Waterford Public Schools public meetings in 2025
21 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss a potential administrator appointment. The board will first enter an executive session to discuss finalist candidates for the vacancy, followed by a public discussion and possible action on the appointment. The meeting is scheduled for December 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Board of Education Conference Room.
- Discussion of finalist candidates for administrator vacancy in executive session
- Possible public appointment action for administrator position
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on December 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Board of Education Conference Room, 15 Rope Ferry Road. The board will conduct routine organizational tasks such as electing officers and approving minutes, but the most consequential items involve reviewing and possibly voting on the 2026-2027 school calendar and new English Language Arts curriculum materials for grades 9-12, including Grade 12 electives and a UCONN ECE course.
- Second reading of Policy 3135 School Activity Funds and Policy 5150 Search and Seizure
- Discussion and possible action on 2026-2027 school year calendar
- Discussion and possible action on new Grade 12 English electives and UCONN ECE course additions
- Review of Board of Education committee assignments for 2026
- Approval of November 2025 monthly expenditure report
Waterford Board of Education Residency Committee Meeting
The Ad Hoc Committee of the Waterford Board of Education is meeting to conduct a residency hearing. The committee will deliberate in executive session and may take action regarding student residency.
- Deliberation on residency hearing in executive session
- Possible action regarding student residency
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will review the 2024-2025 District Dashboard update and discuss the 2026 meeting schedule. Members will also consider budget assumptions for FY 27 and the budget timeline. The meeting includes first readings of policies regarding green cleaning, student work release, and promotion and retention.
- Discussion and possible action on FY 27 Budget Assumptions
- Discussion and possible action on 2026 Board of Education Meeting Schedule
- First reading of Policy 1240 Green Cleaning Programs, Policy 5225 Connecticut Student Work Release, and Policy 6060 Promotion and Retention
- Notice of Regulations: Pool Safety Plan (1135), Retention and Disposition of Records (2024), and Automatic External Defibrillators (3210)
- Review of September 2025 Monthly Expenditure and Food Service Financial Reports
Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting
The Policy Committee will meet to review several district policies and regulations. These reviews cover student conduct, financial management, and personnel leave.
- Policy 3135 School Activity Funds
- Regulation 4224 Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Policy 5065 Meal Charging
- Policy 5140 Restraint and Seclusion
- Policy and Regulation 5150 Search and Seizure
Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee will meet to discuss a confidential attorney-client privileged memorandum regarding clubs and activities policies, anticipated for executive session. The committee may also take possible action on clubs and activities policies.
- Discussion of confidential attorney-client privileged memorandum on clubs and activities policies
- Possible action concerning clubs and activities policies
Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee will review six policies and regulations, including a pool safety plan, green cleaning program, records retention, AED use, student work release, and promotion/retention. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and review only.
- Review Regulation 1135 Pool Safety Plan
- Review Policy 1240 Green Cleaning Programs
- Review Regulation 2024 for retention and disposition of records and information
- Review Regulation 3210 on automatic external defibrillators (AEDs)
- Review Policy 5225 Connecticut Student Work Release Policy
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education will discuss and possibly vote on naming the Waterford High School football field/track after Richard Cipriani and the baseball field after Gerry Rousseau. The board will also consider setting goals for 2025-2026, revising the 2025 meeting schedule, and providing free meals for reduced-price students. The meeting includes public comment, a superintendent's report on summer programs and AI guidelines, and consent items including August minutes and expenditures.
- Discussion and possible action on naming WHS football field/track after Richard Cipriani
- Discussion and possible action on naming WHS baseball field after Gerry Rousseau
- Discussion and possible action on free meals for reduced-price students
- Discussion and possible action on Board of Education goals for 2025-2026
- Discussion and possible action on revised 2025 meeting schedule
Waterford Board of Education Residency Committee Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Waterford Board of Education's Ad Hoc Committee for the purpose of a residency hearing. The board will enter executive session to deliberate on a student residency matter, then may take action on that residency case. The meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2025.
- Deliberation on Residency Hearing in Executive Session
- Possible Action re: Student Residency
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education will consider the adoption of a new math curriculum and supporting instructional materials for grades K-5. The board will also review the FY25 non-lapsing account and receive an update on the educator evaluation plan.
- Review and possible action on Grades K-5 Math Curriculum
- Review and possible action on adoption of K-5 Math textbooks and instructional materials
- Review and possible action regarding Board of Education Non-lapsing Account FY25
- Presentation on the Educator Evaluation Plan update
- Review of July 2025 Monthly Expenditure Report
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education will discuss and possibly vote on naming two school facilities after community members (Richard Cipriani and Gerry Rousseau), as well as on FY26 budget reductions. The board will also hold a second reading of Policy 1060 on school volunteers and student interns. An executive session is anticipated to discuss the superintendent's employment contract, with possible action to follow.
- Discussion and possible action on naming a school facility for Richard Cipriani (support letters and petition included)
- Discussion and possible action on naming a school facility for Gerry Rousseau (support letters and petition included)
- Discussion and possible action on FY26 budget reductions
- Second reading of Policy 1060: School Volunteers, Student Interns and Other Non-Employees
- Executive session anticipated for discussion of superintendent's contract of employment, with possible action to follow
Ad Hoc WHS Field Naming Committee
The Waterford High School Naming Committee will review submitted documentation and public comments, then discuss and possibly vote on naming the baseball field and track after community members.
- Discussion and possible action on naming the WHS track for a community member
- Discussion and possible action on naming the WHS baseball field for a community member
- Review of submitted documentation, including support letters and petitions for naming the fields
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on a proposed candidate for the position of Director of Special Services. The meeting includes opening procedures and adjournment.
- Discussion and possible action on a candidate for Director of Special Services
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education is meeting to discuss the appointment of a finalist for an administrator vacancy. The board will enter executive session for this discussion. The meeting is procedural and no other business is listed.
- Executive session anticipated for discussion concerning the appointment of a public employee – finalist for administrator vacancy
Ad Hoc WHS Field Naming Committee
The Waterford Board of Education's committee will discuss and possibly appoint a committee chair. They will review policies on naming schools and facilities, and discuss submitted documentation regarding the naming of the Waterford High School baseball field and football field/track. The current name of the football field, Alumni Field, will also be discussed.
- Discussion and possible action on appointment of committee chair
- Review of Policy and Regulations 7012 on naming schools, facilities, and fields
- Review of submitted documentation for naming WHS baseball field (including petition and support for Gerry Rousseau)
- Review of submitted documentation for naming WHS football field/track (including petition and support for Richard Cipriani)
- Discussion of current name of Waterford High School Football Field (Alumni Field)
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education will discuss and possibly vote on tuition rates for the 2025-26 school year, including special education tuition. The board will also consider adopting new textbooks for social studies (AP Psychology) and grades 6-12 science, and review a slate of policy updates on topics like school volunteers, bullying, and safety. A consent agenda includes approval of April 2025 minutes and a budget transfer.
- Discussion and possible action on tuition rates for 2025-26 school year
- Discussion and possible action on special education tuition rates for 2025-26
- Review and possible adoption of textbooks for AP Psychology and grades 6-12 science
- First reading of 13 policies including school volunteers, bullying, and safety plans
- Executive session to review superintendent's evaluation
Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee will review and discuss updates to 19 school policies, including those on school volunteers, visitors, smoking, security, sexual offenders, emergency action plans, educator diversity, sex discrimination, bullying, child abuse reporting, student drug use, restorative practices, student records, and special education assessments. The meeting is scheduled for April 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Board of Education Conference Room.
- Review Policy & Regulation 1060 on School Volunteers, Student Interns and other Non-Employees
- Review Policy 5125 on Restorative Practices Response, required by state law by July 1, 2025
- Review Regulation 5210 on Student Records (FERPA), updated to clarify Title IX Coordinator access
- Review Policy 4364 on Increasing Educator Diversity Plan
- Review Policy 5020 on Bullying and Safe School Climate Plan
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education will consider and possibly act on the WHS Class of 2025 graduation date and a revised 2024-2025 school calendar. The board will also review and possibly act on several curriculum adoptions, including new science courses for grades 6-12, a social studies course addition, and a career and technical education course. Other action items include non-renewal of long-term substitute teachers, an accounts receivable write-off, and the naming of school facilities.
- Review and possible action re: WHS Class of 2025 Graduation Date and Revised 2024-2025 School Year Calendar
- Review and possible action re: Non-Renewal of Long Term Substitute Teachers
- Discussion and possible action re: Accounts Receivable Write-off of Before Care Programs at Oswegatchie/Quaker Hill and Insurance Premiums for terminated Employees
- Review and possible action re: Grades 6-12 Science Curriculum
- Review and possible action re: Naming of School Facilities
Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting
The Policy Committee will conduct a series of reviews regarding various district regulations. These reviews cover topics including non-discrimination, student attendance, and graduation requirements.
- Review of Non-Discrimination policies for community relations and students
- Review of personnel policies regarding the Rehabilitation Act and ADA
- Review of Policy 5000 regarding Administration of Medications
- Review of student attendance, truancy, and chronic absenteeism regulations
- Review of high school graduation requirements
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education will consider and possibly act on a student transportation contract, a healthy food certification addendum, and food/beverage exemptions in public schools. The board will also discuss naming the high school football field/track and baseball field. A presentation on equity insights through student shadowing is scheduled.
- Review and possible action on ED-099 Addendum-Healthy Food Certification 2025-26
- Review and possible action on Food and Beverage Exemptions in Public Schools
- Discussion and possible action on Student Transportation Contract
- Discussion on naming of Waterford High School Football Field/Track
- Discussion on naming of Waterford High School Baseball Field
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on February 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Key items include a first reading of several policies (budget procedures, employment checks, homeless students, student discipline, suicide prevention), discussion of the Family Medical Leave Act regulation, and discussion and possible action on the 2025-26 education budget and a line-item reduction in the superintendent's recommended budget.
- First reading of five policies: Budget Procedures and Line Item Transfers, Employment and Student Teacher Checks, Homeless Children and Youth, Student Discipline, and Suicide Prevention and Intervention.
- Discussion of Regulation 4224 Family Medical Leave Act.
- Discussion and possible action on reduction of a line item in the Superintendent's Recommended Budget.
- Review and possible action on the 2025-26 (FY 26) Education Budget.