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Board of Education
December 10, 2019 – Regular Meeting
Colchester Elementary School Cafeteria
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chris McGlynn, Mary Tomasi, Amy Domeika, Mitch Koziol, Sue
Hickey, Jessica Morozowich, Joanne Rose; Student Members Nick Janus and Shannon Hickey.
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: Superintendent Jeffrey Burt, Bacon Academy Principal Matt
Peel, William J. Johnston Middle School Principal Chris Bennett, Colchester Elementary School
Principal Judy O’Meara, Jack Jackter Intermediate School Principal Elise Butson, Director of
Teaching and Learning Charles Hewes, Director of Pupil Services and Special Education
Kathleen Perry, Director of Educational Technology and Instructional Innovation; Chief
Financial Officer Maggie Cosgrove.
OTHERS PRESENT: Board of Selectmen Liaison Denise Mizla, Board of Finance Liaison
Andrea Migliaccio.
1. MEETING OPENING
1.1 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Acting Chair McGlynn called the meeting to order at 7:09 pm. First grade students
Lira Ackroyd, Elizabeth Belding and Gianna Gehrke lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Acting Chair McGlynn presented the students with participation cards
1.2 Board Elections
According to Bylaw 9120-Officers and Auxiliary Personnel, the Board shall, not later
than one month after the date on which newly elected members take office, elect from
its own members a Chair, a Vice-Chair, and a Secretary.
Superintendent Burt asked for nominations for the Board of Education Chair.
Motion by: A. Domeika
to nominate Mary Tomasi for Chair of the Board of Education.
Second by: M. Koziol.
Vote: By roll call:
a. Amy Domeika Yes
b. Sue Hickey Yes
c. Mitchel Koziol Yes
d. Chris McGlynn Yes
e. Jessica Morozowich Yes
f. Joanne Rose Yes
g. Mary Tomasi Yes Unanimous to elect M. Tomasi as Chair.
Chair Tomasi called for nominations for Vice Chair.
Motion by: M. Koziol
to nominate C. McGlynn for Vice Chair.
Second by: A. Domeika.
Vote: By roll call:
a. Amy Domeika Yes
b. Sue Hickey Yes
c. Mitchel Koziol Yes
d. Chris McGlynn Yes
e. Jessica Morozowich Yes
f. Joanne Rose Yes
g. Mary Tomasi Yes Unanimous to elect C. McGlynn as Vice Chair.
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Chair Tomasi called for nominations for Secretary.
Motion by: C. McGlynn
to nominate A. Domeika for Secretary.
Second by: M. Koziol.
Vote: By roll call:
a. Amy Domeika Yes
b. Sue Hickey Yes
c. Mitchel Koziol Yes
d. Chris McGlynn Yes
e. Jessica Morozowich Yes
f. Joanne Rose Yes
g. Mary Tomasi Yes Unanimous to elect A. Domeika as Secretary.
1.3 Appoint Members to Subcommittees and Liaisons to Town-Wide Committees
Chair Tomasi noted the new liaisons and members to the various boards and committees:
Board of Finance – A. Domeika
Board of Selectmen – M. Tomasi and S. Hickey
Commission on Aging – M. Tomasi
Parks & Recreation – A. Domeika
Police – M. Koziol
Youth Advisory – S. Hickey
PTO – J. Morozowich
School Readiness – C. McGlynn
Senior Center Building – A. Domeika
C3 – S. Hickey
Board of Education Sub Committees:
Personnel – S. Hickey, C. McGlynn, A. Domeika
Budget – M Koziol, J. Morozowich, M. Tomasi, J. Rose
Policy – S. Hickey, C. McGlynn, A. Domeika
2. ADDITIONS/CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
No additions or changes were requested.
3. REPORT FROM SUPERINTENDENT
3.1. Communications - No communications were received.
3.2 Recognition of CAPSS Award Winners
Colchester Public Schools and the Board of Education congratulated the following
students for being selected for the Superintendent's Award through the Connecticut
Association of Public School Superintendents: From Bacon Academy, Brigid Utz
and Andrew Gatesman, and from William J. Johnson Middle School, Abigail
Belding and Owen Ibey.
Students received their awards at the CAPSS dinner.
3.3 Innovators of the Month from Jack Jackter
Jack Jackter Intermediate School students Katie Belding and Pyper McIver were
recognized as the District's Innovators of the Month.
Chair Tomasi presented the students with Certificates of Recognition.
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3.4. Presentation: Community Transition Academy of Colchester (CTAC) 18-21 Program
CTAC students Alexandra Mancini and Ethan Dubiel shared a presentation of the
highlights of this program.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
4.1 Bylaw on Meeting Conduct
No comments received on the Meeting Conduct.
Student Ariana Spearin read a letter requesting consideration of after school bus
Transportation so all students would have access to the library, sports and other
extracurricular activities.
5. PRIORITY DISCUSSION/ACTION
5.1 Approval of BOE Budget Workshop Meeting Dates
The approval of meeting dates to add BOE budget workshops is in alignment with the
budget process timeline.
A full schedule of meeting dates has been proposed for approval. Superintendent Burt
stated the Budget Presentation is scheduled for February 18, with a workshop to follow
on February 25. A second budget workshop is planned for the March 3 with a budget
discussion at the regular meeting on March 10, 2020. A full schedule is available on
line.
Motion by: A. Domeika
to approve the addition of BOE budget workshops meeting dates as presented.
Second by: C. McGlynn.
Vote: Unanimous to approve.
5.2 Nurses’ Contract Ratification
Discussion and possible action to ratify the July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2023, contract
between the Colchester Board of Education and the Colchester Board of Education
Nurses United Public Service Employees Union.
Motion by: C. McGlynn
to authorize the Chair to sign the new Nurses’ Contract as presented.
Second by: A. Domeika.
Vote: Unanimous to approve.
6. POLICIES/SREGULATIONS FOR FIRST READING – No action
6.1 5118.1P Homeless Children and Youth
The Policy Committee reviewed this policy and have made suggested revisions
based on CABE recommendations.
6.2 5131.6P Drugs Alcohol Tobacco
The Policy Committee reviewed this policy and has made suggested revisions
based on new legislation regarding unauthorized possession of tobacco products
on school property at any time.
6.3 5141.214P and 5141.214R Sunscreen Application in School
The Policy Committee reviewed this policy and have made suggested revisions based
on CABE recommendations.
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6.4 5144.214P Student Discipline
The Policy Committee reviewed this policy and have made suggested revisions based
on CABE recommendations.
6.5 5144.4P Physical Exercise and Discipline of Students
The Policy Committee reviewed this policy and have made suggested revisions based
on CABE recommendations.
6.6 Bylaw 9221 Filling Vacancies
The Policy Committee has reviewed this policy and is suggesting minor revisions.
This policy has been changed to match the Town Charter.
6.7 Bylaw 9271 Code of Ethics
The Policy Committee reviewed this policy and is recommending a replacement with
a CABE-suggested policy.
7. GRANTS/OTHER FINANCIALS
7.1 Accept the $24,658 Perkins Grant
The Carl D. Perkins grant is a federally funded grant that is used to support Bacon
Academy CTE courses.
Motion by: M. Koziol
to accept grant monies in the amount of $24,658 from the Carl D. Perkins Career and
Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 funds to support the Career and Technical
Education (CTE) courses at Bacon Academy.
Second by: J. Rose.
Vote: Unanimous to approve.
7.2 Accept $304,565 from the Title I and II Part A federal grants
Title I and II, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as
amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 are non-competitive grants
allocated to districts across the country with the intent of improving academic
programing for struggling students, as well as the professional development of
teachers and administrators.
Motion by: J. Morozowich
to accept grant monies in the amount of $304,565 from the Title I and II Part A federal
grants.
Second by: S. Hickey.
Vote: Unanimous to approve.
7.3 Accept $15,617 from the Title IV Grant
Title I and II, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, amended
by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 are non-competitive grants allocated to districts
across the country with the intent of improving academic programing for struggling
students, as well as the professional development of teachers and administrators.
Motion by: A. Domeika
to accept grant monies in the amount of $15,617 from the Title IV: Student Support
and Academic Enrichment federal grant.
Second by: M. Koziol.
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Vote: Unanimous to approve.
7.4 Accept the $539.40 Donation to Bacon Academy LMC
Bacon Academy parent Stanley Harasimowitz made a $539 donation to Bacon
Academy Library Media Center (LMC).
Motion by: J. Rose
to accept the $539.40 Donation to Bacon Academy LMC
Second by: S. Hickey.
Vote: Unanimous to approve.
8. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION/ASSESSMENT-None
9. CONTINUED DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
9.1 WJJMS Building Project Update
Superintendent Burt received a recommendation from Director of Educational
Operations K. Jackson that the WJJMS Building Committee retain their status
until all items are completed, such as issues with the fields that need to be addressed
in the spring.
10. POLICIES/REGULATIONS FOR SECOND READING - None
11. CONSENT AGENDA
11.1 Approval of 11/12/19 BOE Minutes
11.2 Approval of 12/4/19 Tri-Board Special Meeting Minutes
11.3 Disposal of Obsolete Materials
11.4 Notification of Retirement: Margaret Bonham
11.5 Field Trips - None
Motion by: C. McGlynn
to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Second by: A. Domeika.
Vote: Unanimous to approve.
12. REPORTS FROM BOARD COMMITTEES
12.1 Policy – continuing with the 5000 series of policies
12.2 Budget – meetings scheduled
12.3 Personnel – discussion regarding the new HR position ongoing
12.4 Ad-Hoc Curriculum – no report
12.5Ad-Hoc Consolidation – no report
13. REPORTS FROM BOARD LIAISONS
A. Domeika said the Youth Advisory Board is planning a discussion on substance abuse.
No other reports.
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14. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS and INFORMATION ITEMS
14.4 Next Meetings
Meeting Meeting Time Date Location
BOE Conference
Policy Committee 6:30PM January 6, 2020
Room
BOE Conference
Budget Committee 9:00AM January 9, 2020
Room
Board of Education January 14, 2020
7:00 PM CES Cafeteria
Meeting
BOE Conference
Personnel Committee 5:30PM March 2, 2020
Room
14.2 Enrollment – 2311 students
14.3 Information Item: Youth Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative commitment letter
14.4 Information Item: VRABE
14.5 Information Item: JJIS Thank you
14.6 Information Item: JJIS Thank you
14.7 Information Item: Shipman & Goodwin rates for 2020
14.8 Non-substantive Policy Changes – None at this time
14.9 Regulations – None at this time
14.10 Approved Committee Meeting Minutes – None at this time
14.11 Monthly Budget Reports – None at this time
14.12 Health Insurance Reserve Analysis – None at this time
14.13 Budget Transfers Under $5,000 – None at this time
No action as these are information items.
15. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NEW ISSUES RAISED OR SUBJECTS DEVELOPED
15.1 Bylaw on Meeting Conduct
No comments received.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by: C. McGlynn
to adjourn this meeting.
Second by: M. Koziol.
Vote: Unanimous to adjourn.
Chair Tomasi adjourned this Regular Meeting at 8:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Jane Slade
Recording Secretary
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