GRISWOLD BOARD OF EDUCATION July 24, 2017

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1 REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, GRISWOLD BOARD OF EDUCATION July 24, 2017 DRAFT A regular meeting of the Griswold Board of Education took place on Monday, July 24, 2017, in the Library Media Center, located on the 2 nd floor of the Griswold Middle School. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by BOE Chairman, Stuart Norman, Jr. PRESENT ALSO PRESENT ABSENT Stuart Norman, Jr., BOE Chairman; Laurie Sorder, BOE Secretary; Mary Beth Malin; Dr. Theresa Madonna; and Jennifer Norman, BOE Members. Sean McKenna, Superintendent of Schools; Susan Rourke, GPS Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment; Christopher Champlin, Director of Special Education & Pupil Services; and Michele Demicco, GPS Business Manager. Frank Everett, BOE Vice-Chairman; Yvonne Palasky, BOE Member; Erin Palonen, GHS Principal; Marceline Macrino, GHS Associate Principal; Stephen Cravinho, GPS Campus Wide Activities & Athletic Director; Glenn LaBossiere, GMS Principal; and Joseph Bordeau, GES Principal. That we add under Superintendent Report, Item H, Update on Track Repair. The Board and the audience performed the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES To approve the regular meeting minutes of July 10, 2017, as Ayes Stuart Norman, Jr., Laurie Sorder, Mary Beth Malin, and Jennifer Norman Abstain Dr. Theresa Madonna 1

2 To approve the special meeting minutes of July 13, 2017, as Ayes Stuart Norman, Jr., Laurie Sorder, Mary Beth Malin, and Jennifer Norman Abstain Dr. Theresa Madonna abstained from motions and voting at the end of meeting because she had to leave early. To approve the special meeting minutes of July 20, 2017, as Ayes Stuart Norman, Jr., Laurie Sorder, Dr. Theresa Madonna, and Jennifer Norman Abstain Mary Beth Malin COMMUNICATIONS A. CABE Leadership Institute Reunion Program The Board received a copy of the 7 th Annual CABE Summer Leadership Conference registration form and was offered an opportunity to attend if they so choose. B. CABE/CAPSS Convention Early Bird Registration Information The Board received the CABE/CAPSS convention registration form and a list of workshop choices for this year s convention, which will take place in November of The Board was asked to complete the form if they plan to participate so we can take advantage of early bird pricing. HEARINGS AND REQUESTS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT NEW BUSINESS A. Review of Policy and Regulation # / Personnel Certified /Non-Certified, Security Check/Fingerprinting, Criminal History Record Information (CHRI), Proper Access, Use and Dissemination Procedures, First Reading The Board had a first reading of Policy and Regulation # /4212/52. This policy and regulation will be brought forward to the next regular Board of Education meeting for a second reading and for action to approve. 2

3 B. Review of Proposed Schedules of Griswold Board of Education Subcommittee Meetings for 2017/18 The Board received a copy of proposed subcommittee meetings for the 2017/18 school year. Seconded by Laurie Sorder To approve the meeting dates as presented by the Superintendent with the exception of the EASTCONN executive committee meeting dates. C. Review and Approval of CARELOT Before/After School Program Contract for 2017/18 School Year The Board approved the CARELOT Before/After School Program contract for the 2017/18 school year. To approve the agreement between the Griswold Board of Education and CARELOT Children s Center for 2017/18, as presented, and authorize the Superintendent to sign said agreement. D. *Review and Action on Approval of New Position for Board Certified Behavioral Analyst for 2017/18 This item was referred to executive session at the end of the BOE meeting for discussion and possible action. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Update on Revised Memorandum of Understanding between Families and Community First Griswold and the Griswold Public Schools The Superintendent provided a revised MOU to the Board for review between Families and Community First Griswold and the Griswold Public Schools. The Board gave suggestions for further revisions on the MOU and suggested that they be invited to a future BOE meeting to provide a presentation to the Board on their work in the community. B. *Review of Superintendent Evaluation for 2016/17 School Year This item was referred to executive session at the end of the BOE meeting for discussion. C. *Review and Action on Agreement and Extension of Contract between the Griswold Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools for Period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 This item was referred to executive session at the end of the BOE meeting for discussion and possible action. 3

4 ADMINISTRATORS REPORTS A. Final Financial Update for Year End 2016/17 Business Manager, Michele Demicco, provided a final update to the Board on the year end 2016/17 budget. B. Review and Action on End of Year Line Item Transfers for 2016/17 The Board approved the end of year line item transfers to close out the budget for the 2016/17 school year. To approve the line item transfers for 2016/17, as SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT A. Vacancies/Appointments/Resignations The Board approved the appointment of Linda Arro, GPS Café Service Provider, full-time, and Barbara Martell, GPS Service Provider, part-time, with an effective date of August 30, To approve the appointments of Linda Arro, GPS Café Service Provider, full-time; and Barbara Martell, GPS Service Provider, part-time; with an effective date of August 30, Laurie Sorder noted for the record that, at the last Special BOE meeting, the Board offered the position of GES Assistant Principal to Jacqueline Love and would like to note that a contract has been signed. Laurie suggested that the Board should now appoint Jacqueline to the position of Assistant Principal at GES. That we appoint Jacqueline Love to the position of GES Assistant Principal, effective August 1, Ayes Stuart Norman, Jr., Laurie Sorder, Dr. Theresa Madonna, and Jennifer Norman Abstain Mary Beth Malin The Board approved the Team Leaders and Extracurricular positions for GES, GMS and GHS. 4

5 GES Team Leaders/Extracurricular To approve the appointments of the following Team Leaders and Extracurricular positions for GES, GMS, and GHS for the 2017/18 school year: GMS Team Leaders/Extracurricular PK, Jenna Motta Grade 5: Denica Burnell K Hannah Sunderland Grade 6: Michelle Holdridge 1 Colleen Tules Grade 7: James Young 2 Dawn Ellsworth Grade 8: John Felty 3 Wendy Davis SPED: Dawn DeLia 4 Lori Arieta Exploratory: Chuck Butremovic Exploratory Diane Langlais Support Staff: Pat Feeney Special Education Kate Burger Student Council: Pat Feeney & Karen Scholl Exploratory Enrichment Coordinator Russ Salvador Yearbook: Mary Mager Yearbook position was cut from budget and will be paid out of student activity funds. GHS Academic Leaders & Extracurricular Positions Business & Technology English Health, Physical Education & FCS Mathematics Science Social Studies Special Education World Language/Arts & Culture Senior Class Advisors Junior Class Advisor Student Council Advisor Drama Coach (Fall-Non Musical) Drama Coach (Spring-Musical) Extracurricular Instrumental/Music Director Extracurricular Vocal/Music Director Yearbook Advisor Tim Conner Jessica Gillespie Dolores Walsh James Wilson Lori Hatajik Doug Craig Michelle Breckel Rick Rule Kasey Hosmer and Nadine Keane Greg Schoen Jennifer Landry Tim Moore Ray Churchill Amanda Richmond Ray Churchill Greg Schoen B. GES Assistant Principal Update- No report as position has been filled. C. GMS Assistant Principal Update The Superintendent updated the Board on the process for hiring a new assistant principal at GMS and where things currently stand. D. Update on District Parent Advisory Council The Superintendent updated the Board on a plan to create a District Parent Advisory Council for the 2017/18 school year. He shared that he and Yvonne Palasky worked on developing this new district Parent Advisory Council together. E. *Update on Griswold Child Development Center This item was referred to executive session at the end of the regular meeting for further discussion. 5

6 F. Update on Employee of the Month Program for 2017/18 - The Superintendent shared his proposal, at the request of the Board, to modify the current Employee of the Month program to recognize staff members quarterly, whereby, two employees will be recognized in the fall and two employees will be recognized in the spring. This revised program will commence at the start of the 2017/18 school year. G. Date for Retreat between BOE and Superintendent The Superintendent and the Board decided on September 11, 2017 as their next retreat date. The Board will meet for their regular meeting on September 11 th, with a brief agenda followed by a retreat between the Board of Education members and the Superintendent. H. Update on Track Repair The Superintendent provided an update to the Board on the process for repairing the track at Griswold High School with hopes of getting it repaired and completed by the beginning of the fall sports season. COMMUNITY /BOARD REPORTS A. Building Committee Report No report. B. Policy Committee Update No report. OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE BOARD PUBLIC COMMENT To move into executive session at 6:50 PM for the purposes of review of items 7D, 8B, 8C, and 10E, inviting Sue Rourke, Chris Champlin, and Michele Demicco. The Board came out of executive session at 7:48 PM. Seconded by Laurie Sorder To approve a new position for a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst at 29 hours per week, with no benefits, and that the position be non-affiliated under non-bargaining, and that the position be posted for five days. 6

7 That we extend the contract between the Griswold Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools for an additional year so that the contract would then end on June 30, 2020, and that the salary for the upcoming year be increased by 7.5% contingent on the Superintendent waiving health insurance through the district. By Theresa Madonna To adjourn the meeting at 7:49 PM. Minutes prepared by: Robin Drobiak 7