Call to Order: 7:04 p.m. by Chair Amy Cote Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call: Board Members Present: Amy Cote, Paula Guillet, Bill Miller, Stephen Brown, Susan Kiernan, Diane Soracco, Sue O Brien Board Members Absent: David Yish, Melissa Cole Student Representatives: Kathleen Kelly- Absent Central Office Staff Present: Ana Ortiz, Superintendent; Rosemary Hanson, Director of Business Management Recording Clerk: Jackie Guillet Reading of Mission Statement: B. Miller Recognition of Students and Staff: None. Amendments to the Agenda: None. Audience of Citizens I: Kerry Mizak - 42 Ancient Highway Addressed the Board regarding concerns about the ventilation at Oxford Center School. Approval of Minutes: Motion 1 to approve Regular BOE Meeting minutes dated June 7, 2016 and Special BOE Meeting minutes dated June 28, 2016. Motion by: D. Soracco 2nd: S. Kiernan Correspondence: None. Report of Superintendent- Ana V. Ortiz Action Items:
Motion 2 to ratify the Superintendent s acceptance of retirement/resignation, Marie Klein, Pre-K Special Education Teacher effective the end of the 2015-2016 school year. Motion by: D. Soracco 2nd: S. Brown Discussion: None Motion 3 to ratify the Superintendent s acceptance of resignation, Jennifer Perotti, BCBA Assistant for Oxford School District for the 2016-2017 school year. Motion by: S. O Brien 2nd: D. Soracco Motion 4 to ratify the Superintendent s acceptance of resignation, Joseph Canzanella,.45 Athletic Director at Oxford High School effective the 2016-2017 school year. Motion by: D. Soracco 2nd: S. Kiernan Discussion: B. Miller would like it to be noted that Administrator's should give more notice. The resignee stated in his letter of resignation that he would help to make the transition a smooth one. Motion 5 to ratify the Superintendent s acceptance of resignation, Matthew Miller, English/ELA Teacher at Oxford High School effective the 2016-2017 school year. Motion by: D. Soracco 2nd: S. O Brien
Motion 6 to ratify the Superintendent s acceptance of resignation, Ashleeann Graham, Technology Applications Tutor at Oxford Center SChool effective the 2016-2017 school year. Motion by: D. Soracco 2nd: S. Kiernan Motion 7 to ratify the Superintendent s acceptance of resignation, Nicole Granucci, Physics Science Teacher at Oxford High School effective the 2016-2017 school year. Motion by: D. Soracco 2nd: S. Brown Motion 8 to ratify the Superintendent s approval of the child-rearing leave of Lisa Bradley, 3rd Grade Teacher at Oxford Center School, under the provision of the OEA collective bargaining agreement with a return date of the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year. Motion by: D. Soracco 2nd: S. O Brien Discussion: This leave is without pay and she will return the first day of school in August 2017, as the exact first day is not known at this time.
Informational Items: New Certified and Non-Certified Staff Hires for the 2016-2017 School Year 1.) Donna Morelli has been hired as the new Assistant Principal at Great Oak Middle School. 2.) Laura Santos has been hired as the new Pre-K Special Education Teacher at Quaker Farms School. 3.) Christopher Welter has been hired as the new History Teacher at Oxford High School. 4.) Krystal Lacey has been hired as the new Pre-K Special Education Teacher at Quaker Farms School. 5.) Christina Lahoud has been hired as the new Special Education Teacher at Great Oak Middle School. 6.) Tracey Osteyee has been hired as the new Secretary to the Director of Finance for the effective July 25, 2016. 7.) Robert Rice has been hired as a part-time Custodian as Quaker Farms School effective July 5, 2016. The Superintendent has met with the First Selectman regarding conditions of the school facilities. Report of Business Manager- Rosemary Hanson Informational Items: The status of Central Office will be reviewed in Facilities portion of the meeting. Report of Chairman- Amy Cote Informational Items: The CABE Conference is coming up on November 18th and 19th, need to know who will be attending as soon as possible. Also, we are working to put together the Superintendent Evaluation for the retreat later this month.
Report of Subcommittees: Facilities- A. Cote The committee is working on the EdSpec's with Silver Petrucelli. There are two potential options for the new location of Central Office. The better spot seems to be at the airport; it is office space, populated, and includes all utilities and possibly furniture. The other option is not well lit, it is in the basement of a warehouse, and the lease is longer than necessary. Details are still being addressed. The ventilation issues at Oxford Center School have been worked on but because of the age of the main building, there is not and HVAC system. Building 8, the portable, is past its prime. Policy- P. Guillet Motion 9 to amend Policy 5131.6 Students, Alcohol Use, Drugs, and Tobacco (including Performance Enhancing Substances). Motion by: P. Guillet 2nd: S. O Brien Discussion: Updating due to recent changes in law. ABSTAIN:0 Motion 10 to amend Policy 5141.4 Students, Reports of Child Abuse, Neglect and Sexual Assault. Motion by: P. Guillet 2nd: S. Kiernan Discussion: Updating to do recent changes in law. Motion 11 to adopt Regulation 6141.322 Instruction, Computers: Websites/Pages, General Requirements.
Motion by: P.Guillet 2nd: S. Brown Curriculum- message from M. Cole The committee has met with the Garden Club, Mr. Belinsky gave a lot more information on the subject. The project should be ready for February and spring planting. The project needs two 6th grade teachers who will be Mrs. Ott and Mr. Guidone. There is a $1500 stipend from the grant. They are discussing working with the Nature Club and the Master Gardeners for help in the summer. Negotiations- A. Cote The committee is discussing the new union for Occupational and Physical Therapists. They are now up to 6 unions. Finance- D. Yish None. Report of Board of Education Representatives and/or Liaisons: PTO/Booster Club- S. Kienan Meetings aren't taking place over the summer. The Booster Club will be having a music festival on August 13th. ACES- P. Guillet ACES has not met since June, they will meet in September. Building/Roof Liaison- A. Cote Have not had any meetings yet because they are waiting on the Ed Spec's Old Business: The signs that were painted look really nice; the district seal may be put on later. New Business:
There will need to be a hearing held soon about a Special Education residency issue. The Superintendent will inform the Board when the date is known. Audience of Citizens II: Kerry Mizak - 42 Ancient Highway Addressed the Board again regarding concerns about OCS. Motion 12 to enter into Executive Session to discuss the AFSCME Local 1303-413 Secretaries, Bookkeepers, & Clerks/Typists settlement agreement inviting in Rosemary Hanson and the Superintendent. Motion by: D. Soracco 2nd: S. Kiernan Enter Executive Session: 8:05 p.m. Exit Executive Session: 8:18 p.m. Motion 13 to accept the AFSCME Local 1303-413 Secretaries, Bookkeepers, & Clerks/Typists settlement agreement as discussed in Executive Session. Motion by: S. Brown 2nd: S. O Brien Next Scheduled Meetings: Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Joint Meeting at Oxford Town Hall at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Board Retreat, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (121 Restaurant) Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Adjournment: 8:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jackie Guillet Recording Clerk Minutes Subject to Approval