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Votes at a glance: Berlin Board approves consent agenda, program-of-studies revisions, continuous-improvement plan and policy updates
Summary
At its Dec. 9 meeting the Berlin Board approved the consent agenda and unanimously adopted revisions to the high-school program of studies, the district continuous improvement plan, and a slate of policy updates; votes were recorded as 8–0 in each case.
The Berlin Board of Education recorded several unanimous votes at its Dec. 9 meeting.
- Consent agenda: Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Peter, seconded by Jen; vote recorded 8–0 in favor.
- Berlin High School program of studies: Motion "revisions to the Berlin High School program of studies for 2025 and 2026 as presented" was moved by Peter, seconded by Brian; vote 8–0 in favor. The approved revisions include a 10-pathway career structure, transcript notation for pathway completion, and multiple course renamings and suspensions.
- District Continuous Improvement Plan (2024–25 onward): Motion to adopt the district continuous improvement plan (three five-year goals) was moved by Jen and seconded by Gina; vote 8–0. The plan centers on high-quality instruction, Vision of the Graduate competencies, and social-emotional well-being.
- Policy revisions (second reading and adoption): The board moved and adopted a package of policy revisions by motion (mover Peter; seconder Jen) and approved them by unanimous vote. Board discussion included the district’s implementation of the state kindergarten-entry age change, outreach plans to families and daycare providers, and a one-year local exception used previously.
All recorded votes at the meeting were unanimous (8–0) according to the transcript. No items were tabled or failed.
