Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Common...

Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Common Council Chambers 7:00 P.M.

AGENDA

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

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Public Comments

IV. Spotlight - National Merit Scholarship Awards

V. Superintendent’s Report

A. School Intervention and Support

B. Special Ed Advisory Board Selection C. Introduction of District School Preparedness Coordinator, Joe Rios

VI. Actions

1. Consent Calendar VI. (2.A); (2.B)

2. A. Approval of Personnel

B. Approval of Budget Transfers

3. Approval of Evaluation and Incentive Plan for Superintendent

4. Approval of the Recognition of LGBT History Month

5. Approval of Private Investigative Service Agreement - Winn Investigations, LLC

6. Approval of Paraprofessional Substitute Service Provider - Delta T Group

VII. Information and Reports

A. September 2016 Monthly Financial Report

B. Committee/Representative Reports

C. Board Member Announcements

VIII. Approval of Minutes September 20, 2016

IX. Adjournment

Future BOE Meetings (Regular BOE Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month)

Next Board Meeting: November 1

Committee Meetings:

NORWALK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

125 EAST AVENUE

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

∙ Facilities: October 18 ∙ Curriculum: November 15 ∙ Spec Ed: October 25 ∙ Policy: November 1

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

www.norwalkpublicschools.org

http://www.norwalkpublicschools.org/

NORWALK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PERSONNEL ACTIONS FOR BOARD APPROVAL

OCTOBER 18TH 2016

RESIGNATIONS FOR PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE DATES

Witt-Kikta, Melanie 06/30/2016

Doug Geyer 10/31/2016

Andrea L. Caruso 06/30/2017

Susanne A Masse 06/30/2017

Manuel Simoes, Jr. 06/30/2017

RESIGNATION FOR PERSONAL REASONS:

Brooke Simonsen, SPED Teacher, Norwalk High School September 24, 2016

RECOMMENDED FOR APPOINTMENTS: October 10, 2016

Step Salary

Roseann M. Fazzino: SPED Teacher, Norwalk High School 6 $66,383

Posting: 3033

Education: Rhode Island College-B.A. Elementary Ed/SPED

Manhattanville College-M.A. Literacy

Experience: 5 Years

BOARD OF EDUCATION


Board Meeting Date: 10/18/16

Action Required By (date): 10/18/16

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

2016-2017 Fiscal Year

Presented at 9/28/16 BOE Finance Committee

BOE Meeting 10/18/16Transfers as of 10/14/2016

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

9/21/2016 16026200 500 60 Other Purchases - Facilities 38,000.00$ 16026400 412 60 Boiler Repairs 38,000.00$ To cover Emcor Services expenses

9/28/2016 14511000 117 45 Teacher retirement replacement savings 50,000.00$ 15123210 126 51 Communications Exec Secretary 50,000.00$ Fund new Communications position

9/28/2016 14511000 117 45 Teacher retirement replacement savings 30,000.00$ 15123210 126 51 Communications PT Writer 30,000.00$ Fund new Communications position

10/5/2016 16127002 510 61 Public Transportation 88,606.59$ 16114002 510 56 SPED summer Transportation 88,606.59$ To cover invoices for Special needs transportation

10/14/2016 15612400 128 56 SPED Substitutes 45,000.00$ 15612400 330 56 Other Professional Tech Svc 45,000.00$ Transfer funds from internal substitute acct to Delta-T contract

TOFROM

BOARD OF EDUCATION




Number on Agenda: VI.3


Agenda Title: Approval of Evaluation and Incentive Plan for Superintendent

Background:


Funding Source:




Recommendation:


Board of Education approves the Evaluation and Incentive Plan for

Superintendent.



10-4-16

Evaluation Process and Incentive Compensation Plan For Superintendent and Senior Management

WHEREAS: The Board and Superintendent have contractually agreed upon an

annual evaluation of the Superintendent based primarily on gains

in student achievement and successful implementation of school

improvement strategies. Such “performance based” evaluation

may include a provision for “Incentive Compensation” pursuant to

Section 5 of the Superintendent’s contract.

WHEREAS: The Board of Education has adopted a Strategic Operating Plan

(SOP) that sets annual outcome goals for student achievement and

attainment designed to close the achievement gap of Norwalk

students, which SOP requires specific plans to be implemented

each year to enable such improvements.

THEREFORE: The Board of Education establishes the following annual evaluation

procedures to assess the Superintendent’s performance:

At the beginning of each school year the Board shall set priority outcomes for

student achievement and priority implementation steps of the SOP and other

evaluative criteria determined by the Board for the next school year.

The Superintendent shall work with her/his direct reports and school personnel to

achieve the outcomes for a given year, accomplish the implementation steps for

that year as contained in the SOP, and/or meet other criteria established by the

Board. The Board shall support the Superintendent in the accomplishment of

these goals by building civic capacity and community support to achieve these

goals.

10-4-16

The Superintendent shall provide documentation at the end of each school year

of the degree to which the desired outcomes for student achievement and

implementation steps of the SOP have been accomplished.

Achievement of the priority outcomes of the SOP shall constitute 50% of the

Superintendent’s evaluation. The accomplishment of the priority implementation

steps of the SOP or other criteria established by the Board shall constitute the

remaining 50% of the Superintendent’s evaluation. The number of priority

outcomes for any given year shall be given an equal numerical weight to total 50

points. Each priority implementation step of the SOP or other criteria established

by the Board shall be given an equal numerical weight to total 50 points. The

number met in each category shall be totaled and placed on a performance scale

of 0-100.

For School Year 2016-2017, a performance score of at least 70 points will result in

a salary adjustment for the superintendent equal to that received by unionized

administrators pursuant to the then-current NASA contract. A performance score

of at least 80 points up to 84 points will result in an additional incentive bonus for

performance equal to 3% of the Superintendent’s base salary. A performance

score of at least 85 points up to 89 points will result in an additional incentive

bonus for performance equal to 4% of the Superintendent’s base salary. A

performance score of at least 90 points will result in an additional incentive bonus

for performance of 6% of the Superintendent’s base salary.

10-4-16

At the Superintendent’s request, and the approval of the Executive Committee,

this system may be adopted for and applied to the seven exempt members of

senior management directly reporting to and evaluated by the Superintendent.

The Board of Education establishes the following timeline for the

Superintendent’s evaluation:

BOY – The Board of Education sets goals in the form of priority outcomes and

implementation steps of the SOP or other criteria established by the Board for the

new school year. The outcomes and steps approved by the Board on September

20, 2016 shall be the BOY for the 2016-2107 School Year.

MOY – The Superintendent provides the Board with a mid-year progress report.

EOY – At the Annual Board Retreat, the Superintendent provides documentation

and calculations of the SOP performance targets and implementation steps

accomplished, as well as any other criteria established by the Board that have

been met. The Executive Committee confirms the performance scale score, files

such as the annual evaluation and takes any related actions regarding the

Superintendent’s compensation for the next school year, including incentive

compensation, if eligible.

BOARD OF EDUCATION






Agenda Title:

Approval of the Recognition of LGBT History Month

Background:


Funding Source:




Recommendation:

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

of Education approves the Recognition of LGBT History Month



LGBT HISTORY MONTH

October 2016

The Norwalk Board of Education is proud to recognize October as LGBT History

Month.

Started in 1994, LGBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of

lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights

and related civil rights movements. It is observed during October to include

National Coming Out Day on October 11.

LGBT History Month sends an important message to our teachers, community

leaders, and youth about the vital importance of recognizing and exploring the

role of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in American history.

Conservative estimates of the percentage of the general population that self-

identify as LGBT are around 5%, but the actual number of LGBT individuals is

believed the be much higher.

By declaring this LGBT History Month, the Board of Education encourages all

schools and teachers to participate by teaching about how LGBT Americans have

contributed to and shaped our history, culture, legal landscape and political

climate. To assist with finding LGBT icons, teachers may go to the LBGT History

Month website http://www.lgbthistorymonth.com/icon-search, to find examples

of the many LGBT individuals who have contributed to our nation throughout

history.

IV.2

http://www.lgbthistorymonth.com/icon-search

BOARD OF EDUCATION






Agenda Title:

Approval of Winn Investigations, LLC - Private Investigative Service

Agreement

Background:


Funding Source:




Recommendation:


Board of Education approves Winn Investigations, LLC Private Investigative

Services.



Winn Investigations, LLC

Investigative Service Contract

Let it Be Known that this contract entered into on the date: October 18, 2016, by Winn Investigations, LLC and the Board of Education for the City of Norwalk, CT.

The Norwalk Board of Education engages the services of the Winn Investigations, LLC for the following permissible investigative purposes: To address residency issues for students attending school in the Norwalk School District. Client believes some students do not reside within the City of Norwalk. The Norwalk Board of Education agrees to pay Winn Investigations, LLC the amount of $125.00 per hour, per surveillance hour and $125.00 per investigative hour, for services to be rendered in performance of this contract. Norwalk Board of Education also authorizes and agrees to pay Winn Investigations, LLC for the following expenses which may be incurred in the performance of the above described services: any out of pocket expenses associated with obtaining such evidence due to unforeseen events and activities of the subject.

Norwalk Board of Education pays the company a retainer in the amount of $1,000 (one thousand dollars) in advance.

Winn Investigations, LLC agrees not to exceed $25,000 (twenty five thousand dollars) without prior approval from the Norwalk Board of Education.

It is understood that Winn Investigations, LLC shall perform the above described services according to its own methods, in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws, and within the scope of authorization and cooperation as requested by the Norwalk Board of Education. Upon completion of the service, client will be provided with a written report

It is understood that Winn Investigations, LLC does not guarantee success or desired results form the services.

It is also understood that this contract places neither party under any obligation beyond the expressed terms as stated herein. The Norwalk Board of Education will hold Winn Investigations, LLC harmless from damages, losses, cost and expenses, including any attorney/legal fees, suffered or incurred in connection with or arising out of claims based on investigative results provided to the Norwalk Board of

Education, and for which the Norwalk Board of Education fails to keep strictly confidential. Winn Investigations, LLC will retain all investigative information in a secure manner and not disseminate or release any material to third parties unless authorized by client or legal court order.

The Norwalk Board of Education agrees to provide immediate written or verbal notice of any legal or civil proceedings, in which the investigative findings of Winn Investigations, LLC or any portion thereof, are to be of material issue. Winn Investigations, LLC is an independent contractor and shall not be deemed an employee, agent, or partner in any manner, of The Norwalk Board of Education or City of Norwalk, CT. Neither party shall have the authority to make any binding representative or agreement on behalf of the other. This instrument contains the entire contract between both parties. Any other expressions of agreement, which is not outlined in this device, are null and void. Any amendment or modification of this agreement shall be in writing, duly executed by both parties.

____________________________ ____________________________

Steven J. Adamowski, Ph.D. Winn Investigations, LLC

Superintendent of Schools Company Rep. Signature

Date: Date:

Disclaimer:

Winn Investigations, LLC takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any privacy claims as we neither utilize, reveal, nor attempt to access any confidential information concerning the parties involved in the search. We are a licensed private investigator, and we only engage in any lawful and permissible activities for which a license is required. We or any of our affiliates are not liable to any party for any special, consequential, direct, or indirect damages for any reliance or use upon the information disseminated, sold, including but not limited to, business interruption, lost profits, loss of programs or other data, even if we are expressly advised of the possibility of such damages.

____________________________ ____________________________

Steven J. Adamowski, Ph.D. Winn Investigations, LLC

Superintendent of Schools Company Rep. Signature

Date: Date:

BOARD OF EDUCATION






Agenda Title:

Approval of Paraprofessional Substitute Service Provider - Delta T Group

Background:


Funding Source:




Recommendation:

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

of Education approves the Priority Outcomes for the 2016-17 SY.



INFORMATION

and

REPORTS

Friday, October 14, 2016 NORWALK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MONTHLY TRACKING SUMMARY REPORT

SEPTEMBER 2016

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

112,440,768 112,469,918 15,291,567 11,283,080 12,451,042 8,434,739Salaries (100) 63.84% 29,150 0.03% 13.60% 35.53%

28,442,765 28,442,765 922,819 11,188,681 480,063 5,455,390Benefits (200) 16.14% 0 0.00% 3.24% -91.75%

6,257,197 6,217,948 233,427 384,546 181,403 238,971Professional & Technical Services (300) 3.53% -39,249 -0.63% 3.75% -39.30%

2,327,534 2,432,538 676,082 374,020 306,718 96,784Property Services (400) 1.38% 105,004 4.51% 27.79% 80.76%

19,166,559 19,130,867 5,856,718 2,894,720 5,378,881 1,512,300Other Services (500) 10.86% -35,692 -0.19% 30.61% 102.32%

6,379,626 6,307,185 964,499 986,922 855,731 464,134Supplies and Materials (600) 3.58% -72,441 -1.14% 15.29% -2.27%

970,900 1,023,910 316,279 56,659 71,979 65,028Equipment (700) 0.58% 53,010 5.46% 30.89% 458.21%

164,724 159,501 79,858 68,198 4,529 12,070Other Objects (800) 0.09% -5,223 -3.17% 50.07% 17.10%

176,150,073 176,184,633 100.00% 34,560 0.02% 19,730,347 27,236,824 16,279,417 24,341,249 13.82% -10.63%TOTAL

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MONTHLY TRACKING DETAIL REPORT

SEPTEMBER 2016

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 0.06% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

101 LONG TERM SUBSTITUTES 715,410 715,410 0.41% 0 0.00% 32,880 39,573 5.53% 76,588 76,588 -48.33%

102 PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

92,857 90,357 0.05% -2,500 -2.69% 1,786 1,786 1.98% 940 940 90.00%

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

111 SUPERINTENDENT 250,000 250,000 0.14% 0 0.00% 27,387 66,604 26.64% 19,531 59,781 11.41%

112 CENTRAL ADMIN SUP TEAM 1,247,305 1,247,305 0.71% 0 0.00% 146,144 349,344 28.01% 45,337 133,410 161.86%

113 PRINCIPALS 5,676,042 5,676,042 3.22% 0 0.00% 657,675 1,465,564 25.82% 387,354 1,109,484 32.09%

114 SUPERVISORS 557,737 557,737 0.32% 0 0.00% 43,859 88,323 15.84% 29,912 98,328 -10.18%

115 ASSISTANT SUPERVISORS 688,839 688,839 0.39% 0 0.00% 82,690 121,894 17.70% 39,829 137,884 -11.60%

116 DLC-TEACHERS AFTER

BUDGET ROLL

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

117 TEACHERS 71,598,252 71,530,402 40.60% -67,850 -0.09% 8,357,307 8,504,713 11.89% 5,470,409 5,560,910 52.94%

118 SUBSTITUTES 960,720 960,720 0.55% 0 0.00% 105,921 119,870 12.48% 65,159 74,378 61.16%

119 OTHER CERTIFIED 7,613,164 7,613,164 4.32% 0 0.00% 915,691 942,278 12.38% 595,110 628,253 49.98%

121 SECRETARY 2,720,435 2,750,435 1.56% 30,000 1.10% 265,372 590,271 21.46% 215,158 570,959 3.38%

122 AIDE 7,665,658 7,681,158 4.36% 15,500 0.20% 687,900 794,887 10.35% 564,274 742,607 7.04%

123 CLERKS 1,598,422 1,598,422 0.91% 0 0.00% 149,840 227,703 14.25% 123,348 204,707 11.23%

124 CUSTODIANS 3,899,791 3,899,791 2.21% 0 0.00% 346,804 862,494 22.12% 302,934 891,201 -3.22%

125 MAINTENANCE 574,221 574,221 0.33% 0 0.00% 45,614 118,388 20.62% 44,404 157,631 -24.90%

126 NON-AFFILIATED 2,208,727 2,258,727 1.28% 50,000 2.26% 237,939 522,074 23.11% 136,036 380,509 37.20%

127 OTHER NON-CERTIFIED 189,722 189,722 0.11% 0 0.00% 17,160 49,026 25.84% 32,400 65,585 -25.25%

128 SUBSTITUTES 330,000 330,000 0.19% 0 0.00% 20,592 33,815 10.25% 14,122 19,409 74.22%

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SEPTEMBER 2016

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 424,985 424,985 0.24% 0 0.00% 52,161 85,359 20.09% 35,524 64,321 32.71%

131 CERTIFIED OVERTIME

SALAR

31,000 31,000 0.02% 0 0.00% 26,506 24,669 79.58% 14,158 18,611 32.55%

133 SALARIES-WORKSHOPS 38,681 42,681 0.02% 4,000 10.34% 4,092 4,524 10.60% 288 523 765.09%

134 SALARIES-EXTRA

CURRICULA

703,915 703,915 0.40% 0 0.00% 28,276 32,242 4.58% 23,337 27,954 15.34%

135 SECURITY 96,000 96,000 0.05% 0 0.00% 7,143 8,178 8.52% 5,475 10,949 -25.30%

137 CERTIFIED HOURLY 635,240 635,240 0.36% 0 0.00% 15,597 47,093 7.41% 13,755 63,528 -25.87%

138 NON-CERTIFIED HOURLY 17,500 17,500 0.01% 0 0.00% 0 941 5.38% 0 741 26.94%

139 EXTRA-CURRICULAR

STIPENDS

125,000 125,000 0.07% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

143 NURSES 1,430,948 1,430,948 0.81% 0 0.00% 162,009 176,949 12.37% 107,091 111,583 58.58%

145 PHYSICAL THERAPIST 43,889 43,889 0.02% 0 0.00% 4,946 5,254 11.97% 3,297 3,336 57.50%

150 REDESIGN FUNDS 206,308 206,308 0.12% 0 0.00% 7,753 7,753 3.76% 68,970 68,970 -88.76%

112,440,768 112,469,918 15,291,567 11,283,080 12,451,042 8,434,739Salaries (100) 63.84% 29,150 0.03% 13.60% 35.53%

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 23,265,783 23,265,783 13.21% 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 1,520,000 1,520,000 0.86% 0 0.00% 225,001 314,145 20.67% 171,442 514,376 -38.93%

235 LONGEVITY 250,000 250,000 0.14% 0 0.00% 697 1,673 0.67% 654 2,097 -20.22%

240 SOCIAL SECURITY 3,306,982 3,306,982 1.88% 0 0.00% 254,365 607,001 18.36% 272,843 661,970 -8.30%

250 UNEMPLOYMENT

COMPENSATIO

100,000 100,000 0.06% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 10,451 10,451 -100.00%

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SEPTEMBER 2016

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%

28,442,765 28,442,765 922,819 11,188,681 480,063 5,455,390Benefits (200) 16.14% 0 0.00% 3.24% -91.75%

Professional & Technical Services (300)

300 PURCHASED PROF AND

TECH

236,699 236,699 0.13% 0 0.00% 1,450 1,450 0.61% 518 12,425 -88.33%

301 ATTENDANCE AT

MEETINGS

79,133 86,633 0.05% 7,500 9.48% 11,906 20,685 23.88% 3,175 4,625 347.27%

311 RECRUITMENT 4,500 4,500 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

312 IN SERVICE 0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 542 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% 500 500 58.82% 0 440 13.64%

329 MEDICAID

REIMBURSEMENT CREDIT

-1,200,000 -1,200,000 -0.68% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

330 OTHER PROF TECH

SERVICES

6,641,015 6,594,266 3.74% -46,749 -0.70% 140,962 182,415 2.77% 185,762 306,161 -40.42%

331 LEGAL FEES 495,000 495,000 0.28% 0 0.00% 26,585 27,835 5.62% 49,267 61,765 -54.93%

6,257,197 6,217,948 233,427 384,546 181,403 238,971Professional & Technical Services (300) 3.53% -39,249 -0.63% 3.75% -39.30%

Property Services (400)

400 PURCHASED PROPERTY

SERVI

4,000 4,000 0.00% 0 0.00% 157 157 3.92% 0 0 0.00%

410 UTILITY SERV (WAT & SEW) 206,000 206,000 0.12% 0 0.00% 23,451 35,543 17.25% 8,676 24,834 43.12%

412 BOILER REPAIRS 103,000 141,000 0.08% 38,000 36.89% 121,428 121,428 86.12% 0 0 0.00%

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

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%

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SEPTEMBER 2016

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

416 PNEUMATIC CONTROLS 57,000 57,000 0.03% 0 0.00% 796 796 1.40% 0 0 0.00%

417 CLOCKS & INTERCOMS 10,000 10,000 0.01% 0 0.00% 2,933 2,933 29.33% 0 0 0.00%

420 CLEANING SERVICES 27,810 27,810 0.02% 0 0.00% 499 499 1.80% 0 70 613.27%

421 DISPOSAL SERVICES 126,000 126,000 0.07% 0 0.00% 2,648 2,941 2.33% 0 3,360 -12.48%

425 GLASS 10,565 10,565 0.01% 0 0.00% 1,420 1,772 16.77% 0 1,685 5.16%

430 REPAIRS AND MAINT SERV 1,203,359 1,186,859 0.67% -16,500 -1.37% 72,550 412,990 34.80% 77,166 324,422 27.30%

431 ELEVATOR SERVICE 31,000 31,000 0.02% 0 0.00% 3,209 13,442 43.36% 0 2,080 546.26%

432 ELECTRIC SERVICE 20,500 20,500 0.01% 0 0.00% 352 352 1.72% 0 0 0.00%

433 ELECTRIC MOTORS 15,500 15,500 0.01% 0 0.00% 1,079 4,579 29.54% 0 57 7,941.64%

434 FOLDING PARTITIONS 10,300 10,300 0.01% 0 0.00% 0 2,450 23.79% 594 2,144 14.26%

440 RENTALS 142,000 142,000 0.08% 0 0.00% 370 6,830 4.81% 840 7,155 -4.54%

441 RENTAL OF LAND AND

BUILD

24,000 24,000 0.01% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

450 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 125,000 208,504 0.12% 83,504 66.80% 61,373 61,379 29.44% 9,508 11,389 438.93%

455 CONSTRUCTION

PROJ-REIMB

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

490 SECURITY SERVICES 75,000 75,000 0.04% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 315 -100.00%

492 LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 100,500 100,500 0.06% 0 0.00% 14,034 13,072 13.01% 0 932 1,303.14%

494 PURCH SERVICE SWIM

POOL

0 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 419 -5,081 0.00% 0 -4,423 0.00%

2,327,534 2,432,538 676,082 374,020 306,718 96,784Property Services (400) 1.38% 105,004 4.51% 27.79% 80.76%

Other Services (500)

500 OTHER PURCHASED

SERVICES

2,495,321 2,457,321 1.39% -38,000 -1.52% 317,818 325,523 13.25% 143,671 338,908 -3.95%

510 STUDENT TRANS SERV

-PUBL

8,016,069 8,018,442 4.55% 2,373 0.03% 4,448,338 4,751,446 59.26% 4,748 339,569 1,299.26%

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SEPTEMBER 2016

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

511 STUDENT TRANS

SERV-NON-P

304,620 304,620 0.17% 0 0.00% 231,275 231,275 75.92% 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 17,400 17,400 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 1,000 1,000 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

529 INTER ACTI INSUR PREM

PA

100,000 100,000 0.06% 0 0.00% 0 37,937 37.94% 0 0 0.00%

530 COMMUNICATIONS 289,000 289,000 0.16% 0 0.00% 19,695 54,565 18.88% 1,703 18,444 195.84%

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 1.36% 0 0.00% 49,061 49,061 2.04% 676,757 759,106 -93.54%

563 SPEC ED - OOD

TUITION/EC/SAP

8,750,000 8,750,000 4.97% 0 0.00% 300,960 385,694 4.41% 674,671 1,406,595 -72.58%

564 OOD TUITION-EXCESS

COST/SAP

-3,500,000 -3,500,000 -1.99% 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 0.03% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

580 TRAVEL 116,449 116,384 0.07% -65 -0.06% 11,735 21,217 18.23% 10,361 29,066 -27.00%

590 MISCELL PURCH SERV 1,700 1,700 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 390 390 -100.00%

19,166,559 19,130,867 5,856,718 2,894,720 5,378,881 1,512,300Other Services (500) 10.86% -35,692 -0.19% 30.61% 102.32%

Supplies and Materials (600)

600 SUPPLIES 131,434 131,434 0.07% 0 0.00% -1,208 1,397 1.06% 6,833 7,754 -81.98%

610 GENERAL SUPPLIES 399,820 399,820 0.23% 0 0.00% 79,723 81,815 20.46% 0 43,713 87.16%

611 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 824,114 783,773 0.44% -40,341 -4.90% 88,668 125,580 16.02% 73,389 118,408 6.06%

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SEPTEMBER 2016

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

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

613 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 165,000 165,000 0.09% 0 0.00% 8,277 15,712 9.52% 9,349 21,704 -27.61%

614 POSTAGE 102,000 101,600 0.06% -400 -0.39% 8,337 38,628 38.02% 9,480 68,973 -44.00%

615 PAPER/CLEANING

SUPPLIES

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

616 TESTING 16,000 16,000 0.01% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 12,734 12,734 -100.00%

622 ELECTRICITY 2,498,128 2,498,128 1.42% 0 0.00% 523,499 528,291 21.15% 194,480 483,369 9.29%

623 PROPANE GAS 10,000 10,000 0.01% 0 0.00% 215 307 3.07% -98 336 -8.40%

624 OIL 545,000 545,000 0.31% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

625 NATURAL GAS 700,000 700,000 0.40% 0 0.00% 57,974 57,974 8.28% 15,790 71,934 -19.41%

626 GASOLINE 211,592 211,592 0.12% 0 0.00% 11,483 20,546 9.71% 1,083 1,975 940.20%

641 TEXTBOOKS (HARD

COVER/REPL)

194,390 192,928 0.11% -1,462 -0.75% 35,257 38,220 19.81% 10,501 15,207 151.33%

642 LIBRARY BOOKS AND

PERIOD

8,749 8,749 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 286 286 -100.00%

643 AUDIOVISUAL 70,623 54,761 0.03% -15,862 -22.46% 6,430 7,113 12.99% 1,598 1,598 345.11%

644 CONSUMABLES/WORKBOO

KS

157,838 151,656 0.09% -6,182 -3.92% 25,228 27,815 18.34% 6,120 6,020 362.04%

645 TEXTBOOKS (SOFT COVER) 125,562 112,899 0.06% -12,663 -10.08% 48 3,415 3.02% 100,761 101,153 -96.62%

646 BOOK BINDING 3,900 2,773 0.00% -1,127 -28.89% 173 173 6.25% 2,089 2,089 -91.70%

690 OTHER SUPPLIES AND

MATER

187,926 193,523 0.11% 5,597 2.98% 11,627 17,511 9.05% 19,737 29,669 -40.98%

692 GRADUATION EXPENSES 24,800 24,800 0.01% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

693 ACCREDITATION 250 250 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

6,379,626 6,307,185 964,499 986,922 855,731 464,134Supplies and Materials (600) 3.58% -72,441 -1.14% 15.29% -2.27%

Equipment (700)

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SEPTEMBER 2016

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

730 INSTRUCTIONAL

EQUIPMENT

262,566 287,136 0.16% 24,570 9.36% 42,140 61,171 21.30% 33,146 6,134 897.17%

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

733 INSTRUCTIONAL

SOFTWARE

282,675 307,515 0.17% 24,840 8.79% 25,490 188,198 61.20% 28,652 47,294 297.93%

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

31,530 35,130 0.02% 3,600 11.42% 4,350 4,350 12.38% 3,230 3,230 34.66%

749 LEASE PAYMENTS 394,129 394,129 0.22% 0 0.00% 0 62,560 15.87% 0 0 0.00%

970,900 1,023,910 316,279 56,659 71,979 65,028Equipment (700) 0.58% 53,010 5.46% 30.89% 458.21%

Other Objects (800)

810 DUES,FEES AND

MEMBERSHIP

164,724 159,501 0.09% -5,223 -3.17% 4,529 79,858 50.07% 12,070 68,198 17.10%

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%

164,724 159,501 79,858 68,198 4,529 12,070Other Objects (800) 0.09% -5,223 -3.17% 50.07% 17.10%

176,150,073 176,184,633 100.00% 34,560 0.02% 19,730,347 27,236,824 16,279,417 24,341,249 13.82% -10.63%TOTAL

7

2016 National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists

The Board of Education is pleased to recognize students Timon Dauser of Norwalk High School and

Derek Leu of Brien McMahon High School, who were named last week as semifinalists in the 2016

National Merit Scholarship competition.

These academically talented high school seniors are part of a nationwide pool of semifinalists who

represent less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors. Both these young men offer an outstanding

combination of academic achievement and extra-curricular activities.

A student at Norwalk High, Timon Dauser has a strong interest in math, and is currently taking Calculus II

twice a week in the afternoon at Norwalk Community College. A member of the German and Spanish

Honor Societies, he has also received numerous awards in Spanish and Math. A certified lifeguard and

three-year member of the Zeus Swim Team, Timon is the 2016-17 co-captain of the boys Norwalk-

McMahon Co-Op Swim Team and has been named an FCIAC scholar athlete.

At Brien McMahon, Derek Leu is a four-year member of the Center for Youth Leadership, where he has

helped to get flu vaccines to day laborers and worked with children who have experienced domestic

abuse. An executive committee member of the Brien McMahon Senate for three years, he has also

served as student government vice president for the Center for Global Studies and as a CGS ambassador

and tutor. He is a member of the McMahon varsity lacrosse team, as well as the Norwalk-McMahon

varsity ice hockey team, where he will be a captain this season.

In addition, we are also recognizing three students who were among those “Commended” scholars in

the National Merit Scholarship competition, and who are also to be considered among the elite students

across the state and nation. Congratulations to Artemis Kelly, Keara Meyerson, and Abigail Roller from

Brien McMahon High School.

On behalf of the entire Board of Education, we congratulate all these students on their accomplishments

and wish them all the best for the future.

MINUTES

City of Norwalk

Board of Education

September 20, 2016

Page 1 of 8

CITY OF NORWALK

BOARD OF EDUCATION

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

ATTENDANCE: Mike Lyons, Chairman; Erik Anderson, Mike Barbis, Dr. Yvel Crevecoeur,

Sherelle Harris (7:25 pm), Art Kassimis, Heidi Keyes, Bryan Meek (7:45 pm),

Shirley Mosby; Mayor Harry Rilling. STAFF: Dr. Steven Adamowski, Superintendent; Staff members as noted during items.

Call to Order

Mr. Lyons called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. and led the assembly in the pledge of

allegiance.

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 and within the three-minute time limit.

Note: In accordance with Board of Education meeting record requirements, minutes reflect the

name, address, subject and summary of public comments made. Meetings are recorded; broadcast daily

on local Public Access television and the tape can be heard through the NPS website access.

Name Address/Affiliation Topic

1. Stanley Shular, McKinley St. Bridgeport, spoke on behalf of the Custodial union and Board

policies on overtime violations, job posting procedures and weekend work. He described

examples where building openings by other than the head custodian prevents overtime

opportunities according to the contract. He asked the Board to follow policy to avoid grievance

and violations.

2. Alvin Mosby, 6 Brookhill Avenue, Norwalk, spoke on his tenure and longevity in Norwalk

Public Schools; custodial outsourcing that resulted in his position relocated to another school.

He reported that there was no personal discussion but only a letter of notification while he was

on vacation—which was not deserving of his loyal reputation as a dedicated employee.

3. Jeff Spahr, spoke in support of the ADHD Awareness designation and highlighted the increasing

numbers of neurological disorders among children. He asked the Board to put on the website

relative to Dear Colleague resources and letters.

4. Mary Yordon, NFT President, 6 Weatherbell Drive, Norwalk, spoke on the opening of school

and ongoing poor communications that has resulted morale at a record low in school buildings.

She outlined problems with middle school redesign without professional development has

resulted in chaos with school climates, and the many changes and the current management style

and ineffective leadership has negatively impacted the district. She asked the Board to realize

this lack of communication with the many changes and the current management style and

ineffective leadership that has negatively impacted the district.

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Board of Education

September 20, 2016

Page 2 of 8

Public Comments – continued

5. Toni Williams, Representative of CONN CAN, Teacher – Administrator Contract Database

She described how ConnCAN created the contract database to provide free, public access to

collective bargaining agreements for every public school district in the state. She referred to the

program card that describes access to this information in a user-friendly, web-based format to

serve as an essential tool to inform the public dialogue on district-level policy changes. She

emphasized economic reality that schools do not adequately prepare students due to unfair

funding formulas and spoke on the judges ruling of ECS.

There were no others signed up to speak. Mr. Barbis closed public comments at 7:28 p.m.

Ms. Mosby asked the Superintendent if he meets with all of the unions and to provide follow-up

action on public comments. Dr. Adamowski answered concerns and explained that Cherese

Chery will address concerns with written communications from the Superintendent’s office.

Superintendent’s Report

A. Mayor Alex Knopp presentation - ECS Next steps / Superior Court Decision Appeal

B. State Rep. Fred Wilms — Legislative Responses to ECS Litigation

Former Mayor Alex Knopp and State Rep. Fred Wilms (R-142) spoke to outline the issues on the

ruling in the lawsuit filed by the Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Educational Funding

(CCJEF).Mr. Knopp described “irrational” as a legal term-- the state’s system for deciding the

amount of money communities receive is not based on a factual and evidence-based analysis of

what the actual need is to educate children from all walks of life. He explained the outcome that

the property tax system used to fund services like education is fundamentally unfair and took two

years for the Supreme Court to rule on a CCJEF appeal in 2008.

Mr. Knopp summarized that regardless of the outcome of the current appeal, the constitutional

right is a solid well-established right under the constitution. Even if the current Supreme Court

determines now that Connecticut is not in violation of its duty in the future that may not be the

case. That standard is in law as part of our Constitution.

Mr. Wilms referred to the District Reference Group (DRG) system that it could be used as the

basis for educational funding. He explained how communities are grouped in DRGs based on

three indicators for socio-economic status, three indicators of need and enrollment criteria, with

other cities in the state, the second most-stressed group in the state.

Relative to next steps, Mr. Wilms outlined that the legislature will defer any substantive action

until they are required to by the court… while court decision does provide a very powerful focal

point which I agree is needed, there is much further work to do.

The Board members thanked Mr. Knopp and Mr. Wilms, and the Mayor added that advocating

for change should now continue to push specific ideas for reforming the funding formula even

while the Supreme Court is considering the legal aspects of this case.

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Board of Education

September 20, 2016

Page 3 of 8

ACTIONS - CONSENT CALENDAR

Approval of Personnel

RESIGNATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT

Russo, Pamela: Teacher: Math: Norwalk High EFF: 6/30/2017 Sardella, Jayne: Teacher: Kindergarten: Kendall Elementary EFF: 6/30/2017 Lasko, Vivian: Teacher: Business Education: Norwalk High EFF: 6/30/2017 Bernheim, Rose: Teacher: Kendall Elementary EFF: 6/30/2017 Pettibone, Susan: Teacher: Music: Norwalk High EFF: 6/30/2017 Geyer, Joan: Teacher: SPED: Columbus Magnet EFF: 6/30/2017 Russo, Michael: Teacher: Technology Education: Roton Middle EFF: 6/30/2017 Mahoney, Katherine: School Counselor: Roton Middle EFF: 6/30/2017 Curley, Karen: Teacher: Silvermine Elementary EFF: 6/30/2017 Jawlik, Jane: Teacher: Fox Run Elementary EFF: 6/30/2017 McFadden, Beverly: Teacher: Brien McMahon High EFF: 6/30/2017 REQUEST FOR MINI-CHILD REARING LEAVE

Elinskas, Evamarie: Teacher: Speech/Language Pathologist: NECC EFF: 9/26/2016-6/9/2017 REQUEST FOR EXTENDED LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Riley, Debra: Teacher: SPED: Kendall Elementary EFF: 8/26/2016-6/30/2017 RECOMMENDED FOR APPOINTMENT STEP SALARY

Daniel Barrett: Teacher: Special Education: Norwalk High 4 $61,623 Posting: 2952 Evelina Urena: Teacher: Grade 1 Spanish: Silvermine 6 $66,383 Posting: 2999 Nicole Foley: Teacher: Special Education: NECC 3 $53,050 Posting: 2981 Tai Little-Hall: Teacher: Speech/Language Pathologist: NECC 6 $75,200 Posting: 2958 Stephanie Garrett: Recruitment and Retention Specialist: C.O.$76,875 Posting: 2647 Kathryn Gray: Psychologist: .5 position: Brookside 1 $30,937 Posting: 2982

Budget Transfers FY 2016-17 >$10,000 Transfers as of 9/16/16 DATE ORG OBJ PROJ Description AMOUNT ORG OBJ PROJ Description AMOUNT REASON

7/13/2016 15652000 330 56 Sped Redesign Other Prof Tech Svc $ 5 0,000.00 15652000 450 56 Redesign Construction Services $ 5 0,000.00 High Roads - Redesign - NHS

8/16/2016 15612200 117 49 Preschool SPED Teachers Salary $ 101,528.00 15612400 117 49 Basic SPED Teachers Salary $ 101,528.00 Transfer salary funding from Preschool SPED to Basic SPED at Wolfpit 8/22/2016 15411110 611 54 Math Supplies $ 2 0,000.00 15411110 733 54 Math Instructional software $ 20,000.00 Funds needed for MyPath Math & Reading Site Licenses (Edgenuity, Inc.) 8/23/2016 15411050 733 54 ELL Softcover Textbooks $ 1 1,740.00 15411050 645 54 ELL Instructional software $ 1 1,740.00 To cover Professional Development expenses (LightSail Education) 8/26/2016 15023100 126 50 ELL BOE non-affiliated $ 3 0,000.00 15023100 121 50 Secretary Ops $ 3 0,000.00 Split Secretary position 50% between BOE and 50% Operations (account based on BG NFEP)

** MR. KASSIMIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS,

RESIGNATIONS, AND BUDGET TRANSFERS AS SUBMITTED.

** MR. ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION.

** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

City of Norwalk

Board of Education

September 20, 2016

Page 4 of 8

Approval of Amendment to NFT Contract for Substitute Rates

Mr. Lyons explained that this was a contract adjustment in view of length of teaching periods.

** MR. KASSIMIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION:

RESOLVED, UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF

SCHOOLS, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO

NFT CONTRACT FOR SUBSTITUTE RATES. ** MR. ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION.


Approval of Project Close-out: Rowayton Elementary School

Mr. Hamilton explained that this was the bookkeeping procedure for the state reimbursements

and all was in line with the completion of the project.

** MR. BARBIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION:


SCHOOLS, THAT THEBOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES THE CLOSE-OUT OF

ROWAYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT.



Mr. Lyons asked to combine the next two agenda items as one:

Approval of Priority Outcomes for 2016-17 SY Approval of Implementation Steps 2016-1 7 SY

There was discussion of minor changes as the following proposed amendments submitted to the

Board members by Dr. Crevecoeur:

Outcome 2

The State DIBELS data is an EYO cohort comparison to the previous year and state average

performance. An “apples to apples” comparison requires longitudinal data which we can

generate internally. The following is a proposed amendment to Outcome 2:

Increase percentage of all K – 3 students meeting benchmarks on 2017 EOY mClass

DIBELS to 83%. Insure cohort growth from K to 1, 1 to 2 and 2 to 3.

Goal 4 A.R

When we have the Workshop on the reorganization of the HR function to implement the 7

dimensions of the Talent Model, H.R. will be recommending a dedicated HR Specialist position

for the recruitment and development of special educators to meet our emerging needs. To insure

this emphasis, the following is a proposed amendment:

Reorganize current Human Resources Department to create talent management capacity

in the seven dimensions of the Talent Model with an emphasis on the recruitment and

development of special educators.

City of Norwalk

Board of Education

September 20, 2016

Page 5 of 8

** DR. CREVECOEUR MOVED TO AMEND THE PRIORITY OUTCOMES AND

GOALS WITH MODIFIED LANGUAGE AS OUTLINED.


** MOTION TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

** MR. KASSIMIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION:


SCHOOLS, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVE THE PRIORITY

OUTCOMES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STEPS FOR THE 2016-17 SY AS

AMENDED. ** MR. ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION.


Approval of Board Workshop Schedule 2016-17 FY

There was discussion of delaying the Special Education until November and Facilities until

December. It was suggested that the schedule include the following notation:

*The Board reserves the right to modify the workshop session topics as needed.

** MR. ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION:


SCHOOLS, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES THE BOARD

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE 2016-17 FY AS AMENDED WITH THE NOTATION. ** MS. MOSBY SECONDED THE MOTION


Recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 — October 15, 2016

** MS. MOSBY MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION:


SCHOOLS, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES THE RECOGNITION

OF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SEPTEMBER 15 – OCTOBER 15, 2016

** MR. ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION


Recognition of ADHD Awareness Month — October 2016

It was noted that the request to post information on the website as requested by Mr. Spahr would

be done.

Mr. Anderson asked that other groups including LGBT designations be included.

Ms. Mosby added that the process should be followed as done in Hartford.

City of Norwalk

Board of Education

September 20, 2016

Page 6 of 8

** MS. KEYES MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION:


SCHOOLS, THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES THE RECOGNITION

OF ADHD AWARENESS MONTH - OCTOBER 2016 WITH DESIGNATIONS POSTED

ON THE DISTRICT WEBSITE.

** MR. ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION


Information and Reports

August 2016 Monthly Financial Report

Mr. Hamilton highlighted the financial report and explained variances as indicated. He outlined

that as this is early in the year and actual expenditures reflect prior year exceptions to payment

schedules.

Committee/Representative Reports

Special Education Ad-Hoc Committee

Dr. Crevecoeur reported that the next meeting will be October 11 or 25 awaiting confirmation

from members. He added that the first topic will be the manual.

Finance Committee

Mr. Meek reported that the next meeting is being scheduled for next Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and

monthly meetings will take place to coordinate between the regular and workshop meetings.

Policy Committee

Ms. Keyes reported on the Committee’s work as outlined tonight by Frank Costanzo as the

administrative liaison. She provided an overview of the items that will be coming to the

Committee for review and policy development relative to the impact of the Strategic Operating

Plan impact to district systems to include: Home School Instruction, Health and Wellness,

Out of District Enrollment, School Choice Initiatives, and Inter-district Transfers. She added

that there is a draft amendment to Policy 9321, Bylaws of the Board to include remote access.

Personnel & Negotiations:

Mr. Lyons noted that there is a tentative agreement with the Nurses union is waiting for the final

language in the contract to be issued. The remaining union contract negotiation process is

moving forward and will be discussed in further detail during the Executive Session.

City of Norwalk

Board of Education

September 20, 2016

Page 7 of 8

Facilities

Mr. Barbis reported that the Facilities Utilization Study recommendation proposal is being

evaluated for logistics and the phases of planning implementation. He noted that many of the

options are not feasible as recommended by the study. They have met with the City for site

location reviews and over twenty properties have been evaluated and ruled out. He explained

there are legal complications for building a K-5 school in South Norwalk that are being

evaluated. It was noted that Ben Franklin is not viable because of the layout of the building as a

two story without handicap access.

He summarized that there is much work with the evaluation of options and the timing of June 30,

2017 in order to meet state reimbursement guidelines. He explained that a lot has to happen

during this year and alternative options need to be flushed out, and a lot of logistical planning has

to take place. He further explained that the City has approved an RFP for a Project Manager for

school renovations for a master plan for the implementation of building priorities. He added that

time is of the essence.

There was discussion over the South Norwalk location for Pre-K to Grade 8 Magnet School that

complies with state guidelines for racial balance and equity of funding. Ms. Mosby asked for

greater communications and update to the public for feedback and input into the process. Mr.

Barbis explained that until there is a plan that is completely vetted, it is premature to have such a

session. There was further discussion and suggestions to have District B included in the

planning sessions.

Curriculum

Mr. Kassimis reported that the next meeting is September 27 at 5:30 p.m.

Norwalk Acts

Mr. Anderson reported that he plans to reconnect and reengage with the PTO Councils for the

goals of the new school year to include financial issues.

Announcements

Mr. Anderson reported that he attended the Jefferson School Food Truck day and it was a great

day with happy children experiencing fun outdoor activities and festivities. He added that he

represented the Board at the Oyster Festival oyster slurping competition and congratulated Rick

McQuaid for maintaining his reign as champion.

Mr. Meek recognized the Superintendent and his staff for a great start to the school year and for

an informative and productive Board retreat.

Ms. Mosby noted that she attended Spirit Night at Norwalk High for the kick off for the

Marching Band season.

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Board of Education

September 20, 2016

Page 8 of 8

Ms. Mosby reported that she attended the Celebration of Sound marching band competition at

Brien McMahon and complimented the schools for the amazing talents of the students.

Ms. Harris thanked Dr. Toper for holding the meetings with parents of Special Education

students and for being a breath of fresh air in the district.

Dr. Crevecoeur echoed comments about the Jefferson School Parking Lot day that was great

community engagement. He added that the opening of NECCA was encouraging for the future

of the district, and it was a great community conversation at the Library. Ms. Harris thanked Mr.

Crevecoeur for attending and representing the Board.

Approval of Minutes – August 30, 2016

Page 4: In the votes on the motion, correct the spelling of Crevecoeur.

** MR. KASSIMIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF

AUGUST 30, 2016 AS AMENDED WITH THE CORRECTION NOTED

** MS. KEYES SECONDED THE MOTION.

** THE MOTION PASSED WITH SSEVEN VOTES IN FAVOR, NONE OPPOSED

AND ONE ABSTENTION (ANDERSON).

Review of Security Matters, Personnel Matters, Public Complaint, and Union Grievances

** MR. ANDERSON MOVED TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE

PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION OF SECURITY MATTERS, PERSONNEL

MATTERS, PUBLIC COMPLAINT, AND UNION GRIEVANCES.

** MS. HARRIS SECONDED THE MOTION.

** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

Mr. Lyons called for a ten-minute recess.

The meeting went into Executive Session at 9:30 p.m. Members were in attendance as listed on

page 1. It is noted that Mr. Kassimis left the meeting at 9:25 p.m.

The meeting was reconvened into public session at 10:05 p.m. There were no votes or actions

taken.

Adjournment

** MR. ANDERSON MOVED TO ADJOURN.

** MR. BARBIS SECONDED THE MOTION.

** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted: M.Knox, Telesco Secretarial Services

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