MinutesPolicyComm01062020

COLCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION
                                  Colchester, CT


                         POLICY COMMITTEE –SPECIAL MEETING

                             Monday, January 6, 2020 ~ 6:30 PM
                             Board of Education Conference Room

                                           MINUTES

MEMBERS PRESENT: Amy Domeika, Christopher McGlynn, Suesen Hickey
OTHERS PRESENT: Mary Tomasi, Superintendent Jeffrey Burt

   1. CALL TO ORDER
      C. McGlynn called the meeting to order at 6:35PM.

   2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
      2.A Lisa Johnson expressed being in favor of enforcing a policy to ban discriminatory
         symbols on school campuses, specifically the confederate flag. She also had a question
         on what kind of diversity training is done in schools.
      2.B Michelle Gilman also expressed support for a policy that prohibits discriminatory
         symbols in school.
      2.C Shannon Bergquist was in agreement about the policy prohibiting discriminatory
         symbols, and wanted to ensure that children feel welcome and safe in school. She
         inquired as to how the schools help educate students to understand this important matter.

   3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
       3.A October 28, 2019
          Motion by: A. Domeika
          To approve the minutes of the October 28, 2019 Policy Committee meeting
          Second by: S. Hickey
          Vote: Unanimous

   4. PRIORITIES ESTABLISHED FOR THIS MEETING
       4.A Priority Discussion/Action Items
           4.A.1 Policies/Regulations for First Reading
                      o 1180P Memorials to Deceased Students and Staff
                      o 3110P Budget Planning
                      o 5132P and 5132R Attire and Hygiene (TABLED)
                      o 9402 Facilities Review
             Motion by: A. Domeika
             To move policies 1180P, 3110P, and Bylaw 9402 to the full BOE for first
             readings, and to table 5132P and 5132R (Attire and Hygiene).
             Second by: S. Hickey
             Vote: Unanimous
        4.A.2 Continued Discussion/Action Items
                  o Nondiscrimination
                  o Student Discipline
                  o Bullying
                  o Dress Code
              Superintendent Burt brought forward the discussion of banning discriminatory
              symbols on school property. The committee supported the Superintendent in
              upholding the policy at any school event.

    4.B Other policies requiring immediate attention (none)
    4.C Non-substantive Policies
        o 9300 Methods of Operation
        o 9310 Development, Distribution, and Maintenance of Manual of Policies,
            Regulations, Bylaws
        o 9313 Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Administrative Regulations
        o 9314 Suspension of Policies, Bylaws, Regulations
        o 9320 Meetings
        o 9321.1 Work Sessions
        o 9325.1 Quorum
        o 9325.3 Parliamentary Procedures
        o 9401 Policy Review
        All items from 4.C., Non-substantive Policies are moved to the full BOE for first
        readings.
    4.D Policies/Regulations Recommended for Removal (none)
    4.E Information Items: Regulations (none)

5. ESTABLISH JANUARY 21, 2020 MEETING AGENDA PRIORITIES
    Priorities for January 21, 2020 include continuing to address policies in the 9000 and 5000
    Series, addressing any policies that require immediate attention, and electing a Policy
    Committee Chair.

6. ADJOURNMENT
    The meeting adjourned at 7:45PM.