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Board of Education
June 21, 2012 – Special Meeting
Zoom Meeting
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Mary Tomasi, Vice Chair Chris McGlynn at 6:04 pm, Amy Domeika,
Suesen Hickey, Jessica Morozowich, Joanne Rose, Mitch Koziol.
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: Superintendent Jeffrey Burt, Bacon Academy Principal Matt
Peel, Colchester Elementary School Principal Judy O’Meara, Jack Jackter Intermediate School
Principal Elise Butson, William J. Johnston Middle School Principal Chris Bennett, Director of Pupil
Services and Special Education Kathleen Perry, Director of Teaching and Learning Charles Hewes,
Director of Education Operations Mario Hurtado, Director of Human Resources Shannon Ramsby,
Chief Financial Officer M. Cosgrove.
1. MEETING OPENING
1.1 Call to Order
Chair Mary Tomasi called this Special Meeting to order at 6:00 pm with a roll call
to establish a quorum.
2. RECOGNITIONS/ACNOWLEDGEMENTS
Chair Tomasi congratulated the staff for a phenomenal graduation.
C. McGlynn arrived at this point in the agenda.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Andrew Norton, Chair of Bacon Academy Trustees, also said it was a great graduation and
the trustees are very appreciative of the efforts to keep the trustees informed of the Board’s
use of Old Bacon Academy.
M. Mlodzinski congratulated the Board on passing of the budget.
4. REPORT FROM SUPERINTENDENT
4.1 Federal Grants Update
Superintendent Burt provided an update on the American Rescue Plan and Elementary
and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ARP- ESSER). The draft is being
worked on and is due on August 15, 2021.
4.2 Alternative Education Program Update
There is only one student for the Alt Ed program for next year. The student will be
moved to Bacon Academy and still get the full requirements for the program. A tutoring
program will take place at Old Bacon and possibly other programs. Superintendent Burt
volunteered his help with grants for renovations of the building.
4.3 Communications – none at time
5. POLICIES/REGULATIONS FOR FIRST READING
5.1 1110-1P School, Family, and Community Partnerships
5.2 Bylaw 9325 Meeting Conduct
5.3 Bylaw 9326 Minutes Taping, and Broadcasting
5.4 Bylaw 9321 Time, Place, Notification for Meetings
As this is the first reading, no action was taken.
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6. PRIORITY DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
6.1 Update on 2021-2022 Budget
Superintendent Burt reviewed the items in the $364,175 reduction to the budget.
The 2021-2022 BOE budget was approved at the recent referendum. Superintendent
Burt noted that the budget will be $675,000 in the ‘hole’ going into next year.
Motion by: C. McGlynn
to approve the 2021-2022 budget reductions in the amount of $364,175 as presented.
Second by: J. Rose.
Vote: Unanimous to approve.
6.2 Bargaining Agreement Approval Local #3279
Motion by: J. Morozowich
to approve the bargaining agreement between the Colchester BOE and Colchester
Federation of Educational Personnel, Local #3279 for the period of July 1, 2021 through
June 30 2024.
Second by: S. Hickey.
Vote: Unanimous to approve.
6.3 Discussion of Resuming In-Person Meetings
An in-person meeting is planned for the July BOE meeting. Discussion also included the
possibility of hybrid meetings with in-person board members but also on zoom.
6.4 School Resource Officer (SRO) Process
Board members reviewed the agreement between the Connecticut State Police/Colchester
Resident State Troopers’ Office and the Colchester Board of Education and the SRO
Responsibilities and Expectations documents.
6.5 Additional Appropriation Request for 2012-22 FY
Discussion followed regarding an appropriation request for an additional kindergarten
teacher but the Board will wait for the ECS funds and new enrollment numbers.
7. GRANTS/OTHER FINANCIALS
7.1. Perkins Secondary Supplemental Enhancement Grant
The State Department of Education has approved Colchester to receive the Carl D. Perkins
Career and Technical Education Secondary Supplemental Enhancement Grant in the amount
of $49,678.
Motion by: M. Koziol
to accept the Perkins Grant.
Second by: A. Domeika.
Vote: Unanimous to approve.
7.2 Budget Transfer Over $5,000 CES Wonders Reading Program
This request is to complete the purchase of the CES Wonders Reading Program in the
amount of $62,150.
Motion by: S. Hickey
to approve the transfer over $5,000 for the CES Wonders Reading Program.
Second by: J. Rose.
Vote: Unanimous to approve.
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7.3 Budget Transfer Over $5,000 Bacon Academy Library Media Center (LMC) Furniture
Motion by: M. Koziol
to approve the budget transfer in the amount of $62,282 for Bacon Academy LMC
furniture.
Second by: C. McGlynn.
Vote: Unanimous to approve.
7.4. Budget Transfer Over $5,000 MUNIS Upgrade
Motion by: J. Morozowich
to approve the budget transfer in the amount of $15,392 for a Munis Upgrade.
Second by: M. Koziol.
Vote: Unanimous to approve.
7.5 Request to Dispose of District equipment
Motion by: C. McGlynn
to approve the request to dispose of two snow throwers to use as trade-ins.
Second by: J. Rose.
Vote: Unanimous to approve.
8. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION/ASSESSMENT – None at this time
9. POLICIES/REGULATIONS FOR A SECOND READING
9.1 Nondiscrimination (Community/Board Operations)
9.2 2111P Equal Employment Opportunity
9.3 3240P Tuition Fees
9.4 4118.11P Nondiscrimination (Personnel)
9.5 5124.1P Student Privacy Policy (PPRA)
9.6 5145.4P Nondiscrimination (Students)
Motion by: A. Domeika
to approve the 9.1 with revisions, 9.2 with revisions, 9.3 as amended, 9.4 with revisions,
9.5 with revisions and 9.6 as presented.
Second by: S. Hickey.
Vote: Unanimous to approve.
10. NON-SUBSTANTIVE POLICIES
10.1 9323 Bylaw: Agenda Construction and Meeting Materials
No action taken.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
11.1 CES Math Lab Request for Disposal
The request is to remove outdated books from the math lab.
Motion by: C. McGlynn
to approve the Consent Agenda item to remove books for disposal.
Second by: A. Domeika.
Vote: Unanimous to approve.
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12. REPORTS FROM BOARD COMMITTEES – No reports
12.1 Policy
12.2 Budget
12.3 Personnel
12.4 Ad-Hoc Curriculum
12.5 Ad-Hoc Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
13. REPORTS FROM BOARD LIAISONS
J. Rose said the Ad-Hoc Diversity and Inclusion Committee meeting is June 29 at 6:00 pm.
The recommendations and findings will be presented at Board of Selectmen’s meeting on
July 15, 2021.
14. BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS and INFORMATION ITEMS
14.1 Budget Calendar (updated May 19, 2021)
14.2 Next Meetings
MEETING DATE TIME LOCATION
Board of Education July 13, 2021 6:00 PM Virtual
Budget Committee TBD (July) 9:00 AM Virtual
Policy Committee TBD (July) 5:30 PM Virtual
Personnel Committee September 13, 2021 5:30 PM Virtual
DEI Committee TBD
14.3 Monthly Student Enrollment – not at this time
14.4 Approved Committee Meeting Minutes
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by: M. Koziol
to go into Executive Session to discuss the Superintendent’s Evaluation and invite
Superintendent Burt and Director of Human Resources Shannon Ramsby to the session.
Second by: A. Domeika.
Vote: Unanimous to approve. Time: 7:48 pm.
Chair Tomasi brought the Board out of Executive Session at 9:55 pm.
See below for action.
16. POSSIBLE ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION
No action taken.
17. PUBLIC COMMENT
No comments received.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Tomasi adjourned this Special Meeting at 9:55 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Jane Slade
Recording Secretary
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