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New London Board approves consent agenda, advances three policies for first reading
Summary
The New London Board of Education on Sept. 23 approved its consent agenda including line-item transfers and first readings of Policy 6115 (Pledge of Allegiance), Policy 5141.22 (Communicable and Infectious Diseases) and the rescission of Policy Series 5000; motions to approve minutes and to adjourn also carried 6-0.
The New London Board of Education approved the meeting’s consent agenda and several routine motions at its Sept. 23 business meeting.
Motion by Board Member Karen Bergin, seconded by Board Member Alisha Blake, to approve the Sept. 9, 2024 Business Meeting minutes carried, 6-0. Later in the meeting President Elaine Maynard-Adams moved, seconded by Board Member Alisha Blake, to approve the consent agenda. The consent agenda included: (I) line-item transfers recommended by the Finance & Audit Committee; (II) Policy 6115 — Pledge of Allegiance, School Ceremonies and Observances (first reading); (III) Policy 5141.22 — Communicable and Infectious Diseases (first reading); and (IV) rescind Policy Series 5000 — Pledge of Allegiance (first reading). The motion carried, 6-0.
Ms. Maynard-Adams told the Policy Committee she would ask members to review language tied to a recent legislative change on non-lapsing funds so the Board can understand whether it can access those funds without going to the City. Secretary Nathan Caron reported the Policy Committee has begun preliminary discussions on an individual technology device policy intended to meet district and student needs. The Finance & Audit Committee reviewed line-item transfers prior to the meeting and discussed the district’s monthly financial report.
A motion to adjourn by Board Member Alisha Blake, seconded by Danni Cruz, carried 6-0 and the meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
