2020 Board and Committee Meetings
- State Board of Education
- Academic Standards and Assessment Committee
- Accountability and Support Committee
- Finance, Audit and Budget Committee
- Legislation and Policy Development
State Board of Education
December 2, 2020
Board Materials:
African American, Black and Latino and Puerto Rican Curriculum
Address Teacher and Staffing Shortages in Connecticut
CT Public Schools Advocate and the Opening of Schools during COVID-19
Consideration of Minutes
Items Requiring Action
- Legislative Proposals
- African American, Black, Latino and Puerto Rican Curriculum
- In the Matter of RV, Certification Action
November 4, 2020
Board Materials:
AACTE Statement
CT Charter Schools Association
Consideration of Minutes
Financial Matters
Consent Agenda
- In the Matter of RV, Certification Action
Items for Discussion
- Agency Update
- Attendance and Enrollment
- District Updates
- CTECS Annual Report
October 7, 2020
Board Materials:
Consideration of Minutes
Items Requiring Action
- Adoption of the Firearm Safety Guide for Connecticut Schools
- Adoption of the Connecticut Comprehensive School Counseling Framework Position Statement
- Inclement Weather During the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Provision of Hybrid and/or Remote Learning Models
Financial Matters
Consent Agenda
- Approval of New Educator Preparation Program: University of Connecticut, American Sign Language Education
- Adoption of 2019-2020 Annual Audit Plan
- Adoption of 2020-2021 Annual Audit Plan
Items for Discussion
September 2, 2020
Board Materials:
Consideration of Minutes
- July 14, 2020
- August 5, 2020 - Retreat
- August 11, 2020 - Special
Financial Matters
Consent Agenda
August 11, 2020 - Special
Board Materials:
Emergency Educator Certification Endorsements
Items Requiring Action
- 180 Day Waiver for the 2020-2021 School Year due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Provision of Hybrid and/or Remote Learning Models
- Emergency Educator Certification Endorsements
- edTPA Cut Score Waiver Recommendation
August 5, 2020 - Retreat
July 14, 2020
Board Materials:
Fall Reopening
Stamford Charter School for Excellence
- Paola Becerra
- Teresa Brivett
- Sandra Carrillo
- Casey Conetta
- Karen Coquillon
- Anny Guartatanga
- George Johnson
- Lestrade family
- Nidia Lopez
- Christian Martinez
- Desreen Mitchell
- Armida Ocampo
- Subha
- Guillermo Valle
Consideration of Minutes
Items Requiring Action
- Material Change to Stamford Charter School for Excellence
- Approval of Limited Waiver of School Sessions for COVID-19 Re-entry Planning and Training
Consent Agenda
- Appointment's to Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) Program Approval Review Committee
- Charter Renewal Period Extensions
Items for Discussion
June 17, 2020
Board Materials:
Consideration of Minutes
Items Requiring Action
Consent Agenda
- Approval of Proposed Contract for Whole School Management Services Between Achievement First Bridgeport Academy and Achievement First, Inc.
- Approval of Proposed Contract for Whole School Management Services Between Elm City College Preparatory and Achievement First, Inc.
- Approval of Proposed Contract for Whole School Management Between Amistad Academy and Achievement First, Inc.
- Approval of Proposed Contract for Whole School Management Between Capital Prep Harbor School and Capital Preparatory Schools Incorporated
- Connecticut Computer Science State Plan
June 3, 2020
Board Materials:
- Missy Barnes - Renewal for Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication
- Pastor William McCullough - Renewal for Capital Prep Harbor School
- Robert Morton - Renewal of Capital Prep Harbor School
- Kyle E. Wininger - Renewal for Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication
Consideration of Minutes
Items Requiring Action
Consent Agenda
- Approval of State Board of Education Committee Assignments
- Renewal of State Charter - Booker T. Washington Academy, New Haven
- Renewal of State Charter - Highville Charter School, New Haven
- Renewal of State Charter - Capital Preparatory Harbor School, Bridgeport
- Renewal of State Charter - Jumoke Academy Charter School, Hartford
- Rewewal of State Charter - Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication, New London
- Approval of Commissioner's Network Extension for Pearson School, Winchester
- Approval of Commissioner's Network Extension for Clinton Avenue School, New Haven
- Approval of Commissioner's Network Extension for Batcheller Early Education Center, Winchester
- Approval of Commissioner's Network Turnaround Plan: Michael F. Wallace Middle School, Waterbury
- Approval of Commissioner's Network Turnaround Plan: North End Middle School, Waterbury
- Approval of Commissioner's Network Turnaround Plan: West Side Middle School, Waterbury
- Approval of Commissioner's Network Turnaround Plan: Derby Middle School, Derby
- Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) State Plan
Items for Discussion
- End-of-year Presentation by the State Student Advisory Council on Education
May 13, 2020
Board Materials:
Consideration of Minutes
- March 4, 2020
- March 16, 2020 - Special meeting
- April 23, 2020 - Special meeting
Consent Agenda
- Request for Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) Action
- Request for Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) - CTECS
- Approval of Commissioner’s Network Extension for New Britain High School, New Britain
- Approval of Commissioner’s Network Turnaround Plan: Pulaski Middle School, New Britain
- Approval of Commissioner’s Network Turnaround Plan: Slade Middle School, New Britain
- Approval of Commissioner’s Network Turnaround Plan: Smalley Elementary School, New Britain
- Approval of Commissioner’s Network Turnaround Plan, Hartford Public High School, Hartford
- Approval of New Educator Preparation Program: Relay Graduate School of Education (Relay/GSE), Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program
May 7, 2020
The scheduled May 7, 2020, Connecticut State Board of Education meeting has been rescheduled to May 13, 2020, at 9:30 a.m.
Reschedule NotificationApril 23, 2020 - Special Meeting
April 1, 2020 - Canceled
The scheduled April 1, 2020, Connecticut State Board of Education meeting has been canceled. The next regular meeting of the Connecticut State Board of Education will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 9:30 a.m.
March 16, 2020 - Special Meeting
March 4, 2020
Board Materials:
Consideration of Minutes
Items Requiring Action
- Appointment of Chief Talent Officer
- Renewal of State Charter - Common Ground, New Haven
- Renewal of State Charter - Odyssey Community School, Manchester
- Renewal of State Charter - Bridge Academy
Consent Agenda
- Town of Winchester's Application for Waiver of Repayment Pursuant to Section 304 of Public Act 15-5 of the June Special Session
- Approval of the 2020-21 Concussion and Head Injury Annual Review for Coaches
- Approval of Material Change to Elm City College Preparatory, New Haven
- Receipt of the Condition of Education Report, 2018-19
Items for Discussion
February 6, 2020
Board Materials:
Consideration of Minutes
Items Requiring Action
- Renewal of State Charter – Stamford Charter School for Excellence, Stamford
- Renewal of State Charter – Amistad Academy, New Haven
- Renewal of State Charter – Elm City College Preparatory, New Haven
- Renewal of State Charter – Achievement First Bridgeport Academy, Bridgeport
Items for Discussion
- Update on USDA Proposed Nutrition Standards
- Report on School Discipline
January 8, 2020
Board Materials:
Consideration of Minutes
Executive Session
- Pending Litigation
Items Requiring Action
- Adoption of Legislative Proposals
- Draft Digital Citizenship, Internet Safety, and Media Literacy Guidelines and Recommend Actions
Items for Discussion
- Agency Update
- 2018-19 Next Generation Science Standards Assessment Results
Academic Standards and Assessment Committee
November 16, 2020
September 14, 2020
Committee Materials
June 22, 2020
Accountability and Support Committee
December 15, 2020
November 19, 2020
October 20, 2020
September 17, 2020
May 20, 2020
April 22, 2020
- Agenda - please see agenda for link to register for GoToMeeting
- Minutes
- Audio recording of meeting
March 11, 2020
January 15, 2020
Finance, Audit and Budget Committee
September 15, 2020
Legislation and Policy Development Committee
December 2, 2020
November 13, 2020
Committee Materials
- Acts Concerning
- Technical Changes to Laws Requiring Fingerprinting in Schools
- Recovery of Misused State Funds
- Minor Revisions to Bilingual Education Certification
- Revisions to the Laws Regarding Charter School Background Checks
- The Age When a Special Education Student Shall Begin Receiving Transition Services
- The Provisions of Special Education Services at Technical High Schools
- The Resident Educator Certificate
- The Technical Education and Career System Superintendent
- Various Minor and Technical Revisions of the Education Statutes
November 4, 2020
October 7, 2020
September 2, 2020
July 14, 2020
June 17, 2020
Committee Materials:
March 4, 2020
February 6, 2020
- Agenda - meeting has been canceled