Board of Education
Board of Education Goal
The goal of the Bozrah Board of Education is to support the implementation of the district's strategic plan. Our strategic plan focuses on school climate, communication, professional development, academic achievement, technology and school facilities.
Our Mission and Vision
Mission
The Bozrah School District prepares and inspires all students to realize their fullest potential by encouraging dedication to excellence, providing a stimulating learning environment, and fostering a commitment towards others.
Vision
The Bozrah School District promotes a dynamic learning environment that inspires opportunities for innovation, problem solving and intellectual curiosity. We integrate relevant technology to set the stage for success in a global society. Our culture supports respect, diversity, discovery, integrity, perseverance, and effective communication in a safe learning community.
Core Values
The Bozrah School District believes in:
Respect by:
- Encouraging individual diversity while treating others with kindness and sensitivity
- Allowing students to make good choices that reflect pride in oneself and their environment
Excellence by:
- Providing and promoting a learning environment for all students to reach their maximum academic and individual potential
- Promoting innovation, versatility, creativity, perseverance, and intellectual risk-taking
Community by:
- Developing a caring, safe, and cohesive school community
- Fostering local and global citizenship through effective communication, responsible leadership and cultural awareness
Integrity by:
- Embracing the courage to be responsible, honest, accountable, and dependable to oneself, others, and the community at all times.
Board of Education Members
- Jonathan Gilman, BOE Chair
- Mary Elizabeth Lang, Secretary
- Lindsay Baah
- Sharon Casavant
- Tom Finn
- Elin Hill
- Nicholas Savoie
Resources and Documents
- BOE Agendas and Minutes
- BOE Subcommittee Agendas and Minutes
- BOE & Committee Meetings recorded with Zoom
- BOE Policies
- BOE Budget FY21-22 Approved at June 9 2021 Town Meeting
- SPED Policies and Procedures.pdf
- Physical Restraint and Seclusion Policy
- Physical Restraint and Seclusion Regulation
- Goals of the Bozrah Public School District
- Student Data Privacy
- BOE Members and Subcommittees
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 2022 include only October 11 (2nd Tuesday).
- Special meetings are scheduled as required.
- Regular meetings scheduled for the 2022-2023 school calendar year: August 2, September 6, October 11, November 1, December 6, January 4, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July-no meeting
- Posting of BOE Regular Meeting Dates for school year 2022-2023 2022-2023- BOE Meeting Dates Posting
Board of Education Subcommittees
Policy Subcommittee
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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.
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Members: Chair Sharon Casavant, Lindsey Baah
Budget Subcommittee
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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.
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Members: Chair Tom Finn, Elin Hill
Facilities Subcommittee
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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.
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Members: Chair Tom Finn, Nick Savoie
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.
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Members: Chair Mary Elizabeth Lang, Sharon Casavant
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.
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Members: Chair Lindsey Baah, Mary Elizabeth Lang
Technology Subcommittee
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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.
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Members: BOE Representative Nick Savoie
Parent/Teacher Organization Subcommittee
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Purpose: To serve as the Board of Education's liaison to the Fields Memorial School Parent/Teacher Organization.
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Members: BOE Representative Robin Elin Hill
BOE Chair is ex-officio member of all sub-committees.
