. Use math to contextualize and/or decontextualize problems. Selects problems that provide opportunities for students to Apply the math they know to solve real-world problems. contextualize and/or decontextualize. Selects problems that provide opportunities for students to apply math to real-world situations. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT Teacher Students Uses data to make instructional decisions based on student Take responsibility for their learning by monitoring their need. progress toward a learning target. Provides feedback to students or structures opportunities for Evaluate the reasonableness of their results using feedback from students to provide feedback to each other. the teacher or a peer. Identifies and communicates the learning target(s) of the lesson. Articulate what they are learning and why. Implements a variety of strategies to monitor student learning.

Appendix II

About Math Solutions

Founded in 1984 by renowned math educator Marilyn Burns, Math Solutions, a division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), is the nation’s leader in developing effective teachers of mathematics. With more than 30 years of experience working with thousands of school districts nationwide, our team of educational experts creates solutions for accelerated sustainable improvement in teacher effectiveness, student learning, and test results. You can learn more about Math Solutions services at www.mathsolutions.com.

Our Mission Math Solutions is dedicated to improving students’ learning of mathematics by providing educators with the highest quality professional development services, products, and resources.

Method of Approach Math Solutions Directors of Professional Learning and Instructors collaborate with district and school leadership during each professional development engagement to ensure the improvement of school level practices and student learning. Drawing from academic research and more than 30 years of experience, Marilyn Burns has identified four goals for educators that are essential to improving the teaching of mathematics:

• Teachers’ understanding of the math they teach

• Understanding of how students best learn math • Development of effective strategies for teaching mathematics • Formative assessment to guide instruction

Math Content Knowledge As we implement the professional learning of adult educators, we identify what math content is of vital importance for teachers to understand by grade level and state standards. This content is different from the mathematics that a mathematician – instead, it’s knowing mathematics deeply and flexibly enough to convey concepts, reasoning and the real-world application of the mathematics to students.

How Students Learn In addition to being clear about what math content knowledge a teacher needs to understand, we also support teachers by helping them to understand how children learn mathematics—knowing what is important to tell children and what is

best not to tell children. It implies asking thoughtful questions for the part of mathematics that we don’t tell children. It also Rights Reserved. © Math All Solutions. by 2015 Copyright involves knowing what conditions are needed for learners to make sense of mathematics. Developing this understanding requires a career-long effort on the part of a teacher.

Effective Instructional Strategies Given a deep and flexible understanding of the math content and a developing understanding of how children learn mathematics, we introduce teachers to effective instructional strategies, including choosing and scaffolding accessible tasks, asking questions that build and reveal understanding, and providing tools that help students make sense of mathematics and solve problems.

Formative Assessment Assessment, or determining what students know, is a central element in the process of teaching and learning. Assessment generally falls into two categories—summative (assessment of learning) and formative (assessment for learning). Tests given at the end of teaching units and standardized tests are examples of summative assessments. Formative assessment is intended to provide teachers and students with information about what students understand, as well as unveiling student misconceptions. This type of assessment is used to guide instructional decisions on a daily basis, in order to improve student learning; it includes open questions and tasks, listening to students, observing students,

and examining student work.

Math Solutions Support and Implementation Team

“It takes a village” for Math Solutions to create the most engaging and effective professional development experience for your teachers and administrators. The Math Solutions team will design professional development around your unique needs and deliver it in a format that works for you and includes:

A Partnership Executive who will listen to your current needs in math instruction, share ideas about how Math Solutions has supported schools and districts with similar needs, and work with the Math Solutions content team (below) to customize a plan to reach your goals.

Your Director of Professional Learning is an expert at designing and delivering professional development. He/she will manage all aspects of your project from start to finish, ensuring that it meets your goals. He/she will be engaged in every aspect of your project and will work with you throughout the process to ensure it is meeting your needs, and will refine the plan if needed. Your Director of Professional Learning will have an in-depth conversation with you to assess the needs of current math instruction and make recommendations for professional learning to help you reach your goals.

Content Instructional Designers work with your Director of Professional Learning to design the actual PD experiences

for your teachers/coaches/administrators. Math Solutions’ Content Instructional Design team draws from the expertise of more than 150 consultants, academic thought leaders and authors, to ensure that your project is designed by the top minds in math education.

The Consultant Development Director will work with your Director of Professional Learning to match the needs of your project with the skills of more than 150 consultants. The Consultant Development Director has been a part of the Math Solutions content team for more than 10 years and is a former Presidential Award winner for Excellence in Mathematics and Science teaching.

Your Professional Learning Consultant is selected from more than 150 instructors and is matched to your project based on your needs and their expertise. The team consists of top mathematics educators in the country who have earned more than 60 national and local recognition awards, including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Ninety-eight percent of Math Solutions participants reported that the Math Solutions instructors were knowledgeable and skilled in facilitating adult learning. Resumes of Instructors are available upon request.

Copyright © 2015 by Math Rights Reserved. © Math All Solutions. by 2015 Copyright Operations Services Specialists provide all logistical and contractual support so your courses and coaching experiences run as smoothly as possible. Math Solutions delivers thousands of PD engagements each year and has learned what is necessary to provide an effective learning environment for your teachers and administrators. Your Operations Services Specialist will walk you through those details and provide you with an easy checklist that outlines the specific technology and room requirements for your engagement. He/she will work with our warehouse to ensure that all your course materials are delivered on time and to the appropriate location. If necessary, he/she will work with your purchasing and contracting departments to keep the invoicing process seamless. The Operations Services Specialist will communicate course location details with your instructor. He/she also will ensure that the logistics are taken care of, so your participants can focus on learning.

SERVICES AGREEMENT

CP# 007424335 DATE: SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 NAME OF ORGANIZATION: VANCE AND SMITH ES, NEW BRITAIN CSD, NEW BRITAIN CT

Date Days Description Cost

Developing Number Sense (1 Coach) Nov 5 1 $3,888.00 (limited to 35 participants)

Team Coaching Days TBD 3 $11,664.00 (schedule and participants TBD)

$15,552.00

Total (All Inclusive)

Total Cost Includes - Airfare - Ground transportation Travel and - Lodging Expenses - Meals - All other travel expenses Materials - Instructional materials used during the session (as applicable)

Services Agreement valid for 30 days - Subject to terms and conditions, located at: https://www.hmhco.com/terms-of-use/services

The district referenced above hereby accepts and agrees to the details set forth in this Services Summary, including dates and fees, subject to the terms and conditions.

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• Will a PO be issued for this purchase? ☐ Yes ☐ No PO Required • Is the PO attached? ☐ Yes ☐ No If no, anticipated date of PO: ______• Please invoice from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: ☐ Upon delivery of service or ☐ Upfront • If invoice ‘upon delivery of service’ is selected, please indicate funding/PO expiration/last date HMH can invoice: ______• Please return Services Agreement and PO (payable to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) to: [email protected]

Board Memorandum Submitted by Sondra Sanford (Partnerships) for approval at the Regular Board Meeting on October 8, 2019

Type of Memorandum

Acceptance of Donation

Background and Purpose/Rationale (Alignment to District Strategic Plan)

On August 19th, 2019 the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain and the Consolidated School District of New Britain, formed a designated fund agreement for the purpose of raising donations for the MET Academy at New Britain High School. This BOE memo is to accept funds raised thus far in the amount of $98,804.30 for the purchase of Bridgeports and Grinders to be placed at NBHS room 536.

Financial Information

The total is $98,804.30 and the funding source is MET Fund Vendors include but not limited to: Stanley Black & Decker, Okay Industries, Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, Community Chest Fund, United Way .

Committee Review

This was reviewed by the Finance Subcommittee on September 23, 2019.

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Dear Larry,

Thank you for your recent inquiry. Per your request, DORINGER COLD SAWS, INC. is pleased to provide the following quotation:

One (1) DORINGER Model D-350 Circular Cold Sawing Machine, wired 110/220 volt, 1 phase, 1 speed, or 220 or 440 volt, 3 phase, 2 speed $7,850.00

One (1) Double Grip Quick Action Mechanical Vise 185.00

One (1) Cabinet Base Stand Included

One (1) 350(14”)x2.5x40mm H.S.S. Sawblade Included

One (1) EDUCATONAL DISCOUNT – Fifteen Percent (15%) (1,205.25)

One (1) Freight Charges Los Angeles to New Britain 413.57

New Price D-350 with Optional & Standard Equipment Delivered $7,243.32

All DORINGER machines are manufactured by us in California and come complete with a full one-year warranty, parts & labor, on the complete machine, and an extended three year warranty on the gear box. Machines are in stock ready for immediate delivery. Prices are quoted FOB Los Angeles. Freight charges from Los Angeles to New Britain would be $413.57. Our terms are Net 30 day.

Sincerely, DORINGER COLD SAWS, INC.

Bill Bailey Sales Manager

33 Hull Street Phone 203.922.9446 Shelton, CT 06484 Fax 203.922.9436

QUOTATION www.machinebuildne.com Quote # 19-1892-E * Quotation good for 90 days. Date 8/26/2019 Terms see below FOB Shelton, CT Delivery FOB_Shipping To: New Britain High School 25% Deposit to start order 25% on delivery Balance Net 30 Phone 12 Weeks ARO Attn: Fax

Item Qty Description Unit Total

1 6 Our Remanufactured Bridgeport Milling Machines 10500.00 $63,000.00 Equipped as follows: 2J Head 42" Table Chrome way One Shot Lube System One Year New Machine Warranty

2 6 Acu_Rite 203 DRO x, y and z Axes 2311.00 $13,866.00

3 6 Kurt D688 Vise, 6 Inch vise 645.00 $3,870.00

4 6 Kurt Swivel Base to match vise 509.83 $3,058.98

5 6 Eleven Piece R8 Collet Set with Collet Tray Installed 299.00 $1,794.00

6 6 Dock Delivery to New Britain 1000.00 $1,000.00

7 6 LED Twin Gooseneck worklight 219.00 $1,314.00

8 2 Servo 150 X axis power feed installed (table) 932.00 $1,864.00

9 6 Way Cover Sets 299.00 $1,794.00

$91,560.98

The re-manufacturing process at Machine Builders of New England LLC is as complete and thorough as is building a new machine. The ways are first ground and then hand scraped to within a few tenths of a thousand to insure full bearing support. The chrome plated ways and new gibs ensure long life and the lowest possible coefficient of friction. The spindle taper is ground while on new Class 7 bearings eliminating all of the run out. With all new rotating parts and a fresh paint job the machine is ready again for years of trouble free operation. All workmanship will conform to new machine standards and a one year new machine warranty comes with each re-manufactured machine. Machine Builders of New England LLC. Prepared By Leon Tyrrell

Board Memorandum Submitted by Sondra Sanford (Partnerships) for approval at the Regular Board Meeting on October 8, 2019

Type of Memorandum

Contract Approval

Background and Purpose/Rationale (Alignment to District Strategic Plan)

New Britain High School was accepted into The Commissioner's Network for a minimum of three years. Per the Application, "The Commissioner's Network established by Connecticut General Statutes Section 10-223h (2016) represents a commitment between local stakeholders and the CSDE to dramatically improve student achievement in 25 low performing schools. The Network offers new resources and authority to empower teachers and school leaders to implement research-based strategies in schools selected bye the CSDE Commissioner. Network schools remain part of their local school districts, but the districts and the CSDE secure school-level flexibility and autonomy for the schools in exchange for heightened accountability." 2019-2020 is New Britain High School's third year of the Network. The State has approved the continuation of initiatives. Attached to this BOE is a contract with K & M Literacy, LLC, which is aligned to the school improvement plan AND the commissioners network. The contract includes but not limited to engaging participants and students in workshops and activities, reflecting on systems, structures and routines, offering feedback on best practices and classroom pedagogy, and organizing collaborative teaching inside and outside the classroom.

Financial Information

The total is $7,350.00 and the funding source is Commissioner's Network 234506110001-53320.

Committee Review

This was reviewed by the Finance Subcommittee on September 23, 2019.

K&M_09162019100529 - Sondra Sanford.pdf

K and M Literacy, LLC Description of services.

General consultancy information

Kate Roberts and Maggie Beattie Roberts began their teaching careers as middle school teachers in urban centers — Kate in Brooklyn, Maggie in Chicago. They both felt a natural fit in the energy, intensity and humor of early adolescence. After their graduate education at Columbia University’s Teachers College, Kate and Maggie became literacy consultants with the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. For ten years, Kate and Maggie worked across elementary, middle school, and high school grades, focusing on skill and strategy-based literacy instruction, literacy across the content areas, differentiated teaching methods, including conferring and small group instruction.

NBHS On-site Professional Development

Day 1) Work with teams of 9th and 10th grade teachers to build capacity for working with struggling readers.

Areas covered  Use of running records as a tool to help understand a student’s reading struggles  Modeled administration of running record assessments  Facilitated a plan for administration of running records  Mid-year and end-of-year assessments  Progress monitoring  Use of Star Reading  Plans for supporting hard to reach students  Management of resources  Book talks to increase engagement  Strategies for ownership of learning

Day 2) Work with teams of 9th and 10th grade teachers to build capacity for working with struggling readers.

Areas reviewed  Progress monitoring  Use of Star Reading  Plans for supporting hard to reach students  Management of resources  Conferencing with students to progress monitor and provide support

Day 3) Work with teams of 9th and 10th grade teachers to build capacity for working with struggling readers.

Areas to be reviewed  Troubleshoot issues that have arisen  New ways to engage students with reading  Additional approaches to resource management  Book groups

Board Memorandum Submitted by Kevin Kane (Finance) for approval at the Regular Board Meeting on October 8, 2019

Type of Memorandum

Purchase Order Purchase Order Correction

Background and Purpose/Rationale (Alignment to District Strategic Plan)

This is to correct Purchase Order that approved by the Board on September 3, 2019. Breakdown on both the dollar amount and quantity were incorrect. This purchase order is for chrome cart to ensure equity and access of technology for all students

Financial Information

The total is $99,990 - amount per cart is $9,999 and the funding source is 2041 Diloreto - 1 cart; 2042 Northend - 2 carts; 2043 Smith - 2 carts; 2044 Pulaski - 2 carts; 2045 Slade - 2 carts; 2046 Smalley - 1 cart. 204x96910002-57346.

Committee Review

This was reviewed by the Finance Subcommittee on September 23, 2019.

Revises attached Purchase Order - Kevin Kane.pdf

Board Memorandum Submitted by Thomas Halleck (Operations) for approval at the Regular Board Meeting on October 8, 2019

Type of Memorandum

Bid Waiver and Purchase Order

Background and Purpose/Rationale (Alignment to District Strategic Plan)

The New Britain School District is partnering with the New Britain EMS Academy in 38 joint training evolutions for the 19-20 SY. The EMS Academy will be providing 342 hours of support for a cost of $17,100.

Financial Information

The total is $17,100 and the funding source is Local Budget.

Committee Review

This was reviewed by the Finance Subcommittee on September 23, 2019.

2019 - 2020 Emergency Response Training as of 16 Sep 2019 - Thomas Halleck.docx

Board Memorandum Submitted by Lara Bohlke (Academics) for approval at the Regular Board Meeting on October 8, 2019

Type of Memorandum

Bid Waiver/Purchase Order/Contract Approval

Background and Purpose/Rationale (Alignment to District Strategic Plan)

Engaging and relevant math education is key to a personalized and comprehensive whole-child education at every level. An understanding of mathematics and it's place in the world helps students be prepared for, and positively contribute to, a profoundly different future. Each of Slade, Pulaski and DiLoreto have the improvement of math performance as a goal of their school improvement plans and at the heart of their problems of practice. Our math program in the middle school this year embeds strategies and opportunities for collaboration, inquiry, argument and discourse. Lindsey Ramos is a certified trainer in this program and is available for 50 days to come to New Britain and support our implementation of the Illustrative Math program. Her days will be spent coaching and modeling in middle school math classrooms, collaborating with teacher teams and guiding teachers in the meaningful planning and implementation of lessons.

Financial Information

The total is $40,000 (50 days @ $800/day) and the funding source is SIG Diloreto = $6400, SIG Pulaski and Slade each = $16,800 SIG Professional Services for DiLoreto($6400), Pulaski ($16,800) and Slade ($16,800).

Committee Review

This was reviewed by the Finance Subcommittee on September 23, 2019.

New Britain 19_20 Contract Proposal - Lara Bohlke.pdf

CREC RESOURCE GROUP

Plan for Consulting Services New Britain, CT 2019-2020

Consultant: Lindsey Ramos Education Specialist [email protected] C: (860) 951-6754

Type of Service: Lindsey Ramos will provide 50 days of instructional coaching and curriculum support for middle school teachers using Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 curriculum.

Dates of Service Cost 50 Days of professional learning 40,000.00 Date: 10/1, 10/9, 10/22, 11/21, 12/4, 12/17, 12/18, 12/20, 1/8, 1/9, 1/10, 1/14, 1/15, 1/16, 1/21, 1/27, 2/5, 2/20, 2/21, 2/24, 2/26, 2/28, 3/2, 3/3, 3/9, 3/11, 3/17, 3/18, 3/19, 3/24, 3/25, 3/26, 3/27, 3/30, 4/22, 4/24, 4/28, 4/29, 4/30, 5/1, 5/11, 5/15, 5/26, 5/27, 5/28, 5/29, 6/2, 6/3, 6/4, 6/5

Total Contract Amount 40,000.00

District Contact Information:

Lara Bohlke District Coordinator of 6-12 Curriculum New Britain School District 860-827-2018 [email protected]

111 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 860-524-4040  fax: 860-241-8956

[email protected]  www.crec.org

CREC Resource Group 111 Charter Oak Avenue Hartford, CT 06106 Phone: (860) 524-4040 Fax: (860) 548-0236 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.crec.org

CREC STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO 77000 - 00353

Seller: Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) 111 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106

Buyer: NEW BRITAIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS 272 MAIN STREET P. O. BOX 1960 NEW BRITAIN, CT, 06050-1960

Regarding: PL - Illustrative Mathematics Curriculum Support - 09.16.19

Date: 9/23/2019

Services to be performed: CREC Resource Group will provide 50 full days of curriculum support and instructional coaching for middle school teachers using Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 curriculum.

Contract Sum: $40,000.00

Contract Schedule: 09/26/19-06/19/20

Contact: Lara Bohlke, Curriculum Coordinator

THIS AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE PART OF HEREOF (THIS AGREEMENT, COLLECTIVELY WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, THE (CONTRACT)).

TO THE EXTENT OF ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN THE CONTRACT AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENT, THE CONTRACT SHALL PREVAIL.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered, pursuant to proper authority, as of the day and year first written above. 09-24-2019 ______Date Authorized Representative, CREC 09-23-2019 ______Date Division Director, CREC Resource Group

______Date Authorized Representative, NEW BRITAIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… For Internal Use Only

J: 00353 Program #: 77000 $40,000.00 TTCC SOA #: 77000 - 00353

THIS IS NOT AN INVOICE

CREC Resource Group 111 Charter Oak Avenue Hartford, CT 06106 Phone: (860) 524-4040 Fax: (860) 548-0236 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.crec.org

CREC STANDARD TERMS and CONDITIONS OF SALE

These CREC standard terms and conditions are applicable to the Statement of Agreement by and between CREC and Buyer (“Agreement”, which collectively with these terms and conditions, the “Contract”) to which it is attached. Terms that are not defined where used herein are defined in the Agreement.

1) Purchase of Goods and Services. Buyer agrees to purchase from CREC and CREC agrees to sell to Buyer the Goods and/or Services pursuant to the Contract.

2) CREC’s Obligations.

(a) Time of Performance. CREC shall perform the Services and/or deliver the Goods in a timely and diligent manner, and in accordance with the Contract Schedule.

(b) CREC Resources. CREC shall provide at its expense the facilities, equipment, materials, services, and other resources necessary to deliver the Goods and/or perform the Services.

(c) Compliance. CREC shall comply with all applicable laws when performing the Services and/or providing the Goods. Insurance. CREC shall be responsible for purchasing and maintaining CREC’s usual insurance.

3) Buyer Obligations. Buyer will facilitate CREC’s delivery of the Goods and/or performance of the Services and perform any other Contract tasks required of Buyer (“Buyer Responsibilities”). CREC’s failure to perform the Contract shall be excused to the extent that CREC provides Buyer with written notice that such nonperformance results from Buyer’s failure to perform any Buyer Responsibilities.

4) Contract Sum and Payment. CREC shall invoice Buyer on a monthly basis for Goods delivered to or Services performed for Buyer based upon the Contract Sum. Buyer shall pay invoices within thirty (30) days of the date of Buyer’s receipt of an invoice. In the event Buyer fails to pay any amount due and owing to CREC under the Contract, such past due amounts shall be subject to interest charges equal to 1% per month.

5) Delivery. Goods shall be delivered to and/or Services shall be performed at the location(s) identified in the Agreement.

6) Ownership of Materials. All devices, designs (including drawings, plans and specifications), estimates, prices, notes, electronic data and other documents or information prepared or disclosed by CREC pursuant to the Contract, and all related intellectual property rights, shall remain CREC’s property. CREC grants Buyer a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to such intellectual property rights solely for Buyer’s use of the Goods or Services. CREC warrants and represents that it owns all right, title and interest in and to the Goods or Services, or if not the owner, CREC has full authority to sell the Goods or Services on behalf of such owner. CREC further warrants that the Goods are free from any and all security interests, claims, demands, liens or other encumbrances.

7) Warranty For a period of 6 months from delivery of the Goods, CREC warrants to Buyer that the Goods shall materially conform to the description in the Contract and shall be free from material defects in material and workmanship. CREC shall repair or replace, at its expense and as its sole obligation, any Goods that are materially defective or nonconforming.

8) Indemnity. To the extent permitted by law, each party shall indemnify, defend and save the other party, its officers, directors, employees and affiliates harmless from any loss, cost or expense claimed by third parties for property damage and/or bodily injury, including death, if such loss, cost or expense arises in any degree from the negligence, gross negligence or willful misconduct of a party or its employees or affiliates in connection with the Contract.

9) Force Majeure. Any delay or failure of either party to perform under the Contract shall be excused to the extent caused by extreme weather or other act of God, strike or other labor shortage or disturbance, fire, accident, war or civil disturbance, delay of carriers, change in law or other act of government or any other cause beyond such party’s reasonable control.

10) Term and Termination or Suspension The term of the Contract shall begin on the Contract Date and shall end on the last delivery of the Goods or final performance of the Services. The Contract may be terminated prior to full delivery of the Goods or performance of the Services by either party, immediately, upon written notice thereof, if (i) the other party fails to timely pay any required payment under the Contract when due, which failure continues for ten (10) business days; or (ii) the other party breaches any of its nonmonetary material Contract obligations and such breach is not cured within thirty (30) days following receipt of the written notice thereof; provided that if such breach cannot reasonably be cured by the breaching party within such thirty (30) day period and the breaching party has diligently pursued the remedying of such breach within such thirty (30) day period, such cure period shall be extended by the amount of time reasonably required by the breaching party to cure such breach.

THIS IS NOT AN INVOICE

CREC Resource Group 111 Charter Oak Avenue Hartford, CT 06106 Phone: (860) 524-4040 Fax: (860) 548-0236 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.crec.org

11) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.CREC’S LIABILITY TO BUYER UNDER THE CONTRACT SHALL BE THE SUM OF (i) FOR WARRANTY AND INDEMNITY OBLIGATIONS, THE REMEDIES DESCRIBED IN THE CONTRACT, PLUS, (ii) FOR DAMAGES CREC IS REQUIRED TO INSURE AGAINST, ANY RECOVERY AVAILABLE UNDER THE INSURANCE COVERAGES, PLUS (iii) FOR ANY ADDITIONAL DIRECT DAMAGES TO BUYER, AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE TOTAL CHARGES PAID BY BUYER TO CREC.

12) WAIVER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

13) Miscellaneous.

(a) Independent Contractors. The parties and their respective personnel are and shall be independent contractors and neither party by virtue of the Contract shall have any right, power or authority to act or create any obligation, express or implied, on behalf of the other party.

(b) Assignment. CREC may not assign any of its rights, duties or obligations under the Contract to any person or entity, in whole or in part, and any attempt to do so shall be deemed void and/or a material breach of the Contract.

(c) Waiver. No waiver of any provision hereof or of any right or remedy hereunder shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party against whom such waiver is sought to be enforced. No delay in exercising, no course of dealing with respect to, and no partial exercise of any right or remedy hereunder shall constitute a waiver of any other right or remedy, or future exercise thereof.

(d) Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of the Contract shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any such provision of the Contract shall be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of the Contract, it being the parties’ intention that each and every provision of the Contract be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

(e) Modification. The Contract may be modified only by a written agreement signed by all the parties.

(f) Governing Law. The Contract shall be deemed to be made under the laws of the State of Connecticut and for all purposes shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law thereof.

(g) Entire Agreement. The Contract is the entire agreement of the parties concerning the subject matter thereof, and in executing the Contract no party has relied upon any statements, representations or agreements, whether oral or in writing, relating to the subject matter thereof, except as is expressly set forth therein.

(h) Notices. Any notice pursuant to the Contract shall be given in writing by (a) personal delivery, or (b) reputable national overnight delivery service with proof of delivery, or (c) United States Mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or (d) legible confirmed facsimile transmission sent to the intended addressee at the address set forth in the Agreement, and shall be deemed to have been given upon receipt or refusal to accept delivery, or, in the case of facsimile transmission, as of the date of the facsimile transmission provided that an original of such facsimile is also sent to the intended addressee by means described in clauses (a), (b) or (c) above. Unless changed in accordance with the preceding sentence, the addresses for notices given pursuant to the Contract shall be as set forth in the Agreement.

(i) Counterparts. The Agreement may be executed by the Parties in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument.

(j) No Third-Party Beneficiary. Nothing contained in the Contract shall be deemed to confer upon any person or entity any right as a third-party beneficiary of the Contract.

THIS IS NOT AN INVOICE

NEW BUSINESS

Board Memorandum Submitted by Sondra Sanford (Partnerships) for approval at the Regular Board Meeting on October 8, 2019

Type of Memorandum

Bid Waiver and Purchase Order

Background and Purpose/Rationale (Alignment to District Strategic Plan)

This bid waiver/purchase order approval is to request the purchase of machinery for the MET academy as aligned with the vision of the community and district to develop the best in-class manufacturing academy at NBHS. Providing skills necessary for employment. This PO/Bid Waiver is to purchase the following machines for the MET Lab at NBHS.

* 5 Super Surface Grinders from Rice Machinery * 1 Kent M40 Universal Grinder from Rice Machinery * 8 1440V Lathes from Ricer Machinery

These machines are necessary to build skill attainment. Standards addressed with the use of these machines are aligned to the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). NIMS is widely respected by the industry for skill attainment and credentials. Machining Responsibilities: Metal cutting operations: • Identify basic metallic and non-metallic materials. • Identify and use most accessories and tooling for machining operations. • Choose an appropriate speed and feed for a given operation. • Perform basic process planning, setup, and operation of common classes of machine tools such as turning, milling, drilling, or surface grinding machines. • Select and use coolants appropriately. • Make suggestions for improving basic machining operations within a structured improvement process. • Be competent in all safety procedures for all machining operations and material handling and disposal within their responsibility.

Inspection and quality assurance responsibilities: • Use basic precision measurement tools. • Follow an inspection process plan. • Perform basic quality assurance responsibilities for both single and multiple part production including statistical process control.

Other competency areas: • Follow standardized work procedures in a limited range of standardized work contexts under direct supervision.

• Be competent in all basic aspects of seeking and maintaining employment in the metalworking industry

Occupations that can include Level I Machining Skills are: * Lathe and turning machine operators (SOC 7512) • Milling and planing machine operators (SOC 7313, 7513) • Grinding, abrading, buffing, and polishing machine operators (SOC 7322, 7324, 7522) • Miscellaneous metalworking machine operators (SOC 7329) • Grinding machine operators (DOT 603.482-034) • Lathe operator, production (DOT 604.685-026) • Milling machine operator, production (DOT 605.685-030) • Drill press operator (DOT 606.682-014) • Vertical band-saw/cut-off-saw operators (DOT 607.682-010) SOC = Standard Occupational Classification DOT = Dictionary of Occupational Titles

The following information was submitted at the time of the first proposal of the tech wing. We are including this again to show alignment and continuation of the MET Project at NBHS.

The purpose of the Academy of MET at NBHS is to develop a smaller learning community within a comprehensive high school that focuses on and embeds the National Academy Foundation model to connect high school students with the world of manufacturing, engineering and technology. “NAF’s history is rooted in the corporate world and our team has experience working in various roles and levels in education, so we understand the complexities of both. Through our approach, we are able to join the corporate and education worlds and help close the skills gap by graduating more college, career, and future ready students.” These requests are to refurbish existing equipment for the manufacturing labs for the Academy of MET at New Britain High School. These labs will promote higher order thinking, research collaboration and project based learning. Modeling the classroom after the manufacturing industry, the labs will become the best in class manufacturing academy at NBHS while developing a skilled talent pipeline to support the current and future workforce needs in New Britain and the surrounding area through pre-apprentice and apprenticeship programs. New Britain needs a talented pipeline to feed its flourishing legacy of manufacturing. Since the early 20th century, New Britain has lived up to its legacy as the “Hardware Capital of the World”. Major manufacturers like The Stanley Works, P&F Corbin Company and North & Judd were headquartered in New Britain. Today, New Britain is home to more than two dozen major manufacturers and another two dozen in the surrounding towns of Berlin, Newington, Plainville and Farmington. Project based learning and collaboration are instrumental components in the NAF model. Our goal is to provide an engaging environment, with updated machinery that promotes the whole child utilizing group dynamics. The MET lab will allow a place for our teachers to provide a deeper understanding of many of the academic skills and tools that include, but are not limited to literacy, numeracy, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork. This environment is more student driven and student centered and brings back the ability to engage in productive discourse and learning.

Financial Information

The total is $ 304,950.00 and the funding source is Commissioners Network, MET FUND, Perkins Grant Will .

Committee Review

This was not reviewed by a subcommittee.

09-26-19 - Kent M40.Universal Grinder.ricemachinery - Sondra Sanford.doc, 09-26-19 - Supertec618m.grinders.Ricemachinery - Sondra Sanford.doc, 09-06-19 - 1440V Lathe Quote from Rice Machinery - Sondra Sanford.doc

September 26, 2019 New Britain High School Attn: Sondra Sanford 110 Mill Street New Britain, CT 06051

“KENT USA” M-40 UNIVERSAL CUTTER GRINDER

 1 H.P. Spindle Motor;  Precision ABEC 7 Angular Contact Ball Bearing Spindle;  Roller ball on linear table ways for easy and smooth movements;  Centralized one-shot lube; Table Swivels 120 degree Allows for More Versatile Setups;  Tilting Wheelhead Also for Easy Angle Grinding; STANDARD ACCESSORIES:

Items Numbered 1 through 45 on Catalog (including Work head, Left and Right Tailstock, Diamond Dresser Holder, Wheel Guards, Universal Tooth Rest Plate and Blade Holder Extension, Center Gauge, Collet Wrench, Plain Tooth Rest Holder, Ejector Rod, T-Wrench, Sleeve Extracting Bar, Pin Wrench, Micrometer Adjustable Tooth Rest, Levelling Pads, Reducing Sleeves, Grinding Wheels, Tools, 4” Spindle Extension, Belt, and Tool Cabinet)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Cylindrical Grinding Attachment Internal Grinding Attachment Surface Grinding Attachment Lathe & Planer Tool Grinding Attachment Spring Collet Chuck

Package Price for Machine with options delivered, put in place Setup, in your Facility ……………………………………………. $35,200.00

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Swing Over Table: 10” (250mm) Distance Between Centers: 27 ½” Distance Between Tailstock 22 ¾” and Work head: Taper Hole in Work head One End – ASA #50; other end – M.T. Spindle: #5 T-Slot (number and size): One - 0.565” Working Surface: 5 5/16” x 37” Grinding Wheel Spindle: 2600, 3700, 6200 R.P.M. Spindle Motor: 1 H.P. Table Longitudinal Travel: 16” Saddle Cross Travel: 10” Table Swivel Travel: +/- 60° Table Graduation on End: +/- 10° Wheel Head Tilt: +/- 15° Wheel Head Swivel: 360° Vertical Travel of Wheel 10” Head: Wheel Spindle Center to Max – 12”, Min – 2” Top of Table: Wheel Spindle Center to T- Max – 16.5”, Min – 6 ½” Slot Center: Floor Space Required: 61” x 68 ½” Packing dimension: (L x W x H) 57.48” x 57.48” x 59.45” Net weight: 2,560 LBS Gross weight: 2,980 LBS

Delivery: 8 – 10 Weeks Best Regards Peter McLaughlin Rice Machinery, Inc. Tel. (401) 781-3010 Fax. (401) 781-5462 [email protected]

September 26, 2019 New Britain High School Attn: Sondra Sanford 110 Mill Street New Britain, CT 06051 Supertec #618M Surface Grinder

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Model #STP-618M Supertec 6"x18" Precision Handfeed Surface Grinder, complete with hard. & ground lead screws, linear ball bearing table ways, turcite coated saddle ways, cogged belt Table drive, automatic lubrication system, direct drive cartridge spindle, halogen light, wheel flange & wheel guard w/dust spout. Wired 220/3/60 vac

Capacity Max. grinding length 19" Max. grinding width 6.3" Max. distance from spindle center to table surface 19" Table Working surface area 6"x18.3" Max. longitudinal movement 20" Saddle Max. cross movement 7" Motor Spindle motor 3 Hp/3450 rpm Grinding Wheel Diameter x Width x Bore 8" x 0.500" x 0l.2500" Feed Longitudinal movement of table hand feed per revolution 4.2" Cross movement of saddle 0.2"/rev Graduation of handwheel .001" Vertical movement of wheel 0.05"/rev handfeed per revolution 0.000l" graduation of handwheel Floor space (LxWxH) & Weight 76"x43"x88" & 1700 lbs

September 26, 2019 New Britain High School Attn: Sondra Sanford 110 Mill Street New Britain, CT 06051 Supertec #618M Surface Grinder

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GRINDER ACCESSORIES

6 x 18 O.S. Walker Permanent Magnetic Chuck.

Parallel Wheel Dresser 2-Axis Electronic Digital Position Readout System for operation on X-Y axis, complete with the following: Display resolution .00005", .0001", Machine column mount

OP2-5008 Micro Down Feed (factory install only)

OP2-5009 Micro Cross Feed (factory install only)

PACKAGE PRICE FOR (5) MACHINES WITH ACCESSORIES DELIVERED, PUT IN PLACE, LEVELED, SET UP IN YOU’RE FACITITY PRICE……………….… $ 90,500.00

Delivery: 8 – 10 Weeks

Best Regards Peter McLaughlin Rice Machinery, Inc. Tel. (401) 781-3010 Fax. (401) 781-5462 [email protected]

September 6, 2019 New Britain High School Attn: Larry Rudnick 110 Mill Street New Britain, CT 06051

SHARP 1440V PRECISION LATHE

STANDARD EQUIPMENT: 1440F SHOWN  3-Jaw 8” Chuck  Steady Rest (Capacity, ¼” – 3”)  Coolant System  Infinitely Variable Speed  Splash Guard  4-Way Tool Post (Removable Gap)  6” Diameter Back Plate  Threading Dial  Center Sleeve (MT #5 x 3)  Dead Centers (MT #3)  Wired 220V (**440V – Requires Optional Transformer charge)  Tool Kit

FEATURES:  Hardened and Ground Bed Ways  Larger Compound, Tailstock, and Apron Allow Heavier Cutting with Less Vibration than Competitive Models  Digital Variable Speed control for super-smooth operations.  Quick Change Gearbox Offers a Wide Range of Threads

SPECIFICATIONS:  Capacity  Swing Over Bed 14”  Swing Over Cross Slide 8-5/8”  Swing Over Gap 20”  Width Of Bed 8-1/2”  Width of Gap 9.25”  Center height from top of compound 1.5”  Distance Between Centers 40”  Headstock  Spindle Nose Type D1-4 camlock  Spindle Bore 1-1/2”

 Spindle Speeds 30-2,200 RPM, VS  Threads and Feeds  Longitudinal Feeds – in/rev (40) 0.0012 - 0.0294  Cross Feeds – in / rev (40) 0.0003 –0.01”  Inch Threads (40) 4-112 tpi  Metric Threads (22) 0.45 – 7.5mm  Leadscrew Pitch, Diameter 8 tpi, 7/8”  Carriage  Saddle Width 13-1/4”  Apron Width 11”  Cross Slide Width 6-3/4”

 Cross Slide Travel 7”  Compound Rest Travel 4”  Compound Width x Length 3-1/2 x 8-1/2”  Bed  Bed Length 66”  Bed Width 8-1/8”  Tailstock  Quill Travel (graduated) 4-1/2”  Quill Diameter 1-3/4”  Quill Taper MT#3  Net Weight (approx.) 1,650 LBS  Standard Color Gray Electrical:

 Voltage 220 (**440 Optional)  Phase Single or 3 phase OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Package

 Taper Attachment - for 1440 ( factory installed) 13F-02  Drill Chuck & Arbor (JACOBS) 13/14-D/A  Micrometer Carriage Stop - for 1340VS 13V-01  American Toolpost 13V-02  5C Collet Set, 1/8” to 1” By 1/16” (16 Pcs) ACC-5C  5C Lever Collet Closer Set (JFK Brand) JFK-14  Acu-Rite 200S D.R.O. AR-13/14  Chuck guard with safety switch  Live center  Aloris quick change tool post and holders PRICE for (8) machines with accessories package. Includes rigging, shipping, delivery to your facility, put in place and leveled PRICE…………………………………………….………… $179,250.00 ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES  4 - Jaw Chuck 8” (BTC) 4J8D4 $ 590.00 ea.  Halogen Work Light WL-24V70W $ 250.00 ea.  Follow Rest - for 1340VS ( capacity, 0.4” – 2.17”) 14F-01 $ 275.00 ea Cc: Sondra Sanford Best Regards Peter McLaughlin Rice Machinery, Inc. Tel. (401) 781-3010 Fax. (401) 781-5462 [email protected]

Board Memorandum Submitted by Donna Clark (Academics) for approval at the Regular Board Meeting on October 8, 2019

Type of Memorandum

Purchase Order

Background and Purpose/Rationale (Alignment to District Strategic Plan)

Assessment materials need to be purchased to meet requirements for special education mandates. Best practices for assessment is a process of obtaining information about students so that teachers, other school professionals and parents can make informed decisions about students' education. A comprehensive and valued assessment is key to ensuring a student's access to appropriate educational opportunities. With respect to the PPT process, assessment decisions focus on (1) determining the student's eligibility for special education and related services, (2) developing the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP), and (3) ongoing measurement and monitoring of student performance. These decisions are made appropriately when assessment is conducted in a comprehensive and valid manner using various sources of information as appropriate such as observations, evaluation measures, ratings scales and normative data (i.e., age, gender, ethnicity and language). Additionally, the measures employed must be considered valid and reliable for the group to which the measures are administered.

Financial Information

The total is $36,166.68 and the funding source is Medicaid Funds Medicaid Funds.

Committee Review

This was not reviewed by a subcommittee.

Board Memorandum Submitted by Tricia Putnam (Academics) for approval at the Regular Board Meeting on October 8, 2019

Type of Memorandum

Bid Waiver

Background and Purpose/Rationale (Alignment to District Strategic Plan)

EdAdvance will subcontract with CREC Consultants to focus on Writing/Math Workshop implementation. Professional development will be co-planned and co-lead by consultants and Northend Leadership Team during staff meetings and NBU sessions. Progress monitoring strategies will be part of this professional development.

Financial Information

The total is $12, 760 and the funding source is 2019-2020 SIG 300 .

Committee Review

This was not reviewed by a subcommittee.

Northend CREC Consultants - Patricia Putnam.pdf

Board Memorandum Submitted by Jeff Prokop (Operations) for approval at the Regular Board Meeting on October 8, 2019

Type of Memorandum

Purchase Order

Background and Purpose/Rationale (Alignment to District Strategic Plan)

This is the yearly renewal for Discover Video Maintenance and Streaming Service Renewal. The renewal includes both software renewal as well as hardware maintenance and technical support.

This software system has been used throughout the district to provide live video feeds for live events, television broadcasts delivered to all schools, as well as digital signage stations. It provides both educational access to the classrooms as well as provide information about and access to events at the schools.

This is a unique service provider as the hardware systems we use for this service are also utilizing specific software to this service.

Financial Information

The total is $19,140.68 and the funding source is MIS Local Software Budget 101092110000-53510.

Committee Review

This was not reviewed by a subcommittee.

New Britain Public Schools - Maintenance Renewal 102119 - 102020_V2 - Jeffrey Prokop.pdf

QUOTE

101 North Plains Industrial Road | Wallingford, CT 06492 Phone: (203) 626-5267 Fax: (866) 640-7090 [email protected]

Account Name New Britain Public Schools Created Date 1/4/2019 End User New Britain Public Schools Expiration Date 9/30/2019 Contact Name Jeff Prokop Quote Number 00004363

Bill To Name New Britain Public Schools Ship To Name New Britain Public Schools Bill To 272 Main Street, P.O. Box 1960 Ship To MIS Department New Britain, Connecticut 06050-1960 183 Steele Street United States of America New Britain, Connecticut 06050-1960 United States of America

Maintenance and Streaming Service Renewal

Maintenance Start 10/21/2019 Maintenance 10/20/2020 Date Renewal Date Streaming Service 10/21/2019 Streaming Service 10/20/2020 Start Date Renewal Date

Price Sales Product Code Product Description Discount after Quantity Total Price Price Discount

DEVOS Rack Server 16 Maintenance 1 Year - technical support service that provides software updates and new features as they become available. Includes: customer phone support in conjunction with Discover Video reseller partners during normal business hours. Web Support 3001-SVDE-HR16-00M1 $4,319.00 16.00% 3,627.96 3.00 $10,883.88 provides customers access to the latest product documentation & application notes, and allows for the submission of requests for support via the internet. Does not extend hardware warranty. Maintenance is 12% of purchase price per year.

Rover Maintenance 1 Year - technical support service that provides software updates. Includes: customer phone support in conjunction with Discover Video reseller partners during normal business hours. Web Support provides 1201-ENRV-HPRO-00M1 customers access to the latest product documentation & $395.00 10.00% 355.50 8.00 $2,844.00 application notes, and allows for the submission of requests for support via the internet. Hardware warranty not included. Does not extend computer hardware warranty. Maintenance is 12% of purchase price per year.

Spirit 3 Maintenance 1 Year - technical support service that provides software updates. Includes: customer phone support in conjunction with Discover Video reseller partners during normal business hours. Web Support provides 1210-ENSP-H003-00M1 $599.00 10.00% 539.10 8.00 $4,312.80 customers access to the latest product documentation & application notes, and allows for the submission of requests for support via the internet. Does not extend hardware warranty. Maintenance is 12% of purchase price per year. QUOTE

101 North Plains Industrial Road | Wallingford, CT 06492 Phone: (203) 626-5267 Fax: (866) 640-7090 [email protected]

Streamsie Pro Encoder License 100 to 199 Maintenance 1 Year - technical support service that provides updates. Includes: customer phone support in conjunction with 1110-ENSP-S199-00M1 Discover Video reseller partners during normal business $22.00 0.00% 22.00 50.00 $1,100.00 hours. Web Support provides customers access to the latest product documentation & application notes, and allows for the submission of requests for support via the internet. Maintenance is 12% of purchase price per year.

Closed Captioning AI -1,000 Minutes - Close Caption up to 1,000 minutes of videos on your DEVOS system. The AI captioning system permits users to upload any video and 3400-CCCS-C001-0000 $250.00 100.00% 0.00 1.00 $0.00 add searchable captions for education, training, and enhanced communications. The 1,000 minutes expire one year from purchase date.

DEVOS Learning Path License - provides the ability to create complete lessons composed of videos, images, presentations, and documents. Each lesson can be 3060-CLLP-C000-0000 $4,995.00 100.00% 0.00 1.00 $0.00 developed into a complete course with Learning Path. Includes tracking and reporting. Unlimited use with DEVOS on-premises system.

DEVOS SMS Messages 5000 - Up to 5000 SMS messages can be sent via the DEVOS system for one year. The messages could be used with Priority Alert or to distribute 3500-CSMS-C005-0000 links to live or on-demand video from DEVOS. Additional $200.00 100.00% 0.00 1.00 $0.00 SMS messages can be purchased for DEVOS once limit is reached. SMS Messages cannot be rolled over from one year to the following year.

Prepared By Ashley Nelson Total Price $27,454.00 Phone 203-774-9150 Total Discount $8,313.32 Email [email protected] Shipping and $0.00 Handling Grand Total $19,140.68

All prices are in USD and delivery is 30 days FOB Wallingford, CT. Please include the Quote Number on your Purchase Order.

To accept this quotation and place an order, please send a copy of your Purchase order to [email protected] prior to the expiration date noted above. The terms and conditions included in the Discover Video, LLC Reseller Agreement will supersede the terms and conditions included on your purchase order. To request a copy of the agreement, please email [email protected].

Cleaning Aide

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

REPORTS TO Principal and Supervisor of Custodians. PRIMARY FUNCTION

Performs general cleaning of school building and general maintenance work. QUALIFICATION PROFILE

CERTIFICATION / LICENSE Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

EDUCATION High school diploma or passed the GED and received a high school diploma.

EXPERIENCE Previous experience in building cleaning and maintenance is preferred. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

 Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor.  Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.  Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning and maintenance problems as needed.  Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.  Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.  Ability to lift and carry weights of up to 50 pounds.  Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain or snow.  Ability to work above ground from ladders.  Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash. ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

 Cleans offices, bathrooms and other areas of the building according to district standards.  Restocks bathroom items as needed.  Mops and vacuums.  Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and blinds.  Dusts and cleans furniture and equipment.  Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors and sills.  Removes graffiti.

 Cleans glass areas.  Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meetings rooms.  Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash; assists in recycling program.  Uses appropriate equipment to mix cleaning chemicals according to the manufacturers recommendations.  Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.  Complies with the school district’s chemical program and follows Material Safety Data Sheets.  Checks district email account at least once per shift. ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor. EQUIPMENT

 Uses brooms, mops, cleaning cloths and various cleaning agents.  Wears appropriate safety gear and safety masks. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional travel between schools and/or central office may be required. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

SALARY & BENEFITS

 Salary: Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: $16.00 per hour $16.50 per hour $17.00 per hour $17.50 per hour  This is a non-exempt position.  Benefits as set forth in the Local 1186 collective bargaining agreement.

WORK SCHEDULE

 19.5 hours per week; Monday-Thursday 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Friday 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm  10 month position (September-June). UNION AFFILIATION Local 1186, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

FUNDING SOURCE Local Budget.

Job description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

CREATED: 08/2019 HC PERSONNEL REVIEW: 09/23/2019 BOARD APPROVED: Month/Day/Year

Custodian I

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

REPORTS TO Building Principal and Chief Facilities and Special Projects Officer. PRIMARY FUNCTION

 Performs general cleaning and maintenance in school building and grounds or in the central offices.  Maintains equipment in functional condition.  Provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.  Performs related duties and general maintenance work. as required. QUALIFICATION PROFILE

CERTIFICATION / LICENSE Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

EDUCATION High school diploma or passed the GED and received a high school diploma.

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

 Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).  Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.  Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.  Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.  Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.  Ability to lift and carry weights of up to 50 pounds.  Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain or snow.  Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.  Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash. ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

 Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift.  Checks heating and cooling equipment to ensure it is working properly and reports any malfunctioning malfunctions to Principal and Maintenance Foreman the Facilities Department.

 Uses appropriate equipment to mix cleaning chemicals according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.  Submits electronic work orders.  Checks district email account daily.  Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways and other areas of the building according to school district standards.  Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips and waxes floors.  Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and blinds.  Dusts and cleans furniture and equipment.  Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors and sills.  Boards up broken windows.  Removes graffiti.  Cleans glass areas.  Replaces light bulbs.  Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.  Clears snow from entrances and walks. Spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.  Mows grass and performs other grounds-keeping duties.  Clears debris and maintains grounds, including shrubs and flowerbeds.  Receives deliveries and assists in uploading unloading trucks and other areas of the building.  Empties wastebaskets, picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.  Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.  Wears appropriate safety equipment supplied by the district.  Must comply with school district’s chemical program and follow MSDS sheets. ADDITIONAL DUTIES

 Performs general cleaning and repair work, particularly during school vacations.  Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.  Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor. EQUIPMENT

 Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.  Wears appropriate Safety gear including and safety masks.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and Central Office may be required. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

SALARY & BENEFITS Salary and benefits as set forth in the Local 1186 collective bargaining agreement.

WORK SCHEDULE Works standard schedule in accordance with the Local 1186 contract, and overtime as needed.

UNION AFFILIATION Local 1186, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

FUNDING SOURCE

Local budget.

Job description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

CREATED: 04/08 JF REVISED: 09/2019 MF PERSONNEL REVIEW: 09/23/2019 BOARD APPROVED: Month/Day/Year

Retention Specialist for Adult Education

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

REPORTS TO District Coordinator of Adult Education. PRIMARY FUNCTION

 Plan, organize, deliver, monitor, dropout prevention, intervention and credit recovery program.  Monitors students and assist them with regular attendance in the Adult Education programs.  Liaison to the community-based programs to aid students to successfully complete their program of study.  Ensures every student has a meaningful relationship with an Adult Education staff member who is an advocate for him/her. QUALIFICATION PROFILE

CERTIFICATION / LICENSE Connecticut teacher Certification in elementary, a secondary subject area, or a student support area is preferred, but not required.

EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, in a student support area, i.e. social work, school psychology or counseling.

EXPERIENCE Minimum of 5 years of experience as an educator, teacher, counselor, social worker or similar position. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

 Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff, students and the school community.  Seek to continuously improve.  Respect everyone.  Possess cultural competency.  Ability to function as a team player and to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a shared decision-making environment.  Current technology skills.  Strong interpersonal skills and human relation skills. ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

 Plan, prioritize and organize work.  Knowledge of research, current trends and best practices regarding at-risk students and dropout prevention, intervention and recovery.

 Work closely with teachers and support staff to identify students who are at high risk for dropping out.  Prepare or oversee the preparation of all required reports and maintenance of appropriate records and data.  Develops strategic plan for Adult Education dropout prevention and supervise the implementation of the plan.  Provide leadership in the development, implementation and comprehensive program development.  Design and implement individualized intervention plans with specific strategies (including advising, counseling, and mentoring program services) to the needs of targeted students and to their families.  Provide students with assistance in the areas of academic achievement, college awareness/readiness/access, school success (attendance, behavior, person, and social issues), and life- skills (e.g. organization skills, time management, individual and social responsibility, and work ethic) that impact school performance and dropout rate.  Work closely with staff to facilitate and improve home-school communication.  Work collaboratively, cooperatively, and effectively with principals, counselors, attendance officers, deans, support staff, administrators and other staff as needed.  Function as an independent, self-motivated, and self-reliant self-starter who initiates appropriate actions and strategies and can work effectively without constant direction and close supervision.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Perform additional assignments and functions as directed by supervisor. EQUIPMENT

Computer, phone and other office equipment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent travel within the city and occasionally within the State TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

SALARY & BENEFITS

 $25 per hour, no benefits.  Compensation and health benefits as set at $25/ hour

WORK SCHEDULE

 Eight hours per week that Adult Education programs are active.

UNION AFFILIATION Not applicable.

FUNDING SOURCE

Adult Education Grant

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

CREATED: 09/2019 MF PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REVIEW: 09/23/2019 BOARD APPROVED: Month/Day/Year

Non-Instructional PPT Office Paraeducator

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

PRIMARY FUNCTION

 Functions as a member of the special education team in planning and following up with the PPT process for students who have been referred to, or already identified as receiving, special education. This also includes meetings for 504 students.  Manages Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meeting schedules and invitations.  Manages the dissemination and filing of Individual Education Plans (IEP). QUALIFICATION PROFILE

CERTIFICATION / LICENSE

Not applicable

EDUCATION A minimum of 60 college credits or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment is required.

EXPERIENCE Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

 Knowledge of basic office procedures, including filing and scheduling.  Ability to maintain accurate files and records.  Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word/ Excel/Outlook and Google Drive.  Ability to operate appropriate office equipment.  Ability to deal cooperatively with parents, students and staff members.  Bilingual preferred. ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

 In collaboration with the PPT Specialist, manages the calendar for PPT and 504 meetings.  Contacts parent/guardian via phone to coordinate meeting attendance.  Sends formal invitation to all participants of the PPT/504 meeting.  Enters and retrieves information by computer terminal in an electronic filing system.  Prepares copies of the finalized IEP/504 paperwork and forwards a copy to the parent/guardian and the Pupil Services Department.  Organizes and maintains student files in the school building.

 Responds to parent/guardian phone calls.  Responds to staff requests for PPT/504 meetings.  Maintains absolute confidentiality of information as needed. ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. EQUIPMENT

Use of computer, printer and other related office equipment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Travel between schools will be required for certain positions. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

SALARY & BENEFITS Salary and benefits as set forth in the Local 2407 collective bargaining agreement.

WORK SCHEDULE As per agreement with the New Britain Federation of Paraeducators.

UNION AFFILIATION Local 2407, New Britain Federation of Paraeducators.

FUNDING SOURCE

Local budget or grant, depending upon position.

Job description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

CREATED: 08/2/2019 Pupil Services PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REVIEW: 09/23/2019 BOARD APPROVED:

New Position Request Form Sent By: Maddy Sent To: Users: ADMINISTRATOR (HC), Shuana Sent On: 9/28/2019 6:36pm CT Tucker Not completed

New Position Request * Administrator: Jacqueline Maddy * Administrator's Title: Nursing Supervisor * Requested Position Title: 1:1 LPN * Location for requested position: Holmes Elementary * Is the position full-time or part-time? Full-time * Is the position a 10 or 12 month position? 10 Month Position * How many positions are you requesting? (i.e. 1 Position, 2 Positions, etc.) 1 Attach a copy of the Board Approved Job Description. LPN.docx

Rationale for Requested Position. A student moved into the school district from Bristol this school year with 1:1 nursing coverage as part of her IEP. The student's medical condition is unstable at this time and after using a sub nurse for the past 4 weeks we feel that continuing nursing service is required at this time.The student is in kindergarten. There is little medical support at home and DCF is currently involved with the family due to health and safety issues related to this student.

Use this field to provide additional comments regarding your request. This field may be left blank. It is our plan is for the nurse to continue to teach the student about their medical condition, recognizing signs and symptoms of having a problem, and also how to correctly use their medical equipment. Our goal is to make the student independent enough in her disease management to be able to remove 1:1 nursing coverage at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.

Funding Source * Select the funding source: Grant If applicable, specify the grant: 3rd Party Billing * Estimated cost: 50,000 * Is your request for the current fiscal year or the following? For this year Administrator's Signature: Signed: Jacqueline H. Maddy X Stamped: 9/28/2019 6:44:09 PM; 98.217.37.60; User - Maddy - [email protected];

Finance Review: CFO reviews the information above and edits Funding Source section if needed. * Review outcome: CFO reviewed request. Forwards to CTO.

CFO Comments:

Generated at 10/2/2019 9:47:15 AM Central Page 1 of 2 New Position Request Form Sent By: Maddy Sent To: Users: ADMINISTRATOR (HC), Shuana Sent On: 9/28/2019 6:36pm CT Tucker Not completed CFO Signature: Signed: Kane X Stamped: 9/30/2019 8:23:43 AM; 72.10.98.18;

Talent Office - Step 1: Cabinet * Select One: Request forwarded to Supt secretary for placement on upcoming Cabinet agenda Cabinet Meeting Date: 09/30/2019 * Cabinet Meeting Outcome: Cabinet approved placement of request on Personnel Committee agenda

Talent Office - Step 2: Personnel Personnel Committee meeting date: * Personnel Committee Meeting Outcome: Request was not brought to Personnel Committee (add comment below)

Talent Office - Step 3: Board Approval Board Meeting Date: 10/08/2019 * Board Meeting Outcome: Talent Office Comments for Steps 1-3: Per ST, place on 10/8/19 BOE agenda.

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

REPORTS TO Reports to and evaluated by the nursing supervisor. PRIMARY FUNCTION

Under the direction and supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, Registered School nurse, or School Medical Advisor provides nursing services and prescribed medical services to students within the structure of the student’s school program. QUALIFICATION PROFILE

CERTIFICATION / LICENSE

 Current State of Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license without restriction.  Current CPR Certification.

EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited educational program for licensed practical nurses.

EXPERIENCE

 Minimum of 1 year of experience working with medically fragile patients.  Experience with tracheostomies, feeding tubes and catherization.  Pediatric experience preferred SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

 Ability to administer medications and treatments to students and knowledge of laws and policies for dispensing and control of medications and treatments.  Ability to work with student’s IEP or 504 plan  Ability to recognize situations that exceed LPN training and expertise, thus necessitating the need to notify and consult with a Registered Nurse.  Ability to work effectively in an environment with frequent interruptions requiring the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work while responding to interruptions and changing priorities.  Initiative and ability to work with minimal direction.  Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, parents, staff, and other personnel.  Ability to maintain medical records accurately.  Ability to exercise professionalism when providing care or communicating with students, parents, staff, and the public.  Ability to maintain confidentiality of all student, school and personnel matters.  Ability to lift and carry weight up to 50 pounds.  Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs and the mobility to carry out the Licensed Practical Nurse responsibilities and duties as listed. ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

 Collect, reports, and records subjective and objective data in an accurate and timely manner including observations about the condition or change of the student and signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status.  Participate in the development of individual health care plans in consultation with the registered nurse.  Perform health screenings for vision, scoliosis and hearing as needed based on state regulations and Board of Education policy.  Assist in reviewing and recording immunizations, and health assessments that are required for school enrollment/attendance.  Administer medications with the written consent of parents/legal guardians and by order of the student’s health care provider.  Provide care for students as needed following standing orders or individual student medical orders.  Contact physicians or other health agencies as the need dictates.  Work with medically fragile students and perform specialized medical procedures as needed by the student such as catheterization, suctioning, tracheotomy care, and tube feeding.  Document all nursing interventions rendered.  Maintain health records in a confidential manner.  Report to the registered nurse information about the nursing interventions performed and the student responses to care.  Implement nursing interventions as per medical orders, standing orders, or the direction of the registered nurse, nursing supervisor or school medical advisor. ADDITIONAL DUTIES

 General support to the school nurse in the absence of the assigned students.  Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the nursing supervisor, registered nurse, school principal or designee. EQUIPMENT

Must be able to use appropriate office and/or job-related medical equipment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Limited travel among schools when necessary.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

SALARY & BENEFITS In accordance with Local 1186 contract.

WORK SCHEDULE / TERMS

 In accordance with Local 1186 contract.  Exposure to body secretions, blood borne pathogens, medicine and medicinal supplies, illnesses and diseases.

UNION AFFILIATION Local 1186

FUNDING SOURCE

Local

Job description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

REVISED: 7/16 JM BOARD APPROVED: 8/15/16

Board Policy Statement 6142.101 - District Wellness Approved on February 20, 2018 | Updated on November 5, 2018

The New Britain Board of Education believes and promotes children’s health is essential to their success at School. Therefore, the District Wellness Policy (Local School Wellness Policy or LSWP) will support practices that support a healthy environment and lifestyle. The Consolidated School District of New Britain (CSDNB) will promote healthy schools by supporting physical, social, and emotional wellness, including good nutrition and regular physical activity as part of the total learning environment. Children learn and participate in positive and dietary lifestyle practices. By doing so, all schools will contribute to the basic health status of children. Improved health optimizes student performance potential.

The Superintendent will establish and maintain a Wellness Committee consisting of representatives from CSDNB, community organizations, parents, and students. This Committee shall recommend, review and provide oversight of the Wellness Policy, its implementation, and wellness related issues that affect student health. All members shall participate in the ongoing assessment and revision of the policy to actively promote the health and wellbeing of all students, and the school community.

1. District Health and Wellness Committee The committee will convene at least quarterly each school year and will follow federal and state guidelines/regulations for School Wellness Advisory Committees. The Committee's responsibility are to include the following:

 Conducting an annual review of district wide policies promoting student and school wellness, and recommending policies and /or revisions as needed;

 Creating and implementing a Health and wellness Action plan each year, including timelines, processes, goals and school based activities designed to promote students and staff wellness based on the results of the District's annual assessments;

 Providing guidance for the implementation of District level policies related to wellness;

 Assisting district officials in the evaluations of the district's Local School Wellness Policy (LSWP) and school initiatives, including development and delivery of assessment tools;

 Collecting and sharing information about wellness programs and services;

 Reporting on progress towards committee goals, objectives, policies, monitoring and evaluation of Health and Wellness policies at least once every three years (Triennially).

 Working closely with district officials to ensure that appropriate communication of the LSWP revisions and progress reports are provided to the public.

2. Membership The Superintendent shall appoint representative membership from the following:

 A member of the Superintendent's Cabinet, and/or their designee.

 Administrators/CSDNB representing the following areas:

o Curriculum o Health Services/Nursing o School Counseling o School Food Services o Physical Education o Health Education o School Based Health Centers o Parents o Students o Community Partners

A liaison from each school will be designated as a point of contact for the Wellness Committee. This person can be designated by the Principal of each school who would have knowledge about the implementation of the Wellness policy at that school. In addition, a representative from the Board of Education will be designated to serve as a liaison to the Committee.

3. Goals for Monitoring and Evaluation The Superintendent/Designee shall ensure compliance with the established district wide school wellness policy. In each school the Principal/Designee shall insure compliance of the policy within each school.

School Food Service staff members shall ensure compliance with nutrition policies within school food service areas and shall report so to the Superintendent.

The Superintendent/Designee shall provide annual implementation data and or reports to the Wellness Committee and Board of Education concerning this policy’s implementation, for the BOE to monitor and adjust policy as needed.

4. Policy Review CSDNB shall identify a strategy and schedule to help review policy compliance, assess progress, and determine areas needing improvement. The strategy delineates roles, responsibilities, actions and timelines specific to each school. Included will be specific information on person(s) responsible, goals and objectives for nutrition standards for all foods and beverages available on the school campus, food and beverage marketing, nutrition promotion and education, physical activity and education, and other school based activities to promote student wellness.

CSDNB and individual schools within CSDNB shall as necessary, offer input to revise the LSWP and offer work plans to facilitate its implementation. CSDNB shall share the LSWP with the public at least annually, along with triennial progress reports. The Wellness policy will be posted on the NB School District website, along with other Wellness-related materials.

5. Nutrition Education

A. Goals for Nutrition Education Nutrition education shall be offered as part of a planned, ongoing, systematic, sequential, standards based, comprehensive school health education program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote and protect their health. Nutrition education shall use national or state developed standards, such as the Connecticut State Department of Education's Healthy and Balanced Living Curriculum Framework. The district shall develop and implement a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate, curriculum approach to nutrition in all grades. Students shall be able to demonstrate competency through application of knowledge, skill development and practice.

The nutrition education program shall focus on students' eating behaviors, be based on theories and methods proven effective by published research, and be consistent with the state's/district's comprehensive school health education standards/guidelines/curriculum framework. Nutrition themes include but are not limited to:

 My Plate and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Healthy Eating Plan)  Identify and limit foods of low nutrient density  Healthy heart choices  Food labels  Sources and functions of major nutrients  Multicultural influences  Guide to a healthy diet  Serving sizes  Diet and disease  Proper food safety and sanitation  Understanding calories  Body size acceptances, healthy weight and dangers of unhealthy weight control practices  Healthy snacks

The district nutrition policy reinforces nutrition education to help students practice these themes in a supportive school environment. Nutrition education shall also be included in other classroom content areas such as math, science, language arts, social sciences, family and consumer sciences and elective subjects. Instructional staff is encouraged to integrate nutritional themes into daily lessons when appropriate, to reinforce and support health messages.

The school district shall assess all nutrition education lessons and materials for accuracy, completeness, balance and consistency with the state's/district's educational goals and curriculum standards. Materials developed by food marketing boards or food corporations shall be examined for appropriateness of commercial messages.

B. Educational Reinforcement School instructional staff members are encouraged to collaborate with agencies and groups conducting nutrition education in the community to send consistent messages to students and their families.

C. Nutrition Promotion The school district is encouraged to conduct nutrition education activities and promotions that involve parents, students and the community, including but not limited to programs such as Team Nutrition and the HealthierUS School Challenge.

D. Professional Development for Teachers The District shall include appropriate training for teachers and other staff members. Staff members responsible for nutrition education shall be adequately prepared and shall regularly participate in professional development activities to effectively deliver the nutrition education program as planned. Preparation and professional development activities shall provide basic knowledge of nutrition, combined with the development of skills and adequate time to practice skills in program specific activities. Training shall include instructional techniques and strategies designed to promote healthy eating behaviors. Staff members providing nutrition education shall not advocate dieting behaviors or any specific eating regimen to students, other staff members or parents.

E. Food Marketing in Schools School based marketing shall be consistent with nutrition education and health promotion. Thus, schools shall limit food and beverage marketing to the promotion of foods and beverages that meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrient standards for meals or the District's nutrition standards for foods and beverages. Schools shall promote healthy food choices. The promotion of nutrient dense foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low fat dairy products, shall be encouraged.

F. Education Links with School Nutrition education may be offered in the school cafeteria and classroom, with coordination between school food service and teachers. The district shall link nutrition education with other coordinated school health initiatives. The nutrition education program may link with school meal programs, other school foods, and nutrition related community services that occur outside the classroom or that link classroom nutrition education to the larger school community, such as school gardens, cafeteria based nutrition education and afterschool programs. For example, schools are encouraged to utilize instructional gardens to provide students with experiences in planting, harvesting, preparation, serving, and tasting foods, including ceremonies and celebrations that observe food traditions, integrated with nutrition education and core curriculum, and articulated with state standards.

6. Physical Education and Physical Activity CSDNB is committed to a district wide, strategic effort to increase all students’ physical activity and fitness. The district strives to incorporate physical education and physical activity in schools, improve the quality of physical education and recess, as well as increase the equity of physical activity programs and resources across schools.

A. Policy Regarding Physical Activity CSDNB shall provide physical activity and physical education opportunities aligned with the Connecticut Physical Education Framework that provides students with the knowledge and skills to lead a physically active life.

B. Physical Activity Opportunities Physical Education classes and physical activity opportunities will be available for all students including students with disabilities and special health care needs and in alternative educational settings. Students should not be pulled out of physical education for any other content area instruction or as punishment when at all avoidable. Physical activity opportunities shall be offered daily before, during, or after school. The Board of Education is committed to expanding intramural and other competitive sports opportunities and to providing a wide range of physical activity opportunities that appeal to a wide range of students at all levels of education.

The district shall provide supervised recess before lunch. Whenever practical within the school schedule, recess will occur prior to lunch. Active play and socialization should be encouraged. CSDNB shall ensure that students with special physical and cognitive needs have equal physical activity opportunities with appropriate assistance and services. Staff members shall not deny participation in recess or other physical activity opportunities as a form of discipline or punishment. Furthermore, the Board recommends elementary teachers use physical activities, such as stretching or jogging in place, as a sensory break between classroom activities or during transitions.

C. Physical Education Guidelines At all levels of physical education the District of New Britain shall meet or exceed State and Federal guidelines for physical education. Furthermore, the physical education curriculum of New Britain shall strive to meet or exceed the standards and guidelines set by the National Association of Sports and Physical Education (NASPE). These standards include the following:

 Expose youngsters to a wide variety of physical activities  Teach physical skills to help maintain a lifetime of health and fitness  Encourage self-monitoring so students see how active they are and set their own goals  Individualize intensity of activities to the needs of students  Focus feedback on process rather than product  Providing active role models for students  Introduce developmentally appropriate components of a health-related fitness assessment

D. Outside Recess Based on Weather Conditions The CT State Department of Education guidelines for outdoor recess temperatures are as follows:

 Children can go outside when the temperatures are above 15 degrees Fahrenheit (including wind chill factor) and below 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

 Outdoor time should be limited to 20-30 minutes when temperatures are between 16 to 32 degrees °F.

Children are to be properly dressed with coats, hats and mittens or gloves during periods of extreme weather. As in the past, if there is snow on the ground, children must be wearing proper snow suits - including pants & jackets to play in the snow.

7. School Food CSDNB participates in the following USDA and State of CT sponsored Programs - School Breakfast Program (SBP) the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) the Afterschool Snack Program (ASP) and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for supper and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). CSDNB will follow the current

regulations and nutrient standards in accordance with the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010. Menu planning, purchasing procedures and production techniques for school meals will be used to decrease fat, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium and sugars, and to increase fiber.

Menus shall be planned to be appealing, and attractive to children and will incorporate the basic menu planning principles of balance, variety, contrast, color and eye appeal. Menus shall be planned with input from students, parents and other school personnel and shall take into account students' cultural norms and preferences. Schools shall engage students and parents, through surveys, taste tests and other activities, in selecting foods sold through the school meal programs in order to identify new healthful and appealing food choices.

Meal patterns and nutrition standards of federal regulations will be fulfilled as required. The district will share information regarding the nutrition content of school meals with students, families and school staff. Nutrition information for a la carte foods and beverages sold in schools will also be available.

With appropriate medical documentation, modified meals shall be prepared for students with food allergies or other special dietary needs. Upon written parental permission and a medical statement by a physician that identifies the student's disability, states why the disability restricts the student's diet, identifies the major life activity affected by the disability, and states the foods to be omitted and the food or choices of foods that must be substituted. Such food substitutions will be made for students without disabilities on a case by case basis when the parent/guardian submits a signed request that includes a medical statement signed by a physician, physician assistant, registered dietitian or nurse practitioner. The medical statement must state the medical condition or special dietary need that restricts the student's diet and provide a list of foods that may be substituted in place of the lunch or breakfast menu being served.

The district shall help ensure that all children have breakfast, either at home or at school, in order to meet their nutritional needs and enhance their ability to learn. Schools will:

 To the maximum extent possible, operate and promote the School Breakfast Program;

 To the maximum extent possible, arrange bus schedules and use methods to serve school breakfasts that encourage participation, including serving breakfast in the classroom, "grab and go" breakfast, or breakfast during morning break or recess;

 Notify parents and students of the availability of the School Breakfast Program

 Encourage parents to provide a healthy breakfast for their children through newsletter articles, take home materials, or other means.

A. Cafeteria A La Carte Sales* The school food service program must follow the Connecticut and USDA Nutrition Standards when determining the items for a la carte sales. All beverages sold to students in school meals and as a la carte sales must meet the requirements of state statute and USDA requirements for a la carte foods.

At all times when food is available for purchase by students during the school day, nutritious and low fat foods must also be available for sale at the same time. These foods may include, but shall not be limited to low fat dairy products and fresh or dried fruit. The sale of beverages, as part of school meals and as a la carte sales, shall be limited to the following five categories defined by state statute:

 Milk- low fat (1%) unflavored or nonfat which may be flavored or unflavored but contains no artificial sweeteners and no more than 4 grams of sugar per fluid ounce; (federal regulation require nonfat or 1% low-fat milk)*

 Non Dairy milks, such as soy, rice, or lactose free milk, which may be flavored or unflavored but contains no artificial sweeteners, no more than 4 grams of sugar per fluid ounce, no more than 35% of calories from fat per serving, and no more than 10% of calories from saturated fat per serving;*

 100% fruit or vegetable juice or combination of such juices, containing no added sugars, sweeteners, or artificial sweeteners;*  Beverages that contain only water and fruit or vegetable juice and have no added sugars, sweeteners, or artificial sweeteners;

 Water, which may be flavored but must contain no added sugars, sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, or caffeine.*

For a complete list of allowable items, consult the State of CT List of Acceptable food items.

B. Lunchroom Climate A lunchroom environment that provides students with a relaxed, enjoyable climate shall be developed. It is encouraged that the lunchroom environment be a place where students have: adequate space to eat and pleasant surroundings; appropriate supervision; and convenient access to hand washing facilities before meals.

C. Meal Schedules Meal periods shall be scheduled at appropriate hours. In compliance with federal regulations, lunch must be scheduled between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in all schools. Pursuant to state statute, schools are required to provide all full day students a daily lunch period of not less than 20 minutes. This time period shall not include recess time, and meals shall occur before recess. Activities such as tutoring, clubs or organizational meetings or activities shall not be scheduled during mealtimes unless students are allowed to eat during these activities.

D. Qualifications of Food Service Staff Qualified nutrition professionals shall administer the school meal programs. As part of the school district's responsibility to operate a food service program, continuing professional development shall be provided for all nutrition professionals in schools. Staff development programs will be scheduled in conjunction with contracted food service providers and shall include appropriate certification and/or training programs for school foodservice directors, managers and cafeteria workers, according to their levels of responsibility, and State of CT regulations.

E. Training for Food Service Staff All food service personnel shall have adequate pre service training in food service operations and regularly participate in professional development activities that address requirements for Child Nutrition Programs, menu planning and preparation, food safety, strategies for promoting healthy eating behaviors and other appropriate topics.

F. Summer Food Service Program CSDNB sponsors the Summer Food Service Program for at least six weeks between the last day of the academic school year and the first day of the following school year.

G. Other Foods Offered or Sold To create a school environment that supports the promotion of healthy food and beverage choices for children, it is important to consider all venues where food and beverages are consumed or sold. The Connecticut Nutrition Standards apply to all food sold or served to students on school premises, including but not limited to, cafeteria a la carte sales, vending machines, school stores, fundraisers, activities and classroom snacks. All beverages sold or served to students at school shall meet the requirements of state of Connecticut statute and federal regulations, whichever takes precedence, at all times.

However, beverages not meeting the requirements of state statute and foods not meeting the Connecticut Nutrition Standards may be sold or served at the location of an event occurring after the end of the regular school day or on the weekend provided they are not sold from a vending machine or school store. The district strongly encourages the sale or distribution of nutrient dense foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low fat dairy, lean meats and legumes. Pursuant to state statute (CGS 10 221p), whenever any group makes foods available for purchase in a school during the school day, low fat dairy products and fresh or dried fruits must also be available in the school at the same time for purchase by students. "Foods available for purchase" include, but are not limited to, foods sold in cafeterias, vending machines, school stores, fundraisers and any other food sales during the school day. This includes the following:

 If a snack machine with food items is available for use by students during the school day, the school must also have nonfat or low-fat dairy products and fresh or dried fruit available for purchase. When the snack machine is operating outside of cafeteria hours, schools must make alternate provisions to offer nonfat or low fat dairy products and fresh or dried fruit for sale at the same time.

 School stores that sell food to students must ensure that all items sold are in compliance with the CSD List of Acceptable Food Items.

H. Access to Drinking Water Students and staff will have access to safe, fresh drinking water throughout the school day. Fluoridated or bottled water that does not contain added sugars, sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, or caffeine, should be made available for purchase by students and staff. Schools involved in the reimbursable National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program are required to make free potable water available where meals are served.

I. Foods Brought Into School The district shall encourage families to pack healthy lunches and snacks and to refrain from including beverages that do not meet the requirements of state statute or foods that do not meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards. The district shall develop guidelines to help ensure that food brought from home to be shared with other students is appropriate. Classroom snacks that are provided by the district shall feature healthy choices that meet the state requirements for allowable beverages and the Connecticut Nutrition Standards.

J. Sharing of Foods Schools shall discourage students from sharing their foods or beverages with one another during meal or snack times, given concerns with allergies and other restrictions on some children's diets. Food shall not be brought in from home to be shared with other students.

K. Fundraising School fundraising activities shall not involve food or beverages or shall only use foods that meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards and beverages that meet the requirements of state statute and federal regulations. However, food items and beverage items that do not meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards and federal regulations can be sold as fundraisers on school premises if they are sold at the location of an event occurring after the end of the regular school day or on the weekend, provided they are not sold from a vending machine or school store and cannot be sold to students. Schools shall encourage fundraising activities that promote physical activity. The District shall work with the Wellness Committee to make available to students, parents, teachers and school groups a list of ideas for alternate fundraising activities, such as healthy foods and beverages or non-food fundraisers.

Competition with nutritious meals served by the school food services operations must be minimized. Income from any competitive foods or beverages sold from 30 minutes prior to the start of any state or federally subsidized milk or meal program until 30 minutes after the end of the program must accrue to the food service account.

L. Concessions Food items that do not meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards and beverages that do not meet the requirements of state statute and federal regulations can be sold at concessions operated at the location of an event that occurs after the school day or on the weekend, provided they are not sold from a vending machine or school store. Organizations operating concessions at school functions after school or on weekends should include at least some healthy food choices in their offerings. It is recommended that groups market these healthy options at a lower profit margin to encourage selection by students.

M. Teacher to Student Incentives and Punishments Schools shall not use foods or beverages as rewards for academic performance or good behavior, unless this practice is allowed by a student's individualized education plan (IEP). Alternative rewards shall be developed and promoted. Schools shall not withhold foods or beverages (including food served through school meals) as a punishment.

8. Health Services School based health services are provided by school nurses (RNs) through the New Britain Board of Education. School nursing is a specialty nursing practice that advances the well-being, academic success and lifelong achievement and health of our students by enhancing the educational process through identifying, modifying and removing health related barriers to learning. School nurses serve as a liaison among parents, school and the community in health matters. Nurses also provide emergency care for injury and illness, dispense medications and treatments, identify communicable diseases, act as case manager for students with chronic disease conditions during school hours, promote positive behavioral health, and enact practices and systems to ensure that all students have access to key resources and services that are developmentally appropriate.

School nurses function within the standards and scope of professional nursing while adhering to evidence based practice. School nurses serve as a resource person to classroom teachers in matters pertaining to health, and

actively collaborate with others PT, OT, Speech, Social workers, psychologists and SPED staff to build student and family capacity for adaptation in school and facilitate self-management and learning.

School Health Services ensures that all students comply with state and local public health regulations and screening mandates. Parents are notified of any problems that necessitate a medical follow up and may opt out of certain screenings. The goal of School Health Services is to provide every student the opportunity to access the curriculum in a safe, healthy engaged, supported and challenged environment while making reasonable accommodations when appropriate.

A. School Based Health Centers The district recognizes and values the important service provided by the School Based Health Centers (SBHCs), which provide onsite medical and mental health services to children and adolescents in the district. The district recognizes SBHCs as an important partner and works with SBHC staff to promote health and wellness in the district.

B. Staff Wellness The District highly values the health and well-being of every staff member and shall plan and implement activities and policies that support personal efforts by staff members to maintain a healthy lifestyle and that encourage staff members to serve as role models.

C. Safe and Supportive Schools/Social and Emotional Climate CSDNB shall create a safe and supportive school environment for all students that is culturally proficient, engaging and inclusive. District and school based support staff including guidance counselors and social workers shall work with school teams to provide support for students, families and staff including skill based education to promote social and emotional learning, healthy relationships and access to support services.

9. Family Engagement CSDNB values family partnerships and encourages parents to actively participate in all aspects of school wellness and their child’s wellbeing. Schools are encouraged to use a variety of engagement strategies that may include:

 Sending home nutrition education materials, cafeteria menus, and ideas for physical activity

 Encouraging parents to send healthy snacks/meals to school and to promote their child’s participation in physical education programs and after school activities

 Inviting parents and other family members to periodically eat with their student in the cafeteria

 Inviting families to attend exhibitions of student nutrition projects, physical education activity programs, and/or health fairs Offering nutrition education workshops and screening services

 Providing nutrition education and physical education homework activities that students can do with their families (e.g., reading and interpreting food labels, reading nutrition

 Related newsletters, preparing healthy recipes, planning active family time, etc.

 Considering cultural preferences in development of nutrition education and physical education programs

 Collaborating agencies and groups conducting nutrition education in the community to send consistent messages to students and their families; and

 Encouraging school staff to cooperate with other agencies and community groups to provide opportunities for student volunteer or paid work related to nutrition, as appropriate.

10. Community Involvement CSDNB values and promotes community partnerships to enhance the overall health and wellness opportunities provided for students, families and staff. To that end, the Health and Wellness Committee shall continue to grow community participation to expand both the committee’s membership as well as the programs and services afforded all students, families and staff in CSDNB.

Legal References | Connecticut General Statutes 10 16b Prescribed courses of study. 10 215b- 23 Income from the sale of food items. 10 215 Lunches, breakfasts and the feeding programs for public school children and employees. National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program; 10 221 Boards of education to prescribe rules, policies and Competitive Food Services. (7 CFR Parts 210.11 and 220.12) procedures. The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004, Public 10 215a Duties of state board of education re: feeding programs. Law 108 265 10-216 Payment of expenses. Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School 10 215e Nutrition standards for food that is not part of lunch or Breakfast Programs, 7 CFR Parts 210 & 220 breakfast program Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010, P.L. 111 296, 42 U.S.C. 1751 10 215f Certification that food meets nutrition standards Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (as amended by P.L. 108 269, July 2, 10 221o Lunch periods, Recess. 2004) 10 221p Boards to make available for purchase nutritious, low fat School Breakfast Program, 7 C.F.R. Part 220 (2006) foods. National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program: 10 221q Sale of beverages. Regulations of Connecticut State Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in School Agencies (Federal Register, Vol. 78, No. 125, June 28, 2013 10 215b-1 Competitive foods.