[Unapproved Minutes]
DATE: September 16, 2009 LOCATION: Walsh Intermediate School Faculty Lounge
Branford, CT
SUBJECT: REGULAR MEETING
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
N 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 Kyle Nolan, BOE Student Representative Branford High School
Y Kaitlin Pellazza, BOE Student Representative Branford High School
Others present: Mr. Panagoulias, BHS Principal; Mr. Joseph Briganti, BHS Asst. Prin.; Mr. Joel Hinrichs, Social Studies Teacher, BHS; Mr. James Wygonik, BHS Asst. Prin.; Mr. John Palluzzi and Mr. Savas Synodi, BHS Athletic Directors; Jaime Sebring, Math Teacher, Walsh.
*Left meeting at 8:15PM.
BUSINESS ITEMS
ITEM DESCRIPTION
CALL
01 Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Carrano.
02 (Prins/Hotz) Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss negotiations and Superintendent’s evaluation at 7:02 p.m.
MOTION PASSED/APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
03 (Hotz/Prins) Motion to return to public session at 7:30 p.m. No action taken. MOTION PASSED/APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
04 (Prins/Hotz) Motion to approve minutes of the August 19, 2009 Regular Meeting.
MOTION PASSED/APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
05 (Krause/Squires) Motion to approve minutes of Special Meetings of August 26, 28, and September 2, 2009.
MOTION PASSED/APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
HONORS & TRIBUTES
Branford High School Athletic Directors, Savas Synodi and Jake Palluzzi, were recognized for achieving 2nd place in the CIAC Michael’s Cup, an award to schools that continually provide exemplary athletic programs. Branford has finished in the top 10 every year we have participated.
PRESENTATION
Lee Panagoulias, Branford High School Principal, and Joel Hinrichs, Social Studies teacher, gave a presentation to the Board on their China visit.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Halligan gave her Superintendent’s Report. She discussed the H1N1 letter and brochure distributed to parents/guardians and information available on our website. Detailed cleaning performed in all of the schools. Administrators will discuss absenteeism packets. Reading Consultant at Mary R. Tisko School, Brooke Dalesio, received her National Certification in Literacy. PV Solar System Ribbon Cutting will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 1PM, at BHS Library.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES’ REPORT
Jenna Grande and the two new (alternating) Student Representatives, Kyle Nolan and Kaitlin Pellazza, reported student activities for the new school year—Parade of Nations, Honors Breakfast, and the beginning of the football and soccer season.
DISCUSSION/ACTION AGENDA
06 (Krause/Squires) Motion to approve the field trip request of the Walsh Dance Team to attend the National Dance Team Championships in Florida on January 4-8, 2010.
MOTION PASSED/UNANIMOUSLY
07 (Krause/Caruso) Motion to approve the Branford High School Swim Team field trip request to Fort Lauderdale, Florida from February 12 through 19, 2010.
MOTION PASSED/UNANIMOUSLY
08 (Prins/Hotz) Motion to approve first reading of Policy No. 6141.01 Student Wellness.
MOTION PASSED/APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
09 (Prins/Hotz) Motion to approve first reading of Policy No. 6114.8 Emergencies & Disaster Preparedness Pandemic Flu.
MOTION PASSED/UNANIMOUSLY
10 Added to the agenda Communication Committee recommendation to have each Principal involve parents/ PTA members in the budget planning process.
(Hotz/Squires) Motion to involve parents/PTA members in the budget planning process of each school.
MOTION PASSED/UNANIMOUSLY
11 Dr. Halligan discussed the Special Education evaluation. SERC (State Education Resource Center) has been selected to evaluate our Special Education Program. IDEA/ARRA funds will be used for this evaluation. Administrators will ask for volunteers to serve on this committee. A written report from SERC is tentatively planned for January, 2010.
CONSENT AGENDA
12 (Squires/Berdon) Motion to approve the following appointment:
Robert Condon, Spanish Teacher at Branford High School.
MOTION PASSED/UNANIMOUSLY
13 (Prins/Squires) Motion to approve the resignation, with regret, of Diane Newlan, Spanish Teacher at Branford High School.
MOTION PASSED/UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PERSONNEL & FINANCE
Mr. Krause, Personnel & Finance Chair, reported that the NEXT MEETING is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at 6:30 P.M., Walsh Intermediate School Faculty Lounge.
COMMUNICATION
Frank Carrano reported on the Communication Committee meeting. NEXT MEETING is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 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 that the NEXT MEETING is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at 6:30 P.M., Walsh Intermediate School Faculty Lounge. October 14, 2009 Teaching & Learning Committee meeting has been canceled.
SPECIAL MEETING
The Full Board will meet on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at 6:30 P.M. at Walsh Intermediate School Faculty Lounge, to review School Improvement Plans.
15 Chairman adjourned meeting at 9:15 P.M..
Respectfully submitted, Prepared by
Aura Wilson, CEOE
Judith Hotz, Secretary
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