East Hampton
Board of Education
East Hampton, CT 06424
MINUTES: May 27, 2008
1. The meeting was called to order by the Chairperson, Mr. Vasquenza, at 7:00 p.m. in the East Hampton High School Library/Media Center.
Members present: Mr. Vasquenza, Ms. Robinson, Mr. Laraia, Mr. Coolican, Ms. Barmasse, Ms. Pessoni, Ms. Wall and Mr. Gemma
Members absent: Mr. Hurst
Administration Dr. Golden, Superintendent of Schools
present: Mr. Reich, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Reas, Director of Support Services
Dr. Fitzsimmons, Principal of Memorial Elementary School
Ms. Turchi, Principal of Center Elementary School
East Hampton High School Student Council Representative: Johnathan Tuttle
Also present: Karen Hitchcock Asetta, Business Services Coordinator
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Inter-Board Liaisons - None
4. Audience of Citizens - None
5.Consent Agenda
5.1 Motion by Ms. Robinson, seconded by Ms. Barmasse, to approve the following items:
- The minutes of the May 12, 2008 Board meeting (Ms. Pessoni abstained).
- To grant Lia Straub’s request for a disability leave commencing on approximately May 30, 2008 through approximately six weeks after the delivery of the baby.
- To grant Carrie Benigni’s request for a disability leave commencing on approximately August 12, 2008 through approximately six weeks after the birth of the baby.
- To accept Lia Straub’s resignation as a High School Math Teacher effective June 30, 2008.
Voted unanimously.
6. Student/Staff Recognition - None
7. Committee Reports
7.1 Student Council
7.1.1 Johnathan Tuttle, Student Council Representative for East Hampton High School reported the following:
·The Boy’s Tennis Team ended their season at 12-6 after starting off their season a disappointing 0-4. Seven boys from the team will be attending Conard High School on Thursday for the Class S Tournament.
·The Girl’s Tennis Team ended their season at 5-12. The Girl’s fought back after starting their season off at 0-7 but sadly did not qualify for the State Tournament.
·The Baseball Team finished off at 16-6 and to top off their successful season, Tyler Wosleger was named the All Conference Player of the Year.
·The Softball Team ended their season at 11-9. They beat Old Saybrook 4-0 on Wednesday, May 21, to secure a season above .500.
·Boy’s and Girl’s Outdoor Track were scheduled to have their Shoreline Conference Championships today, Tuesday, May 27, 2008, however, inclement weather postponed the event to a later date.
·The Prom and Grand March were held recently, both, with great success. The Grand March, for those who did not attend, began at 4:30 and lasted about 45 minutes until Prom-goers left to Maneeley’s in South Windsor for a fun night of dancing and dining.
·Students yesterday enjoyed a day off due to Memorial Day which was relaxing for those students who had sporting events and Prom days prior.
·The Honors Breakfast will be held on Friday, May 30 and soon after on June 5, the Senior Awards Night will be held. On June 6th, the Senior Class will travel to Mountain Ridge Resort in Wallingford for their Senior Class Picnic.
7.2 Personnel Committee
7.2.1 Mr. Vasquenza noted that the Personnel Committee is engaged in contract negotiations with the Nurses, Secretaries and Paraprofessionals. The Board also conducted a Superintendent’s review. Mr. Coolican noted that the negotiations with the Nurses are close to being completed.
7.3 Policy Committee
7.3.1 Ms. Robinson noted that there is a policy on tonight’s agenda for Board’s review.
7.4 Curriculum Committee
7.4.1 Ms. Barmasse noted that the Curriculum Committee has not met.
7.5 Transportation, Buildings and Grounds Committee
7.5.1 Mr. Gemma noted that the Transportation, Buildings & Grounds Committee will meet on Thursday, June 12th.
7.6 Financial Reports
7.6.1 Ms. Pessoni noted that the Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, June 5th at 5:00 p.m.
7.7 East Hampton Education Association – None
7.8 Liaison Reports - None
8. Communications
8.1 Dr. Golden reviewed the student enrollment figures as of May 1, 2008.
8.2 Dr. Golden reviewed the following communications for the Board:
- The Board & Administrator, June 2008.
- Memorial’s Bulletin Board, May 23, 2008 and May 9, 2008.
- The Center School Chronicle, May 23, 2008, May 16, 2008 and May 9, 2008.
- The New Bellringer, April/May 2008.
- Sixty-three people are presently signed up to participate in the Community Conversation on Thursday, May 29th at the High School. Mr. Vasquenza noted that Board members are not part of the sixty-three participants. At 8:15 p.m. there will be a review and Board members are welcome to attend at that time. Ms. Robinson noted that the Board of Finance and the Town Council are also not invited to participate in the Community Conversation. There are no political officials involved in the Community Conversation so that community members will share their view points openly.
- Mr. Vasquenza noted that there will be a Goal Setting meeting on Thursday, June 12th from 6-8:30 p.m. Dr. Golden will send out a questionnaire to Board members by Friday, May 29th.
9. Program Presentation
9.1 Mathematics and Language Arts Coordinators – A Year in Review
9.1.1 Dr. Golden noted that this presentation will be rescheduled at a later time.
10. Unfinished Business - None
11. New Business
11.1 Proposed List of 2008 High School Graduates
11.1.1 Motion by Ms. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Laraia, to approve the proposed list of 2007-2008 High School graduates. Voted unanimously.
11.2 Recommendation to approve Board of Education Policy and Regulation 4152.6, 4252.6 Family and Medical Leave Act, Certified/Non-Certified (First Reading)
11.2.1Dr. Golden noted that the statutes regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act underwent changes during the 2008 legislative session. The revised policy was produced by Attorney Roseann Padula to reflect these changes and changes which will come into effect in the summer. This policy will be in effect 60 days after Board approval in compliance with the law. The Board will vote on this policy at the June 9th Board meeting. Dr. Golden will clarify the use of the word “may” under health insurance on page 7 of the regulation.
12. Future Business - None
13. Personnel Actions - None
14. Goal Report - None
15. Audience of Citizens
15.1 Ms. Pessoni noted that she attended the Middle School concert and the Governor’s Foot Guard performed with the students and it was wonderful.
16. Adjournment
16.1 Motion by Ms. Pessoni, seconded by Ms. Barmasse, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Voted unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Barmasse
Secretary
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