Waterford Regional School District public meetings in 2021
29 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY23 budget process and review specific budget line items, including temporary pay, overtime, health insurance, and various contracted services. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the December 2, 2021 meeting. The meeting is primarily a discussion, with no final budget decisions expected.
- Discussion of FY23 budget process and review of budget sections including 122 Temporary Pay, 132 Overtime, 212 Health Insurance, and 321 Instructional Service-Contracted
- Review of budget sections for Legal Services (331), Rentals (440), and Insurance (520, 521, 529)
- Review of budget sections for Tuition (560, 563), Instructional Supplies (611), Software (612), and Textbooks (641)
- Approval of minutes from December 2, 2021 Finance Committee meeting
Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee will meet to discuss next steps regarding Policy #5190 on student dress. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and is otherwise procedural.
- Discussion on next steps for Policy #5190 Student Dress
Waterford Board of Education Regular & Organizational Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held its regular and organizational meeting, electing officers and approving several action items. The board approved the 2022-2023 school calendar, extended the student transportation contract through June 2025, and appointed a member to the Town Retirement Commission. Consent agenda items, including minutes and financial reports, were also approved.
- Elected Pat Fedor as Chairperson (abstained) and approved other officers
- Approved 2022-2023 school year calendar
- Approved student transportation contract extension through June 2025 (one nay)
- Appointed Craig Merriman to Town Retirement Commission for term ending 12/31/2022
- Approved consent agenda including November 2021 expenditure and food service reports
Waterford Board of Education Ad Hoc Class Size Assessment Committee
The Waterford Board of Education Ad Hoc Class Size Assessment Committee is meeting to discuss follow-up questions from its December 2 meeting, review course offerings for PreK-12 students, and consider future agenda items. The meeting is primarily discussion-based, with no votes on policy or budget items scheduled.
- Discussion of follow-up questions from December 2, 2021 meeting
- Review of course offerings in Waterford Public Schools
- Discussion of ideas for future agenda items
- Approval of December 2, 2021 meeting minutes
Waterford Board of Education Ad Hoc Class Size Assessment Committee
The Waterford Board of Education Ad Hoc Class Size Assessment Committee is meeting to discuss class size data and course offerings for PreK-12 students. The committee elected Marcia Benvenuti as chair and reviewed reports on class sizes and course offerings. The meeting is focused on examining current conditions, not making final decisions on changes.
- Elected Marcia Benvenuti as committee chair
- Discussed class sizes in Waterford Public Schools, with report attached
- Discussed course offerings in Waterford Public Schools
- Discussed ideas for future agenda items
Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY23 budget process, reviewing specific budget sections including water, sewer, maintenance, transportation, communications, and utilities. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and adjourn.
- Discussion of FY23 budget process and review of budget sections 410 (Water Service), 411 (Sewer Service), 430 (Maintenance & Repair), 510 (Transportation), 530 (Communications), 531 (Postage), 540 (Advertising), 580 (Travel & Conferences), 590 (Other Purchased Services), 613 (Maintenance Supplies), 620 (Fuel Oil), 622 (Natural Gas), 623 (Propane), 627 (Transportation Supplies)
- Approval of minutes from November 8, 2021 Finance Committee meeting
- Meeting held at Board of Education Conference Room, 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on November 18, 2021, at Clark Lane Middle School. The board approved the FY23 budget assumptions, the 2022 meeting schedule, a renewed School Resource Officer agreement with the Waterford Police Department, and new world language semester courses. A second reading of Policy #5190 on student dress failed to pass.
- Approved FY23 Budget Assumptions/Priorities
- Approved 2022 Board of Education Meeting Schedule
- Approved renewal of School Resource Officer agreement with Waterford Police Department
- Approved Waterford High School World Language semester course additions
- Policy #5190 (Student Dress) failed on second reading
Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee met to discuss the FY23 budget process and adopted the recommended budget assumptions and priorities for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 14, 2021 meeting. The meeting was procedural and focused on budget planning.
- Adopted FY23 Budget Assumptions/Priorities as presented
- Discussed FY23 Board Budget Process
- Approved minutes from January 14, 2021 Finance Subcommittee Meeting
- Meeting held at Waterford High School Library, 20 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee is meeting to review and potentially act on several district policies. The committee will discuss a student dress code policy, consider action on a firearms possession policy, and review a food service policy with proposed changes. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a general review of policy work.
- Review Policy #5190 Student Dress
- Review Policy #1225 Otherwise Lawful Possession of Firearms on School Property
- Review Policy #3165 Food Service with current and new versions
- Approval of minutes from October 19, 2021 policy meeting
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education approved several new district policies and a multi-year capital improvement plan. Members also voted to form an ad hoc committee to evaluate class sizes and course offerings.
- Approved 2022 through 2027 Capital Improvement Plan
- Formed Ad Hoc Committee to assess class sizes and course offerings
- Adopted policies regarding student privacy, bullying, and non-discrimination
- Ratified agreement with Waterford Administrators' and Supervisors' Association (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025)
- Referred Student Dress policy back to the Policy Committee for review
CANCELED - Special Meeting AD HOC Committee of the Waterford Board of Education for Purpose of Residency Hearing
This special meeting of the Waterford Board of Education's Ad Hoc Committee, scheduled for October 21, 2021, was canceled. The agenda would have included a residency hearing, with an executive session for deliberation and possible action on student residency.
- Meeting canceled
- Residency hearing deliberation in executive session
- Possible action on student residency
Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss several school policies, including nondiscrimination, bullying, and student privacy. The committee will also review the green cleaning program and a policy work timeline. Most items are listed as action/discussion, meaning the committee may vote on recommendations.
- Review policy #1240 Green Cleaning Program
- Review Policy & Regulation #1000 Nondiscrimination (Community)
- Review Policy & Regulation #4336/4800 Nondiscrimination (Personnel)
- Review Policy & Regulation #5020 Bullying and Safe School Climate Plan
- Review Policy #5200 Student Privacy
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 23, 2021, at Waterford High School Library. The board approved the consent agenda, the 2021-2022 Board Goals, an agreement with the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Connecticut, and a first reading of several policies. The meeting also included public comment, recognition of the Director of Information Technology, and committee reports.
- Approved 2021-2022 Board of Education Goals
- Approved agreement with Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Connecticut for July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
- Approved first reading of policies including #1075 (Visits to Schools), #1150 (Use of School Facilities), #5095 (Immunizations), #5190 (Student Dress), #5230 (Transportation), #6050 (Parent-Teacher Communication), #6120 (Weighted Grading)
- Approved consent agenda including August 26, 2021 minutes and August 2021 expenditure report
- Recognized Director of Information Technology Edward Crane
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting on September 21, 2021, primarily to discuss the Superintendent's Evaluation in executive session. The board approved a motion to enter executive session at 5:02 PM and adjourned at 5:31 PM. The meeting was held in person at Waterford High School Library and livestreamed, with public attendance restricted due to COVID-19.
- Executive session for Superintendent's Evaluation
- Motion to enter executive session approved unanimously
- Meeting adjourned at 5:31 PM
Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss multiple school policies, including a new policy on weighted grading and GPA calculation. The committee will also review existing policies on school visits, facility use, green cleaning, immunizations, student dress, transportation, and parent-teacher communications. This is a working session focused on policy review, not final decisions.
- Review of new Policy #6120 on weighted grading and GPA calculation
- Review of Policy #1075 on visits to schools and observations
- Review of Policy #1150 on use of school facilities
- Review of Policy #5095 on immunizations
- Review of Policy #5230 on transportation
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education met to review school year preparations and financial reports. Key actions included approving the July 2021 expenditure report and authorizing a contract for an energy efficiency project with Eversource.
- Approval of Eversource Energy Project contract
- Approval of July 2021 Monthly Expenditure Report
- Approval of May and June 2021 Food Service Financial Reports
- Review of 2021-2022 school year preparations
- Discussion regarding Board Goals for 2021-2022
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting on June 8, 2021, at Waterford High School Library. The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes and the May 2021 expenditure report, and took action on several contracts, including Effective School Solutions and UCFS School Based Health Clinic. They also discussed elementary class sizes and staffing, extended the temporary COVID-19 policy, and approved year-end budget expenditures to offset cafeteria losses. The board entered executive session to discuss the superintendent's contract, with possible action to follow.
- Approved Effective School Solutions contract for 2021-2022, authorizing Superintendent to sign
- Approved UCFS School Based Health Clinic contract, pending verification of costs not to exceed $92,000
- Extended Temporary Policy #3255 on COVID-19 health and safety protocols through June 30, 2022
- Approved FY21 year-end budget expenditures to offset cafeteria losses
- Entered executive session to discuss Superintendent's contract of employment
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education is meeting to approve consent agenda items (minutes, expenditure reports), adopt tuition rates for non-resident and special education students for 2021-22, approve a small accounts receivable write-off, adopt instructional materials for a new AP Computer Science course, and discuss the American Recovery Plan ESSER grant and year-end budget. The board also moves into executive session to review the superintendent's evaluation.
- Approved non-resident student tuition rates for 2021-22
- Approved special education tuition rates for non-resident students and K-8 districts for 2021-22
- Authorized write-off of $668.95 in receivables for Before Care Program at Quaker Hill
- Adopted instructional materials for new AP Computer Science course
- Approved FY21 year-end budget expenditures and line item adjustments
Special Meeting AD HOC Committee of the Waterford Board of Education for Purpose of Residency Hearing
The Waterford Board of Education's Residency Committee held a special meeting to deliberate on a student's residency. After an executive session, the board voted to conclude the student is not a resident of Waterford and is not entitled to school accommodations, but directed the superintendent to allow the student to remain enrolled for the rest of the 2020-2021 school year. The board also authorized its attorney to communicate the decision in writing to the parent.
- Vote to move into executive session to discuss student residency
- Decision that student is not a resident of Waterford
- Directive to permit student to remain enrolled for the remainder of the school year
- Authorization for attorney Kyle McClain to send written decision to parent
- Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education approved a new AP Computer Science course and the WHS Capstone Curriculum. The Board also authorized FY21 year-end budget expenditures and non-renewed contracts for nine long-term substitute teachers.
- Approved new AP Computer Science Course at Waterford High School
- Approved Waterford High School Capstone Curriculum
- Approved FY21 Year-end budget expenditures and line item adjustments
- Non-renewal of employment contracts for nine long-term substitute teachers
- Authorized salary/wage increases of 1.3% to 2.5% for various individually contracted employees
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting, approving a consent agenda with minutes and financial reports, and taking action on two food-related items: certifying compliance with Connecticut Nutrition Standards for the 2021-22 school year and allowing certain food and beverage sales at after-school events. The board also discussed an update on the phase-in to full in-person learning and held an executive session on negotiation strategy.
- Approved consent agenda including February 2021 minutes, monthly expenditure report, and food service financial report
- Certified compliance with Connecticut Nutrition Standards for all student food sales for 2021-22 (ED-099 Addendum)
- Approved allowing non-compliant food and beverage sales at after-school events, with conditions
- Discussed update on phase-in to full in-person learning plan
- Held executive session to review negotiation strategy
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education approved the FY22 education budget of $51,043,046.29, adopted several non-discrimination and related policies, and discussed capital requests. The meeting also included consent agenda approvals and an executive session on contracted employees.
- Approved FY22 education budget of $51,043,046.29 (5-4 vote)
- Adopted policies on non-discrimination, Title IX, firearms on school property, and employee evaluation
- Discussed FY22 capital improvement plan
- Approved consent agenda including January 2021 expenditure and food service reports
- Moved to executive session to discuss individually contracted employees
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the school learning model. The agenda includes public comment and a single new business item on this topic. The meeting is remote access only.
- Discussion re: School Learning Model
- Public comment submissions from 19 individuals
- Meeting held remotely via WPS website and BOE YouTube channel
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education is holding a special meeting to review, discuss, and possibly take action on the Superintendent's proposed education budget for 2021-2022. The meeting is remote-only, with public questions submitted by email. The agenda includes procedural items and a budget presentation.
- Review, discussion, and possible action on Superintendent's Proposed Education Budget for 2021-2022
- Budget presentation attached: FY 22 workshop #2 Budget Presentation to BOE 021121.pdf
- Public questions/comments via email to [email protected]
- Adjournment motion approved at 5:40 PM
Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee met on February 8, 2021, and approved multiple non-discrimination policies and regulations to move to the full Board. The committee also discussed several items remanded to it, including policies that may promote racial inequities, minority staffing policies, graduation requirements related to a mandated Black and Latino studies course, and mandating annual diversity training. The meeting opened with approval of the minutes from the September 29, 2020 meeting.
- Approved Policy and Regulation #1000 Non-discrimination (Community Relations) to move to full Board
- Approved Policy and Regulation #4336/4800 Non-discrimination (Personnel) to move to full Board
- Approved Policy and Regulation #5110 Non-discrimination (Students) to move to full Board
- Approved Policy and Regulation #4448/4860 Sex Discrimination/Sexual Harassment to move to full Board
- Discussed Connecticut Public Act No. 19-12 regarding Black and Latino studies course requirement
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the superintendent's proposed education budget for 2021-2022. The meeting is remote-only, with public questions submitted by email. The agenda includes the budget review as the main item, followed by public comments and adjournment.
- Review and discussion of Superintendent's Proposed Education Budget for 2021-2022
- Public questions/comments via email to [email protected]
- Meeting held remotely via video link
- Adjournment motion approved at 7:22 PM
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education ratified a three-year agreement with the Waterford Federation of Classroom Teachers covering July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024. The board also approved a tuition rate of $12,389 for K-8 partnerships for the 2021-2022 school year, an increase from the previous year's rate of $12,230. Additionally, the board approved 2021 committee assignments and reviewed a food service budget update.
- Ratification of agreement with Waterford Federation of Classroom Teachers (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024)
- Approval of K-8 Partnership tuition rate of $12,389 for 2021-2022
- Approval of 2021 Board representative and committee assignments
- Discussion of Food Service Department Budget Update
Waterford Board of Education Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss follow-up items from the January 7 meeting, review specific FY22 budget sections (including salaries, benefits, and equipment), recap significant changes, and discuss the overall budget outlook. The agenda is primarily discussion-oriented, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Discussion of FY22 budget sections: 111 Salaries - Certified, 121 Temporary Pay – Certified, 219 Long Term Disability, 220 FICA, 240 Reimbursements, 250 Unemployment Comp, 260 Workers' Comp, 290 Unused Sick Leave, 291 Retirement Incentive, 730 Equipment
- Discussion of overall FY22 budget outlook
- Discussion of budget presentation enhancements
- Approval of minutes from January 7, 2021 meeting
Waterford Board of Education Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss follow-up items from its December 10, 2020 meeting and to review specific sections of the FY22 budget, including salaries, insurance, tuition, and supplies. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and adjournment, with no votes on budget items scheduled.
- Approval of December 10, 2020 meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY22 budget process and review of Sections 112, 119, 440, 520, 521, 529, 560, 611, 612, 641, 642, 690
- Discussion of follow-up information from December 10, 2020 meeting