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Board sets six training sessions to meet state requirement; first session Feb. 24
Summary
Board members agreed on a six-session training plan required by the state, with the first session scheduled for Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. and other tentative sessions proposed through June; the state requires 100% participation and a start date by March 1.
The Bridgeport Board of Education agreed to a schedule of six training sessions to satisfy a state requirement that the board complete mandated training beginning before March 1. The board discussed logistics, attendance expectations and tentative dates for sessions through June.
Board staff explained that the state requires a minimum of six trainings, with the program to begin by March 1 and reach full participation from board members by July 1. The trainer (referred to in the discussion as Kate) recommended in‑person attendance when possible, with an online option for members who cannot attend physically.
Members proposed tentative dates during the meeting to meet the deadline: Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. (confirmed on the record as the first session), Saturday, March 8 (9 a.m.–noon) as a second session, Monday, March 31 (6:30 p.m.), April 21, May 19 and a tentative June date (discussed as June 9 or mid‑June). The board asked staff to email the full proposed calendar and reconfirm availability on Monday’s regular meeting so dates could be finalized.
Members also discussed accommodations: several requested that at least some sessions offer remote participation, while the trainer preferred in‑person sessions for better engagement. The chair said staff would seek to accommodate members’ schedules where feasible and would circulate finalized dates after the meeting.
What’s next: Staff will send the proposed training calendar to members, confirm attendance on the district calendar and publish the finalized schedule; the board plans to begin training during the week beginning Feb. 24 to meet the state deadline.
