Regional School District 15 board approves year‑end transfer, school climate policy and bus‑contract extension
Summary
At its Nov. 24 meeting the board approved transferring $405,359 to an educational expense account, adopted Connecticut model school climate policy 5131.911, and extended the school bus transportation contract through June 30, 2029; roll‑call votes were taken on each item.
The Regional School District 15 board held three formal roll‑call votes during its Nov. 24 meeting.
Finance: On a motion from the finance committee the board approved transferring $405,359 of the year‑end fund balance into the educational expense account as part of the district's audit close‑out. Finance staff explained the transfer is part of finalizing audit numbers and noted the district still retains reserves. Board members asked that staff present a fuller accounting of excess revenue as part of the upcoming budget cycle.
Policy and contracts: The board also approved policy 5131.911 (the Connecticut school climate model policy) after a brief question about how the bullying definition applies to preschool settings; staff clarified that preschool behavioral incidents are handled via educator redirection unless a specific standard needs to be applied. Finally, the board approved extending and amending the district's school bus transportation contract through June 30, 2029. All three motions were carried by roll call. The board scheduled a Tekton presentation and additional bond/financing discussion for its Dec. 8 meeting.
