NORWALK PUBLIC SCHOOLS · NORWALK PUBLIC SCHOOLS 125 East Avenue Norwalk, Connecticut BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Board Meeting Common Council Chambers City Hall – 3rd Floor Tuesday,

NORWALK PUBLIC SCHOOLS 125 East Avenue

Norwalk, Connecticut

BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Board Meeting Common Council Chambers City Hall – 3rd Floor

Tuesday, October 17, 2017 7:00PM

AGENDA I. Call to Order: 7:00PM

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Spotlight

Carver Foundation of Norwalk

IV. Public Comments V. Superintendent’s Report

A. Implementation of SEED Evaluation B. Norwalk Education Foundation – Taste for Education Event

VI. Actions

1. Consent Calendar VI. (2.A); (2.B); (2.C.1); (2.C.2); (2.C.3) 2. A. Approval of Personnel B. Approval of Budget Transfers C. Approval of Trips: 1. Brien McMahon High School to Peru-Lima, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cuzco – February 10-19, 2018 2. Norwalk High School Winter Guard to Dayton Ohio (WGI World Championships) – April 11-15, 2017 3. Norwalk High School Winter Percussion to Dayton Ohio (WGI World Championships) – April 18-22, 2017

3. Approval of Standards Adoption of K-8 ELA and Math Curriculum 4. Approval of the Norwalk Early Childhood Center (NECC) Improvement Project Closeout

VII. Information and Reports A. September 2017 Monthly Financial Report B. Committee/Representative Reports C. Board Member Announcements

VIII. Approval of Minutes September 19, October 3

IX. Adjournment

Revised as of 10/12/2017 4:08 PM

NORWALK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PERSONNEL ACTIONS FOR BOARD APPROVAL

October 17, 2017

APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Name: Aaron Marks Effective: September 25, 2017

Posting: 3254, World History Teacher, CGS (.60) Step: 1 Salary: $30,267

Education: Elon University, B.A. – Middle Grades Education

Experience: New Teacher

Name: Katherine Zera Effective: October 5, 2017

Posting: 3499, Grade 2 Teacher, Tracey Elementary Step: 1 Salary: $55,750

Education: Central Connecticut State University, B.A. – Psychology

University of Bridgeport, M.A. – Elementary Education


Name: Amanda Bedini Effective: October 9, 2017

Posting: 3526, Grade 2 Teacher, Brookside Elementary Step: 1 Salary: $55,750

Education: James Madison University, B.A. – Elementary Education

James Madison University, M.A. – Masters of Arts in Teaching


RESIGNATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT EFF. Date

Marsha Reich – School Nurse, Ponus Ridge Middle School December 31, 2017

Jeannie Bunce – 10-12 grade Teacher at BMHS June 30, 2018

Joseph Corcoran – 10-12 Math Teacher, BMHS June 30, 2018

Judy McArdle – Special Ed Teacher, Columbus Magnet June 30, 2018

RESIGNATION FOR PERSONAL REASONS EFF. Date

Dr. Michael Conner – Chief Academic Officer November 3, 2017

BOARD OF EDUCATION

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

Board Meeting Date: 10/17/17

Action Required By (date): 10/17/17

Number on Agenda: VI.2.B

Action Item Information Item (check one)

Agenda Title:

Approval of Budget Transfers

Background:

Cost (if applicable):

Funding Source:

Beginning Date of Program or Project (if applicable):

Ending Date of Program of Project (if applicable):

Options (if applicable):

Recommendation:

Resolved, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that

the Board of Education approves the attached budget transfers.

Attachment: Yes No (check one)

Submitted by: Superintendent's Office Department:

BUDGET TRANSFERS >$10,000

2017-2018 Fiscal Year

Presented at 10/12/2017 BOE Finance Committee

BOE Meeting 10/17/2017Transfers as of : 10/10/2017

DATE ORG OBJ PROJ Description AMOUNT ORG OBJ PROJ Description AMOUNT REASON

09/19/17 15612700 117 16 TEACHERS AT Vacancy 40,250$ 15612700 330 56 OTHER PROF TECH SERVICES AT 40,250$ Transfer funds from AT Teacher Vacancy to cover the cost of the new

contract for the redesign and implementation of the New Norwalk City

PS Gifted and Talented Education Program

09/28/17 16026200 613 60 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 13,000$ 16026400 433 60 ELECTRIC MOTORS 13,000$ To cover funds to pay bills for Electric Motors

10/10/17 10324100 500 03 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES 400,000$ 10814030 137 03 CERTIFIED HOURLY 14,000$

10814030 138 03 NON-CERTIFIED HOURLY 4,000$

10814030 200 03 BENEFITS 120,247$

10814030 322 03 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM 17,700$

10814030 324 03 FIELD TRIPS 157,000$

10814030 500 03 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES 69,243$

10814030 510 03 TRANSPORTATION 9,000$

10814030 611 03 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 3,110$

10814030 700 03 PROPERTY 4,000$

10814030 800 03 OTHER 1,700$

10/10/17 15411110 730 54 INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT 12,200$ 15411110 733 54 INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTWARE 12,200$ To cover funding for Math licenses/Edgenuity

465,450$ 465,450$

TOFROM

Total Transfers ToTotal Transfers From

Transfer from BMHS SBB to CGS to cover related expenses required to

run the operations of CGS above the grant funding received

BOARD OF EDUCATION




Number on Agenda: VI.2.C.1


Agenda Title:

Brien McMahon High School to Peru-Lima, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cuzco –

February 10-19, 2018

Background:

The attached field trip must be approved at the Board level according to Policy #6153

– Field Trips


Funding Source:




Recommendation:

Resolved, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board

of Education approves Brien McMahon High School trip to Peru-Lima, Machu

Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cuzco – February 10-19, 2018.



BOARD OF EDUCATION






Agenda Title:

Norwalk High School Winter Guard to Dayton Ohio (WGI World Championships) –

April 11-15, 2017

Background:


– Field Trips


Funding Source:




Recommendation:


of Education approves Norwalk High School Winter Guard trip to Dayton Ohio

(WGI World Championships) – April 11-15, 2017.



BOARD OF EDUCATION






Agenda Title:

Norwalk High School Winter Percussion to Dayton Ohio (WGI World

Championships) – April 18-22, 2017

Background:


– Field Trips


Funding Source:




Recommendation:


of Education approves Norwalk High School Winter Percussion to Dayton Ohio

(WGI World Championships) – April 18-22, 2017.



BOARD OF EDUCATION




Number on Agenda: VI.3


Agenda Title:

Approval of Standards Adoption of K-8 ELA and Math Curriculum

Background:


Funding Source:




Recommendation:


the Board of Education approves the standards adoption of K-8 ELA and

Math Curriculum.



BOARD OF EDUCATION




Number on Agenda: VI.4


Agenda Title:

Approval of the Norwalk Early Childhood Center (NECC) Improvement

Project Closeout

Background:


Funding Source:




Recommendation:


the Board of Education approves the Norwalk Early Childhood Center

(NECC) Improvement Project (State #103-0243 A/CV) as complete per State

approved construction plans.



MEMORANDUM

DATE: October 11, 2017 TO: Mike Barbis, Chairman, Facilities Committee FROM: Thomas Hamilton, Chief Financial Officer RE: Acceptance of NECC Project as Complete Attached a letter from Alan Lo requesting that the Board of Education formally accept the Norwalk Early Childhood Center (NECC) improvement project (State #103-0243 A/CV) as complete in accordance with State approved plans. This action is necessary in order for the District and the City to formally close out the project with the State of Connecticut, and collect the final reimbursement due from the State. As you know, the project was substantially complete in August 2016, and opened to students in time for the fall 2016 semester. Also attached for your information is the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the City’s Chief Building Official. We recommend Board approval of this action. ACTION REQUESTED:

A. The Board of Education hereby accepts the Norwalk Early Childhood Center (NECC) improvement project (State #103-0243 A/CV) as complete per State approved construction plans.

Cc: Dr. Steven Adamowski, Superintendent of Schools

NORWALK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

125 East Avenue ∙ PO Box 6001 Norwalk, CT 06852-6001

Office: (203) 854-4063 Email: [email protected]

Thomas Hamilton Chief Financial Officer

INFORMATION

and

REPORTS

Carver Foundation of Norwalk The Norwalk Board of Education is pleased to recognize the Carver Foundation of Norwalk. Carver is the largest provider of after-school programs for middle and high school students in Norwalk, and a primary partner of Norwalk Public Schools. Carver’s college-prep after-school Youth Development Program is conducted at the Carver Community Center, Norwalk’s four middle and two comprehensive high schools, and in Side-by-Side Charter School. Carver also operates summer and community programs including basketball leagues, annual college tours and traditional events. During the 2016-17 academic year, Carver served over 835 students. Throughout the year, Carver works collaboratively with each NPS school principal to staff each school site program with certified teachers and non-certified teachers from each respective school. Community partners like CT Pre-engineering Program (CPEP), First Lego League (Robotics) and Maritime Aquarium bring project based STEAM activities to our students. Two late buses transport students to their neighborhood bus stop each day after the program ends. In addition to successful after school programs, the Foundation served 721 students last summer. Affordable summer learning programs for five to 13-year-old students are available at the Carver Community Center and Columbus Magnet School. Freshman Summer Success Academies for grade 8 students transitioning into grade 9, and a summer learning experience for grade 5 students transitioning into West Rocks and Nathan Hale Middle School, are also offered free of charge. Additionally, the Foundation provides transportation to and from school during the summer programs, giving students the opportunity to gain familiarity with their bus stops. Students entering middle school and high school are given the opportunity to connect with future teachers, preparing them to arrive at school ready to learn. Since 2005, 100 percent of Carver seniors have graduated high school, a majority who are first-generation college students. Eighty-three percent of Carver students have graduated from a two or four year college. Carver continues to support its student during college with mentoring and scholarships. Carver’s annual operating budget is currently $3.6 million with diverse funding from federal, state, municipal, corporate, public and private foundations and individuals. The Carver Foundation continues to strengthen its many offerings to Norwalk students, and hopes to expand its summer transition program in 2018. The Board of Education is proud to honor Executive Director Novelette Peterkin and everyone at the Carver.

Monday, October 9, 2017 NORWALK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MONTHLY TRACKING SUMMARY REPORT

SEPTEMBER 2017

OBJECT ORIGINAL

BUDGET

ADJUSTED

BUDGET

YTD

ACTUALS

LAST YEAR

YTD

MONTHLY

ACTUALS

LAST

YEAR

MTD

% OF

OPERATI

NG

VARIANC

E$

VARIANC

E%

% OF

BUDGET

SPENT

YR OVER

YR

GROWTH

116,642,702 116,539,165 15,897,971 11,283,080 12,772,495 8,434,739Salaries (100) 62.85% -103,537 -0.09% 13.64% 40.90%

29,678,806 29,678,806 869,739 11,188,681 489,710 5,455,390Benefits (200) 16.01% 0 0.00% 2.93% -92.23%

7,435,129 8,896,515 992,416 384,546 353,776 238,971Professional & Technical Services (300) 4.80% 1,461,386 19.66% 11.16% 158.08%

2,403,962 2,352,962 691,792 374,020 308,093 96,784Property Services (400) 1.27% -51,000 -2.12% 29.40% 84.96%

19,658,557 19,676,603 2,320,562 2,894,720 1,255,899 1,512,300Other Services (500) 10.61% 18,046 0.09% 11.79% -19.83%

6,819,735 6,812,021 927,779 986,922 351,616 464,134Supplies and Materials (600) 3.67% -7,714 -0.11% 13.62% -5.99%

1,247,263 1,264,043 315,202 56,659 123,604 65,028Equipment (700) 0.68% 16,780 1.35% 24.94% 456.31%

198,194 190,244 82,459 68,198 12,454 12,070Other Objects (800) 0.10% -7,950 -4.01% 43.34% 20.91%

184,084,348 185,410,359 100.00% 1,326,011 0.72% 15,667,647 27,236,824 16,279,417 22,097,920 11.92% -18.87%TOTAL

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MONTHLY TRACKING DETAIL REPORT

SEPTEMBER 2017

OBJECT ORIGINAL

BUDGET

ADJUSTED

BUDGET

YTD

ACTUALS

LAST YEAR

YTD

MONTHLY

ACTUALS

LAST

YEAR

MTD

% OF

OPERATI

NG

VARIANC

E$

VARIANC

E%

% OF

BUDGET

SPENT

YR OVER

YR

GROWTH

Salaries (100)

100 DEGREE LEVEL CHANGES 100,000 100,000 0.05% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

101 LONG TERM SUBSTITUTES

Cert

410,000 410,000 0.22% 0 0.00% 28,663 28,663 6.99% 76,588 76,588 -62.57%

102 PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

73,337 91,676 0.05% 18,339 25.01% 4,526 9,917 10.82% 940 940 954.99%

103 SUBSTITUTE INTERNS 0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

111 SUPERINTENDENT 240,875 240,875 0.13% 0 0.00% 31,360 68,418 28.40% 19,531 59,781 14.45%

112 CENTRAL ADMIN SUP TEAM 1,175,080 1,175,080 0.63% 0 0.00% 134,786 293,777 25.00% 45,337 133,410 120.21%

113 PRINCIPALS 5,512,099 5,578,854 3.01% 66,755 1.21% 671,113 1,469,829 26.35% 387,354 1,109,484 32.48%

114 SUPERVISORS 704,955 704,955 0.38% 0 0.00% 75,097 174,811 24.80% 29,912 98,328 77.78%

115 ASSISTANT SUPERVISORS 693,046 693,046 0.37% 0 0.00% 65,271 105,339 15.20% 39,829 137,884 -23.60%

116 DLC-TEACHERS AFTER

BUDGET ROLL

0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

117 TEACHERS 74,722,685 74,491,919 40.18% -230,766 -0.31% 8,434,315 8,732,395 11.72% 5,470,409 5,560,910 57.03%

118 SUBSTITUTES Cert Daily 818,880 807,880 0.44% -11,000 -1.34% 111,068 111,068 13.75% 65,159 74,378 49.33%

119 OTHER CERTIFIED 7,961,760 8,089,814 4.36% 128,054 1.61% 962,494 1,016,574 12.57% 595,110 628,253 61.81%

121 SECRETARY 2,750,048 2,742,834 1.48% -7,214 -0.26% 254,188 573,959 20.93% 215,158 570,959 0.53%

122 AIDE 9,057,445 9,016,690 4.86% -40,755 -0.45% 706,890 887,162 9.84% 564,274 742,607 19.47%

123 CLERKS 1,588,545 1,588,545 0.86% 0 0.00% 136,207 206,109 12.97% 123,348 204,707 0.68%

124 CUSTODIANS 3,725,628 3,725,628 2.01% 0 0.00% 320,453 772,335 20.73% 302,934 891,201 -13.34%

125 MAINTENANCE 521,688 521,688 0.28% 0 0.00% 43,859 104,430 20.02% 44,404 157,631 -33.75%

126 NON-AFFILIATED 2,791,429 2,803,429 1.51% 12,000 0.43% 296,710 665,547 23.74% 136,036 380,509 74.91%

127 OTHER NON-CERTIFIED 886,995 886,995 0.48% 0 0.00% 93,313 130,769 14.74% 32,400 65,585 99.39%

128 SUBSTITUTES Non-Cert LT 275,000 275,000 0.15% 0 0.00% 15,037 28,237 10.27% 14,122 19,409 45.48%

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SEPTEMBER 2017

OBJECT ORIGINAL

BUDGET

ADJUSTED

BUDGET

YTD

ACTUALS

LAST YEAR

YTD

MONTHLY

ACTUALS

LAST

YEAR

MTD

% OF

OPERATI

NG

VARIANC

E$

VARIANC

E%

% OF

BUDGET

SPENT

YR OVER

YR

GROWTH

129 FOOD SVC-SUMMER

PAYROLL

0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

130 OVERTIME SALARIES 461,805 472,805 0.26% 11,000 2.38% 76,899 133,498 28.24% 35,524 64,321 107.55%

131 CERTIFIED OVERTIME

SALAR

31,000 31,000 0.02% 0 0.00% 44,872 45,832 147.84% 14,158 18,611 146.26%

133 SALARIES-WORKSHOPS 54,814 53,814 0.03% -1,000 -1.82% 3,074 3,074 5.71% 288 523 487.77%

134 SALARIES-EXTRA

CURRICULA

714,034 714,034 0.39% 0 0.00% 30,745 44,866 6.28% 23,337 27,954 60.50%

135 SECURITY 98,500 98,500 0.05% 0 0.00% 8,227 9,535 9.68% 5,475 10,949 -12.91%

137 CERTIFIED HOURLY 724,830 669,830 0.36% -55,000 -7.59% 29,353 58,123 8.68% 13,755 63,528 -8.51%

138 NON-CERTIFIED HOURLY 17,500 17,500 0.01% 0 0.00% 197 3,293 18.81% 0 741 344.26%

139 EXTRA-CURRICULAR

STIPENDS

119,300 158,300 0.09% 39,000 32.69% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

143 NURSES 1,445,108 1,445,108 0.78% 0 0.00% 173,276 193,220 13.37% 107,091 111,583 73.16%

145 PHYSICAL THERAPIST 44,936 44,936 0.02% 0 0.00% 0 6,689 14.89% 3,297 3,336 100.53%

150 REDESIGN FUNDS -1,078,620 -1,111,570 -0.60% -32,950 0.00% 20,500 20,500 0.00% 68,970 68,970 -70.28%

116,642,702 116,539,165 15,897,971 11,283,080 12,772,495 8,434,739Salaries (100) 62.85% -103,537 -0.09% 13.64% 40.90%

Benefits (200)

200 PERSONAL

SERVICES-EMPL B

0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

212 FRINGE BENEFITS 24,060,796 24,060,796 12.98% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 5,000,000 9,999,787 -100.00%

213 WELLNESS PROGRAM 0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

230 RETIREMENT BENEFITS 1,814,671 1,814,671 0.98% 0 0.00% 232,768 295,036 16.26% 171,442 514,376 -42.64%

235 LONGEVITY 293,525 293,525 0.16% 0 0.00% 288 870 0.30% 654 2,097 -58.51%

240 SOCIAL SECURITY 3,384,814 3,384,814 1.83% 0 0.00% 256,653 573,833 16.95% 272,843 661,970 -13.31%

250 UNEMPLOYMENT

COMPENSATIO

125,000 125,000 0.07% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 10,451 10,451 -100.00%

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SEPTEMBER 2017

OBJECT ORIGINAL

BUDGET

ADJUSTED

BUDGET

YTD

ACTUALS

LAST YEAR

YTD

MONTHLY

ACTUALS

LAST

YEAR

MTD

% OF

OPERATI

NG

VARIANC

E$

VARIANC

E%

% OF

BUDGET

SPENT

YR OVER

YR

GROWTH

290 OTHER EMPLOYEE

BENEFITS

0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

29,678,806 29,678,806 869,739 11,188,681 489,710 5,455,390Benefits (200) 16.01% 0 0.00% 2.93% -92.23%

Professional & Technical Services (300)

300 PURCHASED PROF AND

TECH

245,599 243,099 0.13% -2,500 -1.02% 913 1,399 0.58% 518 12,425 -88.74%

301 ATTENDANCE AT

MEETINGS

60,810 73,260 0.04% 12,450 20.47% -8,595 15,759 21.51% 3,175 4,625 240.76%

311 RECRUITMENT 119,500 116,277 0.06% -3,223 -2.70% 350 654 0.56% 0 0 0.00%

312 IN SERVICE 0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 250 -870 0.00%

321 INSTRUCTION-NON-PAYRO

LL

0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

322 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM

IM

850 850 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 440 -100.00%

323 PUPIL SERV-NON-PAYROLL

S

90,000 90,000 0.05% 0 0.00% 0 90,000 100.00%

324 FIELD TRIPS 2,635 2,885 0.00% 250 9.49% 1,647 1,647 57.07%

329 MEDICAID

REIMBURSEMENT CREDIT

-600,000 -600,000 -0.32% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

330 OTHER PROF TECH

SERVICES

7,032,735 8,487,144 4.58% 1,454,409 20.68% 355,158 870,196 10.25% 185,762 306,161 184.23%

331 LEGAL FEES 483,000 483,000 0.26% 0 0.00% 4,303 12,762 2.64% 49,267 61,765 -79.34%

7,435,129 8,896,515 992,416 384,546 353,776 238,971Professional & Technical Services (300) 4.80% 1,461,386 19.66% 11.16% 158.08%

Property Services (400)

400 PURCHASED PROPERTY

SERVI

4,000 4,000 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

410 UTILITY SERV (WAT & SEW) 210,680 210,680 0.11% 0 0.00% 13,668 32,401 15.38% 8,676 24,834 30.47%

412 BOILER REPAIRS 175,000 175,000 0.09% 0 0.00% 120,986 131,013 74.86% 0 0 0.00%

413 TUBES & REFRACTORY 0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

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SEPTEMBER 2017

OBJECT ORIGINAL

BUDGET

ADJUSTED

BUDGET

YTD

ACTUALS

LAST YEAR

YTD

MONTHLY

ACTUALS

LAST

YEAR

MTD

% OF

OPERATI

NG

VARIANC

E$

VARIANC

E%

% OF

BUDGET

SPENT

YR OVER

YR

GROWTH

414 BURNER SERVICE 25,000 25,000 0.01% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

415 OTHER REPAIRS 11,000 11,000 0.01% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

416 PNEUMATIC CONTROLS 25,000 25,000 0.01% 0 0.00% 4,253 8,578 34.31% 0 0 0.00%

417 CLOCKS & INTERCOMS 10,000 10,000 0.01% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

420 CLEANING SERVICES 27,810 27,810 0.01% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 70 -100.00%

421 DISPOSAL SERVICES 126,000 126,000 0.07% 0 0.00% 556 3,654 2.90% 0 3,360 8.76%

425 GLASS 10,565 10,565 0.01% 0 0.00% 495 3,625 34.31% 0 1,685 115.13%

430 REPAIRS AND MAINT SERV 1,333,082 1,282,082 0.69% -51,000 -3.83% 149,053 434,797 33.91% 77,166 324,422 34.02%

431 ELEVATOR SERVICE 45,000 45,000 0.02% 0 0.00% 240 12,111 26.91% 0 2,080 482.24%

432 ELECTRIC SERVICE 20,500 20,500 0.01% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

433 ELECTRIC MOTORS 15,500 15,500 0.01% 0 0.00% 6,010 6,111 39.43% 0 57 10,632.74%

434 FOLDING PARTITIONS 10,300 10,300 0.01% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 594 2,144 -100.00%

440 RENTALS 45,000 45,000 0.02% 0 0.00% 3,215 10,695 23.77% 840 7,155 49.48%

441 RENTAL OF LAND AND

BUILD

29,000 29,000 0.02% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

450 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 125,000 125,000 0.07% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 9,508 11,389 -100.00%

455 CONSTRUCTION

PROJ-REIMB

0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

490 SECURITY SERVICES 50,000 50,000 0.03% 0 0.00% 350 979 1.96% 0 315 210.79%

492 LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 105,525 105,525 0.06% 0 0.00% 9,268 47,828 45.32% 0 932 5,033.78%

494 PURCH SERVICE SWIM

POOL

0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 -4,423 0.00%

2,403,962 2,352,962 691,792 374,020 308,093 96,784Property Services (400) 1.27% -51,000 -2.12% 29.40% 84.96%

Other Services (500)

500 OTHER PURCHASED

SERVICES

2,997,707 2,997,707 1.62% 0 0.00% 512,992 536,338 17.89% 143,671 338,908 58.25%

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SEPTEMBER 2017

OBJECT ORIGINAL

BUDGET

ADJUSTED

BUDGET

YTD

ACTUALS

LAST YEAR

YTD

MONTHLY

ACTUALS

LAST

YEAR

MTD

% OF

OPERATI

NG

VARIANC

E$

VARIANC

E%

% OF

BUDGET

SPENT

YR OVER

YR

GROWTH

510 STUDENT TRANS SERV

-PUBL

7,748,644 7,751,547 4.18% 2,903 0.04% 335,696 339,099 4.37% 4,748 339,569 -0.14%

511 STUDENT TRANS

SERV-NON-P

357,121 357,121 0.19% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

514 STATE TRANSP

REIMBURSEMENT

0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

519 STUDENT TRANS IND ARTS 22,150 22,150 0.01% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

520 WORKMENS

COMPENSATION

0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

521 GEN LIAB/PROPERTY INS 5,000 5,000 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

529 INTER ACTI INSUR PREM

PA

100,000 100,000 0.05% 0 0.00% 7,937 7,937 7.94% 0 0 0.00%

530 COMMUNICATIONS 271,200 271,200 0.15% 0 0.00% 15,239 50,038 18.45% 1,703 18,444 171.29%

540 ADVERTISING 6,000 6,000 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

550 PRINTING AND BINDING 0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

562 SPEC ED TUITION - OTHER

LEA's

2,400,000 2,400,000 1.29% 0 0.00% 68,334 177,619 7.40% 676,757 759,106 -76.60%

563 SPEC ED - OOD

TUITION/EC/SAP

8,580,000 8,580,000 4.63% 0 0.00% 305,323 1,183,307 13.79% 674,671 1,406,595 -15.87%

564 OOD TUITION-EXCESS

COST/SAP

-3,150,000 -3,150,000 -1.70% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

565 Regular Ed. OOD

Tuition-LEA's

124,000 124,000 0.07% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 2,642 -100.00%

566 REGULAR ED OOD TUITION 45,000 45,000 0.02% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

580 TRAVEL 122,410 137,553 0.07% 15,143 12.37% 10,378 26,225 19.07% 10,361 29,066 -9.77%

590 MISCELL PURCH SERV 29,325 29,325 0.02% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 390 390 -100.00%

19,658,557 19,676,603 2,320,562 2,894,720 1,255,899 1,512,300Other Services (500) 10.61% 18,046 0.09% 11.79% -19.83%

Supplies and Materials (600)

600 SUPPLIES 289,430 289,653 0.16% 223 0.08% 82,875 84,568 29.20% 6,833 7,754 990.62%

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SEPTEMBER 2017

OBJECT ORIGINAL

BUDGET

ADJUSTED

BUDGET

YTD

ACTUALS

LAST YEAR

YTD

MONTHLY

ACTUALS

LAST

YEAR

MTD

% OF

OPERATI

NG

VARIANC

E$

VARIANC

E%

% OF

BUDGET

SPENT

YR OVER

YR

GROWTH

610 GENERAL SUPPLIES 366,090 366,090 0.20% 0 0.00% 3,738 80,917 22.10% 0 43,713 85.11%

611 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 823,735 859,417 0.46% 35,682 4.33% 91,127 160,784 18.71% 73,389 118,408 35.79%

612 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLIES 2,500 2,500 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

613 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 175,000 175,000 0.09% 0 0.00% 8,170 43,043 24.60% 9,349 21,704 98.32%

614 POSTAGE 111,500 111,500 0.06% 0 0.00% 10,586 69,451 62.29% 9,480 68,973 0.69%

615 PAPER/CLEANING

SUPPLIES

0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

616 TESTING 58,000 57,085 0.03% -915 -1.58% 0 0 0.00% 12,734 12,734 -100.00%

622 ELECTRICITY 2,558,906 2,558,976 1.38% 70 0.00% 43,928 324,230 12.67% 194,480 483,369 -32.92%

623 PROPANE GAS 9,000 9,000 0.00% 0 0.00% 57 286 3.18% -98 336 -14.78%

624 OIL 600,000 600,000 0.32% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

625 NATURAL GAS 768,500 768,430 0.41% -70 -0.01% 17,745 37,368 4.86% 15,790 71,934 -48.05%

626 GASOLINE 191,234 191,234 0.10% 0 0.00% 17,921 17,921 9.37% 1,083 1,975 807.28%

641 TEXTBOOKS (HARD

COVER/REPL)

288,480 222,720 0.12% -65,760 -22.80% 8,900 16,431 7.38% 10,501 15,207 8.05%

642 LIBRARY BOOKS AND

PERIOD

11,000 11,000 0.01% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 286 286 -100.00%

643 AUDIOVISUAL 47,423 43,140 0.02% -4,283 -9.03% 783 6,294 14.59% 1,598 1,598 293.86%

644 CONSUMABLES/WORKBOO

KS

205,039 232,089 0.13% 27,050 13.19% 51,865 54,025 23.28% 6,120 6,020 797.42%

645 TEXTBOOKS (SOFT COVER) 26,899 27,781 0.01% 882 3.28% 3,142 7,199 25.92% 100,761 101,153 -92.88%

646 BOOK BINDING 4,400 2,400 0.00% -2,000 -45.45% 0 0 0.00% 2,089 2,089 -100.00%

689 Retention & Engagement 3,000 3,000 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 1,446 48.21%

690 OTHER SUPPLIES AND

MATER

248,199 249,606 0.13% 1,407 0.57% 10,780 23,814 9.54% 19,737 29,669 -19.73%

692 GRADUATION EXPENSES 31,000 31,000 0.02% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

693 ACCREDITATION 400 400 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

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SEPTEMBER 2017

OBJECT ORIGINAL

BUDGET

ADJUSTED

BUDGET

YTD

ACTUALS

LAST YEAR

YTD

MONTHLY

ACTUALS

LAST

YEAR

MTD

% OF

OPERATI

NG

VARIANC

E$

VARIANC

E%

% OF

BUDGET

SPENT

YR OVER

YR

GROWTH

6,819,735 6,812,021 927,779 986,922 351,616 464,134Supplies and Materials (600) 3.67% -7,714 -0.11% 13.62% -5.99%

Equipment (700)

730 INSTRUCTIONAL

EQUIPMENT

397,343 423,823 0.23% 26,480 6.66% 43,509 103,975 24.53% 33,146 6,134 1,594.94%

731 MACHINERY 0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

733 INSTRUCTIONAL

SOFTWARE

376,077 366,577 0.20% -9,500 -2.53% 12,200 84,389 23.02% 28,652 47,294 78.43%

734 OTHER EQUIPMENT 0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

735 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

737 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

739 NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

EQUIPMENT

79,714 79,514 0.04% -200 -0.25% 5,335 1,718 2.16% 3,230 3,230 -46.81%

749 LEASE PAYMENTS 394,129 394,129 0.21% 0 0.00% 62,560 125,120 31.75% 0 0 0.00%

1,247,263 1,264,043 315,202 56,659 123,604 65,028Equipment (700) 0.68% 16,780 1.35% 24.94% 456.31%

Other Objects (800)

810 DUES,FEES AND

MEMBERSHIP

198,194 190,244 0.10% -7,950 -4.01% 12,454 82,459 43.34% 12,070 68,198 20.91%

813 PUBLIC RELATIONS 0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

822 INST PROGRAM

IMPROVEMENT

0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

890 REDESIGN FUNDS 0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

891 CLOTHING 0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

198,194 190,244 82,459 68,198 12,454 12,070Other Objects (800) 0.10% -7,950 -4.01% 43.34% 20.91%

184,084,348 185,410,359 100.00% 1,326,011 0.72% 15,667,647 27,236,824 16,279,417 22,097,920 11.92% -18.87%TOTAL

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MINUTES

Pending Approval

Norwalk Board of Education

September 19, 2017

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NORWALK BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

ATTENDANCE: Michael Lyons, Chairman; Erik Anderson, Mike Barbis,

Dr. Yvel Crevecoeur, Art Kassimis, Heidi Keyes,

Bryan Meek, Shirley Mosby.

STAFF: Dr. Steven Adamowski, Superintendent;

Staff members in attendance as noted during presentation items.

Call to Order

Mr. Lyons called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Spotlight on Norwalk Public Schools

Ms. Keyes read the following release:

Roton Middle School Special Education Teacher Dr. Robert Seferian has been selected as

Norwalk’s Teacher of the Year. Dr. Seferian will represent Norwalk Public School teachers in

Connecticut’s 2018 Teacher of the Year program, which celebrates excellence in public education.

Dr. Seferian has worked with special needs students throughout his nearly 30-year tenure with

Norwalk Public Schools. Along with administrators and colleagues, he led a groundbreaking initiative at

Roton Middle School, which implemented co-teaching strategies for high needs students in general

education classrooms rather than self-contained settings.

Dr. Seferian was part of a team nominated by the Roton School Governance Council for

Norwalk’s annual Excellence in Education Award, which kicked off this past year. The group was

responsible for the implementation of the new middle school redesign plan for sixth grade at Roton. Dr.

Seferian worked with team members to launch ENCORE, programming at the middle school level that

provides enrichment, exploration and application of the core curriculum for students.

Educators selected as part of the annual “Excellence in Education” initiative were invited to

submit their name for consideration as Norwalk Teacher of the Year. A committee composed of

administrators and community representatives from the Norwalk Education Foundation selected the

Norwalk Teacher of the Year.

Dr. Seferian was greeted by the Board and presented with a certificate of achievement.

American Association of School Administrators (AASA) Grant Breakfast Program

Norwalk Public Schools has been awarded a $52,000 grant from the American Association of School

Administrators (AASA). The grant money will fund equipment needed to expand a “grab ‘n go” breakfast

program piloted last year at Brookside Elementary School to a majority of schools across the district.

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(AASA) Grant Breakfast Program - Continued

Norwalk Grows and Food Corps provided Norwalk Public Schools with the opportunity to launch

the Brookside breakfast pilot through a Share Our Strength/No Kid Hungry mini-grant. Instead of serving

breakfast in the cafeteria, the grant helped pay for a cart filled with food that students could grab on their

way into class in the morning.

The new program is scheduled to roll out in three phases. The first two phases will be completed

during the 2017-2018 school year. Phase one will kick off in October to bring breakfast carts to Kendall,

Jefferson, Tracey, Marvin and Silvermine elementary schools, and Ponus Ridge Middle School. Phase

two will begin during the second half of the school year, and includes Columbus, Cranbury, Fox Run,

Naramake, Rowayton and Wolfpit elementary schools, and West Rocks Middle School. Phase three is

scheduled to roll out at Brien McMahon High School, Norwalk High School, Nathan Hale Middle School

and Roton Middle School during the 2018-2019 school year.

Dr. Adamowski noted that our schools and the entire district are committed to ensuring all students start

their day prepared to learn and succeed, and breakfast plays a critical role in making that happen. With

this grant, we can build upon the success of our pilot breakfast program at Brookside.

Norwalk Public Schools staff, Whitsons Culinary Group, Norwalk Grows, and Food Corps were

acknowledged for their work in implementing the expanded breakfast program, and those in attendance

were greeted by the Board and presented with a certificate. Honorees:

Lisa Lenskold Director,Norwalk Grows, Dawn Crayco, Food Corps CT Program Director,

Ailish Dennigan, Food Corps Service Member, 2016-17 Year, Sandra Faioes, Principal Brookside.

Public Comments:

Mr. Barbis stated that members of the public who had signed up on the public participation sheet

are to come forward when their name was called, state their name, address, or affiliation, and to

keep comments civil, within the three-minute time limit.

Name Address/Affiliation Topic

1. Joe Giandurco, 9 Mott Avenue, NFT, spoke on accomplishments in the district with new

initiatives with the NFT’s role and its contribution to the educational system. He spoke of

administrative salary increases recommended amidst state budget crisis, City hiring freeze

and 2% teacher increases and the issue of fairness and equity. He asked the Board to defer

this item until outcome of the state budget and in view of administrative salary mid point

position issues are resolved.

2. Mary Yordon, 9 Mott Avenue, NFT congratulated Dr. Seferian for Teacher of the Year and

Dr. Connor for his move to be Superintendent at Middletown. She referred to the many great

accomplishments in curriculum and the need for P.D. for Middle School Redesign, teacher

training, and questioned the work on reducing pullouts that don’t negatively impact teaching

time; inclusion of non-certified in education awards. She commended the Board members

with willingness to collaborate as a unified Board with addressing these and other issues.

Mr. Barbis closed public participation portion of the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

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Superintendent’s Report - Opening of School

Dr. Adamowski reviewed the opening of school that was smooth, without drama and well

handled at all levels. He reported that the district has made great progress towards our aim of

Raising the Bar and Closing the Achievement Gap for all our students. While many of these

initiatives are still in the early stages, we have already seen significant student growth.

He referred to his report posted on the district website for further accomplishments and

highlights of the year and noted while it is important to celebrate progress, we are already

looking ahead to what’s next. For 2017-18, Norwalk Public Schools will continue to implement

the strategies, systems and supports outlined in our Strategic Operating Plan, so that our schools

and students keep progressing. He outlined that as this school year opens:

• Fifteen new teaching positions have been added at the high school level to accommodate

enrollment growth, enhance programs, and efforts continue to reduce study halls.

• The nationally recognized “Teach-to-One” personalized math program at Nathan Hale

Middle School has been expanded to Grade 7 and 8.

• The International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Brien McMahon High School offers its

first Diplomate courses this year.

• Norwalk Early College Academy (NECA) at Norwalk High will have its first graduates

this year, with many who will receive both a high school diploma and a two-year college

degree from Norwalk Community College.

• At its annual retreat over the summer, the Norwalk Board of Education approved a series

of priority outcomes and implementation steps for the 2017-18 school year that are

directly aligned with the Strategic Plan’s six goals and Actions Planned for Achieving

Our Goals and Performance Measures for Tracking Progress were presented last week.

• City of Norwalk and Board of Education have made an historic investment in building

new schools and renovating others. New schools planned for South Norwalk and Ponus

Ridge are entering the architectural design phase this month. Norwalk students are

fortunate to live in a growing, thriving city that values its children.

AASA Grant to Expand Breakfast Program – (As covered in the Spotlight recognition.)

Partnership with University of Connecticut Center of Gifted Education

Dr. Adamowski distributed a contract for the Board members on the University of

Connecticut Center of Gifted Education to review. He gave an overview of the program on a

continuum of services available on an education enrichment model as an alternative to the

Academically Talented program. He noted that this would be on the next meeting agenda for

approval.

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State Budget Crisis Update

Dr. Adamowski reported that they remain very concerned about the uncertainty of the state

budget, we are going to have a Priority School District grant of some sort, as we would qualify

for inclusion in the Priority School District program and we have to prepare as best as we can,

and make as many defensive measures as we can. Following contributing comments on the state

budget issue, Dr. Adamowski other topics that was were not on the agenda:

CIO Consortium – Mr. Ralph Valenzisi provided an overview of an I.T. infrastructure

improvement counsel “CETL” that will address data issues on privacy, cyber security, and new

credentials for student learning environment. He announced there will be a conference on

October 5 in Cromwell and all are invited, and to contact him for more information.

Consent Calendar:

Approval of Personnel; Approval of Budget Transfers; Approval of Trips

Mr. Anderson noted that the supporting documentation did not include the accurate posting

information and therefore the item should be deferred to another meeting when the complete

information is posted.

** MR. ANDERSON MOVED TO TABLE THE PERSONNEL ACTIONS UNTIL

THE NEXT MEETING PENDING POSTING OF COMPLETE INFORMATION.

** MR. KASSIMIS SECONDED THE MOTION.

** THE MOTION PASSED WITH FIVE VOTES IN FAVOR, THREE OPPOSED

AND NO ABSTENSIONS.

** MR. KASSIMIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR OF

BUDGET TRANSFERS AND SCHOOL TRIP AS SUBMITTED.

** MR. BARBIS SECONDED THE MOTION.

** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

Approval of Budget Transfers

Total Transfers Finance Meeting 9-14-2017 DATE ORG OBJ PROJ Description AMOUNT ORG OBJ PROJ Description AMOUNT REASON 8/18/2017 15621130 119 28 OTHER CERTIFIED $ 78,968.11 15328310 230 53 RETIREMENT BENEFITS $ 89,087.83

To cover Account deficit 15725000 580 57 TRAVEL $ 10,119.72 Total Transfers From $ 89,087.83 Total Transfers To $ 89,087.83

Approval of Trips: Brien McMahon High School NJROTC to Camp Niantic

(Basic Leadership Training) Sept 28 – Oct 1, 2017

Approval of Board Meeting Date Change – Move November 7 to November 14

Mr. Lyons noted that this is to accommodate the Board members that are running for re-election.

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** MR. ANDERSON MOVED TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING:


of Education approves moving Board Meeting Date November 7 to November 14, 2017. ** MR. KASSIMIS SECONDED THE MOTION.


3. Approval of the Priority Outcomes and Implementation Steps of the Strategic Operating

Plan for the 2017-18 School Year.

Dr. Adamowski noted that as mentioned earlier, the Board approved a series of priority

outcomes and implementation steps for the 2017-18 school year that are directly aligned with

the Strategic Plan’s six goals and Actions Planned for Achieving Our Goals and Performance

Measures for Tracking Progress were presented last week.

Dr. Crevecoeur suggested an amendment to #2 to include “to add and possibly rename the

AT program to the Center for Gifted Education.” Mr. Lyons noted this was friendly

amendment to the wording and would be amended if no objections.



of Education approves the Priority Outcomes and Implementation Steps of the

Strategic Operating Plan for the 2017-18 School Year, to be amended as noted. ** MR. KASSIMIS SECONDED THE MOTION.


4. Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Norwalk Board of

Education and the Norwalk Federation of Teachers for the period of September 1, 2016

through August 31, 2020.



of Education approves the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Norwalk

Board of Education and the Norwalk Federation of Teachers for the period of

September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2020. ** MR. BARBIS SECONDED THE MOTION.


5. Approval of Salary Ranges and Compensation Plan for Non-union, Certified and Non-

Certified Management Positions, and Authorizations for the Superintendent to Implement,

beginning in 2017-18.

Dr. Adamowski outlined that this was presented in Executive Session to bring administrators

to a mid-point higher than current supervisors and a two year renewable rather than a one

renewable option.

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** Mr. Kassimis moved the item for discussion.

There was discussion on the comment made during public participation that such an increase

is inconsistent with the NFT negotiated increases and also comes at a time when there is

uncertainty in the state budget and potential cuts to the district.

Dr. Crevecoeur noted that he was also in agreement with comments made and would not

support this item. Ms. Mosby stated that she agreed with comments made and that such an

increase is inconsistent with the NFT negotiated increases and also comes at a time when

there is uncertainty in the state budget and potential cuts to the district and a hiring freeze in

the city.

Mr. Kassimis read his statement and asked the Chair to delay a decision on this item.

Mr. Lyons noted that a motion to table was not debatable.

** MR. KASSIMIS MOVED TO TABLE THE ITEM UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING.

** DR. CREVECOEUR SECONDED THE MOTION.

** There was a tie with four votes in favor and four opposed.

Mr. Lyons asked Mayor Rilling as an Ex Officio to vote on the item. Mayor Rilling spoke

on the budget status and stated that he felt it appropriate to vote in favor of tabling.

** MOTION TO TABLE ITEM VI 5. PASSED WITH FIVE VOTES IN FAVOR

(CREVECOEUR, KASSIMIS, MEEK, MOSBY, MAYOR RILLING) AND FOUR

OPPOSED (LYONS, KEYES, ANDERSON, BARBIS) AND NO ABSTENTIONS.

Approval of 2017-18 Board Workshop Topics/Schedule

Ms. Keyes stated that she supports the topics and locations as proposed and noted the

importance of the relevant topics.

** MR. KASSIMIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2017-18 BOARD WORKSHOP

TOPICS/SCHEDULE.

** MR. ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION.


7. Recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month – September 15 – October 15, 2017

** MR. BARBIS MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION:

RESOLVED, UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF

SCHOOLS, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES THE RECOGNITION

OF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH – SEPTEMBER 15 – OCTOBER 15, 2017



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Recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month – October 2017

** MR. KASSIMIS MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION:

RESOLVED, UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF

SCHOOLS, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES THE RECOGNITION

OF NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH – OCTOBER 2017



Information and Reports

August 2017 Monthly Financial Report

Mr. Hamilton highlighted the recap of the fiscal year-to date and indicated that as it is early in

the year, all is in line with the budget with no exceptions.

Committee/Representative Reports

Special Education Ad-Hoc Committee

Dr. Crevecoeur reported that the Committee will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and the

format of the meeting will include a segment for questions and answers. The next meeting will

be October 10, and the agenda will feature a welcome and orientation for new Director of

Specialized Learning, Yvette Goorevitch.

Personnel & Negotiations:

Mr. Lyons noted that contracts have been settled and agreements have been reached with the

ones in process of finalization being Custodial and NFEP.

Facilities

Mr. Barbis reported that the building specs Committee interviews for Architects resulted in

selections for Ponus and Nathaniel Ely projects. There is a meting next week to track the

timetable for the projects and he explained that the committee is handled by the City. He

outlined that there are comprehensive issues and logistics that are interrelated that affect the

timetables and steps of planning and construction and this will be established at the next meeting.

Mr. Barbis spoke on a meeting with the City for snow removal and the administrative decision

process that is in conjunction with other districts, weather and City Departments.

He mentioned that for facilities, the NHS pool will be managed by Norwalk High, funded by the

City, and they are in negotiations with other users for fees and funding.

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Mr. Barbis noted that Bob Dylewski is retiring soon and hopes to have a recognition for him.

Dr. Adamowski replied that there is an event planned for October to coincide with when he is

ending his assignments.

Curriculum & Instruction

Mr. Kassimis reported that the committee met tonight and covered the following: High School

Attendance Policy Updates and Modifications by Adam Reynolds, Norwalk High Housemaster;

K-5 Short Cycle Assessments Presentation (K-5) and ELA/Math Curriculum Maps Presentation

(6-8) by Janine Goss and Craig Creller.

Mr. Kassimis thanked members of the Committee for all the hard work done during his time as

Chair of the Committee. He noted that it was an impressive list of accomplishments and he so

appreciated his involvement with the CISDs and administrative staff, and he thanked Dr. Conner

for his contributions.

Policy Committee

Ms. Keyes reported that the last meeting was a review of the highlights of the year on policy

work, the DABE audit that is pending and current work being done on harassment policies for

both students and staff.

Early Childhood Education - Ms. Keyes reported that the meetings have been very informative

and representative of community and parent engagement with the Pre-school educators and day

care providers in attendance.

Plan of Conservation and Development - Mr. Anderson reported that they committee met and

had an introduction by consultants with Planning & Zoning to outline the plan, timetable

schedule and surveys accomplished.

Board Member Announcements

Ms. Mosby commented on the great performances at the band Celebration of Sound at Brien

McMahon and congratulated Norwalk High for winning in their class. She thanked the Mayor

for attending.

Mr. Anderson acknowledged the Jefferson Family Night with food trucks and games and gave a

shout out to Matt Yost for doing so much for the community. He announced that he will

participate in the Norwalk Historical Society Haunting at Mill Hill that supports educational

programs at the Little Red School House.

Mayor Rilling commented on the Celebration of Sound at Brien McMahon and congratulated

Norwalk High for winning in their class and thanked the BMHS for hosting –noted that they are

not eligible to complete as a host band but performed as exhibition.

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Mr. Meek commented on the Open House at Cranbury and the new floors. He added that he also

attended the Jefferson Family night and will be supporting the Mill Hill historical events.

Mr. Meek read a comment by Ms. Harris to announce that Tess Dejaeger won player of the

week by the Rupert Report for the BMHS Volleyball team.

Dr. Crevecoeur commented on Dr. Conner’s move on the Superintendent position at

Middletown as sadness and encouragement for him for the future. He gave an analogy to a

phrase coined by Dr. Connor “Rigor & Relevance” is most appropriate with his

accomplishments in the district in just a short tenure here. Those comments and well wishes

to Dr. Conner were echoed by all Board members.

Approval of Minutes:

August 15, 2017

** MR. ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE MINUTES OF AUGUST 15, 2017 AS

SUBMITTED.


** THE MOTION PASSED WITH SIX VOTES IN FAVOR, NONE OPPOSED AND

TWO ABSTENTIONS (ANDERSON, MOSBY).

September 5, 2017:

Correction: Executive Session: attendance should be noted that Mr. Lyons and Mr. Anderson

were not in attendance. The motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Kassimis and seconded by

Ms. Keyes. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.

** MR. ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

AS AMENDED WITH CORRECTIONS NOTED.



Adjournment

** MR. KASSIMIS MOVED TO ADJOURN.



The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilyn Knox,

Telesco Secretarial Services

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NORWALK BOARD OF EDUCATION

WORKSHOP MEETING

OCTOBER 3, 2017

ATTENDANCE: Michael Lyons, Chairman; Erik Anderson, Mike Barbis (left @ 7:37 pm)

Dr. Yvel Crevecoeur, Sherelle Harris, Artie Kassimis, Heidi Keyes,

Shirley Mosby; Mayor Rilling, Ex Officio Member

STAFF: Dr. Steven Adamowski, Superintendent; Staff presenters as noted

Call to Order

Mr. Lyons called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m., led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance,

and noted those in attendance as listed above.

Business

1. Consent Calendar: 2.A; 2.B.1; 2.B.2; 2.B.3; 2.B.4; 2.B.5; 2.B.6; 2.D; 2.E

Ms. Mosby requested Item 2C to be removed from Consent.

The following items were moved on Consent:

A. Approval of Personnel (attached pages 2-3)

B. Approval of Trips:

1. Center for Global Studies to Japan November 2017

2. Center for Global Studies to India December 2017

3. Center for Global Studies to Japan/Cambodia February 2018

4. Center for Global Studies to China February 2018

5. Center for Global Studies to Middle East, Qatar & Oman February 2018

6. Center for Global Studies to Rwanda – Trip Addendum - November 2017

D. Approval of MOU’s with the Technicians; Nurses, ESG, Food Services Unions to enter into

the 2.0 State Plan.

E. Recognition of ADHD Awareness Month – October 2017

F. Recognition of Down Syndrome Awareness Month – October 2017

** MR. BARBIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT

CALENDAR AS LISTED ABOVE.


** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

Pending Approval


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Approval of Personnel APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Effective Date: Name: Sarah Grayeb Effective Date: September 11, 2017 Posting: 3513 Grade 2 Teacher, Fox Run Elementary Step #: 1 Salary: $55,750 Name: Kara Weiss Effective Date: August 24, 2017 Posting: 3392, SPED Teacher, Fox Run Elementary Step #: 1 Salary: $55,750 Name: Lindsay Merchant Henke Effective Date: August 24, 2017 Posting: 3109 SPED Teacher, Wolfpit Elementary School Step: 2 Salary: $57,759 Name: Patricia Bello Effective Date: August 24, 2017 Posting: 3306, ESL Teacher, Brien McMahon High School Step: 4 Salary: $68,055 Name: Aland Joseph Effective Date: August 24, 2017 Posting: 3376, School Counselor, Brien McMahon High School Step: 4 Salary: $61,777 Name: Raffaele M. Ruffo Effective Date: August 24, 2017 Posting: 2936, Italian Teacher, Brien McMahon High School Step: 2 Salary: $57,759 Name: Alexander Audet Effective Date: August 24, 2017 Posting: 3332, Math Teacher, NECA @ NHS Step #: 1 Salary: $50,445 Name: Justin Dionne Effective Date: August 24, 2017 Posting: 3333, Math Teacher, NECA @ NHS Step #: 5 Salary: $57,703 Name: Laura Gay Effective Date: August 28, 2017 Posting: 3481, Grade 3, Brookside Elementary Step #: 4 Salary: $61,777 Name: Audra Good Effective Date: August 24, 2017 Posting: 3401, Library Specialist, Brookside Elementary Step #: 1 Salary: $62,028 Name: Bryan McQuaid Effective Date: August 24, 2017 Posting: 3405, Math Teacher, Nathan Hale Middle School Step #: 1 Salary: $55,750 Name: Deanna Salomon Effective Date: August 24, 2017 Posting: 3336, Academic Specialist, NECA @ NHS Step #: 10 Salary: $83,374 Name: Magarita Salas Effective Date: August 24, 2017 Posting: 3342, Bilingual Social Worker, BMHS & NHS Step #: 4 Salary: $64,916 Name: Rebekah Steinberg Effective Date: August 24, 2017 Posting: 3502, Grade 1, Brookside Elementary Step #: 1 Salary: $55,750 Name: Nicole Vazquez Effective Date: August 24, 2017 Posting: 3482, Kindergarten, Silvermine Elementary Step #: 1 Salary: $55,750 Name: Daniel Zeman Effective Date: August 24, 2017 Posting: 3343, Social Studies, Norwalk High School Step #: 2 Salary: $57,759 Name: Holly Zullinger Effective Date: August 24, 2017 Posting: 3469, Grade 5, Jefferson Magnet Step #: 4 Salary: $55,443 Name: Jaclyn Schwartz Effective Date: August 24, 2017 Posting: 3434, SPED Teacher, Jefferson Magnet Step #: 3 Salary: $59,768 Name: Brenda Barto Effective Date: August 24, 2017 Posting: 3284, SPED Teacher, Ponus Ridge Middle School Step #: 10 Salary: $78,301 Name: Anthony Sarnelle Effective date: Sept 22, 2017 Posting: 3460 SPED Teacher, Brien Mc Mahon High School Step 5 Salary: $63,786 Name: Katina Asmani Effective date: Oct 9, 2017 Posting: 3504 ESL/SIOP Coach , Kendall Elementary Step 10 Salary: $83,374 Name: Stacey Heilingenthaler Effective date: July 1, 2017 Posting: 3417 Assist Director of Special Education & Pupil Services Step 4 Salary: $172,031 Central Office

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Personnel Actions -- CONTINUED RESIGNATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT EFF. Date Robert Johnson – School Psychologist, Jefferson Elementary School June 30, 2018 Luz Estella Isaza – Kindergarten Dual Language, Silvermine Elementary June 30, 2018 Katherine Mahoney – School Counselor, Roton Middle School June 30, 2018 David Raila – Biology Teacher, Norwalk High School June 30, 2018 Mary Taylor - SPED Teacher, Norwalk High School June 30, 2018 Rondi Olson - Social Worker, Norwalk High School June 30, 2018 Joseph Sencen – Chemistry Teacher, Norwalk High School June 30, 2018 John O’Donnell – School Counselor, Norwalk High School June 30, 2018 Christine L. Willman – Science Teacher, Ponus Ridge Middle School June 30, 2018 Raymond Hoyt – Computer Teacher, Ponus Ridge Middle School June 30, 2018 Timothy J. Collins – 5th Grade Teacher, Kendall Elementary School June 30, 2018 Linda Ducsay – English Teacher, Ponus Ridge Middle School June 30, 2018 Roslyn Dobey – 5th Grade Teacher, Naramake Elementary School June 30, 2018 Patrick O’Shaughnessy – Social Studies Teacher, Norwalk High School June 30, 2018 RESIGNATION FOR PERSONAL REASONS EFF. Date Melissa Labozzetta – Grade 2, Brookside Elementary School August 30, 2017 Courtney LeBlanc – Grade 1, Kendall Elementary School August 24, 2017

C. Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreements with the NFEP and Custodians.

* Ms. Mosby stated that she would not be participating in the item and recused herself from the

discussion and vote.

** MR. KASIMIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

AGREEMENTS WITH THE NFEP AND CUSTODIANS.


** MS. MOSBY RECUSED FROM PARTICIPATION.

** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

Mr. Barbis left the meeting at 7:37 p.m.

Approval of Salary Ranges and Compensation Plan for Non-union Senior Management

Positions for 2017-18 through 2019-20 and Authorizations of the Superintendent to

Implement Aspects of the Plan in the 2017-18 SY.

Ms. Mosby noted that this was item had been tabled from the last meeting with a motion to table

until the State Budget was reconciled.

Mr. Kassimis stated that he had clearly moved and it was voted upon that this was item had been

tabled from the last meeting with a motion to table until the State Budget was reconciled. Mr.

Lyons clarified that according to the rules of order, a tabled item can be removed from the table

with a motion.

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** MR. MEEK MOVED TO REMOVE THE ABOVE ITEM FROM THE TABLE.


** MOTION PASSED WITH FIVE VOTES IN FAVOR (ANDERSON, BARBIS,

KEYES, LYONS, MEEK), FOUR OPPOSED (CREVECOEUR, HARRIS,

KASSIMIS, MOSBY) AND NO ABSTENTIONS.

Dr. Adamowski fielded questions and comments on the rationale in support of the salary ranges

and compensation plan for the management positions. He noted that administrative staff

members have been working without a contract and this is not in line with best employment

practices.

Mr. Lyons spoke on the rationalization of positions, the value of management positions and that

it is not logical practice that they key administrative roles should not get contractual raises.

Mr. Kassimis stated that he had clearly moved and it was voted upon that this was item had been

tabled from the last meeting with a motion to table until the State Budget was reconciled. He

added that this is not about the administrators or their value… he thinks they love their positions

here, and he would love to be asked to give them a raise when the time comes but today is not

the day; he feels as if he is being forced to vote no.

He reviewed that 84% of administrative departures are most for personal growth and not salary.

He noted that his reason for not supporting this item was not to discount the value and worth of

the administrators involved but in view of budgetary constraints amidst the state budget crisis.

Ms. Mosby stated that a 5% across the board was inconsistent with other salary increases

negotiated in the teacher contract that were at 2%.

** DR. CREVECOEUR MOVED TO TABLE THE ABOVE ITEM UNTIL THE

STATE BUDGET RECONCILIATION IS ACCOMPLISHED.


** MOTION FAILED WITH FOUR VOTES IN FAVOR (CREVECOEUR, HARRIS,

KASSIMIS, MOSBY) FIVE OPPOSED (ANDERSON, BARBIS, KEYES, LYONS

MEEK ), AND NO ABSTENTIONS.

Ms. Mosby outlined that we should not go down this road because we don’t know what the

budget cut is going to be, we don’t know what is going to happen, we have to take much into

consideration because we might wind up cutting things that would benefit our children.

Dr. Crevecoeur stated that he had asked for a review of the policy and procedures on how to

retain administrative roles and this could be handled in an Executive Session. He added that for

clarification the responsibilities should be reviewed as many may not be paid sufficiently in line

with other districts and mid points should be raised. He noted that his reason for not supporting

this item was not to discount the importance of the administrators involved but to indicate that

perhaps they should be paid more and possible retroactive payment was justified in the next

budget cycle. He outlined that his no vote is not against our employees, not against the positions,

that he is in support of the positions, and wants to give them more.

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Mr. Meek explained that the plan had been adjusted to reflect market realities, that the $65,000

in additional compensation would be less than needed to recruit new people to the positions.

Mr. Lyons outlined that the need to remain competitive with other school districts in Fairfield

County, many of which pay significantly higher salaries than we do; we don’t want to be in the

position where we are becoming the talent pool for Fairfield County, by developing talented

people who then leave for greener pastures.

Dr. Adamowski outlined that the plan adjusts the compensation levels of senior administrative

positions upward to reflect changes in the NASA contract. He added that if faced with that, have

one less member of my team, one less cabinet member if that comes to be … than to have all of

them not under contract, not paid a competitive rate, not paid in relation to the unionized

administrators in the district. We can’t do business that way; if we are faced with cuts I am sure

there will be cuts at all levels. Hopefully the city will cover any cuts with the Rainy Day Fund,

but, if that is not the case, our central team is going to be subject to cuts as anyone else in the

school district.

Ms. Mosby stated that a 5% across the board was inconsistent with other salary increases

negotiated in the teacher contract that were at 2%.

Dr. Adamowski clarified that it was not across the board but individual increases based on the

salary ranges that were below the mid-point. He reiterated his rationale in support of the salary

ranges and compensation plan for the management positions, noting that administrative staff

members have been working without a contract and this is not in best employment practices.

** MR. MEEK MOVED TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF SALARY

RANGES AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR NON-UNION SENIOR MANAGEMENT

POSITIONS FOR 2017-18 THROUGH 2019-20 AND AUTHORIZATIONS OF THE

SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT ASPECTS OF THE PLAN IN THE 2017-18 SY.


** MOTION PASSED WITH FIVE VOTES IN FAVOR (ANDERSON, BARBIS,

KEYES, LYONS, MEEK ), FOUR OPPOSED (CREVECOEUR, HARRIS,

KASSIMIS, MOSBY) AND NO ABSTENTIONS

Workshop Session

Rigorous Curriculum Design Grades 6-8 Reading and Math

Power Point presentations were delivered by Curriculum & Instruction Site Directors Craig

Creller and Janine Goss and questions and comments were fielded throughout the presentations.

Contributing presenters: James Lynch, Mathematics, Ponus Ridge Middle School; Louis

Jackson, Yvonne Roberson, Nathan Hale Middle School.

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Report on 2017 Summer Learning: Plans for 2018

Power Point presentations were delivered by Curriculum & Instruction Site Director Janine Goss

and questions and comments were fielded throughout the presentations.

Contributing presenters: Jamie Benedetti, Early Childhood Education Council; Brenda Smith,

Stepping Stones.

Dr. Adamowski thanked all of the presenters, members of the Committees, administrative staff,

Norwalk Acts and all of those involved for their hard work.

Following the presentations Dr. Adamowski outlined that there are three challenges:

• Closing the Achievement Gap research shows learning loss after three weeks, which accounts

for the gap increases in length of years child is in school

• 4th grade represents a 20 point differential of low to high progress and the achievement gap is

32 points by grade 8.

• The district needs to expand summer learning opportunities to go from grades 4-5 to grade 3.

Dr. Adamowski outlined that there are funding areas to be addressed including Title 1, Priority

Schools Grants and Corporate Sponsorships.

Public Participation

Ms. Keyes stated that members of the public who had signed up on the public participation sheet

are to come forward when their name was called, state their name, address, or affiliation, and to

keep comments civil, within the three-minute time limit.

Name Address/Affiliation Topic

1. Joe Giandurco, 9 Mott Avenue, NFT, spoke on accomplishments for the Summer Work

Committee and the importance with closing the achievement gap with new initiatives supported

with the NFT’s role and its contribution to the educational system. He spoke of administrative

salary increases now approved tonight despite uncertainty amidst state budget crisis. He wanted

to echo his comments made at the last meeting that with City hiring freeze and 2% teacher

increases and the issue of fairness and equity. The teachers saved the district $4 million by

agreeing to switch their health insurance carrier to Connecticut Partnership 2.0, preventing

layoffs. These reasons should not have been used to advance the raises for central office staff. In

a budget climate with so many unknowns and potential pitfalls, we can’t see how this raise is

feasible. He thanked the four members who stood up and said ‘no’ to these raises. It’s not

anything personal against the people who will be receiving these raises but in a time and a

climate when we are missing funds in our building, where teachers are trying to do more with

less, when cuts to areas like courtesy bus passes that directly impact students, I don’t see how

spending $65,000 on office staff is really that responsible.

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There were no other public comments and the Public Participation portion of the meeting was

closed.

There was no further business.

Adjournment

** MR. ANDERSON MOVED TO ADJOURN.



The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilyn Knox,

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