East Hampton
Board of Education
East Hampton, CT 06424
MINUTES: March 24, 2008
1. The meeting was called to order by the Chairperson Mr. Vasquenza at 6:00pm in the
East Hampton High School Library/Media Center.
Members present: Mr. Vasquenza, Ms. Robinson, Mr. Hurst, Mr. Coolican, Ms. Barmasse, Ms. Pessoni, Mr. Gemma, Ms. Wall and Mr. Laraia
Members absent: None
Administration
Present: Dr. Golden, Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Reich, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Fitzsimmons, Principal of Memorial Elementary School
Ms. Ryan, Assistant Principal of Memorial Elementary School
Ms. Turchi, Principal of Memorial Elementary School
Mr. Barber, Principal of East Hampton Middle School
Mr. Fidler, Assistant Principal of East Hampton Middle School
Dr. Berry, Principal of East Hampton High School
East Hampton High School Student Council Representative: Johnathan Tuttle
East Hampton Middle School Student Council Representative: Colleen Owen
Center Elementary School Student Council Representative: Daniel Lemonski
Memorial Elementary School Student Representatives: Rachel Lincoln & Madison
Roberts
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Inter-Board Liaisons - None
4. Audience of Citizens - None
5. Consent Agenda –
5.1 Mr. Coolican requested that the minutes be removed from the Consent Agenda and that they reflect his comments regarding the bus contract.
5.2 Motion by Mr. Hurst, seconded by Mr. Coolican to approve the consent agenda without the minutes of the March 10, 2008 meeting.
5.3 To grant Jacqueline Russell’s request for disability leave commencing on approximately April 17, 2008 through approximately six weeks after the delivery of the baby. The administration recommends that she be granted disability leave. Voted unanimously.
6. Student/Staff Recognition
6.1 Dr. Golden, Mr. Vasquenza and Ms. Turchi presented with great pride
Center School students who were chosen as Invention Convention Finalists.
Mr. Vasquenza and Dr. Golden presented certificates to the 10 finalists who will
attend the State Invention Convention held at Gampel Pavilion at UCONN on May 3, 2008.
6.2 Dr. Golden, Dr. Berry and Coach Boscarino presented with great pride
certificates to the 2006-2007 Soccer Team which was recognized by the
National Soccer Coaches Association of America for having maintained
exemplary academic performance during the 2006-2007 school year.
At this time Mr. Vasquenza asked for a15 minute recess to have a small
break and enjoy refreshments in honor of all awardees.
6.3 Dr. Golden and Mr. Vasquenza thanked the Board members for all of the time, effort and support they have generously given to the East Hampton Public Schools over the past school year. Dr. Golden and Mr. Vasquenza presented all of the Board members with a small gift.
7. Committee Reports
7.1 Student Council
7.1.1 Johnathan Tuttle, Student Council Representative of East Hampton High School reported the following:
· The recent visit by Dan LaRosa and the laughter that ensued was very much enjoyed by students, faculty and parents. Thanks go to the Seniors who sponsored and enabled him to come to the school.
· The Baseball team has an upcoming scrimmage against Glastonbury on Thursday, March 27 at 3:30 p.m. Their first actual game is home on April 2 against Lyman Memorial at 3:45 p.m.
· The Softball team’s first game is on April 2 against Bacon Academy at 3:45 p.m.
· The Boy’s Tennis Team has their first match on April 2 at Portland at 3:30 p.m. The Girl’s Tennis Team has their first match on April 5 at Killingly High School at 10:00 a.m.
· The annual Outdoor Track Bellringer Invitational will be held on Saturday, April 5 at 10:00 a.m.
· Students from the Junior class will be attending the National College Fair at the EXPO Center on April 3 from 8:30 to 12:00. This is a great opportunity to see a diverse number of schools and to speak with representatives from that school.
· On March 27, the EHHS Music Department will be putting on a concert at 7 p.m.
· On March 28, the Student Council will be sponsoring the annual EHHS Blood Drive~from 8:30am - 1:30pm. I, myself, am donating blood and those who are able to are asked to sign up and donate.
· The National Honor Society will have their induction of new members on April 9th at 7:00 p.m.
· The Junior Class Prom Fashion Show is coming up soon on April 10th.
7.1.2 Daniel Lemonski, Student Council Representative of Center Elementary School presented the schools report to the Board. A copy of this report is attached.
7.1.3 Rachel Lincoln and Madison Roberts, Student Council Representatives of Memorial Elementary School presented their schools report to the Board. A copy of this report is attached.
7.1.4 Colleen Owen, Student Council Representative of East Hampton Middle School presented the schools report to the Board. A copy of this report is attached.
7.2 Personnel
7.2.1 Mr. Hurst noted that the Personnel Committee was in the process of negotiating with three bargaining units.
7.3 Policy
7.3.1 Ms. Robinson noted that the Policy Committee met on March 18, 2008 and reviewed multiple policies which would be brought forward to the Board soon.
7.4 Curriculum
7.4.1 Ms. Barmasse noted that the next Curriculum Committee meeting will be held on April 7, 2008.
7.5 Transportation, Buildings and Grounds
7.5.1 Mr. Gemma noted that the Transportation, Buildings & Grounds Committee had not met.
7.6 East Hampton Education Association - None
7.7 Liaison Reports
7.7.1 Mr. Vasquenza noted that the Board of Education had presented to the Board of Finance the 2008-2009 Board of Education Budget and answered numerous questions on March 20, 2008. He commended Dr. Golden on her presentation to the committee.
Ms. Barmasse noted that she had attended a LEARN Board of Directors meeting on March 13, 2008. She attended a presentation give by the Superintendent of Stonington, Mr. Michael McKee. The presentation was titled “Connecting Stonington to the World; The China Experience”.
7.8 Financial Reports
7.8.1 Ms. Pessoni noted that the Finance Committee had not met.
8. Communications
8.1 Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Golden reviewed with the Board her trip to the ASCD Conference and the work of the Leadership Council while she was there.
8.2 Dr. Golden reviewed the following communications for the Board:
- Celebrating Differences For A Better Tomorrow
- Tentative Schedule of Board of Education Presentations
- Memorial’s Bulletin Board, dated March 14,2008
- The Center School Chronicle, dated March 14, 2008
- Reminder article dated March 21, 2008 titled, Online Courses Provide
Opportunities for High Schoolers, an interview with Dr. Golden by Kevin
Hotary from the Reminder.
9. Program Presentation - None
10. Unfinished Business - None
11. New Business – None
12. Future Business - None
13. Personnel Actions - None
14. Goal Report - None
15. Audience of Citizens
15.1 Mr. Fidler, Assistant Principal of the East Hampton Middle School stated that as a citizen of East Hampton he would like to congratulate the 2006-2007 East Hampton High School Soccer Team and Dr. Berry for recognition by the state of the high GPA average of the team.
16. Adjournment
16.1 Motion by Mr. Laraia, seconded by Ms. Pessoni, to adjourn the meeting at 7:00pm. Voted unanimously.
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