Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall, 50 South Main Street
Legislative Chamber - Room 314
I. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Revision to Agenda Order
II. Student Participation
A. West Hartford Welcomes You (Duffy students and Clare Taylor,
fifth grade teacher)
III. Public Communications: Comments on topics of interest
from the public. Board members do not respond to comments.
3 minutes per individual, 20 minutes per subject matter.
IV. Unfinished Business
A. Motion by Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt to Accept and Approve
Revised Policy 4010 - Second Reading
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education accept and approve as
a Second and Final Reading the following policy which was revised
by the Board Policy Subcommittee:
4010 Affirmative Action
B. Motion by Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt to Accept and Approve
Revised Policy 6330 - Second Reading
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education accept and
approve as a Second and Final Reading the following policy which
was revised by the Board Policy Subcommittee:
6330 Homework
V. New Business
A. State of Connecticut Healthy Food Certification
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve West
Hartford Public Schools take action to re-certify that all food items
sold to students will meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
B. New Charter Oak Construction - Educational Specifications
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education accept the educational
specification dated June, 2013 for construction of a new Charter Oak
International Academy and authorize the Superintendent to complete
the necessary architectural drawings and submit an application
to the State Department of Education for a construction grant
C. Approval of Final Plans and Specifications for Asbestos Abatement and
Installation of Finish Floor Systems at Aiken, Duffy, and Sedgwick Schools
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the final plans
and specifications for asbestos abatement and installation of finish floor
systems at Aiken, Duffy, and Sedgwick Schools
D. Acceptance of the Completed King Philip Middle School Air Conditioning
Project - Phase II
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education accept the King Philip
Middle School Air-Conditioning Project - Phase II, State project number 155-0219
as being complete and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to request
payment of the School Construction Grant from the State Department of Education
E. Approval of Final Plans and Specifications for Athletic Field Lighting at
Conard and Hall High Schools
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the final plans
and specifications for athletic field lighting at Conard and Hall High Schools
VI. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. Safe School Climate and Discipline Report
Background: Mr. Tom Moore and Chief Tracey Gove will report.
VII. Routine Matters
A. Financial Statement
1. Approval of the Financial Statement for the Period Ending
April 30, 2013
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the
Financial Statement for the period ending April 30, 2013
B. Approval of the Minutes of the regular Board of Education
meeting of May 21, 2013
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the
Minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting of May 21, 2013
VIII. Information and Reports
A. Board Members: Communications and Reports
1. Reports from Other Boards and Organizations
2. Other Information and Discussions
B. Non-Staff Communications and Reports
1. Reports from Student Board Representatives
IX. Future Business
A. Announcement of Meeting Dates
1. Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South
Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
2. Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall, 50 South
Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
B. Request for Future Agenda Items
X. Comments from Visitors - 3 minutes per individual,
20 minutes per subject matter
XI. Executive Session
XII. Adjournment