East Hampton
Board of Education
East Hampton, CT 06424
MINUTES: November 24, 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. Hurst, Mr. Laraia, Mr. Coolican, Ms. Barmasse, Ms. Wall
and Mr. Gemma
Member absent: Ms. Pessoni
Administration Dr. Golden, Superintendent of Schools
Present: Mr. Reich, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
East Hampton High School Student Council Representative: Walid Ahmad not present, but report sent by E-Mail
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Inter-Board Liaisons
3.1 Ms. Barmasse reported on a presentation by Haddam- Killingworth Superintendent Gary Malla regarding reverse auctions.
3.2 Ms. Barmasse and Dr. Golden reporting on attending the CABE Convention
4. Audience of Citizens - None
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 November 11, 2008 Minutes
5.1.1 Motion by Mr. Coolican, seconded by Mr. Laraia, to approve the minutes of November 11, 2008. Voted unanimous.
6. Student/Staff Recognition - None
7. Committee Reports
7.1 Student Council
7.1 Walid Ahmad, Student Council Representative for East Hampton High School (not present) sent in the following report:
- Blood Drive: 58 Students signed up and gave blood at the blood drive held in the high school gym on November 17. It was a large success with many students participating and few students experienced any difficulties. Student council will hold another blood drive most likely in the spring and also perhaps open it to the public.
- Intramural Flag Football has started run by Mr. Kevin Pelczar and Mr. Robert Abraham. There are 10 teams competing.
- The winter sports season has officially started today. The basketball teams as well as the indoor track team are looking forward to a strong season.
- The Drama Club presented Spoon River Anthology this past weekend. The play was a success.
7.2 Personnel Committee
7.3 Policy Committee
7.4 Curriculum Committee
7.4.1 Mrs. Barmasse announced that the Curriculum Committee would meet Monday December 1, 2008
7.5 Transportation, Buildings and Grounds Committee
7.5.1 Mr. Gemma noted that the Transportation, Buildings & Grounds Committee met prior to tonight’s Board meeting and reviewed the following:
- Friar and Associates are under contract
- Updated security software
- Painting at central office is 95% completed with 5% to be completed in the spring
7.6 Financial Reports - None
7.7 East Hampton Education Association – None
7.8 Liaison Reports - None
8. Communications
8.1 Dr. Golden reviewed the following communications for the Board:
- There was a wonderful turnout at the Board of Education Excellence Awards Reception
- The parent forum at the high school went well
- Center School Chronicle
- Memorial’s Bulletin Board
9. Program Presentation – None
10. Unfinished Business - None
11. New Business
11.1 Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 3541.44, Student Transportation in Private Vehicle (First Reading)
11.2 Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 4133.1/4233.1, Use of Board of Education Vehicles or Privately Owned Vehicles (First
Reading)
11.3 Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 5145.5, Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment of Students (First Reading)
11.4 Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 4118.11/4218.11, Equal Employment Opportunity – Personnel (First Reading)
11.5 Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 5131.911, Bullying (First Reading)
11.6 Review of Recommended Board of Education Bylaw 9325.2, Order of Business Agenda Format (First Reading)
12. Future Business – None
13. Personnel Actions
13.1 Ms. Barmasse questioned funding for Assistant Basketball Coaches. Dr. Golden Confirmed that it is in the Teachers Contract.
14. Goal Report
14.1 Dr. Golden mentioned that she would provide a report at the first meeting of each month
15. Audience of Citizens
15.1 Mr. Kyle Dostaler Commented About Facilities Discussion Earlier in the Meeting
16. Adjournment
16.1 Motion by Mr. Hurst, Seconded by Ms. Robinson, to Adjourn the Meeting at 8:06 p.m. Voted Unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Barmasse
Secretary
JB/JAG/LH
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