CIP/FACILITIES/FINANCE COMMITTTEE (CFF)
- Financial Responsibilities
b) Time permitting, review all budget transfers between line items and make recommendations for such transfers;
c) Review financial reporting mechanisms and yearly budget documentation for clarity and content and present any recommendations;
d) Review contracts prior to recommendation to the Board;
e) Review reports from contracted services as needed.
2. CIP/Facilities Responsibilities
a) Review capital expenditures and proposals for the Town's five and ten year capital improvement plan (CIP) in accordance with the Town's CIP Regulation timeline;
b) Review quarterly, building and maintenance needs with the Building and Grounds Facility Director.
c) Provide oversight to BOE Capital Improvement Projects, working with the Director of Facilities and, as needed, the Town Public Building and Site and other Town commissions.
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
- Work with the Superintendent and the Board to communicate effectively with the education community and the community as a whole about school matters;
- Produce fact-based newsletters and documents as directed by the Board.
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION COMMITTEE
- Develop a consistent body of expertise regarding union contract negotiations at the Board level;
- Committee members will split specific union negotiations among themselves, and members should reflect a variety of skills and length of service on the Board. Additional Board members may be assigned by the Board Chair to fill out representation for specific negotiations.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
- Ensure that the direction of the curriculum reflects the Board of Education mission, beliefs and objectives at both the course-specific and K-12 vertical alignment level;
- Meet with administration and staff to review goals, curriculum updates, new textbooks, proposed or changed courses and programs and make recommendations regarding these items.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE
- Meet quarterly (or as needed) with the Coordinator of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to support his/her work and make the Board aware of any needs.
- Work with the Superintendent and Coordinator of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to ensure that actionable items they have developed are addressed while reflecting the Board of Education's mission, beliefs and objectives.
- Recommend to the Board of Education any action that needs their approval to support the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion needs of staff and students.
POLICY COMMITTEE
- Review and propose revisions to Board policies as needed to ensure consistency with the District mission statement, best practices and for compliance with state and federal laws;
- Develop new Board policies as appropriate.
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE
Newtown Public Schools recognize that there are beneficial long term and short term outcomes from implementing Social Emotional Health & Wellness programs within our district. Research has shown benefits that include improved academic performance, college readiness, career readiness, positive mental health, positive social behaviors, and healthy adult relationships. The district's social emotional framework outlines 5 competencies that are monitored and measured throughout the school year - self awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, self management, and responsible decision making. School leadership teams analyze data at the school level to determine areas in need of improvement and develop action plans. School counselors also review data to inform decisions regarding types of lessons to offer in the classroom and types of support they can offer to students throughout the year.
- Work with the Superintendent and Health and Wellness Coordinator to prioritize social-emotional programs and practices that impact students' well being.
- Establish and sustain a culture that supports mental health services for all staff, students, and families.
- Assess district and community resources to ensure mental health services are accessible to all members of the school community.
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation and impact of district health and wellness policies and protocols.
- Provide regular feedback to the Board of Education and recommend changes or modifications to the district's health and wellness program for board approval.
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
- Meet with district technology representatives to review technology needs and status of inventory;
- Review availability of technology for standardized testing and educational needs;
- Review practices used to ensure the safety and security of the district's digital information.
LIAISONS
School. Connect with school administration and PTA to offer attendance at meetings or events when possible.
Boards and Committees. Attend meetings when possible to help keep the Board of Education informed of the activities of outside agencies.
BOE CFF/CIP Subcommittee Meeting Dates for 2022 (PDF)
BOE Communications Subcommittee Meeting Dates for 2022 (PDF)
CFF/Facilities/Finance Committee
Alison Plante
Ms. Zukowski
Communication Committee
Don Ramsey, Chair
Dan Cruson
Janet Kuzma
Contract Negotiation Committee
Dan Cruson
Don Ramsey
Deborra Zukowski
Curriculum and Instruction Committee
John Vouros - Chair
Don Ramsey
Jennifer Larkin
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Alison Plante - Chair
Dan Cruson
Ms. Zukowski
Policy Committee
Dan Cruson - Chair
Ms. Zukowski
Janet Kuzma
Social Emotional Health and Wellness
Jennifer Kuzma - Chair
Jennifer Larkin
Don Ramsey
LIAISONS
Schools
NHS: John Vouros
NMS: Don Ramsey
RIS: Janet Kuzma
HAW: Alison Plante
HOM: Dan Cruson
MG: Deborra Zukowski
SHS: Jennifer Larkin
Boards and Committees
NFT Culture and Climate Committee
John Vouros
Don Ramsey
Para Culture and Climate Committee
John Vouros
Janet Kuzma
District Safety and Security Team
Daniel Cruson, Jr.
EdAdvance
Alison Plante
CABE
Dan Cruson