EAST WINDSOR BOARD OF EDUCATION

EAST WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT

 

The East Windsor Public Schools provide a climate that inspires the school community to achieve their full potential through continuous improvement, mutual trust and respect. A rigorous curriculum taught by outstanding educators motivates students to acquire fundamental, critical thinking, and problem solving skills necessary to become life-long learners and productive members of a global and diverse society.

 

 

MINUTES OF MAY 18, 2006

 

 

I.       TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING

           

Chairman Pica called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in Room D-4 at the East Windsor High School.

        

                       

II.         ATTENDANCE

 

Present:  Chairman Pica, Vice Chair Rajala, Secretary Holigan, and Board Members Bates, Raber, Signor.  Also present:  Superintendent of Schools Gallucci, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Howes and Selectman Hayes and Recording Secretary Nolan. 

Absent:  Members Guiliano, Kubick, Willingham

 

 

III.      ADDED AGENDA ITEMS

 

         Upon motion by Ms. Holigan, seconded by Mr. Raber, it was unanimously

 

         VOTED:  To accept the added agenda item.

 

         Upon motion by Ms. Rajala, seconded by Mr. Signor, it was unanimously

 

         VOTED:  To cancel the executive session.

                                  

 

IV.         PREVIOUS MINUTES

 

         A.         Minutes of April 6, 2006

 

               Upon motion by Ms. Rajala, seconded by Mr. Raber, it was unanimously

 

                     VOTED:  To approve the minutes of April 6, 2006 as presented.

 

Chairman Pica introduced next year’s BOE student representatives Shannon Shouldice, Emily Humphries and Kristen Waltiere.

 

 

V.      PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

 

         None

 

 

VI.       COMMUNICATIONS

 

               None

 

 

VII.           SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

                    

            A.         Financial:  Howes

 

                      1.         Payment of Bills, Register No. 90

 

                              Upon motion by Ms. Bates, seconded by Mr. Signor, it was unanimously

 

                              VOTED:  To pay bills amounting to $99,485.89

 

                     2.         Financial Statement

 

Mr. Howes reported on the status of this year’s budget.

 

                     3.         Cafeteria Account

 

                              Mr. Howes reported that there is a year-to-date profit of $8,051.90.

 

            B.         Personnel

 

                     1.         Appointment

 

                                 a.            Adam Schumacher, Middle School Special Education Teacher replacing Kathryn Murzyn, effective August 28, 2006

 

                                    Upon motion by Mr. Raber, seconded by Ms. Rajala, it was unanimously

 

                                    VOTED:  To appoint Adam Schumacher to the position.

 

                                 b.            Penny Gagne, employed since 8/28/00, Middle School Computer Technician replacing Mary Ann Wyse, effective April 24, 2006           

 

                                    The Board was made aware of the appointment of Penny Gagne to the position.                       

                                   

                            2.         Leave of Absence

 

                                 a.            Rebecca Kwasnik, Speech Pathologist since 9/21/02, Childbearing and Childrearing Leave effective June 5, 2006 to June 22, 2006 and

                                    August 28, 2006 to September 11, 2006

 

                                    Upon motion by Ms. Holigan, seconded by Mr. Signor, it was unanimously

 

                                    VOTED:  To grant leave to Rebecca Kwasnik, as requested.

 

 

 

 

 

                                   

            C.     Information (**Consent Agenda per BP #9325.21)

 

1.     Annual Retirement Party - May 24, 4:30 p.m., Maneely’s

 

2.   Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding Presentation -

      May 25, 7:30 p.m., EWHS Library:  Gallucci

 

3.      High School Honors Night - June 8, 7:00 p.m., EWHS

           

                     4.               Middle School Graduation:  June 20, 6:30 p.m., EWHS

 

5.      Employee Recognition Breakfast:  June 22, 8:00 a.m., EWHS Cafeteria

 

                     6.               High School Graduation Date - June 23, 6:00 p.m., EWHS

 

                     7.            High School Newsletter - May

 

                     8.            Broad Brook Parent Newsletter

 

                     9.            Middle School Wildcat Weekly

 

                    10.        Congratulations to Victoria Lezon for Winning Best Project on Women’s History at History Day!

 

                    11.        Harford Courant Article re Uniforms at Hartford Public Schools

           

 

                        Upon motion by Ms. Rajala, seconded by Mr. Signor, it was unanimously

 

                        VOTED:  To approve the consent agenda as presented.

 

 

            D.         Information (for possible discussion)

 

1.   Comments re Previous Board Meeting’s Public Participation (if applicable)

 

2.   Introduction of David Chambers, East Windsor High School Principal (7/1/06)

 

      Dr. Gallucci introduced David Chambers.

 

3.           2005-2006 Journal Inquirer All-Academic Winter Team - Casey Burnham and

     Chelsee Parker:  Gallucci

 

   The Board congratulated Casey and Chelsee.

 

4.     Report on Rockville High School:  Jim Burnham

 

 Mr. Burnham and students Alissa Schortman, Brian Novak and Katie

 Rabida reported on their experience at Rockville Vocational-Agriculture High   School.  Mr. Burnham extended an invitation to the Board to visit the school.

 

 

 

 

5.     Report on Board of Education Self-Evaluation:  Pica

 

      Mr. Picas said the self-evaluation went well.

 

6.     Status of  2006-2007 Budget:  Howes

 

      Mr. Howes reported that a referendum will be held on May 25,

      6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

     

7.   Community Day Review:  Kubick

 

      Dr. Gallucci reported that all went well and it was very enjoyable.

 

                                               

VIII.            UNFINISHED BUSINESS     

 

            A.            Proposed Revisions to BP & AR 5132, Dress Code (second reading):  Gallucci

 

                        The Board added “shoulders” to A.9. in the Administrative Regulation.

 

                        The Board discussed where the appeal process should end.  They also discussed voluntary uniforms.  Dr. Gallucci will make recommended changes and e-mail to Board members.  This policy will go back to the Board Policy Review Committee.

 

                                                                                                

IX.        NEW BUSINESS

 

            A.            Assistant Principal Compared to Assistant to the Principal:  Gallucci

 

Dr. Gallucci stated that an assistant principal holds Intermediate Administration or Supervision (Endorsement 092) certification and would be able to evaluate faculty, while an assistant to the principal would not.  Dr. Gallucci recommended that the Board continue to employ assistant principals.

 

Mr. Signor said that the Board could do a better job explaining what administrators do in the district.

             

                                   

X.            REQUESTS FOR DATA FROM THE BOARD  

 

            A.            Drivers’ Training Comparison

 

Information distributed.  Mr. Howes will update the Board in June.

 

            B.            Uniform Information

 

                        Dr. Gallucci presented information from Bloomfield, Hartford and Waterbury.

           

                                   

 

 

 

XI.            MISCELLANEOUS

 

            A.            The Board discussed what the seniors might want for breakfast after the Graduate and Celebrate party.  Patrick Mulkhern will survey the students and get back to the central office before the next Board meeting.

 

            B.            The May 25 Coalition of Justice presentation will be moved to the Broad Brook School.

 

           

XII.            ANTICIPATED EXECUTIVE SESSION       

 

            None

           

                                                                                    

XIII.            ADJOURNMENT

 

            Upon motion by Ms. Rajala, seconded by Ms. Holigan, it was unanimously

 

            VOTED:  To adjourn at 8:15 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

JoAnne Holigan

Secretary