01/09/2006

REGULAR MEETING
BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION
BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2006
7:00 P.M. – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
TOWN HALL COMPLEX

AGENDA

I.    CALL TO ORDER

II.    BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

III.    STUDENT PRESENTATION – MCGEE MIDDLE SCHOOL

IV.    AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS

V.    CONSENT AGENDA

VI.    PERSONNEL

VII.        INFORMATION AND REPORTS

VIII.        RECOMMENDED ACTION

01/23/2006

REGULAR MEETING
BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION
BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2006
7:00 P.M. – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
TOWN HALL COMPLEX

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER

Pledge of Allegiance - Moment of Silence

II. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

III. AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Regular Meeting of January 9, 2006

B. Out-of-State Field Trip Requests – McGee Middle School

V. RECOMMENDED ACTION

A. Policy Revisions – Second Reading and Recommended Adoption

1. Policy BCE – Permanent Committees

2. Policy BCEA – Leadership, Accountability and Measurement Committee

3. Policy BCEB – Communications and Alignment Committee

4. Policy BCEC – Resources and Capacity-Building Committee

VI. 2006-2007 PROPOSED BUDGET PRESENTATION

A. Secondary Principals’ Budget Presentation

VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board may enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing an administrator’s

retirement plans.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

01/26/2006 (Tentative)

TENTATIVE – WEATHER MAKE-UP DATE IF NEEDED*

SPECIAL MEETING
BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION
BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2006
7:00 P.M. – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
TOWN HALL COMPLEX

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. BUDGET PRESENTATIONS

II. ADJOURNMENT

• - In the event one of the special meetings needs to be postponed due to inclement weather, this

meeting is scheduled in place of it and will be clarified at that time.

 

SPECIAL MEETING
BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION
BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2006
7:00 P.M. – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
TOWN HALL COMPLEX

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. BUDGET PRESENTATIONS

A. Special Education Budget

B. District-wide Non-instructional Programs

C. Board of Education Overall Review

III. ADJOURNMENT

 

TENTATIVE – WEATHER MAKE-UP DATE IF NEEDED*

SPECIAL MEETING
BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION
BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2006
7:00 P.M. – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
TOWN HALL COMPLEX

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. BUDGET PRESENTATIONS

III. ADJOURNMENT

• - In the event one of the special meetings needs to be postponed due to inclement weather, this

meeting is scheduled in place of it and will be clarified at that time.

02/27/2006

REGULAR MEETING

BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION

BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2006

7:00 P.M. – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM

TOWN HALL COMPLEX

 

 

 

AGENDA

 

 

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

Pledge of Allegiance - Moment of Silence

 

II. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

III. AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Regular Meeting of February 13, 2006

V. PERSONNEL

A. Retirement

 

VI. INFORMATION AND REPORTS

A. Berlin Education Council

 

VII. RECOMMENDED ACTION

A. Program of Studies – Berlin High School

B. Budget Request to Town – Divider Door System – Griswold and Willard Elementary Schools

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

 

03/13/2006

REGULAR MEETING

BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION

BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2006

7:00 P.M. – MARY E. GRISWOLD SCHOOL,

133 HEATHER LANE

KENSINGTON, CT

 

AGENDA

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

Pledge of Allegiance - Moment of Silence

 

II. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

III. STUDENT PRESENTATION – GRISWOLD SCHOOL

IV. AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS

V. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Regular Meeting of February 27, 2006

B. Payment of Bills – Period ending February 28, 2006

 

VI. PERSONNEL

A. Resignations

VII. INFORMATION AND REPORTS

A. Activity Fund Reports

1. Berlin High School Enterprise Fund – Period ending January 31, 2006

2. Berlin Public Schools Activity Fund – Period ending January 31, 2006

3. Cafeteria Fund – Period ending January 31, 2006

B. NEASC Mission Statement

C. Vision for Change

D. Project CHOICE Participation for 2006-2007

 

VIII. RECOMMENDED ACTION

A. Revision to School Calendar 2006-2007

B. Budget Request to Town – School Vans

IX. ADJOURNMENT

 

04/24/2006

REGULAR MEETING
BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION
BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2006
7:00 P.M. – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
TOWN HALL COMPLEX

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

III. STUDENT PRESENTATION – WILLARD SCHOOL

IV. AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS

V. CONSENT AGENDA
VI. PERSONNEL

VII. INFORMATION AND REPORTS

VIII. RECOMMENDED ACTION

IX. ADJOURNMENT

05/08/2006

REGULAR MEETING

BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION

BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MONDAY, MAY 8, 2006

7:00 P.M. – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM

TOWN HALL COMPLEX

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

Pledge of Allegiance - Moment of Silence

1. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

1. STUDENT PRESENTATION – MCGEE MIDDLE SCHOOL

1. AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS

1. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Approval of Minutes

1. Regular Meeting of April 24, 2006

2. Special Meeting of April 11, 2006

B. Payment of Bills – Period ending April 30, 2006

1. PERSONNEL

1. Resignation

2. Request for Childrearing Leave

1. INFORMATION AND REPORTS

1. Status of the Board of Education’s Adopted Budget for 2006-07

2. PowerPoint Presentation on Griswold School’s Partnership with New Britain High School

3. English Language Learners (ELL) Report

 

1. RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Beginning Educator Support Team (BEST) Candidates

1. EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. Discussion of Documents Relating to Negotiations with Aides

2. Discussion Regarding a Board Member’s Performance of Board Responsibilities

1. ADJOURNMENT

05/22/2006

REGULAR MEETING
BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION
BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MONDAY, MAY 22, 2006
7:00 P.M. – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
TOWN HALL COMPLEX

AGENDA

I.CALL TO ORDER

II.BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

III.AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS

IV.CONSENT AGENDA

V.PERSONNEL

VI.INFORMATION AND REPORTS

VII.RECOMMENDED ACTION

VIII.EXECUTIVE SESSION

IX.ADJOURNMENT

11/27/2006

ANNUAL MEETING
BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION
BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2006
7:00 P.M. – ROBERT E. LUKENS AUDITORIUM
McGEE MIDDLE SCHOOL, 899 NORTON ROAD, BERLIN, CT

AGENDA 

CONGRATULATIONS TO RE-ELECTED THREE-YEAR TERM BOARD MEMBERS

GARY BROCHU, CHRISTOPHER PUZIO, AND JOHN RICHARDS.

 

I.                   CALL TO ORDER

A.                 Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence

 

II.                BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

 

III.             AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK

A.                 Superintendent’s CAPSS (Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents) Student Awards

B.                 Special Recognition – Lindsey Fortunato – Selected for State Student Advisory Council on Education

C.                 Special Recognition – McGee Middle School Principal Brian Benigni – William Cieslukowski Outstanding First-Year Principal Award Sponsored by CAS

D.                 Berlin Board of Education – CABE Leadership Award

E.                  Introduction of 2006-2007 Building Teachers of the Year and the District Teacher of the Year

F.                  Support Staff Recognition Awards

G.                  “Friend of Berlin Schools” Awards

 

IV.              STUDENT PRESENTATION – McGEE MIDDLE SCHOOL

 

 

 

V.                 REORGANIZATION

A.                 Annual Election of Officers

1.      President

2.      Secretary

B.                 MOTIONS for Annual Schedule of Meetings and Fiscal Management

C.                 Appointment of Board Legal Counsel for 2006-2007

 

VI.              AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS

 

VII.           CONSENT AGENDA

A.                 Approval of Minutes

1.      Regular Meeting of October 23, 2006

2.      Special Meeting of November 2, 2006

B.                 Payment of Bills – Period ending October 31, 2006

C.                 Out-of-State Field Trip Request – Willard School – Nature’s Classroom, 1/22-25/07

 

 

AGENDA – ANNUAL MEETING – NOVEMBER 27, 2006 – CONTINUED

 

 

VIII.        INFORMATION AND REPORTS

A.                 Activity Fund Reports

1.      Berlin High School Enterprise Fund – Period ending Oct. 31, 2006

2.      Berlin Public Schools Activity Fund – Period ending Oct. 31, 2006

3.      Cafeteria Fund – Period ending Oct. 31, 2006

B.                 Superintendent’s Report on Strategic School Profiles for 2005-2006

C.                 Discussion of Options Contained in the NESDEC Long-Range School Facilities Planning Report

D.                 Committee Reports

 

IX.              RECOMMENDED ACTION

A.        Anticipated Appointment – Willard School Assistant Principal

 

X.                 ADJOURNMENT

 

12/11/2006

2007-01-26 - Special Meeting

REGULAR MEETING
BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION
BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2007
7:00 P.M. – EMMA HART WILLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA
1088 NORTON ROAD, BERLIN, CT

AGENDA


I. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance - Moment of Silence

II. STUDENT PRESENTATION – WILLARD SCHOOL

III. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

IV. AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS

V. PERSONNEL
A. Non-renewal of Contracts for Non-tenured Teachers
B. Retirement
C. Anticipated Appointment of Hubbard School Principal

VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Meeting of March 12, 2007
B. Resignations
C. Overnight Field Trip Requests – Berlin High School – Camp Woodstock
1. Junior/Senior Peer Leadership Training, Sept. 15-16, 2007
2. Advanced Peer Leadership Training, March 14-16, 2008
3. Peer Leadership Training, May 9-11, 2008
4. “Great Escape” Training, June 5-6, 2008

VII. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
A. Status of the Board of Education’s Adopted Budget for 2007-08
B. Project CHOICE Participation for 2007-2008
C. Administrative Presentation on Rigor in the Classroom
D. Re-Posting of K-12 Literacy Coordinator Position

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

2007-01-22 - Regular Meeting

2007-01-23 TENTATIVE – WEATHER MAKE-UP DATE IF NEEDED*

2007-01-24 - Special Meeting

2007-01-25 TENTATIVE – WEATHER MAKE-UP DATE IF NEEDED*

SPECIAL MEETING - JANUARY 25, 2007

REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 12, 2007

REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 23, 2007

REGULAR MEETING
BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION
BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2007
7:00 P.M. – RICHARD D. HUBBARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
139 GROVE STREET, EAST BERLIN, CT

AGENDA

I.CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance - Moment of Silence

II.STUDENT PRESENTATION – HUBBARD SCHOOL

III.BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

IV.AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS

V.CONSENT AGENDA
A.Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Meeting of April 9, 2007
B. Resignation

VI.INFORMATION AND REPORTS
A.Status of the Board of Education’s Adopted Budget for 2007-08
B.Life Threatening Food Allergies Plan

VII.EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.Discuss Materials Relative to Negotiations

VIII.ADJOURNMENT (to Committee Meetings)

REGULAR MEETING - MAY 14, 2007

REGULAR MEETING
BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION
BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007
7:00 P.M. – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
TOWN HALL COMPLEX

AGENDA

I.CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance - Moment of Silence

II.BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

III.SPECIAL PRESENTATION – TEACHER RECRUITMENT MATERIALS

IV.AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS

V.CONSENT AGENDA
A.Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Meeting of April 23, 2007
B.Payment of Bills – Period ending April 30, 2007
C.Transfers
D.Requests for Leaves of Absence
E.Action Regarding Non-Renewal Notice

VI.INFORMATION AND REPORTS
A.Activity Fund Reports
1.Berlin High School Enterprise Fund – Period ending March 31, 2007
2.Berlin Public Schools Activity Fund – Period ending March 31 , 2007
3.Cafeteria Fund – Period ending March 31, 2007
B.McGee Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
C.English Language Learners (ELL) Report
D.Language Arts Committee Report
E.Status of Educational Specifications for the New High School

VII.RECOMMENDED ACTION
A.Last Student Day for 2006-2007 School Year
B.Beginning Educator Support Team (BEST) Mentor Candidates
C.Setting of the 2007-2008 Board of Education Operating Budget

VIII.EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.Discuss Materials Relative to Negotiations

IX.ADJOURNMENT

REGULAR MEETING - MAY 29, 2007

REGULAR MEETING
BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION
BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2007
7:00 P.M. – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
TOWN HALL COMPLEX


AGENDA


I. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance - Moment of Silence

II. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

III. STUDENT PRESENTATION – MCGEE MIDDLE SCHOOL

IV. AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS

V. PERSONNEL
A. Announcement – Teacher of the Year

VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Meeting of May 14, 2007
2. Special Meeting of May 15, 2007
B. Resignations
C. Overnight Field Trip Request – McGee Middle School
D. Transfers

VII. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
A. Professional Growth & Evaluation Committee Update
B. Status of Educational Specifications for the New High School

VIII. RECOMMENDED ACTION
A. Anticipated Appointment – K-12 Literacy Coordinator
B. High Deductible/HSA Insurance Plan

IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A New Britain Transportation Contract
B. Discuss Materials Relative to Negotiations
C. Evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools

X. ADJOURNMENT

REGULAR MEETING - JULY 11, 2007

REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 25, 2007

REGULAR MEETING - JULY 16, 2007

REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 20, 2007

REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 10, 2007

REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 24, 2007

REGULAR MEETING - MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2007

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2007

ANNUAL MEETING - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2007

REGULAR MEETING - MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2007

SPECIAL MEETING - MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2008

REGULAR MEETING - MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008

SPECIAL MEETING - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008

SPECIAL MEETING - THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008

SPECIAL MEETING - TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008 (TENTATIVE)

TENTATIVE – WEATHER MAKE-UP DATE IF NEEDED*

SPECIAL MEETING
BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION
BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008
7:00 P.M. – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
TOWN HALL COMPLEX

AGENDA

I.    CALL TO ORDER
II.    BUDGET PRESENTATIONS
III.    ADJOURNMENT

In the event one of the special meetings needs to be postponed due to inclement weather, this meeting is scheduled in place of it and will be clarified at that time.

SPECIAL MEETING - TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008 (TENTATIVE)

TENTATIVE – WEATHER MAKE-UP DATE IF NEEDED*
SPECIAL MEETING
BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION
BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008
7:00 P.M. – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
TOWN HALL COMPLEX

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER
II. BUDGET PRESENTATIONS
III. ADJOURNMENT

In the event one of the special meetings needs to be postponed due to inclement weather, this meeting is scheduled in place of it and will be clarified at that time.

REGULAR MEETING - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2008

REGULAR MEETING - MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2008

REGULAR MEETING - MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2008

REGULAR MEETING - MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2008

REGULAR MEETING - MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2008

REGULAR MEETING - MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008

Regular Meeting - October 22, 2001

Berlin Board of Education

Regular Meeting

October 22, 2001

MINUTES

PRESENT:              

Joseph Annunziata
Robert Argazzi
James Baranowski
Gary Brochu
Patricia DeVivo
David Martin
Kevin Porter
John Richards
Janice Zaccardo

 

  I.                                            
CALL TO ORDER

 

Mr. Brochu called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.

 

A.                 Pledge of Allegiance – Moment of Silence

 

B.                 STUDENT REPORT – GRISWOLD STUDENT REPORT

 

Griswold
School students John McNair, Emily Courtney, Rosie Colangelo and
Francesca Pedemonti shared some of their experiences from the Ropes
Course they participated in last June.  They were accompanied by 4th
grade teacher Graham Seekamp.  The students shared a paragraph they
wrote about their favorite part of the Sister Schools Project, which
included a pen pal relationship and three visitations with the students
from Chamberlain Elementary School in New Britain.  The goals of the
project were to create multi-cultural awareness and build self-esteem.

 

C.                Audience of Citizens

 

No one wished to address the Board.

 

II.            APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

A.                 Regular Meeting of October 9, 2001

 

Moved by Mr. Richards, seconded by Mr. Baranowski to accept the minutes of the Meeting of October 9, 2001 as presented. 

 

FAVOR:  ALL

MOTION CARRIED:   6:0:2  Mrs. DeVivo and Mr. Martin abstaining

 

III.            Recognition of Retiring Board Members

 

Bob
Argazzi has been a member of the Board of Education since 1995, serving
two consecutive 3-year terms.  David Martin has served the Board at two
different times, this term being a one-year term since last November. 

 

Mr.
Brochu thanked both for their service.  Mr. Martin thanked everyone and
said it has been a wonderful four years.  Mr. Argazzi said that the six
years went by fast.  He has an appreciation for how difficult it is to
run an educational system and has a deep respect for administration.

 

IV.        OLD BUSINESS

 

A.                 2ND Reading for Adoption – Policy GBH
– Prohibition on Recommendations for Psychotropic Drugs

 

This
policy had a first reading on October 9, 2001.  Superintendent
Paskiewicz said that this policy addresses the overuse of Ritalin and
other psychotropic drugs and the policy is required by new state
legislation.  This policy prohibits school personnel from recommending
the use of psychotropic drugs for any child.  It is being presented now
for a second reading and adoption.

 

Moved
by Mr. Baranowski, seconded by Mr. Annunziata to adopt Policy GBH –
Prohibition on Recommendation s for Psychotropic Drugs.  This is in
compliance with new state legislation.

 

FAVOR:  ALL

MOTION CARRIED: 8:0

 

B.                 Board of Education Self-Evaluation

 

Mr.
Brochu distributed the BOE Evaluation Comments confidential memo.  Mr.
Brochu distributed a summary he had prepared from the six Board
evaluations he had received, listing the Board’s accomplishments,
disappointments, challenges, priorities and comments.  Discussion
followed.  It was noted that the timing was off on the self-evaluation;
it should have been completed prior to Board Goals.

 

Moved by Mrs. DeVivo, seconded by Mr. Baranowski to adopt the Board of Education Self-Evaluation.

 

FAVOR:  ALL

MOTION CARRIED: 8:0

 

C.                Update – Official School District Enrollment

 

Superintendent
Paskiewicz presented an update of the Official District Enrollment.  In
response to Mr. Richards’ comment at the last Board meeting that the
numbers were not consistent in the original report presented at the
last Board meeting, he distributed a corrected copy of the Official
School District Enrollment, as of 10/1/01.  The State Department of
Education projections are due late November based on birthrates,
housing starts and the Official District Enrollment submitted.  The
Superintendent also noted that big birth years are coming up. 

 

V.        NEW BUSINESS

 

A.                 Request for Sunday Use of Building – Berlin High
School

Berlin Basketball Association – 12/2/01 – 3/17/02

 

Moved
by Mr. Annunziata, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve the request of the
Berlin Basketball Association and allow Sunday use of BHS “B” Gym for
the Travel Basketball Program, from December 2, 2001 through March 17,
2002, from 1-6 P.M.

 

FAVOR:  ALL

MOTION CARRIED: 8:0

 

Mr.
Brochu inquired if we are waiving any fees.  The Superintendent
responded that it is his understanding that this is at the discretion
of the administration.  Mr. Paskiewicz said that all such program
requests will be reviewed in regards to fees.

 

B.                 Draft Board of Education Annual Report –
2001

 

A draft copy of the Berlin Public Schools Annual Report – 2001
had been distributed by Mr. Brochu.  He noted that this is the
completion of one of the Board of Education’s goals.  Mr. Brochu said
the report would be published and distributed at the Annual BOE Meeting
along with Board Goals. 

 

Mr.
Argazzi said that it was in his opinion that the data is slanted. 
While the figures are factual, if the text were worded differently, it
would present another view.  Mr. Brochu responded that this data is
available at the State Department of Education website and that the
text is consistent with the Board’s presentations to the community. 

 

Mrs.
DeVivo commented that she thinks the report is a great start and
commended Mr. Brochu on his efforts.  Superintendent Paskiewicz noted
that the report would be posted on the website.  Mr. Brochu said that
as more current information is made available by the state, he will
complete the appropriate charts.

 

Moved by Ms. DeVivo, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve the Berlin Public Schools Annual Report – 2001.

 

FAVOR:  ALL

MOTION CARRIED: 8:0

 

C.                Proposal Regarding Additional Evening Building
Supervision

 

The Superintendent reported that one of the district’s goals, prior to the tragic events of September 11th
was to review the safety procedures.  He met with his Administrative
Council and with Town Emergency Response Units.  Sporting events
currently have police on duty.  However, the concern is BHS, with many
late afternoon and evening activities.  They feel they need an
additional security person on duty at those times.  The funds will be
from the remainder seen on the Teacher Turnover Spreadsheet. 

 

Mr.
Richards cautioned about using these funds, as the “remainder” exists
only after the district “borrowed” against the unanticipated special
education tuition.  Mr. Brochu remarked that this is a health and
safety issue, which is very critical.  Mr. Porter asked if the police
department indicated that they have the resources to staff the
schools.  Superintendent Paskiewicz responded that they do not have the
resources to staff the schools on a daily basis.  We need someone
familiar with the students, staff and administration in the position. 

 

Mrs.
DeVivo stated that this is something that has to be addressed
immediately and suggested that we speak with the Town Manager and
Council to address the safety issues.  The issue was referred to the
Educational Resources Committee.

 

VI.            EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A.                 Superintendent of Schools’ Evaluation

 

Moved by Mrs. DeVivo, seconded by Mr. Baranowski to enter into
Executive Session, for the purpose of discussion on the
Superintendent’s annual evaluation, at 8:30 p.m.

 

FAVOR:  ALL

MOTION CARRIED: 8:0

 

            Present in Executive Session:            Board members
Annunziata, Argazzi,

                       
                       
                        Baranowski, Brochu, DeVivo, Martin,

                       
                       
                        Porter, Richards, and Zaccardo.

 

Moved by Mrs. Zaccardo, seconded by Mrs. DeVivo to return to Regular Session at 9:00 p.m.

 

FAVOR:  ALL

MOTION CARRIED:    8:0

 

VII.       OPEN SESSION

 

A.                 Consideration of the Superintendent’s Evaluation
and Contract Extension

 

Moved by Mrs. DeVivo, seconded by Mr. Baranowski to accept the Superintendent’s Evaluation, as presented.

 

FAVOR:  ALL

MOTION CARRIED:   9:0

 

Moved by Mr. Annunziata, seconded by Mr. Richards to approve a one-year
extension for the Superintendent’s contract, to now include the
2003-2004 school year.

 

FAVOR:  ALL

MOTION CARRIED:   9:0

 

At 9:05, Board President Brochu adjourned the meeting

                       
                       
                       
                       

Respectfully submitted by,           

John M. Richards, Secretary

Berlin Board of Education

 

JMR:kac (Original 10/30/01; revised JMR 11/16/01)

01/05/2006

BERLIN BOARD of EDUCATION

January 5, 2006

MINUTES

Special Meeting

Board Members Present:	Gary Brochu
	Julie Erickson
	Kathy O’Donnell-Moss
	Anthony Recck
	Rachel Rochette
Also Present:	Michael T. Cicchetti, Superintendent
	George Synnott, Principal, Berlin High
	Richard Mills, Attorney for the Board
	Student A and Student A’s mother and father

The meeting was called to order by Board President Brochu at 7:30 a.m. in the Board of Education (the “Board”) meeting room at 238 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT.

Moved by Ms. Erickson, seconded by Mrs. O’Donnell-Moss to enter an executive session for the purpose of discussing a student expulsion.

FAVOR: All

MOTION CARRIED: 5:0

The Board members entered executive session at 7:30 a.m. Also present during the executive session were: Dr. Michael Cicchetti, Superintendent of Schools; George Synnott, Principal of Berlin High School; Attorney Richard Mills; Student A; and Student A’s mother and father.

Moved by Mrs. O’Donnell-Moss, seconded by Mr. Recck to return to regular session at 7:46 a.m.

FAVOR: All

MOTION CARRIED: 5:0

Moved by Mrs. O’Donnell-Moss, seconded by Mr. Recck that Student A shall be expelled from school, effective January 5, 2006, and continuing through January 5, 2007, under the following conditions:

1. During the period of expulsion, the Board will provide Student A with an alternative educational program deemed appropriate by the Administration, in accordance with the provisions of Section 10-233d of the Connecticut General Statutes.

1. During the period of his expulsion, Student A will not be permitted to be on school grounds and will not be permitted to attend or participate in any school-sponsored activities, with the sole exception of his participation in the alternative education program provided by the Board in accordance with the provisions of this motion.

1. Prior to the start of the 2006-07 school year (currently anticipated to begin on or about August 30, 2006), the Superintendent shall review Student A’s conduct, as well as his attendance and effort level in the alternative educational program. If the Superintendent determines that Student A’s conduct, together with his attendance and effort level in the alternative educational program, merits early readmission to school, the Superintendent may, in his sole discretion, readmit Student A to school, effective at the start of the 2006-07 school year.

1. If the Superintendent determines that Student A should be readmitted to school early in accordance with the preceding section, and if Student A subsequently commits any offense that would warrant suspension and/or expulsion under the policies of the Berlin Board of Education, then the Superintendent may reinstate Student A’s expulsion for the remainder of the expulsion period, through January 5, 2007, without the need for any further proceedings before the Berlin Board of Education.

FAVOR: All

MOTION CARRIED: 4:0

Moved by Mr. Recck, seconded by Ms. Rochette to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 a.m.

FAVOR: All

MOTION CARRIED: 5:0

Respectfully submitted,

Michael T. Cicchetti, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

01/09/2006

BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION

January 9, 2006

MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

Attendance: Gary Brochu

Julie Erickson

Michelle Hartel

Diane Mancini

Kathleen O’Donnell-Moss

Christopher Puzio

Anthony Recck

John Richards

Rachel Rochette Absent

 

Also in attendance: Superintendent of Schools Michael Cicchetti; Director of Curriculum and Instruction Susan Ford; Director of Business Operations Roman Czuchta; Director of Pupil Personnel Services Margaret Butler; Principal of McGee Middle School Brian Benigni; Principal of Hubbard School Nancy Testori; Principal of Griswold School Laurie Gjerpen; Principal of Berlin High School George Synnott; Principal of Willard School Maureen Walsh; and Assistant Principal of Willard School Thomas Veronesi.

I. CALL TO ORDER

 

Mr. Brochu called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Board of Education (“the Board”) meeting room at 238 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT.

 

A. Pledge of Allegiance – Moment of Silence

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by student Nick Gurrieri. A Moment of Silence was observed.

 

II. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

 

Mr. Recck reported that he attended the PJ Case executive panel last Thursday and listened to families speak there. He will forward the minutes.

 

Ms. Susan Ford reported that Mike Schmoker will return to the district this week, meeting January 10^th with the elementary staff and principals and then on Wednesday January 11^th with the secondary level and high school staff, and the administrative council in the afternoon. Ms. Ford has also arranged for Mike Schmoker to offer a session for other districts on Thursday morning.

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Ms. Margaret Butler reported that the pre-school screenings will take place on January 20 and 21, 2006. We have close to 100 families signed up for the two, three, and four year old screenings.

 

Mr. Roman Czuchta reported that he has received three responses to our RFP for the demographic and facilities study and has distributed them out to the Boards Resources and Alignment Committee. Mr. Czuchta also informed the Board that the new pre-school booster seats were implemented this past Wednesday. Letters were sent to both parents of students who were being transported as well as those eligible to be transported. He reported that we received three responses from parents asking that their child not be placed in a booster seat, and one response from parents of two children who were not being transported asking for transportation.

 

Superintendent Cicchetti reported on a social studies class project he received from McGee Middle School teacher Cindy Botticello. Dr. Cicchetti recognized and shared the calendar project Kristine Jutras, kindergarten teacher at Griswold School, did with her class. Dr. Cicchetti commended the students and staff who worked to present the high school’s Madrigal Feaste this past Sunday. He reported that it was a wonderful afternoon featuring acting, and brass and choral music.

 

Mr. Brochu reported that during the December break Dr. Cicchetti, Mr. Czuchta, and he met with the mayor, town manager, and head of finance to discuss budget preparation, our challenges, as well as a joint direction in going forward and indicated this was productive. Also, the CABE Area Legislative breakfast will take place at the Legislative Office Building on Thursday, February 9, 2006. Mr. Brochu reported he will be in Washington, D.C. the first week in February for two conferences: a leadership conference with one of the seminars on the Iowa lighthouse study, which was included in the last Board packet, and the second on the Federal Relations Network.

 

III. STUDENT PRESENTATION – MCGEE MIDDLE SCHOOL

 

McGee Middle School Advisor Ted Mangi and student presenters Woody Shattuck, Chris Kolodziej, Emily Carroll, Justin Dubree, Adam Becker, Liz O’Donnell and Nick Gurrieri presented to the Board information regarding the McGee FIRST LEGO League. Mr. Mangi reported that the McGee FIRST LEGO league team works cooperatively to solve real-world problems through robot design and research. This process allows students to demonstrate their problem solving skills, creative thinking, teamwork, competitive play, sportsmanship, and a sense of community.

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IV. AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS

John Brochu, 86 Cottage Street, Berlin, CT came before the Board regarding the McGee School baseball and softball programs. He requested that another assistant coach be hired for safety reasons. Currently, there is one full time coach for the boy’s baseball and girl’s softball programs as well one full time assistant coach, which is split between the two programs. Mr. Brochu felt it was virtually impossible for one coach, on days when they are alone, to adequately coach and still supervise all the players. Superintendent Cicchetti indicated that we are aware of these concerns of the parents and coach. Mr. Benigni indicated that he is working with Athletic Director Jim Day to do a breakdown of all sports, district wide, looking at where the priorities are in putting an assistant coach in place as well as some possible intramural monies available for this season.

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Regular Meeting of December 12, 2005

MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION: MOVE to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 12, 2005 as presented.

B. Payment of Bills – Period ending November 30, 2005

MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION: MOVE that the bills for the period ending November 30, 2005, including payroll totaling $2,883,607.88, of which Town is $2,813,496.09, Federal is $69,087.94, Building Use is $333.88, Olive Selden is

$524.80, and Afternoon Adventures is $165.17, listed for payment or already paid for in accordance with standard fiscal procedure be approved for payment.

 

C. Out-of-State Field Trip Requests – Willard School

 

MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION: MOVE to approve the request of Principal Maureen Walsh, to allow grade 5 students to travel to Nature’s Classroom in Charlton, MA on January 23-27, 2006 and grade 4 students to travel to the Boston Science Museum in Boston, MA on May 26, 2006.

Moved by Mr. Recck, seconded by Ms. Mancini, to approve the consent agenda as presented.

 

FAVOR: ALL

MOTION CARRIED: 7:0

 

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VI. PERSONNEL

A. Appointments

 

1. Speech Pathologist .4 – Hubbard School

Moved by Mrs. O’Donnell-Moss, seconded by Ms. Erickson to accept the appointment of Ms. Joan Schmidt as .4 speech pathologist at Hubbard School.

FAVOR: ALL

MOTION CARRIED: 7:0

2. School Psychologist .5 – Berlin High School

 

Moved by Ms. Erickson, seconded by Mr. Puzio, to accept the appointment of Mr. Joshua Shifrin as .5 school psychologist at Berlin High School.

FAVOR: ALL

MOTION CARRIED: 7:0

 

B. Retirements

Moved by Mr. Richards, seconded by Mr. Recck, to accept the retirement of Ms. Maureen Walsh, Principal at Willard School, effective January 31, 2006, and her “rehiring” as the acting principal of the school through the end of the 2005-06

school year, subject to the approval of the State Department of Education. Also to thank her for the thirty-seven (37) years of service she has provided to educating the youth of Berlin and to wish her a long and healthy retirement.

 

FAVOR: ALL

MOTION CARRIED: 7:0

 

Moved by Mr. Richards, seconded by Mr. Recck, to accept the retirement of Mr. Thomas Veronesi, Assistant Principal at Willard School, effective January 31, 2006, and his “rehiring” as the acting assistant principal of the school until no later than January 31, 2007, subject to the approval of the State Department of Education.

 

Ms. Walsh and Mr. Veronesi extended their appreciation for the opportunities they have received over the past 37 years and 39 years of service respectively. Ms. Walsh indicated she was thankful for the great time she has had during this time period and Mr. Veronesi indicated that the Board of Education is one of the major functions of the Town and he will continue to support it.

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VII. INFORMATION AND REPORTS

A. Activity Fund Reports

1. Berlin High School Enterprise Fund – Period ending November 30, 2005

2. Berlin Public Schools Activity Fund – Period ending November 30, 2005

3.