Board Agenda- January 7, 2009  [PDF 16kb]

Ad Hoc Committee on Accountability- March 26, 2008 [PDF 8kb]

Ad Hoc Committee on Accountability- March 19, 2008 [PDF 8kb]

Finance & Audit Committee- March 5, 2007 [PDF 12kb]

Legislation & Bylaws Committee- March 5, 2007 [PDF 7kb]

Ad Hoc Committee on Secondary School Improvement- February 21, 2008 [PDF 26kb]

CTHSS Committee Meeting (Wilcox)- February 13, 2008 [PDF 12kb]

CTHSS Special Committee Meeting- February 4, 2008 [PDF 8kb]

Ad Hoc Committee on Accountability- January 30, 2008 [PDF 14kb]

Ad Hoc Committee on Secondary School Improvement- January 28, 2008 [PDF 9kb]

CTHSS Committee Meeting- January 9, 2008 [PDF 12kb]

Policy Development Committee- January 2, 2008 [PDF 15kb]

Ad Hoc Committee on Accountability- December 13 2007 [PDF 14kb]

2007 Recognition Meeting- December 13, 2007 [PDF 36kb]

Finance & Audit Committee- December 5, 2007 [PDF]

Policy Development Committee- December 5, 2007 [PDF]

Legislation & Bylaws Committee- December 5, 2007 [PDF]

Technical High School Committee- November 14, 2007 [PDF]

Policy Development Committee- November 7, 2007 [PDF]

AD Hoc Committee on Evaluation System- November 7, 2007 [PDF]

Legislation and Bylaws Committee - November 7, 2007 [PDF]

LEGISLATION AND BYLAWS COMMITTEE

Application Process for Student Membership on State Board of Education [PDF 30KB ]

State Board Position Statements

State Board Minutes

• 2008-January 
• 2008-February [PDF 38kb] 
• 2008-March [PDF 71kb] 
• 2008-April [PDF 71kb] 
• 2008-May [PDF 71kb]
• 2008-June 4 [PDF 77kb]
• 2008-June 11 [PDF 39kb]
• 2008-July 2 [PDF 55kb]
• 2008-September 3 [PDF 87kb]
• 2008-October 2 [PDF 30kb]
• 2008-November 5 [PDF 99kb]
• 2008-December 3 [PDF 151kb]

• 2007-January [PDF 15kb]
• 2007-February [PDF 15kb]
• 2007-March [PDF 15kb]
• 2007-April [PDF 15kb]
• 2007-May [PDF 15kb]
• 2007-June 6 [PDF 70kb]
• 2007-June 14 [PDF 104kb]
• 2007-June 25 [PDF 20kb]
• 2007-July [PDF 15kb]
• 2007-August [PDF 15kb]
• 2007-September [PDF 15kb]
• 2007-October [PDF 15kb]
• 2007-November [PDF 15kb]
• 2007-December [PDF 15kb] (under development)

• Legislation & Bylaws Committee- July 2, 2008 [PDF 23kb]
• CTHSS Committee Meeting- July 22, 2008 [PDF 56kb]
• State Board Retreat Minutes August 13, 2008 [PDF 26kb]
• Policy Development Committee- September 3, 2007 [PDF 23kb]
• CTHSS Committee Meeting September 10, 2008 [PDF 58kb]
• Finance, Audit, and Department Matters Committee- September 10, 2008 [PDF 33kb]
• Ad Hoc Committee on Secondary School Improvement Meeting Minutes September 24, 2008 [PDF 30kb]
• Legislation & Bylaws Committee- September 15, 2008 [PDF 22kb]
• Legislation & Bylaws Committee- October 2, 2008 [PDF 17kb]
• Budget Workshop- October 21, 2008 [PDF 9kb]
• Policy Development Committee- October 2, 2008 [PDF 17kb]
• Special Budget Workshop- November 17, 2008 [PDF 10kb]
• CTHSS Committee Meeting- October 27, 2008 [PDF 63kb]
• Policy Development Committee- November 5, 2008 [PDF 26kb]

Members  The State Board of Education consists of eleven members who are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the General Assembly. Nine voting members are appointed to four-year terms. Two nonvoting student members are appointed to serve one-year terms. The Commissioner of Education, who serves as the secretary to the State Board, is appointed by the Board for a term coterminous with that of the Governor. The Commissioner of Higher Education serves as an ex officio, nonvoting member. State Board Members' Profiles  [PDF 119kb]

Updated July 29, 2008 Allan B. Taylor, Chairperson Janet M. Finneran, Vice Chairperson Beverly R. Bobroske Donald J. Coolican Lynne S. Farrell Theresa Hopkins-Staten Christine E. Larson (Student Member) Patricia B. Luke John H. Voss Brandt A. Smallwood (Student Member) Dr. Mark K. McQuillan, Commissioner of Education Secretary Michael P. Meotti, Ex Officio

Statutory Charge and Responsibilities Section 10-4 of the Connecticut General Statutes assigns to the Board responsibility for "... general supervision and control of the educational interests of the state, which interests shall include preschool, elementary and secondary education, special education, vocational education and adult education..." Section 1 of Public Act 97-290 amended the definition of "educational interests of the state" by including the following language: "In order to reduce racial, ethnic and economic isolation, each school district shall provide educational opportunities for its students to interact with students and teachers from other racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds..." The Board establishes education policy, prepares legislative proposals, sets academic standards for teachers and students, administers a $2.109 billion annual general fund budget and provides leadership and support services to Connecticut's 149 local and 17 regional school districts. It also serves as the board of education for the 17 regional vocational high schools.

State Board of Education Goals and Comprehensive Plan for Education The Board’s priorities are described in its five-year plan, A Superior Education for Connecticut’s 21st Century Learners – 2006-2011.  The plan states the Board’s rationale for selecting these three priorities, and actions the State will take to achieve expected outcomes in each area. High-quality preschool education for all students; High academic achievement of all students in reading and writing, mathematics and science; and High school reform.

Meetings The Board meets monthly, except during July. The agenda for each meeting is posted in the Office of the Secretary of State prior to each meeting. The Board conducts much of its work in  committee meetings, often scheduled on Board meeting days. The committees of the Board are Policy Development, Legislation, Audit and Department Matters, and Technical High Schools. Board meetings are held at The State Office Building @165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT in Room 307A beginning at 9:30 a.m. Click Here for:  Meeting Dates (2008-2009)

If you require further information, please contact:

Office of Board Matters:
Connecticut State Department of Education
165 Capitol Avenue - Room 301
Hartford, CT 06106
Telephone: (860) 713-6510
To obtain a copy of a back issue of The Board Report,
please call the Office of Public Information, (860) 713-6526.

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