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Votes at a glance: New London Board approves minutes, consent agenda policies and three‑year contract
Summary
On Oct. 15 the Board approved the Sept. 23 minutes (5‑0‑1), the consent agenda of policy readings (6‑0), entered and exited an executive session on contract negotiations, and approved a ratified AFT contract for July 1, 2024–June 30, 2027 (6‑0).
The New London Board of Education took several formal actions at its Oct. 15 business meeting, approving meeting minutes, multiple policy readings through a consent agenda and a three‑year ratified contract for non‑certified personnel.
Minutes and consent agenda - Motion by Alisha Blake, seconded by Susan Hambey, to approve the Sept. 23, 2024 Business Meeting minutes. Motion carried, 5‑0‑1 (Bianca Alexis‑Sylvain recorded an abstention). - Motion by Elaine Maynard‑Adams, seconded by Alisha Blake, to approve the consent agenda. Items on the consent agenda included the Superintendent’s written report and a set of policy actions: first reading of Policy 3541.5 (Transportation Complaints); reaffirmation/first reading of Policy 5145.121 (Vehicle Searches on School Grounds); first reading of Policy 5111.3 (Welcoming Immigration and Refugee Communities and Protection of Undocumented Students); second and final reading of Policy 6115 (Pledge of Allegiance, School Ceremonies and Observances); second and final reading of Policy 5141.22 (Communicable and Infectious Diseases); and rescission of Policy Series 5000 (Pledge of Allegiance) as listed on the agenda. Motion carried, 6‑0.
Executive session and contract approval - The Board voted (6‑0) to enter Executive Session under Connecticut law for the purpose of discussing negotiations related to the ratified contract of the AFT‑New London Federation of Non‑Certified Personnel for the period July 1, 2024–June 30, 2027. Time in Executive Session: 7:28–7:40 p.m.; no votes were taken inside Executive Session. - Following the closed session, the Board approved the ratified contract by motion of President Maynard‑Adams, seconded by Ms. Blake. Motion carried, 6‑0.
Adjournment - Motion by Alisha Blake, seconded by Elaine Maynard‑Adams, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried, 6‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
The Board’s actions taken by roll call will be reflected in the official minutes.
