Waterford Regional School District public meetings in 2022
33 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting AD HOC Committee of the Waterford Board of Education for Purpose of Residency Hearing - CANCELLED
This special meeting of the Waterford Board of Education's ad hoc committee, scheduled for December 13, 2022, to conduct a residency hearing, was cancelled. The agenda would have included approval of prior minutes, an executive session on the residency hearing, and possible action on student residency.
- Meeting cancelled
- Agenda included minutes from November 28, 2022
- Executive session on residency hearing anticipated
- Possible action on student residency
Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY24 budget process, focusing on specific budget line items such as water, sewer, maintenance, transportation, communications, and utilities. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and adjourn.
- Discussion of FY24 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 January 20, 2022 Finance Committee meeting
Waterford Board of Education Regular & Organizational Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held its regular and organizational meeting, electing Pat Fedor as Chairperson and approving the consent agenda, the 2023-2024 school calendar, and a union agreement with custodial and maintenance employees. The board also discussed the 10-year facilities plan and CLMS chillers, and moved to executive session for union negotiations.
- Elected Pat Fedor as Chairperson
- Approved 2023-2024 school year calendar
- Ratified agreement with United Public Service Employees Union (custodians/maintenance) for July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025
- Appointed Craig Merriman to Town Retirement Commission for 1-year term ending 12/31/2023
- Discussed 10 Year Facilities Plan and CLMS chillers
Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting - CANCELLED
This meeting of the Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee was cancelled. The agenda had included discussion of the FY24 budget process and review of specific budget line items, but no action was taken.
- Meeting cancelled
- Agenda included discussion of FY24 budget process
- Budget review items included water, sewer, maintenance, transportation, communications, postage, advertising, travel, fuel, and supplies
Special Meeting AD HOC Committee of the Waterford Board of Education for Purpose of Residency Hearing
The Waterford Board of Education's ad hoc committee met to conduct a student residency hearing. The board entered executive session to discuss the matter, then approved a motion to grant the students a brief continuance to a mutually agreed date no later than December 15, 2022. The meeting adjourned at 9:58 PM.
- Entered executive session for student residency hearing, with invited attendees including Superintendent Thomas Giard and legal counsel
- Approved motion to grant students a continuance to no later than December 15, 2022
- 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 approved the Strategic Coherence Plan for 2022-2025, FY24 Budget Assumptions, the Capital Improvement Plan for 2023-2028, the 2023 meeting schedule, and two technology policies. The board also discussed the budget timeline and received reports on the K-3 reading program and committee updates.
- Approved Waterford Public Schools' Strategic Coherence Plan 2022-2025
- Adopted FY24 Budget Assumptions/Priorities
- Approved Capital Improvement Plan for 2023-2028
- Approved Policy #3285 Technology Protection Plan and Policy #5240 Bring Your Own Device
- Approved 2023 Board of Education Meeting Schedule
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 22, 2022, where it approved the consent agenda (minutes and August expenditure report), adopted the 2022-2023 Board Goals, and approved several policies including those on sex discrimination and Title IX. The board also discussed cell phone usage policy and substitute rates, and entered executive session to review negotiation strategy.
- Approved consent agenda including August 2022 expenditure report
- Approved 2022-2023 Board of Education Goals
- Approved policies on sex discrimination, Title IX, and FAFSA completion
- Discussed cell phone usage policy and substitute rates
- Entered executive session for negotiation strategy review
Policy Committee Meeting
The Waterford Regional School District Policy Committee will review and potentially act on several new and revised policies, including student device protection, bring-your-own-device rules, sex discrimination and harassment policies, and a new FAFSA completion policy. The meeting is primarily a discussion and action session on these policy changes.
- Review of new Policy and Regulation 3285 - Technology Protection Plan
- Review of Policy 5240 - Use of Private Technological Devices by Students in School (Bring Your Own Device)
- Review of Policy and Regulation 4448/4860 - Sex Discrimination & Sexual Harassment
- Review of Policy and Regulation 5170 - Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
- Review of new Policy and Regulation 5370 - Improve FAFSA Completion Rates
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 25, 2022, primarily approving routine items and discussing school preparations. The board approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes and financial reports, and also approved the Professional Learning and Evaluation Plan Flexibilities for the 2022-2023 school year. The superintendent's report covered school year preparations, a device protection program, strategic plan updates, and class sizes. The meeting was largely procedural with no major policy changes or public hearings.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from June 23, July 7, August 15, 18, and 22 meetings, July 2022 expenditure report, and June 2022 food service report
- Approved Professional Learning and Evaluation Plan Flexibilities for 2022-2023 SY
- Discussed 2022-2023 school year preparations, one-to-one device protection program, strategic plan update, and class size update
- Discussed board goals for 2022-2023
- Public comment accepted in person and by email until 12:00 PM on August 25, 2022
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting on August 22, 2022, to discuss and vote on a proposed candidate for assistant principal at Waterford High School. The board approved Amanda Batty for the position, effective August 23, 2022. The meeting was brief and included only this action item before adjournment.
- Approved Amanda Batty as Assistant Principal of Waterford High School, effective August 23, 2022
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting on August 18, 2022, and approved two actions: appointing a board member to a town energy task force and hiring a new assistant principal for Clark Lane Middle School. The board also entered executive session to discuss a public employee appointment and then adjourned.
- Approved Chris Jones as Board representative to Town Ad Hoc Energy Task Force, term ending 12/31/2022
- Approved Tomeka Howard as Assistant Principal of Clark Lane Middle School, effective August 23, 2022
- Held executive session to discuss appointment of a public employee for an administrator vacancy
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting on August 15, 2022, primarily to enter executive session to discuss the appointment of a public employee, specifically finalists for an administrator vacancy. The board approved the motion to enter executive session and later adjourned. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Executive session to discuss appointment of a public employee (administrator vacancy)
- Invited Mr. Giard, Mr. Powers, Mr. Sachs, and recommended candidate
- Motion to enter executive session approved unanimously
- Meeting adjourned at 5:24 PM
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting - Cancelled
This special meeting of the Waterford Board of Education was cancelled. The agenda had included an executive session to discuss appointing a finalist for an administrator vacancy, but no action will be taken.
- Meeting cancelled
- Executive session on administrator vacancy appointment was scheduled
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting - Cancelled
The Waterford Board of Education scheduled a special meeting for July 21, 2022, at 5:00 PM, but the agenda indicates the meeting was cancelled. No decisions were made regarding the proposed items. The agenda listed procedural opening items and new business that did not proceed.
- Meeting cancelled
- No action taken on appointment to Town Ad Hoc Energy Task Force
- No action taken on Assistant Principal candidate at Waterford High School
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting - Cancelled
This July 20, 2022 special meeting of the Waterford Board of Education was cancelled. The agenda had included only procedural items and a planned executive session to discuss appointing a finalist for an administrator vacancy.
- Meeting cancelled
- Executive session planned to discuss appointment of a public employee – finalist(s) for administrator vacancy
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting on July 7, 2022, to discuss and take action on two items: appointing a board member to the Town Ad Hoc Energy Task Force and approving a new principal for Waterford High School. The board voted unanimously to approve Kirk Samuelson as principal, effective July 14, 2022. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 6:13 PM.
- Approved Kirk Samuelson as Principal of Waterford High School, effective July 14, 2022
- Discussed and appointed a board member to the Town Ad Hoc Energy Task Force
- Motion to approve principal made by Marcia Benvenuti, seconded by Amanda Gates-Lamothe
- Unanimous vote: all six members present voted in favor
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting - Cancelled
This special meeting of the Waterford Board of Education was cancelled. The agenda had included an executive session to discuss appointing a finalist for an administrator vacancy, but no decisions or discussions occurred.
- Meeting cancelled
- Executive session planned for administrator vacancy appointment discussion
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education approved several actions, including renewing the superintendent's contract for three years with a 2% salary increase, extending the temporary COVID-19 health and safety policy through June 30, 2023, and ratifying a union agreement. The board also discussed elementary class sizes and staffing for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Approved superintendent's contract renewal for 3 years (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025) with 2% base salary increase for year one
- Extended Temporary Policy #3255 (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) through June 30, 2023
- Ratified agreement with Waterford BOE Secretaries, Clerks and Assistants union (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024)
- Approved agreement with Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Connecticut (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2024)
- Reappointed Deb Roselli Kelly as representative on School Building Committee (term expiring 06/30/2026)
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education approved several instructional resource updates for mathematics, English Language Arts, social studies, and physical education. Additionally, the Board adopted non-resident student tuition rates and special education tuition rates for the 2022-23 school year.
- Approved non-resident student tuition rates for 2022-23
- Approved special education tuition rates for 2022-23
- Authorized a $57.70 accounts receivable write-off for the Quaker Hill Before Care Program
- Adopted instructional materials for 9-12 Mathematics curriculum
- Adopted instructional materials for American Sign Language I, 6-8 ELA, Black and Latino Studies, and K-12 Physical Education
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting on May 16, 2022, primarily to enter an executive session to discuss possible assignment or appointment of certified personnel for the 2022-23 school year. The board approved the motion to enter executive session and later adjourned. No other substantive public business was conducted.
- Executive session for discussion of possible assignment/appointment of certified personnel for 2022-23 school year
- Motion to enter executive session approved unanimously (9 yeas)
- Meeting adjourned at 8:27 PM
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting on May 9, 2022, primarily to enter an executive session. The board voted unanimously to discuss personnel matters, specifically the assignment and transfer of staff for the 2022-23 school year, with Superintendent Mr. Giard present. The meeting concluded with the board voting to adjourn at 6:41 PM.
- Executive session approved for discussion of personnel assignments and transfers for the 2022-23 school year
- Superintendent Mr. Giard invited to executive session for personnel discussions
- Meeting adjourned at 6:41 PM
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education approved multiple curriculum adoptions, including 9-12 Mathematics, 6-8 English Language Arts, K-12 Physical Education/Health, and additions of American Sign Language I and Black and Latino Studies. The board also set the WHS Class of 2022 graduation date for June 17, 2022, approved a revised school calendar, and ratified a collective bargaining agreement with the paraprofessionals union. The meeting included consent agenda approvals and an executive session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Approved 9-12 Mathematics Curriculum
- Approved 6-8 English Language Arts Curriculum
- Approved K-12 Physical Education/Health Curriculum
- Approved World Language Curriculum Addition - American Sign Language I
- Approved Social Studies Curriculum Addition - Black and Latino Studies
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education approved several new policies regarding firearms on school property, electronic records, and health assessments. They also authorized the sale of non-compliant food and beverages at specific after-school events and approved a contract with Effective School Solutions.
- Approved adoption of Policies #1225 (Firearms), #2024 (Electronic Records), and #5090 (Health Assessments)
- Authorized sale of food/beverages not meeting Connecticut Nutrition Standards at after-school events
- Approved Effective School Solutions contract for the 2022-2023 school year
- Certified compliance with Connecticut Nutrition Standards for the 2022-2023 school year
- Approved February 2022 monthly expenditure and food service financial reports
Policy Committee Meeting
The Policy Committee met to review various school district regulations and procedures. Discussions included updates to policies regarding firearms on school property, electronic records retention, food service, medication administration, and health assessments.
- Review of Policy #1225: Otherwise Lawful Possession of Firearms on School Property
- Review of Policy & Regulation #2024: Retention of Electronic Records and Information
- Review of Policy #3165: Food Service
- Review of Policy #5000: Administration of Medication
- Review of Policy #5090: Health Assessments and Screenings
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education is holding a special meeting to hear a grievance presentation from the Waterford Federation of Classroom Teachers. The board may enter executive session to discuss the grievance and collective bargaining strategy, then possibly take action on the matter.
- Grievance presentation by Waterford Federation of Classroom Teachers
- Possible executive session for discussion of teachers' grievance
- Recess to discuss collective bargaining strategy
- Possible board action on the grievance
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education approved the 2022-23 education budget of $52,109,124, along with a consent agenda covering minutes and financial reports. The board also approved an executive session to discuss a confidential attorney-client memorandum and amended the minutes of a prior special meeting to reflect a procedural ruling.
- Approved FY23 education budget of $52,109,124
- Approved consent agenda including January 2022 expenditure and food service reports
- Moved to executive session to discuss attorney-client privilege memorandum
- Amended Feb 10 special meeting minutes to note a motion was ruled out of order
- Approved minutes from Jan 27 and Feb 3, 7, 10 meetings
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss and vote on a candidate for the Director of Special Services position. The Board approved the appointment of Gina Wygonik, effective May 9, 2022.
- Approval of Gina Wygonik as Director of Special Services
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education met to review and discuss the Superintendent’s proposed education budget for the 2022-2023 school year. The meeting included a budget recap and follow-up discussion.
- Review, discussion, and possible action regarding the 2022-2023 proposed education budget
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss the appointment of a public employee. The board moved into an executive session to discuss finalists for an administrator vacancy with Mr. Giard and Mr. Powers.
- Executive session regarding discussion of finalists for an administrator vacancy
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 2022-2023. The agenda indicates an entire budget review is anticipated. Public comments are also scheduled. The meeting includes procedural items and adjournment.
- Review and discussion of Superintendent's Proposed Education Budget for 2022-2023
- Public questions and comments
- Meeting held at Clark Lane Middle School, 105 Clark Lane, Waterford, CT
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 27, 2022, at Clark Lane Middle School. The board approved a consent agenda, set the K-8 partnership tuition rate for 2022-2023, made appointments to the School Building Committee, approved committee assignments for 2022, and adopted a revised student dress policy. The board also moved into executive session to discuss the superintendent's mid-year performance evaluation.
- Approved K-8 Partnership tuition rate of $12,389 for 2022-2023 (same as 2021-2022)
- Reappointed Jody Nazarchyk to School Building Committee (term 07/01/2020-06/30/2025)
- Appointed Deb Roselli Kelly to School Building Committee (term 07/01/2017-06/30/2022)
- Approved Policy #5190 - Student Dress (revised)
- Approved consent agenda including December 2021 expenditure and food service reports
Special Meeting AD HOC Committee of the Waterford Board of Education for Purpose of Residency Hearing
The Waterford Board of Education's ad hoc committee held a special meeting to conduct a residency hearing. After an executive session, the board voted to determine that a student is not a resident of Waterford and will be denied school accommodations effective February 18, 2022. The meeting was held remotely and included procedural actions.
- Board entered executive session to discuss a student residency matter under CT General Statutes 1-210(b)(2), (11), (17)
- Motion approved to conclude Student A is not a Waterford resident and deny school accommodations effective Feb 18, 2022
- Board authorized Attorney Kyle McClain to communicate the decision in writing to the parents
- Meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM
Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY23 budget process, focusing on specific salary and benefit line items. The committee will also approve minutes from the December 2021 meeting and adjourn.
- Discussion of FY23 Board Budget Process
- Review of Sections 111 Salaries - Certified, 112 Salaries – Support, 119 Salaries - Other, 121 Temporary Pay –Certified
- Review of benefit lines: 219 Long Term Disability, 220 FICA, 240 Reimbursements, 250 Unemployment Comp, 260 Workers' Comp, 290 Unused Sick Leave, 291 Retirement Incentive
- Review of 621 Electricity and 730 Equipment
- Approval of December 20, 2021 Finance Committee minutes