Waterford Public Schools public meetings in 2021
26 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee met to approve minutes from the December 2, 2021 meeting. The committee also held a discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 budget process and various expenditure categories.
- Approval of December 2, 2021, Finance Committee Meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY23 Board Budget Process
- Review of budget sections including health insurance, overtime, legal services, and instructional supplies
Archived Meetings
The Policy Committee met to review next steps regarding Policy #5190 Student Dress. The meeting also included procedural actions such as the call to order and approval of minutes.
- Discussion on next steps for Policy #5190 Student Dress
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held an organizational meeting to elect officers and review committee assignments for 2022. The Board also approved the upcoming school year calendar and a student transportation contract extension.
- Election of Ms. Pat Fedor as Chairperson
- Approval of the 2022-2023 school year calendar
- Approval of Student Transportation Contract Extension through June 2025
- Appointment of Mr. Craig Merriman to the Town Retirement Commission
- Approval of November 2021 Monthly Expenditure and Food Service Financial Reports
Archived Meetings
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 includes procedural items such as approving minutes and adjournment.
- Discussion of follow-up questions from December 2, 2021 meeting
- Review of course offerings in Waterford Public Schools
- Consideration of future agenda items
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education Ad Hoc Class Size Assessment Committee met to elect a chair and discuss class sizes and course offerings for PreK-12 students. The committee approved Marcia Benvenuti as chair and reviewed reports on class sizes and course offerings.
- Elected Marcia Benvenuti as committee chair
- Discussed class sizes in Waterford Public Schools
- Discussed course offerings in Waterford Public Schools
- Reviewed Ad Hoc Class Size Assessment Committee Report and WHS Class Sizes report
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee met to discuss the FY23 budget process, reviewing specific budget sections including water, sewer, maintenance, transportation, and utilities. The committee also approved the minutes from the November 8, 2021 meeting and adjourned.
- Approved minutes from November 8, 2021 Finance Committee meeting
- 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)
Archived Meetings
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 proposed student dress policy (Policy #5190) 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 a 2-5 vote with one abstention
Archived Meetings
The Policy Committee met to review several existing and new district policies. Discussions included student dress, food service, and the lawful possession of firearms on school property.
- Review of Policy #5190 Student Dress
- Review of Policy #1225 Otherwise Lawful Possession of Firearms on School Property
- Review of Policy #3165 Food Service
- Review of Policy Work
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee met to discuss and approve the budget process and assumptions for fiscal year 2023. They approved the recommended budget assumptions and priorities as presented, and also approved the minutes from the January 14, 2021 meeting. The meeting was brief and focused on budget planning.
- Approved FY23 Budget Assumptions/Priorities as presented
- Discussed FY23 Board Budget Process
- Approved minutes from January 14, 2021 Finance Subcommittee meeting
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on October 28, 2021, approving a consent agenda, a 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Plan, the formation of an ad-hoc committee on class sizes and course offerings, and several new policies. The board also ratified a three-year agreement with the Waterford Administrators' and Supervisors' Association and discussed the budget calendar.
- Approved Capital Improvement Plan for 2022 through 2027
- Formed Ad-Hoc Committee to assess class sizes and course offerings
- Approved policies on nondiscrimination, green cleaning, bullying, and student privacy
- Ratified agreement with Waterford Administrators' and Supervisors' Association (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025)
- Discussed 2022-23 budget calendar
Archived Meetings
This special meeting of the Waterford Board of Education's Ad Hoc Committee, scheduled for a residency hearing, was canceled. The agenda items—opening, executive session, possible action on student residency, and adjournment—were not acted upon.
- Meeting canceled
- Residency hearing deliberation and possible action were on the agenda
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss several school district policies, including nondiscrimination, bullying, and student privacy. The committee will also review the Green Cleaning Program policy and a policy work timeline. This is a working session focused on policy review and potential action.
- 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
Archived Meetings
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 voted unanimously to enter executive session at 5:02 PM and adjourned at 5:31 PM. No other substantive items were on the agenda.
- Executive session for Superintendent's Evaluation
- Motion to enter executive session approved unanimously
- Meeting adjourned at 5:31 PM
Archived Meetings
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 to consider policy updates.
- 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
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting on June 8, 2021, at Waterford High School. The board approved several contracts, including those for Effective School Solutions and UCFS School Based Health Clinic, extended a temporary COVID-19 policy, and discussed elementary class sizes and staffing. It also moved into executive session to discuss the superintendent's contract.
- Approved Effective School Solutions contract for 2021-2022
- Approved UCFS School Based Health Clinic contract, with 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
- Discussed elementary class sizes and staffing for 2021-2022
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 27, 2021, at Waterford High School. The board approved several action items, including non-resident and special education tuition rates for 2021-22, a $668.95 accounts receivable write-off, instructional materials for a new AP Computer Science course, and FY21 year-end budget expenditures. They also discussed a UCFS school-based health clinic presentation and an update on the American Rescue Plan ESSER grant, and entered 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
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education Residency Committee held a special meeting to deliberate on a student residency hearing. The committee moved into executive session to discuss the matter, then voted to conclude the student is not a resident of Waterford. The board directed the superintendent to allow the student to remain enrolled for the rest of the 2020-2021 school year and to disenroll after the last day of school.
- Committee moved to executive session to discuss student residency under CT General Statutes
- Board concluded student is not a resident of Waterford, not entitled to school accommodations
- Student permitted to remain enrolled through end of 2020-2021 school year per Board Policy 5270
- Board authorized attorney Kyle McClain to communicate the decision in writing to the student's parent
- Motion approved 3-0 by Craig Merriman, Pat Fedor, and Michele Devine
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 22, 2021, where it approved several new academic programs and administrative actions. The board approved a new AP Computer Science course, a capstone experience for Waterford High School, and a revised school calendar with a June 15, 2021 graduation date. It also approved year-end budget expenditures, non-renewal of nine long-term substitute teacher contracts, and salary increases for certain contracted employees. The meeting included public comment via email and an executive session for employment discussions.
- Approved new AP Computer Science course for Waterford High School
- Approved WHS Capstone Experience curriculum (seminar, project, continuation)
- Approved revised 2020-2021 school calendar and June 15, 2021 graduation date
- Approved FY21 year-end budget expenditures, including CLMS HVAC capital improvement
- Approved non-renewal of contracts for nine long-term substitute teachers
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting, approving the consent agenda (minutes, expenditure and food service reports) and two actions on school food sales: certifying compliance with Connecticut Nutrition Standards for 2021-22 and allowing certain non-compliant food/beverage sales at after-school or weekend events. The board also discussed the phase-in to full in-person learning, an Eversource energy project update, and equity training, then moved into executive session to review negotiation strategy.
- Approved consent agenda: Feb 25, 2021 minutes, Feb 2021 expenditure report, Feb 2021 food service financial report
- Approved ED-099 Addendum Healthy Food Certification for 2021-22 school year
- Approved food and beverage exemptions for sales at after-school/weekend events
- Discussed update on Eversource Energy Project
- Held executive session for review of negotiation strategy
Archived Meetings
The Board of Education met to approve several district policies and the upcoming annual budget. The meeting also included a review of school profile data and discussions regarding FY22 capital requests.
- Approved 2021-22 Education Budget in the amount of $51,043,046.29
- Adopted multiple policies including non-discrimination, Title IX, and firearms on school property
- Reviewed January 2021 monthly expenditure and food service financial reports
- Discussed FY22 Capital Requests
- Entered executive session to discuss individually contracted employees
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the school learning model. The agenda includes public comments submitted by email and a discussion item on the learning model, followed by adjournment.
- Discussion re: School Learning Model
- Public comment submissions via email
- Adjournment motion approved at 6:58 PM
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting to review, discuss, and possibly take action on the Superintendent's Proposed Education Budget for 2021-2022, including a budget recap and follow-up. The meeting was held remotely, with public questions submitted by email. The agenda also included procedural items such as establishing a quorum, the Pledge of Allegiance, and adjournment.
- 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 accepted via email prior to meeting start
- Meeting adjourned at 5:40 PM by motion
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee met to discuss and approve multiple policies, including those related to racial equity, minority staffing, and non-discrimination. The committee approved several policies to move to the full Board, covering areas such as non-discrimination, sexual harassment, Title IX, firearms on school property, and athletic coaches. Discussions also included reviewing policies that may promote racial inequities and mandating annual diversity training.
- Reviewed policies that may promote racial inequities and minority staffing policies
- Discussed graduation requirements for a mandated Black history course in light of CT's new Black and Latino studies requirement
- Approved Policy #1000 Non-discrimination (Community Relations) to move to full Board
- Approved Policy #4448/4860 Sex Discrimination/Sexual Harassment to move to full Board
- Approved Policy #1225 Otherwise Lawful Possession of Firearms on School Property to move to full Board
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting on February 4, 2021, to review the Superintendent's proposed education budget for the 2021-2022 school year. The agenda consisted primarily of this budget review and procedural items, with no specific dollar amounts or line-item decisions listed in the provided text. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn at 7:22 PM, which was approved by all nine board members present.
- Review and discussion of the Superintendent’s Proposed Education Budget for 2021-2022
- Adjournment motion approved by unanimous vote of the nine board members
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education Finance Subcommittee met remotely to approve the minutes from its January 7, 2021 meeting and to discuss the FY22 budget process. Discussions covered specific budget sections (salaries, benefits, equipment), a recap of significant changes, the overall budget outlook, and possible enhancements to budget presentations. The meeting adjourned at 6:37 PM.
- Approved minutes from January 7, 2021 Finance Subcommittee meeting
- Discussed 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
- Discussed recap of significant changes from earlier meetings
- Discussed overall FY22 budget outlook
- Discussed budget presentation enhancements
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education Finance Subcommittee is meeting remotely to discuss follow-up information from its December 10, 2020 meeting and to review specific sections of the FY22 board budget, including salaries, rentals, insurance, tuition, and supplies. The subcommittee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and adjourned.
- Approved minutes from December 10, 2020 Finance Subcommittee meeting
- Discussion on FY22 budget sections: 112 Salaries – Support, 119 Salaries - Other, 440 Rentals, 520 Fire/Property Insurance, 521 Liability Insurance, 529 Other Insurance, 560 Tuition - Other Public, 611 Instructional Supplies, 612 Software, 641 Textbooks, 642 Library Books - Periodicals, 690 Other Supplies – Materials
- Discussion on follow-up information from December 10, 2020 meeting