City of Derby

CITY OF DERBY BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – NOVEMBER 15, 2007

Meeting called to order: meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance: all rose and pledged allegiance

Roll Call Present: Ralph Cocco, Martin Hubbard, Beth Collette, Kim Kreiger, Renee Luneau, Sheila Parizo, Brad Tobin, Leo DiSorbo and Kathy Ducharme. Also Present: Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Janet Robinson and Student Representative; Sarah Timpko.

Additions, deletions, corrections to agenda – Dr. Robinson added Field Trip approval to Washington DC.

Motion to accept the additions by Dr. Robinson by Renee Luneau with a second by Beth Collette, all in favor, Motion passes.

Approval of minutes (October 18, 2007) Motion to approve the minutes by Kathy DuCharme second by Renee Luneau, all in favor, Motion passes.

Public Portion no one spoke

Public Portion – closed.

Delegations to be heard

Communications

Sub Committee Reports

Administrative Report - 1. Transcript cost – This fee would cover the costs of reproducing and mailing transcripts. This will be decided at the next board meeting. 2. Six Flags trip – Mr. Novia reported they are looking into alternative trips. 3. Southwest conference – Mr. Orazietti, DHS, Athletic Director will assemble a committee to consider changing this conference for the 2009-2010 season 4. November 6th Professional Development – Each teacher presented some portion during the day of learning for teachers. Physical Education teachers went to Milford for training and the Art teachers attended Yale.

Business Report – 1. Introduction: Brian Dunnuck, Systems Administrator, Dave Nardone, Facilities Manager – Brian has been in the position for approximately two months and has been able to survey the facilities and status of the current structure. He will be formulating a technology plan for the district and will be presenting his recommendations to the full board in December. Dave also provided a brief facilities update. He reported that the preventive maintenance for all buildings is complete. There will be hand sanitizer dispensers placed in all cafeterias. The next big project will be altering the stair well at the high school to meet the fire code.

2. Budget Assumptions 3. Budget Timelines Nancy O’Dea Wyrick presented the preliminary budget assumptions and timelines for the 2008-2009 budget. Budget packets were distributed on October 25 and due December 3, 2007. Budget reviews to begin by building and department from December 10 through December 13 with a presentation to the Business Sub Committee on January 2, 2008. Anticipated personnel needs would be a shared elementary math support position, a DHS social studies/English teacher, world language coordinator, 9th grade guidance counselor and a guidance secretarial/clerical position. Also, one teacher and one paraprofessional for an Alternative Education Program at the high school would be proposed.

Community Relations Report – 1. Background checks for Volunteers – this will be considered at the next Board meeting. 2. Update on Projects from Jennifer Barriga - 3. Orientation of new Board Members 4. Playgrounds – a policy must be developed for the maintenance and repairs as well as some form of agreement between Derby BOE and the Derby Recreation Department who utilize these facilities during the summer months.

Middle School Building Committee – A report was unavailable as the committee was meeting at the same time as this meeting.

Consent Agenda

Motion by Ms. DuCharme with a second by Ms. Luneau to accept the consent agenda as amended earlier, all in favor, motion passes.

Personnel Report Resignations:

New Hires: A. Ryan Adams, Math Department Chair B. Heather Dulka, Grade 5, Irving School C. Lori Corbett, Paraprofessional, Bradley School D. Maria Jamilkowski, Paraprofessional, DHS E. Dave Nardone, Facilities Manager F. Deborah Parlow, Middle School Cheerleading Head Coach, Pending Certification G. Kelly Manning, Middle School Volunteer Cheerleading, Pending Certification H. Natasha Kaputa, Middle School Volunteer Cheerleading, Pending Certification

New Business 1. Approval of Interim Superintendent Motion to hire Michael Abdalla as Interim Superintendent by Sheila Parizo with a second by Kim Kreiger, all in favor, motion passes. 2. Recognition of Board Members’ service 3. Washington DC trip approval – Motion by Renee Luneau with a second by Sheila Parizo to approve the trip, all in favor, motion passes.

Adjournment Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m. by Sheila Parizo with a second by Ms. Kreiger, all in favor, motion passes. Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Denise Cesaroni Recording Secretary