Salem Board of Education

SALEM BOARD OF EDUCATION

SALEM, CONNECTICUT

MINUTES OF August 21, 2017 REGULAR MEETING

PRESENT: Michael Siebert, Pamela Munro, George Jackson, Sam Rindell (8:20 pm), Mary Ann Pudimat, Sarah Bernhardson, Jennifer D’Aiuto, Ryan Little, Sean Reith (7:40 pm)

ADMINISTRATION: Joseph Onofrio II, Superintendent; Kim Gadaree, Business Manager; Joan Phillips, Principal; Kim Fentress, Assistant Principal; Donald Bourdeau, Director of Facilities

VISITORS: Jennifer Kayser (BOE Clerk)

XIV.  CALL TO ORDER - Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairman, Michael Siebert.

MOTION: To accept the agenda as presented. Made: Mary Ann Pudimat 2nd: Ryan Little Vote: All in Favor

Motion Passed

XV.  SALUTE TO THE FLAG

XVI.  EXECUTIVE SESSION – PERSONNEL ISSUE AND SUPERINTENDENT’S EVALUATION

MOTION: To enter Executive Session for discussion of a personnel issue and Superintendent’s evaluation. Made: Jennifer D’Aiuto 2nd: Mary Ann Pudimat Vote: All in Favor

Motion Passed

(Note: Sean Reith and Sam Rindell not present during Executive Session)

Executive Session ended at 7:35 p.m. The meeting resumed at 7:43 p.m.

XVII.  Special Reports and Presentations

A. School Climate Report

Kim Fentress reviewed the results of the Climate Survey issued in March 2017 to students, staff and parents. The complete survey results were shared with the Board members. Kim shared the action plan of the Climate Committee with the Board. There was a brief discussion over the information presented.

V. PUBLIC COMMENTS

The public comment portion of the meeting is a time for members of the audience to address the Board of Education to express opinions concerning the educational program or other topics within the purview of the Board.The public is advised that any discussion of specific Board employees will not be allowed. The Board will listen to remarks but discussion and Board action is limited to agenda items only. When making a comment, please use the microphone and state your name and address.

VI. COMMUNICATIONS

Salem Boy Scout Award Letter and Letter to the Board of Finance (BOE returning $67,873.77 to the Town).

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

Are there any items that we wish to remove from the amended Consent Agenda? None heard.

MOTION: To approve the items on the consent agenda as presented:

A.  Approve Minutes of the July 17, 2017 BOE Meeting

B.  Acknowledge Superintendent’s Staff Appointments

·  Appointed Lisa Przybyl as Cafeteria Aide at an hourly rate of $14.60, effective August 28, 2017.

·  Appointed Kelly Douglass as Tutor at an hourly rate of $23.18, effective August 28, 2017.

·  Appointed Kaitlyn Matzek as Instructional Aide at an hourly rate of $14.60, effective August 28, 2017.

·  Accepted the resignation of Palma Canniff, Tutor, effective August 8, 2017.

Made: Mary Ann Pudimat

2nd: George Jackson

Vote: In Favor: MP, GJ, SReith, RL, PM, SB, JD

Absent: SRindell

Abstained: MS

Motion Passed

VIII.  REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

A.  Superintendent’s Report

Mr. Onofrio reported on State budget information, 16-17 budget status (return of $67,873.77 to the Town), Convocation 8/28/17, CABE Level I award qualification, legal updates, and an enrollment update. The enrollment for Kindergarten was discussed as currently there are 3 sections and only 34 students enrolled. It was noted that this will be closely monitored and will give a recommendation after October 1, 2017.

B.  Principal/Assistant Principal’s Report

Mrs. Phillips reported on 30-hours of teacher Professional Development, SBAC scores, and upcoming school assemblies using Pfizer funding.

C.  Director of Student Services Report

D.  Director of Facilities Report

Mr. Bourdeau reported that the summer maintenance work is almost complete. He also reported that capital items have been completed.

E.  Business Manager Report

Mrs. Gadaree reported on the expenditure report, line item adjustments and grant spending report. She explained the line item adjustments to the Board. There was a discussion with Mrs. Gadaree on these reports.

A. SY2016-17 and SY2017-18 Expenditure Report

B. SY2016-17 and SY2017-18 Line Item Adjustments

C. SY2017-18 Monthly Grant Spending Report

D.  Action Item: Approve Expenditure Reports, Line Item Adjustments and Monthly Grant Spending Report

MOTION: To approve the Expenditure Reports, Line Item Adjustments and Monthly Grant Spending Report, as presented. Made: Jennifer D’Aiuto 2nd: George Jackson Vote: In Favor

Motion Passed

IX.  INFORMATION ITEMS

X.  ACTION ITEMS

A.  Approve Extra-Curricular Stipend MOU’s and Job Descriptions

The Board discussed the stipend process and how offerings are selected. It was noted that staff should man a table explaining activities offered at Open House and also advertise on morning announcements this school year.

MOTION: To approve the extra curricular stipend MOU’s and job descriptions, as presented. Made: Jennifer D’Aiuto

2nd: George Jackson

Vote: All in Favor

Motion Passed

B.  Approve the Superintendent’s Evaluation

This item was tabled until the 9/18/17 meeting.

XI. DISCUSION ITEMS

A.  Curriculum Process/Subcommittee

The Board asked Mrs. Phillips to place curriculum on the website and asked the administration to continue making presentations on curriculum throughout the school year. The Board also asked for the expectations of students at the end of each grade level to be outlined on the website. Mrs. Phillips noted that she will meet with the curriculum coordinators and work with them to get this accomplished.

B.  Annual Management Plan

The annual management plan was reviewed.

C.  Schedule BOE Retreat: Goals/Self-Evaluation

Mr. Onofrio will reach out to the Board members to try to establish a common date in September.

XII.  COMMITTEE REPORTS

A.  Policy

B.  Personnel/Contract Negotiations

Sam Rindell reported that the subcommittee met earlier in the evening. He reported that the subcommittee will review the final Superintendent’s Evaluation draft at their next meeting.

C.  Long-Range Educational Planning

Mary Ann Pudimat reported that the subcommittee meets on September 14, 2017 with Jonathan Costa.

D.  Community Relations (Ad-Hoc)

E.  Board of Selectmen

F.  Board of Finance

G.  LEARN

The next meeting is in September.

H.  East Lyme BOE

George Jackson reported that East Lyme is releasing their Strategic Plan documents. He also reported they are working on a Board policy regarding class sizes.

I.  Cable Advisory

Pam Munro reported that the last meeting was in July and scholarships were discussed.

J.  Annual Management Plan Review

On target.

XIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS

The public comment portion of the meeting is a time for members of the audience to address the Board of Education to express opinions concerning the educational program or other topics within the purview of the Board.The public is advised that any discussion of specific Board employees will not be allowed. The Board will listen to remarks but discussion and Board action is limited to agenda items only. When making a comment, please use the microphone and state your name and address.

XIV. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING – September 18, 2017

·  Curriculum Review Cycle Update

·  SBAC Results

·  Approve Tuition Fees

·  Approve SY2017-18 District Organizational Chart

·  Superintendent Evaluation

·  Superintendent Goals

XV.  ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: To adjourn at 9:37 p.m. Made: George Jackson 2nd: Sean Reith Vote: All in Favor

Motion Passed

Meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m.

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