Board of Education

Board of Education District Goals

  • The Bozrah Board of Education shall support the school goal developed by the principal and staff to improve the overall speaking and listening skills as they relate to the district's curriculum.
  • The Bozrah Board of Education shall continue to support the implementation of the district's strategic plan. Our goals focus on technology, communication, school programs and school environment including facilities and school climate.

Board of Education Members

  • Jeanne Goulart, BOE Chair
  • Jonathan Gilman, BOE Secretary
  • Robin Barry
  • Tom Finn
  • Mary Elizabeth Langdiploma and graduation cap clip art
  • Joaquim Santo
  • Nicholas Savoie

 

Board of Education Meeting Schedule

  • The Board of Education meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30PM in the FMS library. Exceptions for 2020 include January 14 and November 10 (2nd Tuesday) and August 18 (3rd Tuesday).
  • Special meetings are scheduled as required.
  • Regular meetings scheduled for the calendar year 2021:  January 12, February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July-no meeting, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 9, December 7.  (Exceptions for 2021 include Jan. 12 and Nov. 9 are 2nd Tuesday)
  • Posting of BOE Regular Meeting Dates for 2021  2021 BOE Meeting Dates 

 

Board of Education Subcommittees

Policy Subcommittee

  • Purpose: To participate, in conjunction with the superintendent or his/her designee, in creating or identifying policies that are germane to the operation of Bozrah Public Schools. 
  • Members: BOE Secretary Jonathan Gilman, Robin Barry, Joaquim Santo

Budget Subcommittee

  • Purpose: To participate, in conjunction with the superintendent or his/her designee, in developing the annual operating/capital budget proposal and, as circumstances warrant, address particular budgetary challenges that might arise during the fiscal year.

  • Members: BOE Chair Jeanne Goulart, Robin Barry, Tom Finn 

Facilities Subcommittee

  • Purpose: To oversee, in conjunction with the superintendent or his/her designee, the maintenance of the school plant and any special or exceptional projects that may arise thereto. 

  • Members: BOE Secretary Jonathan Gilman, Joaquim Santo 

District Curriculum & Strategic Planning Subcommittee

  • Purpose: To oversee, in conjunction with the superintendent or his/her designee, the development of new curriculum or revisions to existing curricula. To participate, in conjunction with the superintendent or his/her designee, with the development and maintenance of the Strategic Plan to identify the mission, vision and strategic direction of Bozrah Public Schools and provide measurable goals and timelines.

  • Members: BOE Chair Jeanne Goulart, BOE Secretary Jonathan Gilman, Mary Elizabeth Lang

Negotiations Subcommittee

  • Purpose: To represent the Board's interest, in conjunction with the superintendent and legal counsel, by participating in the negotiations process with representatives from the District's Collective Bargaining units.

  • Members: BOE Chair Jeanne Goulart, Mary Elizabeth Lang, Tom Finn

Technology Subcommittee

  • Purpose: To oversee, in conjunction with the superintendent or his/her designee, the identification of emerging technologies and replacement/replenishment of current hardware and/or software.

  • Members: BOE Secretary Jonathan Gilman, Nicholas Savoie, Tom Finn

Parent/Teacher Organization Subcommittee

  • Purpose: To serve as the Board of Education's liaison to the Fields Memorial School Parent/Teacher Organization.

  • Members: Robin Barry

BOE Chair is ex-officio member of all sub-committees.

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