Board of Education March 16, 2017 Page 1 of 5

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1 Board of Education Meeting March 16, :30 PM Derby Middle School Cafetorum 73 Chatfield Street Attendance Taken at 6:34 PM: Present Board Members: Mr. Kenneth Marcucio Mr. George Kurtyka Board Members: I. Call to Order I.a. Opening Ceremonies I.b. Roll Call I.c. Additions/deletions to the agenda II. Public Participation No one from the public spoke. The parties caucused at 6:35 PM. The meeting reopened at 7:07 PM. III. Student Representative's Report No representative available. IV. Chairman's Report Mr. Marcucio asked Dr. Conway to confirm that the school is going to be handling the landscaping. Dr. Conway said yes. V. Superintendent's Report Dr. Conway updated the Board on his activities over the past month. Instructional rounds at Irving were held. He discussed a manufacturing program he is working on with Asnuntuck and Housatonic CCs. He attended the AASA Conference and several city meetings. VI. Administrator's Reports VI.a. Facilities Report The preliminary radon report has been received. Three of the four schools have several rooms that may need to be addressed and the final report should be ready soon. The state was not concerned with the levels and stated that the students did not need to be removed. As soon as the report is received they will share the results with the Board. Board of Education March 16, 2017 Page 1 of 5

2 VI.b. Technology Report They are averaging 6.5 repairs a day and are using older laptops as loaners. Currently, there are 322 students at the middle school and 320 students at the high school with laptops. Mr. Gildea asked if the same student receives the same device each year. Mr. Myzithras said yes and it is tracked by the serial number. Mr. Gildea said he doesn't think that is true. Dr. Conway and Mr. Myzithras stated that maybe a laptop was beyond repair and the student was given a loaner. VII. Approval of Minutes Motion Passed: That the Board of Education approve the minutes from the following meetings: a. February 23, Discipline Committee b. February 27, Policy Committee c. March 7, Budget Committee e. March 7, Committee of the Whole Strategic Planning passed with a motion by and a second by Mr. George Kurtyka. Mr. Kenneth Marcucio Mr. George Kurtyka VIII. Financial Report Motion Passed: That the Board of Education approve the financial report through February 28, 2017, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. passed with a motion by and a second by Mr. George Kurtyka. Mr. Kenneth Marcucio Mr. George Kurtyka IX. E-RATE Reimbursement Funds Motion Passed: That the Board of Education remit check in the amount of $587,310.32, for E-Rate reimbursement funds from Board of Education account # to the City of Derby. passed with a motion by Mrs. Laura Harris and a second by. Mr. Kenneth Marcucio Mr. George Kurtyka Board of Education March 16, 2017 Page 2 of 5

3 X. FY 18 Budget Motion Passed: That the Board of Education approve the FY 17/18 budget $18,348,896 (3.30% Increase) for submission to the Board of Apportionment and Taxation. passed with a motion by and a second by Mr. Andy Mancini. Mr. Kenneth Marcucio Mr. George Kurtyka XI. Late Bus Motion Passed: That the Board of Education approve the time of the late bus to be moved from 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. passed with a motion by and a second by Mr. George Kurtyka. Mr. Kenneth Marcucio Mr. George Kurtyka XII. Policy Series 5000 Motion Withdrawn: That the Board of Education review the policy series 5000 as a second read and adoption, as recommended by the Policy Committee was withdrawn by. Motion Passed: to table the review of policy series 5000 as a second read and adoption, as recommended by the Policy Committee passed with a motion by Mr. Andy Mancini and a second by Mr. George Kurtyka. Mr. Kenneth Marcucio Mr. George Kurtyka Board of Education March 16, 2017 Page 3 of 5

4 XIII. Executive Session Motion Passed: That the Board of Education enter into Executive Session to discuss the appointment list, and that the Superintendent of School is invited to attend at 8:27 PM. passed with a motion by and a second by Mr. George Kurtyka. Mr. Kenneth Marcucio Mr. George Kurtyka The meeting reopened at 8:46 PM XIV. Appointment List Motion Passed: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of George French as head football coach. passed with a motion by and a second by. Mr. Kenneth Marcucio Mr. George Kurtyka Abstain Motion Passed: That the Board of Education approve the appointment list as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. passed with a motion by Mrs. Laura Harris and a second by. Mr. Kenneth Marcucio Mr. George Kurtyka XV. Resignations Motion Passed: That the Board of Education accept the resignation of Deborah Schmidt, office clerk at Irving School, effective March 10, 2017, with regret and best wishes. passed with a motion by and a second by Mr. George Kurtyka. Mr. Kenneth Marcucio Mr. George Kurtyka Board of Education March 16, 2017 Page 4 of 5

5 XVI. Adjourn Motion Passed: That the Board of Education adjourn its meeting at 8:49 PM. passed with a motion by and a second by Mrs. Christine Robinson. Mr. Kenneth Marcucio Mr. George Kurtyka Terri Kuskowski Recording Secretary Minutes are subject to approval at the next Board meeting. Board of Education March 16, 2017 Page 5 of 5