Waterford Public Schools public meetings in 2024
9 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Waterford Board of Education Regular & Organizational Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held its regular and organizational meeting. They elected Pat Fedor as Chairperson and Marcia Benvenuti as Secretary. The board approved the consent agenda, adopted a new preschool curriculum and the 2025-2026 school calendar, and adopted a second reading of several board policies and bylaws.
- Elected Pat Fedor as Chairperson and Marcia Benvenuti as Secretary
- Approved consent agenda including November minutes, monthly expenditure report, and food service financial report
- Adopted preschool curriculum for Waterford Public Schools
- Approved the 2025-2026 school year calendar
- Adopted second reading of policies including Policy 3195 (food service charging) and 12 bylaws on board roles, code of conduct, and procedures
Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee met to discuss the FY26 Board Budget process. The committee reviewed several specific budget sections including water, sewer, maintenance, and communications.
- Review of FY26 budget sections: 410 Water Service, 411 Sewer Service, 430 Maintenance & Repair, 530 Communications, 531 Postage, 540 Advertising, 580 Travel & Conferences, and 590 Other Purchased Services
- Approval of January 22, 2024 meeting minutes
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education approved the consent agenda including minutes and financial reports, adopted a new K-5 English Language Arts curriculum, and discussed assumptions and timeline for the FY26 budget. The board also appointed Craig Merriman to the Town Retirement Commission and held first readings of several policies, including prohibitions on sex discrimination and board governance bylaws.
- Approved K-5 English Language Arts curriculum
- Discussed FY26 budget assumptions and timeline
- Appointed Craig Merriman to Town Retirement Commission for 2024-2025
- First reading of policies: sex discrimination (4448/4860, 5170), food service charging (3195), and multiple board bylaws
- Approved consent agenda: October 31 minutes, October 2024 expenditure report, October 2024 food service financial report
Policy Committee Meeting
The Policy Committee is meeting to review a series of bylaws governing board operations. These reviews cover topics including board communications, conflict of interest, and the process for adopting or deleting policies.
- Review of Bylaw 9032 Board Communications
- Review of Bylaw 9036 Conflict of Interest
- Review of Bylaw 9044 Meeting Conduct
- Review of Bylaw 9088 Filling Vacancies
- Review of Bylaw 9010 Board Member Limits of Authority/Duties
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 for a residency hearing. After an executive session, the committee voted that the student is not a resident of Waterford and thus not entitled to school accommodations. The board authorized the superintendent and counsel to communicate the decision to the requesting parent.
- Executive session held to deliberate on a student residency hearing under Connecticut General Statutes
- Motion approved 3-0 finding the student is not a resident of Waterford
- Board authorized writing to the parent with the decision and reasons
- Parties invited to executive session included Jason Brucker, the student's mother, godmother, and godfather
- Motion made by Pat Fedor, seconded by Amanda Gates-Lamothe and Kathleen Elbaum
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education decided on the Capital Improvement Plan for FY2026 through FY2030 and approved new high school courses. The body also reviewed school security and class size updates. Other actions included approving a budget transfer and the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Approval of Capital Improvement Plan for FY2026 through FY2030
- Addition of Personal Finance and Financial Literacy Course at Waterford High School
- Addition of high school theatre courses at Waterford High School
- Budget Transfer Request from Acct. #03200 to Acct. #03190
- Review of Elementary Security Quarterly Report
Policy Committee Meeting
The Policy Committee met to review several district policies and bylaws. Discussions included food service charging and prohibitions of sex discrimination for students and personnel.
- Review of Policy 3165 Food Service and Policy 3195 Food Service Charging
- Review of Policy and Regulation 4448/4860 Prohibition of Sex Discrimination (Personnel)
- Review of Policy and Regulation 5170 Prohibition of Sex Discrimination (Students)
- Review of Board bylaws 9000 through 9096 regarding board roles, conduct, and procedures
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education met to discuss elementary class sizes and staffing updates for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting included a review of elementary staffing projections.
- Discussion and possible action regarding 2024-2025 elementary class sizes and staffing updates
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board approved new evaluation and support plans for both educators and administrators. Members also authorized a request to the Board of Selectmen for funding to replace the high school tennis courts and turf field. Additionally, the Board ratified a union agreement for secretaries, clerks, and assistants.
- Approved Educator Evaluation and Support Plan
- Approved Administrator Evaluation and Support Plan
- Authorized request for funds for turf field and tennis court replacement
- Ratified agreement with United Public Service Employees Union
- Approved May 2024 expenditure and food service reports