001Pledge of Allegiance. Pledge >> allegiance to the flag states of America stands for nation. >> Susan Okay. So, the first item on the agenda is the discussion and possible appointment of the assistant principal of Bristol Central High School. Over to Superintendent White. >> Thank you, Chair Pines. Good evening, everyone. Um, I wanted to begin first by sharing a little background about uh the position. Uh we actually received over 90 applicants for this position. Five of those were internal. I wanted to give a special thank you to principal Peter Winger um and his team for their diligence and care and screening all of those applications to narrow them down for interviews. I'd also like to thank Chief of Talent Management Joe Kowski for assisting them and providing support on site during the entire interview process. So
002it is my honor and pleasure to recommend Mr. Steven Trocher for assistant principal at Bristol Central High School. Mr. Trocha has served as Spanish teacher at Bristol Central High School since 2018 where he has collaborated with fellow Spanish teachers to design a unified curriculum ensuring consistency and alignment in language instruction across all Spanish levels and led culture club to promote cultural awareness, celebrate diversity and create a supportive community for students to explore and appreciate different cultures through various activities in the annual culture night event. His teaching practices have promoted student centered learning and personalization. During the 20242 school year, he co-led the professional practices committee for NEASK, ensuring the development and implementation of best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment to support accreditation standards and continuous school improvement. In May and in April and May
003of 2024, he served as interim assistant principal at Bristol Central High School, while Mr. Jeffrey Sinatro served as interim principal at Mountain View School. During the interview process, committee members praised Mr. Trocher for his authenticity, emphasis on empowering students, and his collaboration with administration and staff to foster a school a strong school climate. Mr. Trocher lives in Bristol with his family, his wife, and um two children are here. Um and we welcome them. Thank you for being here. Mr. Trochet holds a six-year certificate of advanced study and administration from Central Connecticut State University, as well as a master of science and educational leadership and a bachelor of science and Spanish education grades K through 12, all from Central Connecticut State University. I want to thank Mr. Tosher for his dedication to the Bristol community and
004his interest in serving in this role. Would you like to come up and address the board, Mr. Trish? Is your microphone? >> Perfect. Thank you. Um, so good evening members of the board, Superintendent White, Principal Wininger. Um, thank you for considering me for the opportunity to serve as assistant principal at Bristol Central High School. Um, as a proud graduate of Bristol Public Schools and a current Bristol resident raising um, my own children in this district, I have a deep personal investment in this community. Um, BCHS has been my home for the past seven years. Um, and it's our Rambling. Um if given the privilege to serve, my focus will be to keep students at heart um with every decision I make, foster high expectations and strengthen a school culture that is inclusive, supportive, and built
005on respect. Um I would be honored to bring my experience and passion and commitment to this role and I'm excited about the possibilities of contributing um to the continued success of Bristol Central High School. Thank you. Well said. >> Thank you so much. I will say that I had the opportunity to serve on one of the inter view committees and uh the fit couldn't be better. I was very impressed and you know your heart and your experience and your connection to the community is something that I mean I think is ideal and so you know you couldn't be a better fit and we're so excited to have you uh up for this position right now and let's hope we can just move this through right now. So, if I can get a motion on the
006T on the floor here like to make a motion to appoint assistant principal to Bristol Central High School. Um, >> his name on it, >> Mr. Tro. >> Crochet. >> Rocher. I will second that motion. >> Okay. Motion has been made and seconded. Uh there's only I believe is Russ still online. >> Yeah. >> Okay. So I will do a roll call vote. Um Russy Anderson, would you Commissioner Anderson? >> Oh, I open up for discussion. Does anyone have any discussion or should we go right to the vote? >> I'd just like to say thank you so much. your passion really, I would say, just shown through when you were up here sharing a little bit with us and I just want to say thank you and congrats. >> Would anyone else like to have
007discussion? I'm just zooming in. Um I'm home with a bunch of extra children, but I just wanted to extend a congratulations. >> Thank you. Okay, with no further discussion, I will do a roll call vote. Commissioner Anderson, >> yes. >> Uh, Commissioner Tagriello, >> yes. >> Commissioner Van Gorder, >> yes. >> Commissioner Fitz Simon Spila, >> yes. >> Commissioner Carlson, >> yes. >> And my answer is yes. So, unanimous. >> I'm also online. >> Oh, Maria, I didn't see you. So sorry you were so quiet. >> That's okay. I was listening and just really enjoying um all the >> I like you. >> Yeah. >> Oh, Commissioner Tagriello. No. Um I'm a I'm an emphatic yes and very excited um to have this new leadership. Congratulations. >> Okay. So that is seven seven yeses. Unanimous
008motion passes. Congratulations. >> Hey Shelby. Shelby. Eric, I'm guessing they just forgot to adjourn. The meeting has been adjourned. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Thank you so much. Have a great day all.