[Unapproved Minutes]
DATE: May 20, 2009 LOCATION: Branford High School Library
ATTENDANCE
HERE ATTENDEE AFFILIATION
Y Frank Carrano – Chairman Board of Education
Y Dr. David Squires – Vice Chairman Board of Education
Y Judith Hotz—Secretary Board of Education
Y Dr. Linda Barr Board of Education
Y Peter A. Berdon, Esq. Board of Education
Y Ann C. Caruso Board of Education
Y Michael Krause Board of Education
Y John Prins Board of Education
Y Marie Watson Board of Education
Y Dr. Kathleen Halligan, Superintendent Central Office
Y Dr. Mary Peraro, Assistant Superintendent Central Office
Y Jenna Grande, BOE Student Representative Branford High School
Y Taryn Mockus, BOE Student Representative Branford High School
Others present: Clint Kennedy, Chief Technology Officer; Paula Gladdys, Human Resources Director; Lee Panagoulias, BHS Principal; James Wygonek, BHS Asst. Principal; Joseph Briganti, BHS Asst. Principal, Anthony Buono, MTM Principal; Kathleen Higgins, JBS Principal; RTM members.
BUSINESS ITEMS
ITEM DESCRIPTION
CALL
01 Meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chairman Carrano.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
02 (Prins/Krause) Motion to approve minutes of the April 22, 2009 Regular Meeting.
MOTION PASSED/APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
HONORS & TRIBUTES
Marissa Irwin and Cole Freeman, BHS seniors, were recognized by the Board for their leadership ability and presented with the CABE Student Leadership Award.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Cafeteria Workers’ Union Representative discussed upgrading cafeteria system.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Halligan gave her Superintendent’s Report.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES’ REPORT
Jenna Grande and Taryn Mockus reported on student activities:
Pops Concerts this evening. National Honor Society inducted 80 members.
Prom Friday and speaker came in. SAT scores come in tomorrow. Marching band on Thursday. AP exams were held. Salapalooza Picnic Day on June 12.
Yearbooks are in all color this year. May 18 was Youth-in-Governent Day and students shadowed government leaders. Mr. Panagoulias and Mr. Henrichs discussed their China trip. Oronoque Div. Girls’ track team won.
DISCUSSION/ACTION AGENDA
03 (Prins/Watson) Motion to approve out-of-district request; Teaching & Learning Committee recommends request be denied.
MOTION DEFEATED/APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
04 (Prins/Krause) Motion to recommend approval of the Branford High School field trip request to Italy, April 9-18, 2010.
MOTION PASSED/APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
05 (Prins/Hotz) Motion to recommend approval of the first reading of the following policies:
Policy No. 5114 Discipline
Policy No. 5131.9111 Bullying
Policy No. 6141.321 Acceptable Use of Internet
MOTION PASSED/UNANIMOUSLY
CONSENT AGENDA
06 (Prins/Watson) Motion to accept, with regret and distinction, the retirement of Barbara Gelo, Grade 4 Teacher at John B. Sliney School, at the end of the school year.
MOTION PASSED/UNANIMOUSLY
07 Request withdrawn for leave of absence request.
08 (Squires/ Hotz ) Motion to accept, with regret, the resignation of Monica Briggs, Assistant Principal of Mary T. Murphy School and K-8 Literacy Specialist.
MOTION PASSED/UNANIMOUSLY
09 Dr. Halligan presented the 2009-2010 education budget, from the proposed budget to the Board (2.9%) and reductions made as it was cut by the Board of Finance (2.35%) and the RTM (2%). An explanation of the various cuts was discussed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PERSONNEL & FINANCE
Mr. Krause, Personnel & Finance Chair, reported on the Personnel & Finance meeting. NEXT MEETING is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at 6:30 P.M., Walsh Intermediate School Faculty Lounge.
COMMUNICATION
Mrs. Watson, Communication Chair, report on the Communication Committee meeting.
NEXT MEETING is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at 8:00 P.M., Walsh Intermediate School Faculty Lounge.
TEACHING & LEARNING IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Mr. John Prins, Teaching & Learning Committee Chair, reported on the Teaching & Learning Committee meeting. NEXT MEETING is scheduled for
Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at 6:30 P.M., Walsh Intermediate School Faculty Lounge.
ADDED SPECIAL MEETINGS ON BUDGET
There will be two Special Meetings on the 2009-2010 Education Budget on TUESDAY, MAY 26, 6:30 P.M., and WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 6:30 P.M., at the Branford High School Library.
09 Chairman adjourned meeting at 9:30PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith Hotz Prepared by
Secretary Aura Wilson
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