WALLINGFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION DRAMA/LECTURE ROOM MARK T. SHEEHAN HIGH SCHOOL 142 HOPE HILL ROAD, WALLINGFORD MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2009 MINUTES

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1 WALLINGFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION DRAMA/LECTURE ROOM MARK T. SHEEHAN HIGH SCHOOL 142 HOPE HILL ROAD, WALLINGFORD MONDAY, AUGUST 17, CALL TO ORDER MINUTES Co-Chairperson, Tom Hennessey, called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL The Clerk of the Board, Elizabeth Napolitano, called the roll. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT CASTELLI, FORD, HAYDEN, HENNESSEY, LAFFIN, MCKAY STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT MENZO, GUARINO-RHONE, NOVAK, WINTERS, BACKUS, LAUTIER, WONG, NAPOLITANO, O NEILL, ARCIERO Mr. Hennessey welcomed the new Human Resource Director and the two new principals. STUDENT-BOARD REPRESENTATIVES Student Board Representatives return in September. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF CANDIDATES TO TEACHING POSITIONS, FOR DISCUSSION OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE CAFETERIA UNION (LOCAL 474, UNIT 30, UPSEU) FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 TO AUGUST 31, 2011 AND FOR DISCUSSION OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE CUSTODIAL/MAINTENANCE UNION (LOCAL , COUNCIL 4, AFSCME, AFL-CIO) FROM OCTOBER 1, 2009 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AT 7:06 P.M. CASTELLI, SECOND BY FORD UNANIMOUS APPROVAL TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF CANDIDATES TO TEACHING POSITIONS, FOR DISCUSSION OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE CAFETERIA UNION (LOCAL 474, UNIT 30, UPSEU) FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 TO AUGUST 31, 2011 AND FOR DISCUSSION OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE CUSTODIAL/MAINTENANCE UNION (LOCAL , COUNCIL 4, AFSCME, AFL-CIO) FROM OCTOBER 1, 2009 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AT 7:06 P.M.

2 BOE Mtg. 8/17/09 2 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT IN EXECUTIVE SESSION CASTELLI, FORD, HAYDEN, HENNESSEY, LAFFIN, MCKAY STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT IN EXECUTIVE SESSION MENZO, GUARINO-RHONE, LAUTIER, ARCIERO, O NEILL MOTION TO COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:30 P.M. CASTELLI, SECOND BY FORD UNANIMOUS APPROVAL TO COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:30 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA CASTELLI, SECOND BY FORD UNANIMOUS APPROVAL OF ITEMS AS LISTED BELOW Approval to Accept Minutes Dated July 13, 2009 Approval to Accept Minutes Dated July 21, 2009 Approval to Accept Minutes Dated August 5, 2009 Approval to Accept Amendment to the Contract for the Superintendent of Schools ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE Mrs. Castelli reported that correspondence was received from Dennis, Cindy & Kristin Thoelen, the family of Gloria Furco, the family of Bobby Selmecki, Randy Backus and a thank you note from Jessica Gaguin and the FCCLA students. COMMITTEE REPORTS A.C.E.S. Representative Mr. Hennessey reported that the next meeting would be held in two weeks. No meeting was held during the summer. Wintergreen Magnet School Steering Committee Dr. Menzo reported that he will attend the next meeting to be held in September. Building Committee Representative for Vo-Ag Building Project Mrs. Ford reported that the last meeting was held on July 23 rd. She stated that the minutes of that meeting are in the Board packets. She went on to say that the project is moving right along. She reported that the trees in the circle in front of Lyman Hall will be cut down. The Committee is going to hire a landscaper to redesign the circle. She said she suggested that a Vo-Ag teacher who could get some student volunteers to help with the landscaping might be good. She reported that since there is no budget in the State of Connecticut the progress payments on projects have been postponed for a while.

3 BOE Mtg. 8/17/09 3 School to Career Representative Mr. Cei was not available to give a report. Diversity in Action Committee Representative Mrs. McKay reported that the first Diversity in Action Committee meeting will take place in October. OLD BUSINESS INSTRUCTIONAL COMMITTEE APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF CANDIDATES TO TEACHING POSITIONS Unanimous approval of the appointment of the following candidates to teaching positions for the school year, contingent upon proper Connecticut certification, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools: MOSES Y. BEACH SCHOOL Dana Blasczyk - Grade 1 Leah Siverstone - Grade 2 PARKER FARMS SCHOOL Melissa Stango - Grade 5 PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES Patricia Fishbein -.6 Social Worker (Moran/Sheehan) APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION, WITH REGRET, OF ALLYSON LANGE, EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2009 Unanimous approval that the Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Allyson Lange, effective June 30, 2009 Allyson Lange has been a four-sixths school social worker at Mark T. Sheehan High School and Moran Middle School since August, 2009.

4 BOE Mtg. 8/17/09 4 APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION, WITH REGRET, OF MARITHERESE CUTICELLI, EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2009 Unanimous approval to accept, with regret, the resignation of Maritherese Cuticelli, effective June 30, Maritherese Cuticelli has been an elementary classroom teacher at Moses Y. Beach School since August, APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE CAFETERIA UNION (LOCAL 474, UNIT 30, UPSEU) FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 TO AUGUST 31, 2011 Unanimous approval of the agreement with the Cafeteria Union (Local 474, Unit 30, UPSEU) from September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2011 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE CUSTODIAL/MAINTENANCE UNION (LOCAL , COUNCIL 4, AFSCME, AFL-CIO) FROM OCTOBER 1, 2009 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 Unanimous approval of the Contract Agreement with the Custodial/Maintenance Union (Local , Council 4, AFSCME, AFL-CIO) from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2011 BOARD CONSIDERATION OF THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS REGARDING THE TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF TWELVE (12) SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS IN THE WALLINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS AS OF THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR SUPERINTENDENT S RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the Board of Education vote to terminate, as of the end of the school year, the employment of twelve substitute teachers in the Wallingford School System, whose names are listed below and that the above referenced list be included as part of the minutes of this Board meeting: Rachel Beckwith George Bikakis Ellen Cooper Wendy Dringoli Colleen Fischer Alise Melkonian Rebecca Moulton Alanea Richey Alyssa Roberts Gregory Schena Sandra Stickler Krista Wendt

5 BOE Mtg. 8/17/09 5 The recommendation is for the following reasons: 1. Under the Teacher Tenure Law, Section , et. Seq. of the Connecticut General Statutes, the definition of teacher under that law includes any certified professional employee working for at least 90 days in a teaching position. 2. The specific substitute teachers I am recommending for termination fall within this definition of teacher. 3. Under the Teacher Tenure Law, anyone who is a teacher becomes subject to the statute s provisions regarding the employment, non-renewal and termination. Accordingly, it is necessary that these teachers should have their employment concluded or terminated as of the completion of the school year so that we will be free to determine our needs and utilization of substitutes for the coming school year. 4. This action should not affect our utilization of the services of substitute teachers for the coming school year consistent with our prior policies and practices. Finally, I also recommend that I be authorized and instructed to communicate notice of this action in writing to the individuals affected by this action and to respond for the Board of Education to any appropriate request which may be forthcoming from them or their representative, or as otherwise required. BOARD ACTION REGARDING THE SUPERINTENDENT S RECOMMENDATION TO TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT OF TWELVE (12) SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Unanimous approval that the Board of Education approve the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools regarding the termination of employment of the twelve (12) substitute teachers in the Wallingford School System whose names are listed below and that the above referenced list be included as part of the minutes of this Board meeting: Rachel Beckwith George Bikakis Ellen Cooper Wendy Dringoli Colleen Fischer Alise Melkonian Rebecca Moulton Alanea Richey Alyssa Roberts Gregory Schena Sandra Stickler Krista Wendt And, further move that the Superintendent of Schools be directed to communicate this Action in writing to those individuals and that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to respond on behalf of the Board of Education to any requests which may be forthcoming from them and/or their representative or as otherwise required.

6 BOE Mtg. 8/17/09 6 OPERATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVAL TO ACCEPT CAFETERIA FINANCIAL REPORT FOR JUNE 2009 MCKAY, SECOND BY FORD UNANIMOUS APPROVAL TO ACCEPT CAFETERIA FINANCIAL REPORT FOR JUNE 2009 ADMINISTRATION Administrative Report Dr. Menzo distributed a copy of the information for the American Voices Grant and explained that this is a grant with an integrated approach to teaching literacy and history. He reported that this grant is a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education. He explained that the grant is over a half million dollars. He said this will allow teachers in grades 4, 5 and 8 who teacher American History to participate in a year long series of activities at Central Connecticut State University. He explained that they would be working collaboratively with their peers from other districts. He went on to say that this year we would send four teachers, next year four teachers and the final year another four teachers. He stated that the first informational meeting will take place in October. ANNOUNCEMENTS Board Conference Room Tuesday, 9/8/09 Instructional Committee 7:00 p.m. Monday, 9/14/09 Operations Committee 7:00 p.m. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Drama/Lecture Room Monday, 9/21/09 Board of Education 7:00 p.m. Invitations Reception at Rock Hill on August 31 st for new principal Carey Hile and at Parker Farms for Michael O Neill on September 1 st from 4:00-6:00 Invitation to attend the Opening Day Ceremonies on August 31 st from 8:00 for breakfast and 8:45 in the auditorium. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Hennessey adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Secretary Kathy Castelli