Bristol Public Schools Annual Report 2022-2023

2022-2023

Public Sc hools

ANNUAL REPORT

Teach and Learn With Passion and Purpose

Our mission is to narrow the achievement gap, provide a safe learning environment, hire a highly-qualified and diverse staff, and secure necessary funding through public and community partnerships.

Letter from the Superintendent

Dear BPS Family,

I am very excited to share with you our district’s second annual report publication! This report highlights many of the accomplishments of our scholars and staff in the classroom, competition, and community throughout the school year.

It is important to evaluate our progress over the past school year, set new goals, and prioritize what is most important to our district every year. I would like to take a moment to revisit our BPS Equity through Excellence Framework and 2019-2024 District Priorities and Indicators of Success, which were developed in consultation with the BPS District Continuous Improvement Team. The strategic planning process for 2025-2030 is underway.

Our focus on knowing each scholar by name, strength, story, and need will help us create positive school and classroom learning environments in which students are supported and rise to clear and challenging expectations. The support of our families, teachers, and staff will continue to raise the bar for a well-rounded student experience, both inside and outside of our classrooms, and sustain our BPS legacy.

As we continue to move toward becoming a District Model of Excellence, we will continue to align all of our actions and innovations to the following District Priorities:

• Cultivate and Inspire Talent

• Learner-Focused Practices

• Organizational and Operational Effectiveness

• Community Engagement and Partnerships

Within each priority, strategic actions have been identified, resulting in our Equity through Excellence Framework. This framework serves as a guide, as it identifies best practices at the classroom, school, and district levels. These practices ensure that our graduates leave our district with the skills and dispositions necessary to be successful in their future academic and professional careers and lives. To monitor our progress and improve outcomes for all students, the Indicators of Success were established. These indicators are accompanied with yearly benchmarks based on historical data, which measure our progress across multiple dimensions.

As always, thank you for your continued support and we look forward to a fantastic 2023-2024 school year!

In partnership,

Bristol Public Sc hool

District Priorities

Learner-Focused Practices

Cultivate and Inspire Talent

Organizational and Operational Effectiveness

Community Engagement and Partnerships

Indicators of Success | 2019-2024

100% of BPS students in Grades 3-12 will identify an adult within their school that offers them support and guidance.

BPS will implement a multi-tiered recruitment and retention Talent Development Plan to ensure certified and non-certified staffing represent the demographics of our district and community.

BPS will fully execute the Reimagining BPS 2023 Facilities and Operational Plan to ensure students meet clear and challenging expectations in well-appointed schools and informed by current and projected enrollments.

75% of BPS students will enroll in a 2- or 4-year college or university.

95% of BPS students will graduate on time.

72% of BPS high school students will take a college credit-bearing course or participate in a career experience. 96% of BPS ninth-grade students will be considered on track for graduation.

63% of BPS eighth-grade students will demonstrate the necessary skills to be proficient in algebra.

70% of BPS third-grade students will achieve grade-level proficiency in reading.

Less than 5% of BPS students will be absent for more than 10% of the school year.

Reimagining BPS 2023

Introduction

The Reimagining BPS 2023 Plan strives to improve equity and efficiency across the district and ensure high quality education for all BPS students. The plan occurs in two phases over the next three to four years and will meet the following four BPS Board of Education goals established in March of 2020:

1. Renovate old and outdated schools.

A. Improve operational efficiency.

B. Improve instructional conditions for all students and staff.

C. Ensure equity for all students to attend wellappointed and safe schools.

2. Redistrict to create parity in class size and demographics.

A. Ensure an equitable, sustainably-sized, and structured school district through consideration of demographics and socio-economic status.

3. Adopt consistent grade configurations and instructional models across all schools aligned to the developmental plane of the child.

A. Expand opportunities for teachers to collaborate in teams and departments to ensure equitable and high quality instruction.

B. Consistently apply grade configurations aligned to an educational philosophy.

4. Increase access to full day pre-kindergarten programming.

During the 2022-2023 school year, the following aspects of the Reimagining BPS 2023 Plan occured:

1. BAIMS opened and welcomed middle (Grades 6-8) and high (Grades 9-12) school students in August of 2022.

2. Edgewood Elementary School closed in June of 2023 and students were redistricted for the start of the 2023-2024 school year.

3. Bristol Early Childhood Center pre-kindergarten students and school readiness programs became one program in the newly redesigned Edgewood Pre-Kindergarten Academy for the start of the 2023-2024 school year.

4. Additional changes to improve parity and enrollment balance were made to elementary and middle school attendance zones across the City of Bristol for the start of the 2023-2024 school year.

Northeast Middle School Construction Project

One of the primary goals of the Reimagining BPS 2023 Plan is to transition the school district to a consistent K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 grade configuration for all students. In order to meet this goal, the district needs to build capacity to accommodate middle school students who currently attend Greene-Hills School (Grades K-8) and West Bristol School (Grades K-8). In June of 2022, Bristol Public Schools submitted a school construction grant application for a new and expanded Northeast Middle School.

This new school is currently planned to open for the start of the 2025-2026 school year (subject to change based on construction timelines). The building would have a larger student capacity than the existing building, allowing it to accommodate students from a larger attendance zone. Completion of the new Northeast Middle School will allow the district to enter Phase II of the Reimagining BPS 2023 Plan.

Phase I Boundaries

Phase I of the Reimagining BPS 2023 Plan will begin at the start of the 2023-2024 school year.

West Bristol

Phase 1 Elementary School - West Bristol

Phase 1 Middle School - West Bristol

Stafford

Phase 1 Elementary School - Stafford

Phase 1 Middle School - Chippens Hill

Ivy Drive

Phase 1 Elementary School - Ivy Drive

Phase 1 Middle School - Northeast

Mountain View

Phase 1 Elementary School - Mountain View

Phase 1 Middle School - Northeast

Hubbell

Phase 1 Elementary School - Hubbell

Phase 1 Middle School - Chippens Hill

Greene-Hills

Phase 1 Elementary School - Greene-Hills

Phase 1 Middle School - Greene-Hills

South Side

Phase 1 Elementary School - South Side

Phase 1 Middle School - Chippens Hill

Recommended Plan Phase II

Phase II of the Reimagining BPS 2023 Plan will begin when the Northeast Middle School Construction Project is complete; tentatively scheduled at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. During Phase II, the following aspects will occur:

1. Northeast Middle School will open with a larger capacity.

2. Greene-Hills School and West Bristol School will transition from K-8 schools to K-5 schools creating a uniform grade configuration across all schools (K-5, 6-8, 9-12).

3. Additional K-5 students will shift into Greene-Hills School and West Bristol School, providing efficiency and parity across all elementary schools.

4. Middle school students from Greene-Hills School and West Bristol School will be reassigned to either Chippens Hill Middle School or Northeast Middle School.

5. Middle School attendance zones for Chippens Hill Middle School and Northeast Middle School will follow the high school boundaries for Bristol Central High School and Bristol Eastern High School to the greatest extent possible.

6. vv to improve parity and enrollment balance will be made to elementary (Grades K-5) attendance zones across the City of Bristol.

Redistricting maps for Phase II of the Plan are under construction and will be refined and released for public review and comment as we approach the completion of the Northeast Middle School Construction Project.

Bristol Eastern’s Carolyn Kielma was named the 2023 Connecticut Teacher of the Year (CTTOY) and one of five finalists under consideration to become the 2023 National Teacher of the Year (NTOY), the nation’s highest recognition honoring extraordinary teachers.

“We could not be more proud of Carolyn. This is an extraordinary achievement for Carolyn and her family, Bristol Public Schools, and the State of Connecticut. She was well-deserving of the state’s highest teaching honor and to be a national finalist. I know that she will continue to represent our district and state with pride over the coming months as her duties as CTTOY are ongoing. Carolyn is a talented, dedicated, and exemplary educator and I am truly excited for the impact that she will continue to have beyond her classroom.”

BPS Teacher of the Year and Paraeducator of the Year

Teacher of the Year

Mrs. Holly Pugliese South Side School

Paraeducator of the Year

Mrs. Joan Pelkey Mountain View School

36th Annual BPS Staff Achievement Awards

The Staff Achievement Award is intended to recognize BPS staff whose actions have had an extraordinary impact on our students, families, or programs. These individuals have routinely gone above and beyond what is expected of them in the normal fulfillment of their responsibilities.

The criteria for awards includes innovation; improvements in instruction, curricula, facilities, staff morale, and student interest; cost savings efforts; and extraordinary personal achievements or inspiring leadership that motivates the achievement in others.

Maura Hopkins

Occupational Therapist, Districtwide

Angela DeNicolo

Physical Therapist, Districtwide

Michelle Crowley

Administrative Assistant, Office of the Superintendent

Dawn Killiany

Science Teacher, Greene-Hills School

Jaime Rechenberg

Secondary STEM Supervisor, Office of Teaching and Learning

Debra Vitale

Math Coach, West Bristol School

Melanie Vetrano

Assistant Principal, Bristol Eastern High School

District Highlights 2023

Ivy Drive Named a Connecticut School of Distinction

Despite the nationwide challenges faced throughout the pandemic, our students continued to learn and thrive. Bristol Public Schools was highlighted for increased performance in several areas within the Accountability System for K-12. Ivy Drive was named a Connecticut School of Distinction. The Connecticut State Department of Education held a press conference at Ivy Drive for our district to share our best practices that resulted in some of our best performances ever on statewide measures. This recognition is attributed to our students, teachers, and administrators. A special thank you to our Office of Teaching and Learning for supporting us through a myriad of changes on our continuous improvement journey. Our collective efforts are observable in our student outcomes. We continue to prove the best and the brightest are right here in Bristol.

Leading Nonprofit KultureCity and BPS Announced Nation’s First Ever Districtwide Partnership

KultureCity, the nation’s leading nonprofit on sensory accessibility and acceptance for those with invisible disabilities, partnered with Bristol Public Schools to launch a first of its kind partnership with a school district. An official press conference and ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Ivy Drive on April 20, 2023. Connecticut State Department of Education’s Special Education Director Bryan Klimkiewicz and KultureCity Board Members Sean Culkin and Evelyn Yang joined the leadership of KultureCity and Bristol Public Schools at the presser.

Ellen P. Hubbell and Stafford Named as Recipients of the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries Grant

Ellen P. Hubbell and Stafford were two of 300 schools from 36 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded $1.5 million in library grants.

BPS Received a Best Communities for Music Education Award for 8th Year in a Row

For the eighth consecutive year, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has recognized Bristol Public Schools for the outstanding efforts of teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who are making music part of a well-rounded education for every child in their communities. NAMM salutes the commitment of our community, so every child can learn and grow with music. Bristol is one of only 12 Connecticut school districts to receive this honor eight years and counting.

BPS Awarded Connecticut Grown for Connecticut Kids Grant

Agriculture Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt announced that the Connecticut Department of Agriculture awarded 32 grants (72 applications) from the Connecticut Grown for Connecticut Kids Grant to develop and enhance farm-to-school programs. This is the second round of the pilot program, which was funded for two years through the American Rescue Plan Act and administered in collaboration with the Connecticut State Department of Education and the Connecticut Farm to School Collaborative. Bristol Public Schools was awarded $24,090 to pilot a new program. Seed-to-Table is an after school program that promotes basic gardening and cooking principles and skills. Principles include food safety, freshness, seasonality, and locality and some skills include garden plantings, care, and harvesting; cooking skills such as washing, peeling, and cutting; and cooking methods such as boiling, steaming, sautéing, and pan-roasting. Throughout the program, cooking lessons will be taught by local chefs. The pilot program will be completed at Ivy Drive and Greene-Hills.

BAIMS Hosted Grand Opening of Art Gallery and Rockwell Theater Fund Gala

On December 16, 2022, we hosted the Grand Opening of the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School Art Gallery. Representatives from Bristol Public Schools, the Bristol Board of Education, and members of the community gathered in celebration. Donations helped fund the first installment of the Efflorescent Arts Scholarship to support a senior art student pursuing visual arts. During the “Broadway on the Boulevard” Gala on May 6, 2023, we formally announced the Rockwell Theater Fund Seat Campaign. If you are interested in purchasing a personalized, engraved seat plaque, please visit baims.ludus.com. Proceeds from the campaign will support the Rockwell Theater Fund, supporting activities and performances in our Bristol community.

BPS Honored with Bonnie B. Carney Award of Excellence for Educational Communications

Our monthly BPS Newsletter won a Bonnie B. Carney Award of Excellence for Educational Communications from the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education. You will continue to hear from us, and we want to hear from you, as we strive to deliver our scholars a well-rounded public education experience.

Edgewood Elementary School closed in June 2023 and pre-kindergarten and school readiness programs became school building for the start of the 2023-2024 school celebrated with many community activities and events the decades of schooling and began in the 1950s and look forward to the bright future of the Edgewood Pre-Kindergarten

Edgewood School Dedication

and students were redistricted for the start of the 2023-2024 school year. Bristol Early Childhood Center became one program in the newly redesigned Edgewood Pre-Kindergarten Academy at the current Edgewood school year. Throughout their final year aptly named the “Edgewood Farewell Tour”, students, families, and staff events including the Last First Day Parade and the Passing of the Torch Ceremony. Students also traveled through and worked their way up until the present day. We are grateful for the memories of Edgewood Elementary and Pre-Kindergarten Academy.

Bristol Central High School

Teacher Dave Greenleaf a.k.a. “Mr. BCHS” retired after 50 years and led graduation procession

Central Stage performed Chicago to open the Rockwell Theater at BAIMS

Culture Day celebrated diversity and students hosted many multicultural events

Seniors Alexaria Chavarria and Ryan Ring received full scholarships to NYU Tisch School of the Arts and Alfred J. Verrecchia Business Scholars program, respectively

School psychologists Amanda Drew and Elaine Honig brought awareness to mental health and bullying during “PS, I Love You” Day

Bristol Unified Sports Coach Rosemary Rustic honored for 15 years of service

Volleyball competed in CIAC Class L Division championship and softball advanced to CIAC Class L Division semifinals

Boy’s golf finished second in Division I state tournament

InterAct Club held first PowderPuff Football Fundraiser and raised $1,800 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation

Girls soccer’s Rachel Wygant named to the United Soccer Coaches High School Scholar All-America Team

Be Creative, Be Conscientious, Be Collaborative, Be Committed

Bristol Eastern High School HIGHLIGHTS

Carolyn Kielma named the 2023 Connecticut Teacher of the Year and one of five finalists for the 2023 National Teacher of the Year

School counselors partnered with the United States Army to bring a one-of-a-kind career day to students

Diversity Club hosted its second annual fair to celebrate the many cultures and traditions of students

Performing artists recognized at the Annual Halo Awards for Twelve Angry Jurors and Pippin performances

Students won at the State DECA Competition and were awarded two trophies; Two students placed in the top 3 and had the opportunity to compete at the National DECA Competition

BEHS band performed for the community at the annual Memorial Day Parade

Students raised thousands of dollars for Connecticut Children’s “PJ Day for the Kids” and all proceeds benefited their Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders

Students competed against staff in the annual holiday basketball tournament

AVID seniors earned high school diplomas and scholarships to attend college

Class of 2023 graduated 287 students

BE Safe, BE Responsible,  BE Respectful, BE Kind

Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School

70 Memorial Blvd, Bristol, CT 06010 Phone 860-582-0062

HIGHLIGHTS 2022-2023

Bristol Public Schools opened its first ever intradistrict arts magnet school in the restored and renovated Memorial Boulevard School nearly 100 years after the original school building first opened in January of 1923

Community members gathered for the Grand Opening of the BAIMS Art Gallery; Donations helped fund the first installment of the Efflorescent Arts Scholarship to support a senior art student pursuing visual arts

“Broadway on the Boulevard” Gala featuring Broadway performer Kevin Raponey raised funds for the new Rockwell Theater Fund

Middle school students shined in their first performance of The Lion King

Homerooms competed in the first ever Fall Fest featuring a variety of seasonal events

Tourist Tuesday and Throwback Thursday emerged as favorite Spirit Days

High school students enrolled in Dramatic Theater wrote and staged a production of The Sea Shanty, a pirate version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

BAIMS Technology Student Association hosted middle school students from throughout Connecticut for a conference to promote student leadership

Over 50 students participated in United Way’s “Day of Caring” in partnership with Bristol Public Works

School counselors organized a wellness fair to help students develop skills to regulate emotions and promote positive health

BAIMS Bears have G.R.I.T.

Chippens Hill Middle School

Chippens Hill named a 2022-2023 Red, White, and Blue School Program of Excellence; Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas visited to present award

Drama Club raised funds through “Candy Grams” to support the production of Matilda!

Grade 8 students visited Central Connecticut State University

Save Promise Club was selected and received sponsorship to attend the National Save Promise Club Youth Summit in Cleveland, Ohio; The annual event brings together hundreds of students from across the country to connect on important issues like mental health, advocacy, social inclusivity, and violence prevention

Grade 8 students visited the Green Monster at Fenway Park in Boston

Grade 8 AVID students organized and collected over 400 letters for Wounded Warrior Project veterans

Five students received medals for their projects in the Connecticut History Day competition and two students qualified for the state competition at Central Connecticut State University

Students participated in annual kindness theme door decorating competition

Staff donated turkeys and students donated all fixings for annual Thanksgiving food drive

The Chippens Hill GivingTree continued to support families in need of assistance during the holidays

C.A.R.E.S. in Our Thoughts, Words and Actions

Northeast Middle School

The 21st Century Learning Grant after school enrichment program for Grades 6-8 continued to thrive

Student Council hosted “Penny Wars Competition” and all proceeds were donated to hurricane relief programs

Students from all grade levels decorated the main entrance and office of School Resource Officer Kory to show their appreciation and welcome him back to school

Career and Technical Education students attended the Student Manufacturing Connection Fair at the State Capitol

Students and staff participated in Tropical Tuesday and Workout Wednesday Spirit Days

Bristol Sports Hall of Famer Joann Galati visited AVID students to share the importance of women in sports

Students volunteered to be tour guides for new students who were redistricted from Chippens Hill

PTO hosted the annual Snowflake Dance

Chess club launches as part of the gifted program

New Northeast Middle School tentatively scheduled to open for 2025-2026 school year

Greene-Hills School

ACES Banquet celebrated the trusted adults in students’ lives and all students in grades K-8 wrote about an ACE in their life

PTA and Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) hosted another successful Trunk or Treat and Haunted House

Staff attended the Northeast Farm to School Institute at Shelburne Farms in Vermont and focused on how to bring farm-to-school program initiatives to Greene-Hills

Camp Greene-Hills Title 1 Night featured different literacy and math stations that reinforced skills in a fun and engaging way

Carlos Aldama was named the Fire Prevention Poster Regional Winner

Students greeted every month by the “Tunnel of Hope” and the supportive adults in their lives

Watch D.O.G.S. organized events and supported students throughout the year

Students displayed their talents at the annual Greene-Hills Got Talent Show

Students had the opportunity to interact with various therapy dogs from around the community throughout the year

Mini-Relay for Life celebrated and remembered the lives of GHS teachers Mrs. Clingan and Mr. DeSena and student Nicholas Parenti and their courageous battles against cancer; The GHS community honored their legacies by raising funds for charities in their names

All Children Are Capable of Success, No Exceptions!

West Bristol School

Grade 8 students created art murals to honor historical figures during Black History Month

Students sent themed artwork, cards, and crafts to Ingraham Manor Nursing Home every month

Bristol Public Works built an outdoor classroom and community garden beds

Students received visits on “Grinchmas” from NBC Connecticut’s Heidi Voight, Mayor Jeff Caggiano, Police Chief Gould, and Officers Cyr and Kiss and raised funds for the families of the fallen Bristol officers; The day of kindness was dedicated to former Student Resource Officer Lt. Dustin DeMonte

Students raised funds to overcome childhood poverty during the annual “Red Nose Day”; Funds raised were donated to local food pantry Necessities Cupboard

AVID Northeast director Patrick Briggs visited to highlight exceptional teaching strategies to support all student engagement and learning

Grades 5-8 students completed a 4-week peer mediator training focused on restorative conversations and problem solving skills

Over 300 family members engaged in learning activities with their students on three different family in-school learning days throughout the year

Library Media Specialist Mrs. Harlow and Grade 5 students shined in districtwide “Nutmeg Bowl”

Teachers attended the AVID Summer Institute in Florida and learned how to implement AVID strategies

We

Future Leaders

Are a Center of Excellence That Inspires and Nurtures

Ellen P. Hubbell Elementary School

Hubbell was one of 300 schools from 36 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries

Students raised funds for Connecticut Children’s “PJ Day for the Kids” and all proceeds benefited their Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders; KC101 visited and gave Dunkin’ Donuts gift cards as thank yous

Percussion students played alongside teachers during the SBA Pep Rally

Students participated in the second annual Turkey Derby to enhance math and writing skills and collected turkey dinner donations to feed families in need

Grade 5 students shined in districtwide “Nutmeg Bowl”

The annual “Dress Like You Are 100 Years Old” tradition on the 100th day of school continued

Kindergartners and their teachers had fun on “Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character” Day

Students competed against staff on the last day of school in the “Dr. Dodgeball” tournament

How Loud Is Your Bark?

Ivy Drive Elementary School

Ivy Drive was recognized as a School of Distinction by the State Department of Education for their performance and rate of growth on the accountability index; CSDE Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker made the announcement at Ivy Drive

Staff attended the Northeast Farm to School Institute at Shelburne Farms in Vermont and focused on how to bring farm-to-school program initiatives to Ivy Drive

UCONN’s Neag School of Education Dean Irizarry visits Ivy Drive; Principal Emily Gomes recognized as the 2023 Outstanding School Administrator at the Neag School’s 25th Annual Alumni Awards Celebration

Ivy PRIDE entered the Mum Festival Parade and won the “Best Youth, 3rd Place” and “Parade Chair” awards

Students participated in a fundraiser to support the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce called the “Pequabuck River Duck Race”; Principal Gomes dressed like “Wally the Duck” and greeted students as they arrived for the day

Miss America’s Outstanding Teens from every state visited Ivy Drive

Student leaders volunteered to be tour guides for new students joining from across the district as part of redistricting

Grades 4-5 students applied for leadership positions on Ivy’s PRIDE Pack; Students chosen for these roles took new students on tours, led PRIDE town meetings, recorded the morning announcements, and engaged in other leadership roles

Students participated in “Trusted Adult” lesson series and wrote (or drew) the people at Ivy Drive that they identify as their trusted adult

KultureCity, the nation’s leading nonprofit on sensory accessibility and acceptance for those with invisible disabilities, partnered with Bristol Public Schools to launch a first of its kind partnership with a school district; An official press conference and ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Ivy Drive

Be the Best You Can Be!

Mountain View Elementary School

September Spirit Day was a hit and students dressed like farmers and brought in their favorite plush animals

First day of kindergarten is always a day to remember

Teachers wore gold ribbons every day to bring awareness to and raise funds for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Students and staff joined together for a yoga class to celebrate International Peace Day

Extraordinary people with hispanic heritages highlighted during morning announcements to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

Mrs. Fuller took part in Mountain View’s retirement tradition of pulling the fire alarm and taking a final stroll around the building with students cheering

Mrs. Noyse brought her pet snake Bella to school

A pink magnolia tree was planted in memory of Mountain View alumna Gabby LeChance who lost her battle with cancer in high school

CREW lessons continued to build community

Student leaders welcomed new students joining from across the district as part of redistricting

To Inspire a Lifelong Love of Learning in a Nurturing Environment

South Side Elementary School HIGHLIGHTS 2022-2023

Mrs. Holly Pugliese named 2023 BPS Teacher of the Year Jackson Simard and Elyana Belden (Ralph Strong Award), Eragon Maher and Brooklyn Eldred (Jill Shackett Leadership and Learning Award), Peter Tribuzio and Leilani Nelson (Gary Maynard Citizenship Award), and Esabella Santos and Steven Kinlock (Skylar Award) were recognized for citizenship, leadership, kindness, and overall dedication to learning

Ana Palacios Diaz and Dennis D’Emanuel honored at the Aqua Turf as Celebration of the Arts Award winners; Diaz also named Grade 5 citywide winner of Fire Prevention Poster Contest

28 students participated in the Invention Convention

30 Grade 5 students shined in districtwide “Nutmeg Bowl”

SSS Community Club was recognized by Bristol Parks and Recreation as Bristol Youth Recognition Award Winner, 2023 Group Award Winner

South Side was awarded a $15,000 grant from the Barnes Foundation for tutoring to overcome any negative impacts of learning during the COVID pandemic

Over 40 families attended the first ever “Family Focus Dinner”

Staff participated in professional learning and engaged in learning walks to see others teaching and observe best practices of their peers

Offered the following free activities during the school year; Summer BBQ, Family Learning Night, three in-school learning days, two family field trips to Indian Rock, three FRC-sponsored Family Breakfasts, Family Bingo, Family Music Night, Family Painting Night, Family STEAM Night, and Family Focus Dinner

Soar to Success

Stafford Elementary School

Stafford was one of 300 schools from 36 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries

Melissa Ramos inspired by son Lincoln Gonzalez to write a children’s story based on his life with autism

Grade 5 students shined in first ever districtwide “Nutmeg Bowl”

Police Chief Gould and Fire Chief Hart visited for “Read Across America Day”

Families spent an evening at the American Clock & Watch Museum and created time capsules

298 family members dressed in their pajamas and came to the “Jammies Jam” dance

Stafford held its first ever door decorating contest and students invited community heroes to be judges including Police Chief Gould, Fire Chief Hart, Okee the Fire Dog, and Mayor Caggiano

Student leaders welcomed new students joining from across the district to the Hawk’s Nest as part of redistricting

Teachers “huddled” weekly to discuss learning targets and student success criteria and implemented grade level learning walks to share best practices

Stafford All-Stars, students who demonstrate all aspects of their SOAR Code, received prizes throughout the school year

Bristol Early Childhood Center

Farmer Minor and Daisy, the famous pot belly pig, visited and shared their love of reading and singing songs

Families participated in the annual “Tie Dye Night”

Valentine the Clown visited and led sing-alongs, readings, and shared laughs with students

Students graduated during “moving up” ceremony

Students, families, and staff said goodbye to BECC and prepared for the opening of the Edgewood PreKindergarten Academy

Bristol Preparatory Academy

210 Redstone Hill Road, Bristol, CT 06010 Phone 860-584-7865 | Fax 860-584-4898

HIGHLIGHTS 2022-2023

Class of 2023 graduated 31 students, the largest senior class ever

Seniors participated in the Career Launch Mentoring Program sponsored by the State of Connecticut

Students attended the Tunxis Community College Open House Students managed school store and incorporated math curriculum

Cooking classes provided for students helped facilitate potential career opportunities

English as a Second Language (ESL) students graduated from Allied Healthcare program

Manufacturing students completed a 120hour training program with Rowley Spring and Stamping Corp.

ESL students traveled the country while never leaving the classroom in new program highlighting all 50 states

Family literacy and coaching programs promoted early childhood education, social emotional learning, and goal setting

Southington Adult Education merged with Bristol Adult Education for expanded program offerings

Adult Education

Business Education Foundation

ABOUT

Founded in 1991, the Bristol Business Education Foundation (BEF) is a nonprofit organization led by community business leaders dedicated to supporting the mission of Bristol Public Schools.

BEF is a collaboration between the Bristol Board of Education and the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce.

The Foundation funds, promotes, and supports educational endeavors aimed at improving learning, achievement, skill development, creativity, and excellence in teaching.

The Foundation and its members recognize the importance of quality schools and provide a way to improve education for innovative projects through private donations and grants that the City of Bristol and public funding sources are unable to support.

Board of Directors

The Business Education Foundation is governed by an all-volunteer board that includes members from area businesses, the community, and Bristol Public Schools. These individuals are passionate about educational excellence in Bristol.

David Preleski

President

Vitrano, Preleski & Wynne

Brian Burke

Vice President

Bristol Public Schools

Katie D’Agostino

Treasurer

Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce

Karen Smith

Secretary

Community Member, Parent

Directors

Richard Browning Torrington Savings Bank

Dr. Catherine Carbone

Superintendent of Schools, Bristol Public Schools

Rachel Gagnon

Thomaston Savings Bank

Christine Laprise

Bristol Health

Dr. Susan Moreau

Former Superintendent of Schools, Bristol Public Schools

Donna Osuch

City of Bristol

Janice Strasser

Tracy, Driscoll & Co.

Bristol Public Schools Mini-Grants

The BEF Mini-Grants program is a way for educators to supplement activities and methods that they wish to put into practice in their classrooms. Through an application process, teachers or teams of teachers submit proposals, which can be no greater than $2,000, for review by the Mini-Grants Committee. Each year, approximately $15,000 is awarded to programs that meet the following selection criteria:

• Innovation

• Impact on Student Achievement

• Technology

• Educational Merit

• Sustainability

• Programs that improve student mastery of targeted content areas such as reading, writing, science, math, and physical fitness

• Collaboration with Arts and Culture

Since inception, the BEF has awarded over $435,000 to make educators’ innovative visions and educational desires become a reality.

2022-2023 School Year Mini-Grants

• Marcy Deschaine, Mountain View Capturing Our Learning

• Holly Caruso Pugliese, South Side Magic Carpet

• Nicole Redman, BECC/Edgewood Communication Beyond the Classroom

• Bridget Gohla, ACCESS Program, Bristol Central/Bristol Eastern Operation Renovation

• Lindsey DiPietro, Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School Make Your Mark Mural

Bristol Board of Education

Chair: Jennifer Dube

Vice-Chair: Kristen Giantonio

Secretary: Dante Tagariello

Board:

Russell Anderson

Eric Carlson

Jill Fitzsimons-Bula

Lorianne Osenkowski

Shelby Pons

Maria Simmons

BOARD Committees

COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Chair: Maria Simmons

Russell Anderson

Shelby Pons

Alternate: Lorianne Osenkowski

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Chair: Dante Tagariello

Eric Carlson

Kristen Giantonio

Alternate: Shelby Pons

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

Chair: Dante Tagariello

Jill Fitzsimons-Bula

Kristen Giantonio

Alternate: Lorianne Osenkowski

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Chair: Dante Tagariello

Eric Carlson

Maria Simmons

Alternate: Jill Fitzsimons-Bula

POLICY COMMITTEE

Chair: Shelby Pons

Jill Fitzsimons-Bula

Kristen Giantonio

Alternate: Eric Carlson

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2023-2024 - Bristol Board of Education Telephone Directory

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Carbone, Dr. Catherine – Superintendent………………………………………………………………… Dietter, Dr. Michael – Deputy Superintendent………...….…...…..…...…..…...….. Everett, Susan – Executive Assistant……………………..…...…..…...…..…...…..…...….. Crowley, Michelle – Executive Assistant………………….…...…..…...…..…...…..…...…..

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Fortin, Carly – Chief Academic Officer..………..…………………………………………………….

Albert, Ashley – Academic Data Coordinator…....………...….………………………………….

Bycholski, Karan – Book Custodian….…..……...................................…...…..

Cleary, Danielle – Administrative Assistant……………………………….

Assistant……………………………...…..…...…..…...…..…...…..

Rechenberg, Dr. Jaime – Secondary STEM………………..………………………………….

Redzic, Azra – Elementary Humanities……………………………………………………….

Romann, Jillian – Elementary STEM……………………….…………………………………. Ward, Leszek – Secondary Humanities…………………….………………………………….

Martino, Amy – Director…………………………………….………………………………….

Carbone, Melissa – Supervisor – Middle School………...….....……...…..

Congdon, Denise – Dean – Special Education

Elementary.….......………………………………….

Decker, Courtney – Dean – Special Education BC/BE........…..…...…..……

Mousa, Hoda – Senior Administrative Assistant…………………..……...…..

Goodine, Dr. Molly – Supervisor – Elementary………………………...…..…...…..…...…..…...…..

Greenier, Angie – Administrative Assistant……………………………….…...…..…...…..…...…..…...…..

LeFebvre, Brooke – Administrative Assistant……...….…….……………….………

Mahon, Barbara – Data Collection/Administrative Assistant……………..….… Trzesniewski, Justyna – Administrative Assistant……………………………..

Culkin, Dr. Kimberly – Chief Talent Officer………………………..…...….…………………………………. Devine, Amy – Administrative Assistant………………………...….………………………………….

Christopher, Laurie – Data Analyst……………………………...….………………………………….

Greguoli, Heidi – Administrative Assistant…………………………..….…...…..…...…..…...…..…...…..

Minton, Laura-Jean – Administrative Assistant………………………….…...…..…...…..…...…..

Paradis, Penny – Administrative Assistant………………………………..…...…..…...…..…...…..

Wadowski, Allison – Benefits Specialist……..……………...….………………………………….

Gohla, Bridget – ACCESS Program……………………….………………………………….

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Landon, Tara – Operations and Facilites Manager….………...…..…...…..…...…..…...….. Sgro, Craig – Administrative Assistant………………………………..…...…..…...…..…...…..…...…..

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Emanuel, Lorena – Supervisor – IT & Standard Data………………….…...…..…...…..…...…..…...…..

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Grady, William – IT Support Specialist…………………………………………………………….

Hynes, Amanda – School Database Admin…………………………………………………….

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Walton-Gomes, Zhane – Mentor Coordinator (located @ NEMS)…………...…..…...…..…...…..…...…..

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Mazzone, Dina – School Database Admin…….……………………………………………….

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Skelskey, Diane – Administrative Assistant……………………………….………………………………….

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Grady, William – IT Support Specialist…………………………………………………………….

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Mazzone, Dina – School Database Admin…….……………………………………………….

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Wojewoda, Eric – Head Custodian

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Greguoli, Heidi – Administrative

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Ellafi, Ramadan – IT Support

Grady, William – IT Support

Hynes, Amanda – School

Lanfranchi, Michael – IT Support

Mazzone, Dina – School

Puzio, Robert – IT Support

Reay, Brent – IT Support

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Hynick, Mark – Driver/Mail Courier/Warehouse…………………………………………….………………………………….

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