Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Common Council Chambers 7:00 P.M.

Workshop Session AGENDA

I. Call to Order 7:00 P.M.

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Business 1. Consent Calendar III. (2.A); (2.B.1); (2.B.2); (2.B.3); (2.B.4); (2.B.5); (2.B.6); (2.C); (2.D); (2.E)

2. A. Approval of Personnel 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

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

D. Approval of MOU’s with the Technicians; Nurses, ESG, Food Services Unions to Enter into 2.0 State Plan E. Recognition of ADHD Awareness Month – October 2017 F. Recognition of Down Syndrome Awareness Month – October 2017

3. 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.

IV. Workshop Session

A. Rigorous Curriculum Design Grades 6-8 Reading and Math B. Report on 2017 Summer Learning: Plans for 2018

V. Public Comments VI. Adjournment

Future BOE Meetings (Regular BOE Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month) Next Board Meeting: October 17

Committee Meetings: SPED: Oct 10 ∙ Finance: Oct 12 ∙ Curriculum: Oct 17 ∙ Facilities: Oct 23 ∙ Policy: Nov 7

Agendas and Board Minutes are available at each school and on the Internet at:

www.norwalkpublicschools.org

NORWALK PUBLIC SCHOOLS 125 EAST AVENUE

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

NORWALK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PERSONNEL ACTIONS FOR BOARD APPROVAL

Oct 3, 2017

APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Name: Sarah Grayeb Effective Date: September 11, 2017

Posting: 3513 Grade 2 Teacher, Fox Run Elementary Step #: 1 Salary: $55,750

Education: Fairfield University, M. S. Teaching

University of Connecticut, B. A. Psychology

Experience: New Teacher

Name: Kara Weiss Effective Date: August 24, 2017

Posting: 3392, SPED Teacher, Fox Run Elementary Step #: 1 Salary: $55,750

Education: Hunter College, New York, M. S. Education & Learning Disabilities and Behavior Disorders

University of Tampa, Tampa, FL B.A. Sociology

Experience: New Teacher

Name: Lindsay Merchant Henke Effective Date: August 24, 2017

Posting: 3109 SPED Teacher, Wolfpit Elementary School Step: 2 Salary: $57,759

Education: Boston University, B.S. Special Education

Columbia University, M. A. Early Childhood Education

Experience: 1 year

Name: Patricia Bello Effective Date: August 24, 2017

Posting: 3306, ESL Teacher, Brien McMahon High School Step: 4 Salary: $68,055

Education: Manhattanville College, B.A. English

New York University, M.F.A. Creative Writing, Poetry

New York University, M.A. Humanities & Social Thought

Experience: 3 years

Name: Aland Joseph Effective Date: August 24, 2017

Posting: 3376, School Counselor, Brien McMahon High School Step: 4 Salary: $61,777

Education: Springfield College, B.S. Rehabilitation & Disability

Saint Lawrence University, M. A. Human Development & School Counselor

Experience: 3 years

Name: Raffaele M. Ruffo Effective Date: August 24, 2017

Posting: 2936, Italian Teacher, Brien McMahon High School Step: 2 Salary: $57,759

Education: Master Degree from University of Bridgeport

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Experience: 1 year

Name: Alexander Audet Effective Date: August 24, 2017

Posting: 3332, Math Teacher, NECA @ NHS Step #: 1 Salary: $50,445

Education: Southern Connecticut State University, B.S. Mathematics

Experience: New Teacher

Name: Justin Dionne Effective Date: August 24, 2017

Posting: 3333, Math Teacher, NECA @ NHS Step #: 5 Salary: $57,703

Education: Central Connecticut State University, B.A. Mathematics

Experience: 4 years

Name: Laura Gay Effective Date: August 28, 2017

Posting: 3481, Grade 3, Brookside Elementary Step #: 4 Salary: $61,777

Education: Westfield State University, B.A. Elementary Education

Walden University, M.S. Elementary Education

Experience: 3 years

Name: Audra Good Effective Date: August 24, 2017

Posting: 3401, Library Specialist, Brookside Elementary Step #: 1 Salary: $62,028

Education: East Carolina University, B.S. Elementary Education

East Carolina University, M.A. Counselor Education

Southern Connecticut State University, MLIS, School Library Media

Experience: New Teacher

Name: Bryan McQuaid Effective Date: August 24, 2017

Posting: 3405, Math Teacher, Norwalk High School Step #: 1 Salary: $55,750

Education: University of Connecticut, B.A. Psychology

Grand Canyon University, M.A. Secondary Education

Experience: New Teacher

Name: Deanna Salomon Effective Date: August 24, 2017

Posting: 3336, Academic Specialist, NECA @ NHS Step #: 10 Salary: $83,374

Education: Long Island University, M.A. School Counseling

Touro Colege, M.A. School Administration

Experience: 10+ years

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Name: Magarita Salas Effective Date: August 24, 2017

Posting: 3342, Bilingual Social Worker, BMHS & NHS Step #: 4 Salary: $64,916

Education: University of Illinois, B.A. Business

Loyola University, Chicago M.A. Social Work

Experience: 3 years

Name: Rebekah Steinberg Effective Date: August 24, 2017

Posting: 3502, Grade 1, Brookside Elementary Step #: 1 Salary: $55,750

Education: University of Connecticut, B.A. Psychology

University of New Haven, M.A. Elementary Education

Experience: New Teacher

Name: Nicole Vazquez Effective Date: August 24, 2017

Posting: 3482, Kindergarten, Silvermine Elementary Step #: 1 Salary: $55,750

Education: Emerson College, B.A. Writing, Literature & Publishing

Sacred Heart University, M.A. Elementary Education

Experience: New Teacher

Name: Daniel Zeman Effective Date: August 24, 2017

Posting: 3343, Social Studies, Norwalk High School Step #: 2 Salary: $57,759

Education: Quinnipiac University, B.A. History

Quinnipiac University, M.A. Teaching

Experience: 1 year

Name: Holly Zullinger Effective Date: August 24, 2017

Posting: 3469, Grade 5, Jefferson Magnet Step #: 4 Salary: $55,443

Education: Elon University, B.A. Elementary Education

Experience: 3 years

Name: Jaclyn Schwartz Effective Date: August 24, 2017

Posting: 3434, SPED Teacher, Jefferson Magnet Step #: 3 Salary: $59,768

Education: University of Hartford, B.A. Early Childhood Education

Saint Joseph College, M.A. Education

Experience: 2 years

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Name: Brenda Barto Effective Date: August 24, 2017

Posting: 3284, SPED Teacher, Ponus Ridge Step #: 10 Salary: $78,301

Education: University of Pennsylvania, B.A. Communications

Grand Canyon University, M.A. Special Education

Experience: 16 years

Name: Anthony Sarnelle Effective date: Sept 22, 2017

Posting: 3460 SPED Teacher, Brien Mc Mahon High School Step 5 Salary: $63,786

Education: Saint Bonaventure, NY B.A Elementary & Special Ed

Saint Bonaventure, NY M.S Literacy

Experience: 4 years

Name: Katina Asmani Effective date: Oct 9, 2017

Posting: 3504 ESL/SIOP Coach , Kendall Elementary Step 10 Salary: $83,374

Education: Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, B.A Elementary Education

Friends University, Wichita, KS, M.A School Leadership

092 Endorsement, State of CT

Experience: 15 years

Name: Stacey Heilingenthaler Effective date: July 1, 2017

Posting: 3417 Assistant Director of Special Education & Pupil Services Step 4 Salary: $172,031

Central Office

Education: Boston University, B. A Psychology & Intensive Special Needs

Pacific Oaks College, M.S. Human Development

State of Connecticut Certifications

165 Comprehensive Special Education K – 12

092 Intermediate Administrator

013 Elementary Education, K – 6

Experience: 20 years

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

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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

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

Board Meeting Date: 10/3/17

Action Required By (date): 10/3/17

Number on Agenda: III.2.B.1

Action Item Information Item (check one)

Agenda Title:

Center for Global Studies to Japan November 2017

Background:

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

– Field Trips

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 Center for Global Studies trip to Japan November 2017.

Attachment: Yes No (check one)

Submitted by: Superintendent's Office Department:

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

Board Meeting Date: 10/3/17

Action Required By (date): 10/3/17

Number on Agenda: III.2.B.2

Action Item Information Item (check one)

Agenda Title:

Center for Global Studies to India December 2017

Background:

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

– Field Trips

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 Center for Global Studies trip to India December 2017.

Attachment: Yes No (check one)

Submitted by: Superintendent's Office Department:

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

Board Meeting Date: 10/3/17

Action Required By (date): 10/3/17

Number on Agenda: III.2.B.3

Action Item Information Item (check one)

Agenda Title:

Center for Global Studies to Japan/Cambodia February 2018

Background:

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

– Field Trips

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 Center for Global Studies trip to Japan/Cambodia February

2018.

Attachment: Yes No (check one)

Submitted by: Superintendent's Office Department:

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

Board Meeting Date: 10/3/17

Action Required By (date): 10/3/17

Number on Agenda: III.2.B.4

Action Item Information Item (check one)

Agenda Title:

Center for Global Studies to China February 2018

Background:

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

– Field Trips

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 Center for Global Studies trip to China February 2018.

Attachment: Yes No (check one)

Submitted by: Superintendent's Office Department:

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

Board Meeting Date: 10/3/17

Action Required By (date): 10/3/17

Number on Agenda: III.2.B.5

Action Item Information Item (check one)

Agenda Title:

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

Background:

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

– Field Trips

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 Center for Global Studies trip to Middle East, Qatar & Oman

February 2018.

Attachment: Yes No (check one)

Submitted by: Superintendent's Office Department:

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

Board Meeting Date: 10/3/17

Action Required By (date): 10/3/17

Number on Agenda: III.2.B.6

Action Item Information Item (check one)

Agenda Title:

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

Background:

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

– Field Trips

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 Center for Global Studies to Rwanda – Trip Addendum -

November 2017.

Attachment: Yes No (check one)

Submitted by: Superintendent's Office Department:

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

Board Meeting Date: 10/3/17

Action Required By (date): 10/3/17

Number on Agenda: III.2.C

Action Item Information Item (check one)

Agenda Title:

Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreements with the NFEP and Custodians

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 Collective Bargaining Agreements with

the NFEP and Custodians.

Attachment: Yes No (check one)

Submitted by: Superintendent's Office Department:

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CONFIDENTIAL COLLECTIVE BARGAINING CONTRACT SUMMARY

TO: Michael Lyons, Chairperson, Norwalk Board of Education

Bryan Meek, Committee Member

Michael Barbis, Committee Member

Dr. Steven Adamowski, Superintendent

Thomas Hamilton, Chief Financial Officer

Frank Costanzo, Chief of School Operations

Cherese Chery, Chief/ Talent Human Resources Officer

Dr. Robert Dylewski, Director of Labor Relations

FROM: Melika S. Forbes and Thomas B. Mooney

RE: Summary of Contract Negotiated with Norwalk Federation of Educational

Personnel

DATE: September 21, 2017

After reaching a tentative agreement on a successor collective bargaining

agreement with the NFEP on August 7, 2017 (for a contract commencing July 1, 2017), we

were notified that the NFEP membership ratified the agreement on September 12, 2017,

and it now comes to the Board of Education for its ratification. In these negotiations, the

parties agreed to amend the provisions concerning salary and health insurance and changes

to the language of the predecessor contract. Below, we will summarize the key terms of

the new agreement:

1. Duration:

The new contract is for three years, effective July 1, 2017 and ending June 30,

2020.

2. Salary:

The new contract provides for salary increases as follows:

2017 - 2018: step movement and 1.8% general wage increase

(retroactive), for a total projected cost of 2.63%

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2018 - 2019: step movement and 1.8% general wage increase, for a total

projected cost of 2.48%

2019 - 2020: step movement and 1.8% general wage increase, for a total

projected cost of 2.35%

In considering the above wage increases, we note that the statewide average general

wage increases (without step costs) for non-certified board of education settlements

during the same time period are 2.122%; 2.216%; and 2.112%, respectively.

3. Health Insurance:

Under the new contract, medical benefits will be provided through the Connecticut

State Partnership Plan 2.0 (SPP); while dental and vision benefits shall be offered

separately. Employee premium cost sharing for medical benefits shall remain at

13% until June 30, 2018; and shall increase to 14% during the 2018 - 2019 school

year and to 15% during the 2019 - 2010 school year. The parties agreed to

commence midterm negotiations relating solely to health insurance if the Board’s

application to admit NFEP to the SPP is rejected, or in the event of one of the

following, they may commence such negotiations:

the SPP in its current form ceases to exist or is modified such that the cost

of the plan substantially increases;

Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 3-123rrr (authorizing boards of education to enroll

employees in the State Partnership Plan 2.0) is amended or modified such

that the cost of the plan substantially increases;

the cost of the plan is expected to result in the triggering of an excise tax

under the Affordable Care Act (ACA); or

there are material changes to the ACA such that the cost of the plan

substantially increases.

The agreement with NFEP further provides that, in the event of any such midterm

negotiations (as well as in successor contract negotiations), the High Deductible

Health Plan with a Health Savings Account shall be the baseline for negotiations.

4. Other Changes:

Require union officials to receive his/her supervisor’s permission prior to

conducting union business during work hours and to document such time

appropriately on the timekeeping software.

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Eliminate the two-hour per month release time for union officials to attend

Norwalk Federation of Teachers executive meetings.

Require on-line posting of job descriptions following the implementation of

the Employee Intranet.

Require on-line posting of job vacancies.

Amend the procedures concerning compensatory time, i.e., require 72-hours

advance notice and permit usage within two pay periods.

Eliminate mini-child rearing leave as an employee benefit.

In summary, this agreement carries the contract forward for three years with few language

changes, none of which impedes the operation of the district or operates to disadvantage

the Board. Further, the agreement provides for salary increases that are below the average

general wage increase for non-certified board of education settlements. In addition, the

contract makes an appropriate change in medical insurance in order to take advantage of

cost savings during challenging financial times and permits a reopener relating to health

insurance in the event of a change impacting the relative cost of the insurance plan. We

hope that this summary is helpful.

Please let us know if you have any questions or if we can be of any further assistance.

Thank you.

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William R. Connon90 State House SquareHartford, CT 06103-3702p 860 424 4385f 860 424 4370wconnon@pullcom.comwww.pullcom.com

9/28/17

CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION

SETTLEMENT SUMMARY RE: NEGOTIATIONSBETWEEN THE

NORWALK BOARD OF EDUCATIONAND

UPSEU, CUSTODIANS, MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY STAFF

The parties commenced negotiations in the spring of 2016 concerning the agreement whichexpired June 30, 2016. The parties reached a settlement agreement in mediation on 7/17/17 andthe Union ratified the agreement at a meeting on September 16, 2017. The agreement nowawaits a ratification vote by the Board of Education.

The salient features regarding this settlement are as follows:

Insurance

All of these employees will move over to the State Partnership Plan, SPP 2.0, as of October 1,2017. This occurred by virtue of a Memorandum of Agreement executed between the partiesindependent of the new contract being ratified. This movement reflects a change in Board of Ed.strategy that occurred during negotiations when it became apparent that even the proposedHDHP plan would be too expensive. During negotiations, moving these employees to the SPP2.0 health insurance plan became a priority objective.

Attached to this summary is a cost estimate generated by the Board’s insurance consultant thatcompared the current cost of maintaining these employees in their HDHP plan and PPO plan, toconverting them all to the HDHP plan or, in the alternative, to the State Partnership Plan, SPP2.0. As that analysis indicates, the Board of Education’s share of the cost of providing theseemployees with health insurance benefits under both the HDHP and PPO plans was $2,604,011.Moving them all to the HDHP plan, as originally proposed, would have reduced the Board’s

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share to $2,271,971. As the attached analysis indicates, moving all of these employees over toSPP 2.0 reduces the Board’s share to $1,953,374. The difference in cost is $650,637. However,in 2017-18, since these rates will only be in effect for nine of the twelve months, the estimatedsavings are 75% of that amount, or $487,978. As a consequence of the SEBAC negotiationswith the State, amendments to SPP 2.0 will reduce the rate structure for SPP 2.0 byapproximately 7.7%. Those lower rates will further enhance the savings to the Board, effectiveJuly 1, 2018. Based upon the June 7 enrollment, using the Arthur J. Gallagher analysis, it isanticipated that beginning July 1, 2018 the health insurance savings will be approximately$800,000 per year, and likewise through the final year of this contract.

In addition, although the employees’ premium share remained at 13% for the 2016-17 year, itincreased to 14% on July 1, 2017, and increases to 15% on July 1, 2018, and 16% on July 1,2019.

Duration – 4 years, 7/1/2016 – 6/30/2020

Salary

The parties reached a settlement on the general wage increases for the four year contract asfollows: 2% - 2% - 2.5% - 2.5%. Unlike certified employee negotiations which include the costof the increment in the overall settlement, MERA contract negotiations typically do not. Theestimated increment cost in each of the four years is as follows: 1.86% - 0.88% - 0.16% - 0%.

The base salary account for this bargaining unit is $5,063,646. The GWI settlement for the fouryears is 9%, or an average of 2.25%. This settlement is in the average range of settlements forthe time period in question as reported by CCM and its Municipal Labor and Finance DataReporter.

Net Cost Analysis

This analysis uses the base year salary account of $5,063,646 and base insurance calculationsreflected in the attached cost analysis. Note: replacement of unit members through attrition andsubcontracting may further reduce these amounts. The calculations used in this illustration donot compound the salary increases or compound the insurance trend.

Salary Increases

2016-17 Sal. (GWI & inc.) 3.86% = $195,457

2017-18 Sal. (GWI & inc.) 2.88% = $145,833

2018-19 Sal. (GWI & inc.) 2.66% = $134,693

2019-20 Sal. (GWI & inc.) 2.5% = $126,591Total $602,574

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Insurance offsets – Plan Change

2016-17 No offset

2017-18 (9 months) $487,978

2018-19 (New SPP 2.0 rates reflecting plan $801,047changed by SEBAC agreement;reduced rates by approx. 7.7%)

2019-20 $801,047Total $2,090,072

Premium Share Increases, over current share (13%)

2016-17 (13%) N/A

2017-18 (14%) + 1% (for 9 months) = $16,839

2018-19 (15%) + 2% (but reduced toreflect 7.7% SEBAC reduction) = $41,447

2019-20 (16%) + 3% = $62,171$120,457

Cost of Salary Increases: $602,574

Insurance Plan Change & Premium Share Offsets: $2,210,529

4 year Net Savings: $1,607,955

Ability to contract out bargaining unit work through attrition

During the negotiations, it was a priority of the Board negotiating team to preserve its ability tocontinue to subcontract out bargaining work through attrition. No changes to contract languageoccurred during negotiations which would impair the Board’s effort to continue to accomplishthis goal.

Miscellaneous

Within six months after ratification, all employees will be required to receive their paychecksthrough direct deposit.

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Pension – the contract previously included misleading references to the pension which suggestedthe Board of Education was responsible for this benefit, and could have entangled the Board inlitigation. Such references have been deleted or otherwise modified to clearly indicate thatpension negotiations are between this bargaining unit and the City, not the Board of Education.

Miscellaneous Union proposals

Section 5.02D – Employees will continue to be entitled to advance pay for vacation.

Section 6.01 D – Remove language that sick leave will not be granted for recuperation for anillness or injury directly related to another employer.

Section 8.05 – Replace all references to “Local 1042” with “the Union”.

Section 9.04 B – Add the words “insofar as is feasible” regarding all workers’ compensation-related accidents being reported within 24 hours.

Section 14.01 – Posting of the seniority list: delete the words “prior to October 1st”.

Section 14.04 – Change “10th day” to “10th working day” regarding delivery of notice for a recallposition.

__________________________William R. Connon

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

Board Meeting Date: 10/3/17

Action Required By (date): 10/3/17

Number on Agenda: III.2.D

Action Item Information Item (check one)

Agenda Title:

Approval of MOU’s with the Technicians; Nurses, ESG, Food Services Unions

to Enter into 2.0 State Plan

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 MOU’s with the Technicians; Nurses,

ESG, Food Services Unions to Enter into 2.0 State Plan.

Attachment: Yes No (check one)

Submitted by: Superintendent's Office Department:

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

Board Meeting Date: 10/3/17

Action Required By (date): 10/3/17

Number on Agenda: III.2.E

Action Item Information Item (check one)

Agenda Title:

Recognition of ADHD Awareness Month – October 2017

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 Recognition of ADHD Awareness

Month – October 2017.

Attachment: Yes No (check one)

Submitted by: Superintendent's Office Department:

ADHD AWARENESS MONTH October 2017

The Norwalk Board of Education recognizes October as National ADHD Awareness Month to bring awareness to the issues surrounding Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. The terms ADHD and ADD both refer to the same disorder, with the only difference being that some people have attention deficit and hyperactivity, while others do not. ADHD affects people of every age, gender, IQ, and social-economic background. In 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the percentage of children in the United States who have ever been diagnosed with ADHD is now 9.5 percent, with boys being diagnosed two to three times as often as girls. Diagnosing ADHD is a Complex Process as many of the symptoms look like extreme forms of normal behavior. Additionally, a number of other conditions resemble ADHD. What makes ADHD different from other conditions is that the symptoms are excessive, pervasive, and persistent. That is, behaviors are more extreme, show up in multiple settings, and continue showing up throughout life. We know ADHD can create problems for students in school, at home, and with friends, and can impact the chances of a student succeeding. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors or be overly active. Children with ADHD are often faced with a number of simultaneous challenges, including anxiety, depression, sleep disorders and more. The good news is that when children, teens, and adults are diagnosed early and receive treatment, they can lead more fulfilling lives. By declaring this ADHD Awareness Month, the Board of Education encourages the community to reflect on this disorder and to seek out information that will help them to understand and appreciate the challenges that their fellow students are facing day in and day out.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

Board Meeting Date: 10/3/17

Action Required By (date): 10/3/17

Number on Agenda: III.2.F

Action Item Information Item (check one)

Agenda Title:

Recognition of Down Syndrome Awareness Month – October 2017

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 Recognition of Down Syndrome

Awareness Month – October 2017.

Attachment: Yes No (check one)

Submitted by: Superintendent's Office Department:

DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH October 2017

To bring awareness to Down syndrome, the Norwalk Board of Education recognizes October as Down syndrome Awareness Month. Down syndrome was first described and classified by a doctor named John Langdon Down in the late nineteenth century. In 1959, a French physician identified Down syndrome as a chromosomal condition. In 2000, an international team of scientists successfully identified and catalogued each of the approximately 329 genes on chromosome 21. This accomplishment opened the door to great advances in Down syndrome research. There are approximately 400,000 people living in the United States with Down syndrome, the most commonly occurring genetic condition. Down syndrome affects people of all ages, races and economic levels. Approximately one in every 700 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome, or around 6,000 births per year. There are still many misconceptions about Down syndrome and those who have it regarding cause, cognitive function, social ability, learning and employment capabilities. Quality educational programs, a stimulating home environment, good medical care and positive support from family, friends community enable people with Down syndrome to develop their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. By declaring this Down syndrome Awareness Month, the Board of Education celebrates people with Down syndrome, their abilities and accomplishments.

III.2.F

BOARD OF EDUCATION

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

Board Meeting Date: 10/3/17

Action Required By (date): 10/3/17

Number on Agenda: III.3

Action Item Information Item (check one)

Agenda Title:

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.

Recommendation:

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

Board of Education Approves the Salary Ranges and Compensation Plan for Non-

union, Certified and Non-Certified Management Positions and Authorizations as

follows:

Authorizations

1. Placement of Chief Talent Officer, Cherese Chery; Chief Academic Officer,

Michael Conner; Chief of School Operations, Frank Costanzo; Chief

Communications Officer, Brenda Williams, on the beginning step of the

recommended compensation range for these positions effective July 1, 2017.

2. Authorization of the Superintendent to execute one-year renewable contracts for

the period of July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 with the following individuals whose

contracts have expired on June 30, 2017: Michael Conner, Frank Costanzo,

Thomas Hamilton, Ralph Valenzisi and Brenda Williams.

3. Adjustment of 2017-18 salaries of the following individuals, based on the criteria

of the plan effective July 1, 2017:

Thomas Hamilton $185,653 (3.5%)

Ralph Valenzisi $189,374 (2.5%)

Attachment: Yes No (check one)

Submitted by: Superintendent's Office Department:

DRAFT

Board Agenda Item

Approval of salary ranges and compensation plan for non-union Senior Management positions for 2017-18

through 2019-20 and authorization of the Superintendent to implement aspects of the plan in the 2017-18 SY.

A. Compensation Plan

The Board approves salary ranges and compensation plan for non-union, certified and non-certified senior

management positions as recommended by the Superintendent (see attached).

B. Authorizations

1. Placement of Chief Talent Officer, Cherese Chery; Chief Academic Officer, Michael Conner; Chief of School

Operations, Frank Costanzo; Chief Communications Officer, Brenda Williams, on the beginning step of the

recommended compensation range for these positions effective July 1, 2017.

2. Authorization of the Superintendent to execute one-year renewable contracts for the period of July 1, 2017 –

June 30, 2018 with the following individuals whose contracts have expired on June 30, 2017: Michael Conner,

Frank Costanzo, Thomas Hamilton, Ralph Valenzisi and Brenda Williams.

3. Adjustment of 2017-18 salaries of the following individuals, based on the criteria of the plan effective

July 1, 2017:

Thomas Hamilton $185,653 (3.5%)

Ralph Valenzisi $189,374 (2.5%)

III.2.G

DRAFT

2

Senior Management Team

Certified and Non-Certified Positions Recommended Compensation Range

*Chief Academic Officer $189,000 – 209,000

*Chief of School Operations $189,000 – 209,000

Chief of Specialized Learning and Student Services $189,000 – 209,000

Chief Financial Officer $179,000 – 205,000

*Chief Talent Officer $172,000 – 195,000

Chief of Technology, Innovation and Partnership $172,000 – 195,000

*Chief Communications Officer $112,000 – 139,000

*incumbent currently below range

III.2.G

DRAFT

3

Senior Management Team

2017/18 – 2019/20

Compensation Plan

1. Adopt Salary Ranges (5% above NASA Contract for High School or Middle School Principals)

2. Adjustments to beginning of range as necessary

3. Discontinue 2-year contracts as they expire; replace with renewable 1-year contracts

4. Future annual increases contingent on performance:

50% district outcomes

50% Individual goals/accomplishments

5. Salary increases capped at top of range; at top of range an earned increase is paid as

a non-cumulative incentive

III.2.G