East Hampton Board of Education East Hampton, CT 06424 MINUTES: November 26, 2018 1. The meeting was called to order by the Chairperson, Mr. Goff, at 5:40 p.m. in the East Hampton High School office conference room. 2. Anticipated executive session in the Office Conference Room to discuss the update in Teacher negotiations. 2.2 Motion by Mr. Goff, seconded by Ms. Villa, to enter into executive session and invite Mr. Smith to attend. Voted unanimously. Members present: Mr. Goff, Mr. Lambert, Ms. Oakley, Ms. Villa, Ms. Amtmanis (called in) Members absent: Ms. Barmasse, Mr. Bushey, Ms. Caldwell and Mr. Carlson Administration and others present: Mr. Smith, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Steven Albrecht, Intern Ms. Corinne Barney, Intern Ms. Karen Asetta, School Business Manager 2.3 The Board exited Executive Session at 6:14 p.m. 2.4 The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Goff, at 6:30 p.m. in the High School T-Bell. 3. Pledge of Allegiance Members present: Mr. Goff, Mr. Lambert, Ms. Oakley, Ms. Villa, Ms. Amtmanis (arrived at 6:55 p.m.) and Mr. Carlson Members absent: Ms. Barmasse, Mr. Bushey and Ms. Caldwell Administration and others present: Mr. Smith, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Clark, Director of Curriculum & Instruction (arrived at 6:43 p.m.) Mr. Mosier, Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services Ms. Asetta, School Business Manager Mr. Rizzuto, Principal of East Hampton High School Mr. Warner, Interim Assistant Principal of East Hampton High School Mr. Lehmann, Principal of East Hampton Middle School Mr. Sullivan, Principal of Center School Mr. Gonzalez, Principal of Memorial School (arrived at 7:10 p.m.) Ms. Gadoury, Assistant Principal of Memorial School (arrived at 6:39 p.m.) East Hampton High School Student Board Representative: Hannah Balda 1
4. Liaisons 4.1 Inter-Board Liaisons - None 4.2 Labor Union Representative - None Mr. Archibald thanked the Board for the tone of the Teacher negotiations. It was very respectful. 4.3 Update from Principals & Director of Curriculum & Instruction The Principals and the Director of Curriculum & Instruction provided brief updates of current events at their respective schools. 5. Audience of Citizens - None 6. Consent Agenda 6.1 November 13, 2018 minutes Motion by Ms. Oakley, seconded by Mr. Lambert, to approve the consent agenda. Voted unanimously. 7. Student/Staff Recognition - None 8. Committee Reports 8.1 Hannah Balda, Student Representative for East Hampton High School reported the following: Football Last game of the season o November 21 vs. North Branford Win 29-8 Upcoming events Boys Basketball Scrimmages (V) o December 4 @ East Haven (time TBD) o December 7 vs. Coventry at 5:30pm o December 12 vs. Lyman Memorial at 5:30pm Girls Basketball November 30 - Berlin Jamboree @ Berlin (4pm) Scrimmages (V/ JV) o December 4 @ Lyman Memorial (5:30pm) o December 6 @ Rocky Hill (5:00pm) Indoor track December 12 @ New Haven Athletic Center o Shoreline Developmental Meet Wrestling Scrimmages (V) o December 1 @ Bacon Academy (9:30am) 2
o December 8 @ Bacon Academy (9:30am) 8.2 Personnel Committee Mr. Goff had no report at this time. 8.3 Policy & Curriculum Committee Mr. Carlson noted that the Policy & Curriculum Committee has not met but there are two policies on tonight s agenda for the Board s review. 8.4 Finance, Transportation, Buildings & Grounds Committee 8.5 Liaison Reports Mr. Goff noted that a representative from LEARN will be at the December 10 th Board meeting. 9. Communications 9.1 Superintendent s Report - Emily Balda: International Service - Update on Teacher Negotiations Mr. Smith thanked the Teacher s union for their willingness to negotiate with the Board of Education. They were budget conscious. This is a process that we do every 3 years. Mr. Smith noted that he thinks that the community will be happy with this agreement and he looks forward to sharing the details with the Board of Finance and the Town Council. 10. Program Presentation - None 11. Unfinished Business - None 12. New Business 12.1 Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 1250.1, Classroom Observations (First Reading) Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 1250.1, Classroom Observations. At the next meeting we will recommend the approval of Policy 1250.1. 12.2 Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 5144.1, Physical Restraint/Seclusion (First Reading) Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 5144.1, Physical Restraint/Seclusion. At the next meeting we will recommend the approval of Policy 5144.1. 12.3 Approval of the High School Music Trip to Virginia Beach, Virginia Motion by Mr. Lambert, seconded by Ms. Villa, to approve the April 23-26, 2020 High School Music Department trip to Virginia Beach, VA pursuant to Boar of Education Policy 6153 (Field Trips). Voted unanimously. 12.4 Approval of the Senior Class Trip to Washington D.C. Motion by Mr. Lambert, seconded by Ms. Oakley, to approve the October 1-4, 2019 annual Senior Class Trip to Washington D.C. as recommended by the Principal and the Superintendent of Schools. Voted unanimously. 3
13. Future Business - None 14. Personnel Actions - None 15. Audience of Citizens - None 16. Calendar of Events as attached 17. Adjournment 17.1 Motion by Ms. Amtmanis, seconded by Ms. Oakley, to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Voted unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Jarod Bushey Secretary JB/PS/rs 4
Dates to Remember East Hampton High School Nov. 26: Girls Basketball Starts Dec. 1: SAT s Dec. 8: ACT s Dec. 12: Tri M Recital East Hampton Middle School Dec. 12: Middle School PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. Dec. 21: PTO Variety Show PJ Day Drama Club Auditions Mohegan Tribe Presentation for 7 th Grade Students 7 th Grade Field Trip to see A Christmas Carol at the Hartford Stage Holiday sing along in the gym Center School Nov. 26: Elementary PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at Memorial School Dec. 3: Magic Monday Dec. 3-7: Book Fair Dec. 4: Parent Teacher Evening Conferences Dec. 5: Early Dismissal for Parent Teacher Conferences Dec. 6: Early Dismissal for Parent Teacher Conferences Dec. 10: Elementary PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at Center School Dec. 18: Band Chorus Concert at Center School, 2:00 p.m. Dec. 18: Band Chorus Concert at High School, 6:0 p.m. Memorial School Nov. 26: Elementary PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at Memorial School Dec. 3-7: Scholastic Book Fair Dec. 5: Early Dismissal for Parent Teacher Conferences Dec. 6: Early Dismissal for Parent Teacher Conferences Dec. 10: Elementary PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at Center School Dec. 11 & 13: PTO Holiday Shop Dec. 14: PTO Holiday Bingo Districtwide Nov. 21: Early Dismissal Nov. 22 & 23: Thanksgiving NO SCHOOL Nov. 26: Board of Education Meeting, High School T-Bell @ 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18: Board of Education Holiday Celebration, 2:30-5:00 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria Dec. 21: Early Dismissal Dec. 24-Jan. 1: Winter Holidays Vacation 5
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