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RSD17 board approves calendars, consent agenda, bylaws changes and survey authorization; votes at a glance
Summary
At its Nov. 18 meeting the board approved the 2026 meeting calendar and the 2026–27 school calendar, approved a consent agenda of routine items, amended bylaws to remove a chair term limit and a committee provision, and authorized the Youth Voices Count Survey for HKHS (10–0–1).
The Regional School District 17 Board of Education cleared a package of routine and governance items Nov. 18, approving calendars and a consent agenda, adopting targeted bylaw revisions and authorizing a student survey.
The Board unanimously approved the 2026 Board meeting calendar and the 2026–2027 school calendar (each by roll call vote, 11–0–0). Members said the 2026 meeting schedule balances locations between Killingworth and Haddam.
Bylaws: Ben Sodergren moved and Corey Roberts seconded to approve Bylaw 9120 (Officers) and Bylaw 9130 (Committees) with deletions. The specific sentence removed from Bylaw 9120 reads: “A Board Chair may serve no more than two consecutive terms.” Section 4 was removed from Bylaw 9130 (Executive Committee reference). The motion passed by roll call vote, 11–0–0.
Consent agenda: The Board approved the consent agenda — including the enrollment report, personnel report, an inventory disposal for HKIMS library books, first reads of textbook proposals and policies, and signature changes on the ED‑099 Child Nutrition Agreement — by a show‑of‑hands vote (11–0–0) after removing two bylaws from that portion of the agenda for separate action.
Youth Voices Count Survey: The Board authorized administration of the Youth Voices Count Survey at HKHS. Vice Chair Jennifer Favalora described the survey as a 20‑year, voluntary and anonymous instrument for students in grades 7–12 with separate middle and high school versions and a parent opt‑out option; copies of survey questions are available for parent review. The motion to authorize the survey, moved by Heather Pach and seconded by Lisa Connelly, passed 10–0–1 (one abstention recorded).
Executive session and adjournment: The Board moved into executive session at 9:02 PM by unanimous show‑of‑hands vote and returned at 9:16 PM. Chair Suzanne Sack adjourned the meeting at 9:16 PM.
Votes at a glance: • High School Feasibility Team: approved, roll call 11–0–0 (motion: Roberts; second: Zandi). • Youth Voices Count Survey authorization (HKHS): approved, roll call 10–0–1 (motion: Pach; second: Connelly). • 2026 Board meeting calendar: approved, roll call 11–0–0 (motion: Connelly; second: Favalora). • 2026–2027 school calendar: approved, roll call 11–0–0 (motion: Connelly; second: Pach). • Consent agenda (selected items): approved, show of hands 11–0–0 (motion: Roberts; second: Connelly). • Bylaw amendments (9120 & 9130 deletions): approved, roll call 11–0–0 (motion: Sodergren; second: Roberts). • Motion to enter executive session: approved, show of hands 11–0–0 (motion: Roberts; second: Zandi).
The Board’s next procedural steps include finalizing Ed Specs for the high school project for the December meeting and continued capital‑plan review in January/February.
