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Naugatuck Board of Education Meeting (Thursday, November 9, 2017)Generated by Coleen Grommisch on Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Members present Dorothy Neth-Kunin, Glenn Connan, James Scully, Jason Celozzi, Scott Slauson, Diana Malone, Ethel Grant, Jeff Litke

1. Swear in New Board MembersAttorney Ned Fitzpatrick swore in the elected members of the Board of Education.

2. Call to Order - 6:15 p.m.

3. Election of OfficersAction: A. Election of the Board Chair

Motion by Ethel Grant, second by James Scully to nominate Dorothy Neth-Kunin as Board ChairFinal Resolution: Motion CarriesIn Favor: Dorothy Neth-Kunin, Glenn Connan, James Scully, Jason Celozzi, Scott Slauson, Diana Malone, Ethel Grant, Jeff Litke

Action: B. Election of the Board Vice Chair

Motion by Glenn Connan, second by Diana Malone to nominate Ethel Grant as Board Vice Chair

Final Resolution: Motion CarriesIn Favor: Dorothy Neth-Kunin, Glenn Connan, James Scully, Jason Celozzi, Scott Slauson, Diana Malone, Ethel Grant, Jeff Litke

Action: C. Election of Board Secretary

Motion by Jason Celozzi, second by Diana Malone to nominate Scott Slauson as Board SecretaryFinal Resolution: Motion CarriesIn Favor: Dorothy Neth-Kunin, Glenn Connan, James Scully, Jason Celozzi, Scott Slauson, Diana Malone, Ethel Grant, Jeff Litke

4. Executive Session

Action: A. Enter into Executive SessionMotion to enter into executive session to discuss Student Issue, Collective Bargaining, inviting Sharon Locke, Chris Montini, John Lawlor, andBernice Rizk

Motion by James Scully, second by Glenn Connan.Final Resolution: Motion CarriesIn Favor: Dorothy Neth-Kunin, Glenn Connan, James Scully, Jason Celozzi, Scott Slauson, Diana Malone, Ethel Grant, Jeff Litke

5. Public Session

6. RecognitionInformation: A. Early Childhood Center at Central Avenue PreschoolSuperintendent Sharon Locke recognized Early Childhood Center Principal Jackie Bacon and the staff for a new five year NAEYC Accreditation, bysuccessfully completing the renewal process.

Information: B. 2017 School Bus Safety Poster Contest WinnersStudent Transportation Employees Ron Tymula and Tasha Best presented vouchers to the winners of the School Bus Safety Poster ContestWinners. This year's theme was "My Driver - My Safety Hero!"

1 st Place & Overall Winner ($1,000 field trip voucher) Logan Stone Western Elementary1 st Place Division #1 Gr. K ($250 field trip voucher) Jacob Rodriguez Andrew Avenue Elementary1 st Place Division #2 Gr. 1-2 ($250 field trip voucher) Aleen Younis Andrew Avenue Elementary1 st Place Division #3 Gr. 3-4 ($250 field trip voucher) Joshua Diaz Andrew Avenue Elementary

7. Pledge of AllegianceThe Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Poster Contest Winners.

8. Discussion, Possible Action on Matters Emanating from Executive SessionAction: A. Discussion/Possible ActionMotion to approve the stipulated expulsion agreement discussed in executive session.

Motion by Jason Celozzi, second by Scott Slauson.Final Resolution: Motion CarriesIn Favor: Dorothy Neth-Kunin, Glenn Connan, James Scully, Jason Celozzi, Scott Slauson, Diana Malone, Ethel Grant, Jeff Litke

9. Public Comment



Information: A. Possible Public Comment

Tamika Mayfield, 57 High Street, spoke about using epi-pens in schools and noted they do not always save lives.

Sue Kuczenski, 107 Dunn Avenue spoke about the High School Cheerleading Coach, who has canceled numerous practices, often a no show andis is not teaching the girls.

Shay Kuczenski, Student, noted that she is a Senior and the Cheerleading Coach did not show up for Senior Night.

Caitlyn Whitley, Student shared that the Cheerleading Coach was quick to pick Captains without getting to know the girls.

Kristen Mabrouk, Naugatuck Youth Services spoke about the Coalition Meeting and Girls on the Run which will start up in the Spring, with CoachTraining on January 24, 2018.

Laurie Jackson, 204 Margaret Circle noted that the Cheerleaders lacked enthusiasm and needed Board of Education intervention to help with anew Coach. Ms. Jackson also congratulated the Board Members on their election.

10. Student ReportStudent Representatives Ben Wierzbicki and Raymond Lucarelli shared that Mr. Zeigler, Naugatuck High School’s personal “Dream Director,” haslaunched an after school club, The Dream Team, for students interested in promoting diversity within our high school. The Naugatuck BoysSoccer team won the NVL Championship game against Watertown last Thursday on November 2nd. The game was won in overtime with a 3 - 1lead to take home the title for the fifth year in a row.

11. CommunicationsInformation: A. BOE Workshop on November 16thBegin work on next year's budget building.

Information: B. Budget Meeting DatesInformation only.

Information: C. CABE ConferenceNovember 16 and 17.

12. Consent Agenda

Action (Consent): A. Draft Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

Motion by Scott Slauson, second by Ethel Grant.Final Resolution: Motion CarriesIn Favor: Dorothy Neth-Kunin, Glenn Connan, James Scully, Jason Celozzi, Scott Slauson, Diana Malone, Ethel Grant, Jeff Litke

Action (Consent): B. Approval of Consent Agenda ItemsResolution: Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items

Motion by Scott Slauson, second by Ethel Grant.Final Resolution: Motion CarriesIn Favor: Dorothy Neth-Kunin, Glenn Connan, James Scully, Jason Celozzi, Scott Slauson, Diana Malone, Ethel Grant, Jeff Litke

APPOINTMENTS

Shannon Navroth Teacher - SpanishWest Haven Naugatuck High School$49,767.00Effective 11/1/17

EXPERIENCE: Spanish Teacher (Long-Term Sub), Wallingford Public Schools, 8/2017 – 11/2017; Spanish Teacher (One Year Contract), Region15, 8/2016 – 6/2017.

EDUCATION: BS Quinnipiac University, MS Quinnipiac University

CERTIFICATION: Spanish 7-6 (023)

Lucas Fatsy Teacher - ScienceSeymour Naugatuck High School$64,154.00Effective 10/19/17

EXPERIENCE: Biology & Capstone Instructor, Bridgeport Public Schools, 9/2013 – 11/2017; General Science Teacher, Bridgeport Public Schools,8/2012-6/2013; Wildlife Biology, State of Connecticut, 5/2009 – 7/2011; Full-Time Professor, SCSU, 7/2007-5/2009.

EDUCATION: BS University of Vermont, MS SCSU

CERTIFICATION: Biology 7-12 (030); General Science 7-12 (034)

Khalid Aybar P/T Custodian



Waterbury Hop Brook Elementary School$22.65 per hourEffective TBD

Kassie Ryan Building SubstituteWolcott Cross Street Intermediate School$100.00 per dayEffective 10/16/17

Tiffany Deitelbaum Lead TeacherCross Street Intermediate School$967 Stipend

Kevin Tousignant Part Time Para EducatorNaugatuck Maple Hill Elementary School$15.33 per hourEffective 10/10/17

Lisa Tata Adult EducationNaugatuck High School$38.86 per hour

Natosha Goyette Building SubstituteNewtown Early Childhood Center$100.00 per dayEffective 11/14/17

Amber Desiderato Pre-School Teacher F/TNaugatuck Early Childhood Center$17.31 per hourEffective 11/6/17

Naugatuck High School Coaching (Winter)

Michael Wilson Boys Varsity Basketball$7,587 Stipend2017-2018

Jahmal Francis Boys JV Basketball$4,731 Stipend2017-2018

Brett Hayward Boys Freshman Basketball$3,442 Stipend2017-2018

Gail Cheney Girls Varsity Basketball$6,726 Stipend2017-2018

Sean Dunn Girls Freshman Basketball$3,442 Stipend2017-2018

Ralph Roper Indoor Track$4,991 Stipend2017-2018

William Hanley Indoor Track$4,991 Stipend2017-2018

James McKee Boys Swimming$6,939 Stipend2017-2018

Jesse Cyr Asst. Boys Swimming$2,590 Stipend2017-2018

Brian Schacht Unified Head Coach$2,040 Stipend2017-2018

David Sollazzo Unified Asst. Coach$1,020 Stipend2017-2018

David Sollazzo Weightlifting$31.36 per hour2017-2018



City Hill Middle School Coaching (Winter)

David Trotta Boys Basketball$2,591 Stipend2017-2018

Fred Scheithe Girls Basketball$3,025 Stipend2017-2018

Brandi Sill Swimming$3,025 Stipend2017-2018

David Kunces Swimming$3,025 Stipend2017-2018

Donna Gomes Cheerleading Coac$1,075 Stipend2017-2018

Tom Tousignant Unified Coach$1,968 Stipend2017-2018

TRANSFERS

Karla Spencer From Part Time Head Start Teacherat Early Childhood Center ToFull Time Family Advocate atEarly Childhood Center$17.31 per hourEffective

Laura Macary From Part Time Secretary atCross Street Intermediate SchoolTo Full Time Para Educator atWestern Elementary School$15.33 per hourEffective 1/2/2018

Katherine Barley From Part Time General CafeWorker at City Hill Middle SchoolTo Full Time General Café WorkerAt City Hill Middle School$17.07 per hourEffective 11/13/2017

RESIGNATIONS

Deborah Barna General Café WorkerCity Hill Middle SchoolEffective 10/26/17

Gina Kotsaftis Adult EducationNaugatuck High SchoolEffective 8/3/17

Mirta Sabino Family AdvocateEarly Childhood CenterEffective 10/27/17

Quamesha Dunbar Family AdvocateEarly Childhood CenterEffective 11/1/17

Amber Desiderato Full Time Preschool TeacherEarly Childhood CenterEffective 10/27/17

Pasquale Canale Part Time CustodianHop Brook Elementary SchoolEffective 11/1/17

Jacinya Benjamin Building SubstituteEarly Childhood CenterEffective 11/3/17

LEAVE OF ABSENCE



Sara Benzinger Teacher – Grade 4Salem Elementary SchoolEffective 1/8/18 – 2/9/18

Cara Tyminski Teacher - EnglishCity Hill Middle SchoolTBD – 6/30/18

13. Superintendent's Report

Action, Information: A. Naugatuck Youth LeadersNaugatuck High School in collaboration with Naugatuck Youth Services will participate in The Great Kindness Challenge January 22-26, 2018.The plan is focus on grades K-12 and to make it a fun competition. The students also presented a proposal for a graduation walk, where the2018 high school graduates would spend 2 days in June in their graduation robes touring the district schools and parading the hallways whilethe students watch. The purpose is to be roll models and encourage more students to have academic excellence and strive to graduate. BoardChair Dorothy Neth-Kunin noted she is excited to have the other students see the graduates walk.

Motion to approve the Great Kindness Challenge in the Naugatuck Public Schools from January 22-26, 2018 and endorse the Senior GraduationWalk that has already been approved by the Superintendent.

Motion by Ethel Grant, second by Diana Malone.Final Resolution: Motion CarriesIn Favor: Dorothy Neth-Kunin, Glenn Connan, Jason Celozzi, Scott Slauson, Diana Malone, Ethel Grant, Jeff LitkeNot Present at Vote: James Scully

Information: C. Strategic Plan Priority 3Business Manager Bernice Rizk presented The Strategic Plan Priority 3 to Refine, Construct and Operationalize Systems that Support our Schoolsas they Work to Ensure Every Student Becomes the Vision of the Graduate. Ms. Rizk detailed actions to accomplish the strategy noting peoplewho contact the Business Office will be treated in a professional manner, the staff will provide superior customer service, there will be a cultureof professionalism and mutual respect. The Business Office will be timely in closing purchase orders, improve communication with schools andvalidate purchase orders in a timely manner. Monthly detailed reconciliation of Town and BOE ledgers will be done and a collaborativeenvironment will be created.

Information Technology Director Alan Merly presented Strategy 3.3 to Design technology systems and develope NPS IT Processes to enableevery community member to access and utilize information that is timely and meaningful to their role in developing every student into theVision Of the Graduate. Mr. Merly explained the actions to accomplish Strategy 3.3 noting every Teacher understands the function and canmaximize the utilization of classroom technology, every student is empowered to leverage technology while engaging in learning experiences asthey become the Vision of the Graduate, the IT Department will collaborate with building leaders to build the capacity of classroom teachers touse technology as an instructional tool and the IT Director will provide ongoing professional development to the IT Department so they cansupport building leaders.

14. Monthly ReportsInformation: A. Human Resource ReportNo discussion

Information: B. Enrollment ReportNo discussion

Information: C. Financial ReportNo discussion

Information: D. Fire Drill and Safety ReportNo discussion

Information: E. Facility Use ReportNo discussion

Action: F. Field Trips - VoteNaugatuck High School with Robert Hughes, Grades 9-12 to Met Life Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ. on 11/11/2017 with 89 students.

Motion by Scott Slauson, second by Diana Malone.Final Resolution: Motion CarriesIn Favor: Dorothy Neth-Kunin, Glenn Connan, Jason Celozzi, Scott Slauson, Diana Malone, Ethel Grant, Jeff LitkeNot Present at Vote: James Scully

15. New Business

Discussion, Information: A. Policy Revision #5113 Student Attendance and Truancy-First Read

Action: B. Signature Authority MemoMotion to approve the change to the signature authority as requested

Motion by Jason Celozzi, second by Ethel Grant.Final Resolution: Motion CarriesIn Favor: Dorothy Neth-Kunin, Glenn Connan, Jason Celozzi, Scott Slauson, Diana Malone, Ethel Grant, Jeff LitkeNot Present at Vote: James Scully



Action: C. STA Contract -VoteTabled

16. Old Business

Action: A. Policy Revision #5250 Student Discipline-VoteMotion to approve the revisions to the Student Discipline policy #5250 as proposed.

Motion by Scott Slauson, second by Diana Malone.Final Resolution: Motion CarriesIn Favor: Dorothy Neth-Kunin, Glenn Connan, Jason Celozzi, Scott Slauson, Diana Malone, Ethel Grant, Jeff LitkeNot Present at Vote: James Scully

17. Adjournment

Action: A. Adjourn MeetingMotion to Adjourn the Meeting

Motion by Jason Celozzi, second by Scott Slauson to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m.

Final Resolution: Motion CarriesIn Favor: Dorothy Neth-Kunin, Glenn Connan, Jason Celozzi, Scott Slauson, Diana Malone, Ethel Grant, Jeff LitkeNot Present at Vote: James Scully

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