Waterford Public Schools public meetings in 2022
32 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Archived Meetings
This special meeting of the Waterford Board of Education's Ad Hoc Committee, scheduled for a residency hearing, was cancelled. The agenda would have included approval of minutes, an executive session, and possible action on student residency.
- Meeting cancelled
- Minutes from November 28, 2022
- Executive session on residency hearing
- Possible action re: student residency
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee met to discuss the FY24 budget process, reviewing specific budget line items including water, sewer, maintenance, transportation, and utilities. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 20, 2022 meeting and adjourned.
- Approved minutes from January 20, 2022 Finance Committee meeting
- Discussion of FY24 budget process and review of 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 its regular and organizational meeting on December 8, 2022, electing Pat Fedor as Chairperson and approving the 2023-2024 school year calendar. The board also ratified a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the United Public Service Employees Union for custodial and maintenance employees, and approved Craig Merriman's appointment to the Town Retirement Commission. Several reports and discussions were on the agenda, including the annual state summative assessments and a 10-year facilities plan.
- Elected Pat Fedor as Chairperson of the Board of Education
- Approved 2023-2024 school year calendar
- Ratified union agreement with United Public Service Employees Union (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025)
- Appointed Craig Merriman to Town Retirement Commission for term ending 12/31/2023
- Discussed 10-year facilities plan and CLMS chillers update
Archived Meetings
This meeting of the Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee was cancelled. The agenda had been set to discuss the FY24 budget process and review specific budget line items, but no business was conducted.
- Meeting cancelled
- Agenda included discussion of FY24 budget process
- Planned review of budget sections including water, sewer, maintenance, transportation, and fuel
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education's Ad Hoc Committee held a special meeting for a student residency hearing. The board entered executive session to discuss the matter, then approved a motion to grant the students a continuance to a date no later than December 15, 2022. The meeting adjourned at 9:58 PM.
- Entered executive session for student residency hearing
- Approved continuance for students to December 15, 2022
- Meeting held at Board of Education Conference Room, 15 Rope Ferry Road
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on October 27, 2022, where it approved several key items, including the Strategic Coherence Plan for 2022-2025, FY24 budget assumptions, and the Capital Improvement Plan for 2023-2028. The board also approved the 2023 meeting schedule and two technology-related policies. The meeting included public comment, consent agenda approval, and reports from the superintendent and committees.
- Approved Waterford Public Schools' Strategic Coherence Plan for 2022-2025
- Adopted FY24 Budget Assumptions/Priorities
- Approved Capital Improvement Plan for 2023 through 2028
- Approved 2023 Board of Education Meeting Schedule
- Approved Policy #3285 Technology Protection Plan and Policy #5240 (Bring Your Own Device)
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 22, 2022, approving the consent agenda (minutes and August expenditure report), the 2022-2023 Board goals, and several policies including Title IX and FAFSA completion. 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
- Discussed cell phone usage policy and substitute rates
- Approved policies on sex discrimination, Title IX, and FAFSA completion
- Entered executive session for negotiation strategy review
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee is meeting to review and potentially act on several school policies. The agenda includes new and revised policies on student device protection, bring-your-own-device, sex discrimination and harassment, Title IX, and FAFSA completion. The meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Board of Education Conference Room.
- Review of new Policy and Regulation 3285 - Technology Protection Plan
- Review of Policy 5240 - Use of Private Technological Devices by Students in School (BYOD)
- 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
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 25, 2022, where it approved a consent agenda including meeting minutes and financial reports, and discussed preparations for the 2022-2023 school year. The board also approved the Professional Learning and Evaluation Plan Flexibilities for the 2022-2023 school year and discussed board goals for the upcoming year.
- 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 financial report
- Approved Waterford Public Schools' 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
- Public comment accepted in writing by email and in person, with 3 minutes per speaker and 20 minutes per subject
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting on August 18, 2022, where it approved the appointment of Tomeka Howard as Assistant Principal of Clark Lane Middle School, effective August 23, 2022. The board also approved Chris Jones as its representative on the Town Ad Hoc Energy Task Force for a term ending December 31, 2022, and entered executive session to discuss a public employee appointment.
- Approved Tomeka Howard as Assistant Principal of Clark Lane Middle School, effective August 23, 2022
- Approved Chris Jones as board representative to Town Ad Hoc Energy Task Force, term ending 12/31/2022
- Held executive session to discuss appointment of a public employee (administrator vacancy)
Archived Meetings
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 a finalist 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 finalist)
- Invited attendees: Mr. Giard, Mr. Powers, Mr. Sachs, and recommended candidate
- Motion to enter executive session approved unanimously (7 yea votes)
- Meeting adjourned at 5:24 PM
Archived Meetings
This special meeting of the Waterford Board of Education was cancelled. The agenda had included an executive session to discuss finalists for an administrator vacancy, but no action was taken.
- Meeting cancelled
- Executive session planned for administrator vacancy discussion
Archived Meetings
This special meeting of the Waterford Board of Education was cancelled. The agenda had included appointing a board member to a town energy task force and discussing a candidate for assistant principal at Waterford High School, but no action was taken.
- Meeting cancelled
- Appointment to Town Ad Hoc Energy Task Force (proposed)
- Assistant Principal candidate at Waterford High School (proposed)
Archived Meetings
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 finalists for an administrator vacancy.
- Meeting cancelled
- Executive session on administrator vacancy finalists was planned but did not occur
Archived Meetings
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 candidate for principal of Waterford High School. The board approved Kirk Samuelson as principal, effective July 14, 2022, with a unanimous vote. The meeting 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
- All six board members voted in favor of the principal appointment
Archived Meetings
This July 6, 2022 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 was taken.
- Meeting cancelled
- Executive session on administrator vacancy appointment was scheduled but did not occur
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 23, 2022, approving several routine items and taking action on key personnel and policy matters. The board renewed the superintendent's contract for three years with a 2% salary increase, ratified a union agreement with secretaries and clerks, and extended a temporary COVID-19 policy. They also discussed elementary class sizes and staffing for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Approved consent agenda including May 2022 expenditure and food service reports
- Reappointed Deb Roselli Kelly to School Building Committee through 06/30/2026
- Extended Temporary Policy #3255 on COVID-19 health and safety protocols through June 30, 2023
- Approved agreement with Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Connecticut for July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2024
- Ratified union agreement with Waterford BOE Secretaries, Clerks and Assistants (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024)
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education approved non-resident and special education tuition rates for the 2022-23 school year. The board also adopted instructional materials for several new and existing curriculum areas, including American Sign Language I and Black and Latino Studies. Routine financial reports and minutes from previous meetings were approved via consent agenda.
- Approved non-resident student tuition rates for the 2022-23 school year
- Approved special education tuition rates for non-resident students and K-8 Districts for 2022-23
- Approved write-off of $57.70 in receivables for the Before Care Program at Quaker Hill
- Adopted instructional resources for 9-12 Mathematics and 6-8 English Language Arts
- Adopted instructional resources for new additions: American Sign Language I and Black and Latino Studies
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss personnel matters. The board moved into an executive session to discuss the possible assignment or appointment of certified personnel for the 2022-23 school year.
- Executive session regarding possible assignment/appointment of certified personnel for the 2022-23 school year
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting on May 9, 2022, primarily to discuss personnel matters related to assignments and transfers for the 2022-23 school year. The board moved into executive session for this discussion and later adjourned.
- Executive session for discussion of personnel assignments and transfers for 2022-23 school year
- Motion to enter executive session approved unanimously
- Meeting adjourned at 6:41 PM
Archived Meetings
The Board of Education approved several curriculum updates for mathematics, English Language Arts, social studies, and physical education. The meeting also included the ratification of a labor agreement with AFSCME paraprofessionals and the non-renewal of six long-term substitute teacher contracts.
- Adopted 9-12 Mathematics Curriculum
- Adopted American Sign Language I World Language Curriculum
- Adopted 6-8 English Language Arts Curriculum
- Adopted Black and Latino Studies Social Studies Curriculum
- Adopted K-12 Physical Education/Health Curriculum
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on March 24, 2022, where it approved several action items, including the consent agenda, a healthy food certification, food and beverage exemptions, a contract for student mental health services, and new policies. The board also recognized the Director of Special Services and received reports from committees and liaisons.
- Approved consent agenda including February 2022 expenditure and food service reports
- Certified compliance with Connecticut Nutrition Standards for 2022-23 school year
- Allowed sale of non-compliant food/beverages at after-school events under conditions
- Approved Effective School Solutions contract for 2022-2023 (amount not specified)
- Adopted policies on firearms on school property, electronic records, and health assessments
Archived Meetings
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. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with opening and adjournment items.
- Waterford Federation of Classroom Teachers grievance presentation
- Possible executive session for grievance discussion
- Recess to discuss collective bargaining strategy
- Possible board action on the grievance
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Public Schools Policy Committee is meeting to review and take action on several school policies. The agenda includes a review of policy work and specific policies on firearms on school property, electronic records retention, food service, medication administration, and health assessments. The meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Central Office Conference Room.
- Review Policy #1225 on otherwise lawful possession of firearms on school property
- Review Policy & Regulation #2024 on retention of electronic records and information
- Review Policy #3165 on food service
- Review Policy #5000 on administration of medication
- Review Policy #5090 on health assessments and screenings
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 24, 2022, at Clark Lane Middle School. The board approved the 2022-23 education budget of $52,109,124, approved the consent agenda including minutes and financial reports, and moved to executive session to discuss a confidential attorney-client privilege memorandum.
- Approved 2022-23 education budget of $52,109,124
- Approved consent agenda including January 2022 expenditure and food service reports
- Moved to executive session for attorney-client privilege discussion
- Amended February 10, 2022 special meeting minutes regarding budget motion ruling
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting to consider a candidate for the position of Director of Special Services. The Board voted to approve Gina Wygonik for the role, effective May 9, 2022.
- Approval of Gina Wygonik as Director of Special Services
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting to review and discuss the Superintendent’s proposed education budget for the 2022-2023 school year. The session included a budget recap, follow-up discussion, and an opportunity for public comments.
- Review and discussion of the Superintendent's Proposed Education Budget for 2022-2023
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting on February 7, 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.
- Executive session to discuss appointment of public employee (administrator vacancy)
- Invited Mr. Giard, Mr. Powers, and recommended candidate to executive session
- Motion to enter executive session approved unanimously (6 yeas)
- Meeting adjourned at 6:49 PM
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting to review and discuss the Superintendent's proposed education budget for the 2022-2023 school year. The meeting also included a period for public questions and comments.
- Review and discussion of the Superintendent’s Proposed Education Budget for 2022-2023
Archived Meetings
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, reappointed a School Building Committee representative, 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 $12,389 tuition rate for K-8 partnerships for 2022-2023
- 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 representative and committee assignments for 2022
Archived Meetings
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 conclude that Student A is not a resident of Waterford and will deny school accommodations effective February 18, 2022. The board also authorized its attorney to communicate the decision in writing.
- Motion approved to enter executive session citing CT General Statutes 1-210(b)(2),(11),(17)
- Board concluded Student A is not a resident of Waterford, denying school accommodations effective Feb. 18, 2022
- Board authorized Attorney Kyle McClain to communicate the decision to the parents
- Vote was unanimous (Yea: Christopher Jones, Michele Devine, Pat Fedor)
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee met on January 20, 2022, to approve the minutes from the previous December meeting. The committee then discussed the FY23 Board Budget process, specifically reviewing sections for certified and support salaries, benefits, and utilities. No new contracts or ordinances were voted on during this session.
- Approved minutes from the December 20, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting
- Discussed FY23 budget sections 111 (Certified Salaries) and 112 (Support Salaries)
- Reviewed budget sections for benefits including 219 (Long Term Disability) and 220 (FICA)
- Reviewed budget section 621 (Electricity) and 730 (Equipment)