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Report to the Board of Education Regular Meeting. September 18. 2012 Mr. lassogna

Agenda item Il-A

A. Resignations - Ccrtitkd

Karagus, Ilissa; psychologist at Madison Middle School since August 2011, resigning effective September 26, 2012

Martin, Thomas; technology teacher at Madison Middle School since November 1969, retiring effective October 31,2012

Recommendation: Accept.

A. Appointments — Certi fled

The following appointments became effective August 22. 2012:

*SI.innick, Kerianne; MA/3 grade 1teacher at Frenchtown Elementary School.

*Kelly. Megan; MA/3 grade I teacher at Tashua Elementary School.

Guttman. Amy: MA/6 grade 2 teacher at 1)aniels Farm Flementary School.

The thllowing appointment became effective on September 24, 2012:

Grady, Kirstin; 6/10 psychologist at Madison Middle School.

Recommendation: Receive and file.

* Previous Trumbull Intern TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT

Report to the Board of Education Regular Meeting— October 2,2012 Mr. lassogna

Agenda Item — Ill-A Approval/Minutes

Regular Meeting September 4, 2012

Administrative Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the above noted meeting. TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT Regular Meeting September 4. 2012 Long Fiji] Administration Building Lorraine R. Smith Assembly Room

The Trumbull Board of Education convened in the Long Fiji!Administration Building for a Regular Meeting.

Members present: Members absent: S. Wright, Chairperson (arrived at 7:12 p.m.) R. Seaman, Board Member D. Herhst, Vice Chairperson T. Kelly, Secretary L. Chory, Board Member L. Labella, Board Member M. Ward, Board Member

A.zenda Item I — Preliminary Business A. Salute to the Flag - The Public Session began at 7:04 p.m. followed by a salute to the Flag. Vice Chaimian flerbst began the meeting due to Chairman Wright arriving late.

B. Correspondence — There was no correspondence this evening.

C. Comments — Stacey Tcllis, 40 Valley View Road, expressed concerns with regard to mandated reporting on an incident at Trumbull Early Childhood Education Center (TECEC) and lack of a bus aide on her disabled son’s bus. Superintendent lassogna stated that Trumbull Public Schools (TPS) follows State Statutes with regard to mandated reporting; the investigation of the incident at TECEC is on—goingand a personnel matter covered by FERPA. He also noted that when the investigation is completed, appropriate measures will be taken.

Agenda TtemTI-- Personnel A. Personnel — Superintendent lassogna noted that one resignation was received that needed Board action. It was moved (Herbst) seconded (Chory) to accept the resignation of !lissa Karagus, psychologist at Madison Middle School since August 2011, resigning effective September 26, 2012. Vote: Unanimous in favor.

Agenda Item Ill Consent Agenda A. Approval/Minutes — Regular Meeting -- 8/21/12 By unanimous consent of members present at that meeting, the minutes were approved as presented. Mr. Ward abstained as he was not present at that meeting.

At this time, it was moved (Herbst) seconded (Labella) to take Agenda Item lV-A out of order. Vote: Unanimous in favor.

Agenda Item IV --Reports A. School Opening/Enrollment/Staffing Update- --Superintendent lassogna conveyed that the opening of school went well and extended thanks and appreciation for the efforts of all staff for ensuring that schools would he ready for opening day. He also gave thanks to Owners’ Reps Al and John Barbarotta, Trumbull High School (Ti-IS)head custodian Ed Bike and the TI-IScustodial staff for their tireless efforts, especially with the ongoing renovation, to ready the high school for the return of staff and students. Mr. lassogna shared that enrollment is now 38 students below projections, primarily at the high school level, with enrollments at the middle and elementary schools on target. He stated that the October 1 enrollment numbers will be forwarded to the State and used as the official numbers for funding and district comparisons. He also noted a growing concern with regard to an increase in enrollment of students with special needs, especially at Madison Middle School. Dr. McGrath, Madison Principal Valerie Forshaw and he will be monitoring the situation as these students’ Individual Education Plans appear to he significant and may require some shifting of staff and/or an additional teacher to pick up the additional caseload. Chairman Wright conveyed his appreciation of the Owner’s Reps, the First Selectman, and the TI-ISadministration for their assistance in readying Trumbull High for opening day. Mrs. J-Ierbstshared that she was present on the first day at Jane Ryan and expressed her appreciation of Principal Mary Ellen Bolton and her staff for a wonderful opening.

At this time, it was moved (Hcrhst) seconded (Labella) to take Agenda Item Ill-B at this time. Vote: Unanimous in favor.

Agenda Item ITT- Consent Agenda B. Approval/Finance Committee of the Board of Education Transfers —The committee met on August 22, 2012 to review financials including transfers for July. There were two transfers for July that required full Board approval. Discussion ensued and it was noted that some monies appropriated for kindergarten furniture were not needed and arc being transferred into curriculum classroom supplies account. Following discussion, it was moved (Labella) seconded (Herhst) to approve July transfers l587x and 159lx as recommended. Vote: Unanimous in favor.

Agenda Item IV Reports B. Trumbull 1-ughSchool Post High School Plans-—-Mr. lassogna shared that this report is similar to last year with college acceptances reflecting the many educational and extracurricular opportunities offered to TPS students. Dr. Tremaglio and Ms. 1-lilserreviewed the summary comparing data for the Classes of 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, noting that 96% of the Class of 2012 is attending higher education. Dr. Tremaglio shared that two students were accepted into the University of Connecticut’s (UConu) 7-year dental program which only accepts a total of 19 students and credited their acceptance to the education received at THS. Ms. Hilser reviewed the college application process and noted that most colleges/universities are using the on-line common application, which allows students to apply to many colleges more easily. Students are given help to personalize their applications since college admissions have become highly competitive. It was noted that 37% of the Class of 2012 are attending Connecticut public universities, with many students beginning their college experience at the community college level due to rising tuition costs; and most community college courses are transferrable to 4-year state universities. Teacher Board Representative Katie Boland shared that some of her former students arc enrolled in honors programs at LTConnand are doing very well. Ms. 1-Jilseralso conveyed that the Guidance Department has been restructured so that all counselors have students in all grade levels, with students having one counselor for their 4 years at THS. Mr. lassogna and the Board thanked Dr. Tremaglio and Ms. Hilser for their efforts.

C. Teacher Supervision, Evaluation, Professional Learning Plan—Mr. lassogna conveyed that this plan is being updated to reflect initiatives passed by the State of Connecticut. Dr. Cialfi conveyed that the district is in the early stages of developing a new Teacher Supervision, Evaluation and Professional Learning Plan which is a requirement of Connecticut Public Act 12-116. The district has a core committee working on the plan, along with teacher representatives at each school who gather input ftom staff and relay information on the new plan. Components of the plan include multiple indicators of student academic growth and development as well as multiple observations of teachers’ practices from a variety of perspectives. He shared that the plan must be submitted to the Connecticut State Department of Education for approval by January 15, 2013; the approved plan must he implemented on a pilot basis at the elementary, middle and high school levels in September 2013 with implementation on a district-wide basis in September 2014. Dr. Cialfi gave a power point presentation reviewing the components and steps involved in the new evaluation process. This presentation has already been given to the Trumbull High staff and will he shared with the middle and elementary stall Dr. Cialfi noted that the core committee is attending sessions on the new teacher evaluation requirements offered by Cooperative Educational Services (CES). Mr. lassogna conveyed that the new plan requires more observations of and meetings with individual teachers which will place more administrative work on the principals and may result in the need for more administrative assistance (i.e. more assistant principals). Discussion ensued regarding the fairness ofjudging teachers by a student’s academic growth and test scores; an evaluation plan for administrators; testing all K-3 teachers and special education teachers; and piloting the plan next year and what grade levels/subject areas would be involved. Mr. lassogna noted that most of the work on the plan has been completed and the final plan will be shared with the Board.

At this time, it was moved (Herbst) seconded (Labella) to take Agenda Item VI-A out of order. Vote: Unanimous in favor.

Acnda Item VI — Old Business A. Policy—Addendum/Approval 1. High School Attendance/Loss of Credit Policy Code 5113—Dr. Cialfi conveyed that the Board had asked the Policy Advisory Committee to revisit this policy when the Connecticut State Board of Education adopted definitions for excused and unexcused absences per State Statute regarding the reporting of truancy. I-Icstated that new definitions are to be used by school (liStrictSto determine which students qualify as truant for State reporting purposes; however, school districts retain the right to maintain their existing definitions for internal purposes such as the earning of course credits, promotion and grading. Dr. Cialfi noted that the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) reviewed this policy and added infomiation regarding the definitions of excused/unexcused absences. PAC also received input from the high school administration regarding students who are late to class and how to address tardiness. PAC incorporated the following into the policy: “Students who arrive late to class and miss more than 20% of class time will be counted as absent for that class, with the absence included in a student’s absence bank”. it was moved (Ward) seconded (Herbst) to approve High School Attendance/Loss of Credit Policy Code 5113 as presented. Vote: Unanimous in favor.

Agenda Item V — New Business A. Approval/F-leadStart Food Service Agreement------Mr. lassogna noted that this is an annual agreement between Trumbull/Monroe Head Start program and the Trumbull Board of Education Food Service Department, who furnishes the meals for the joint program. Board approval is needed for compliance with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). It was moved (Ward) seconded (Herhst) to approve the Head Start Food Service Agreement as outlined. Vote: Unanimous in favor.

B. Policy------FirstReading 1. Curriculum Development, Policy Code 6141—Dr. Paslov noted that this policy was last revised in 1996 and conveyed that input was received from teachers, including K-5 Program Leaders, Instructional Specialists, Team Leaders, Department Chairs, and NEASC Steering Committee members and Standards Chairs. The Curriculum Sub-Committee of the Board of Education also provided feedback. She shared that since the last revision, the New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) and the State Department of Education have established criteria regarding what must be included in curriculum guides. The requested modifications to the policy revolve around these new criteria. She noted that additional revisions have been made to provide more clarity to the curriculum development, review, and revision processes, in order to ensure consistent practices across grade levels and disciplines. She further reviewed the changes to the policy. Mr. Wright thanked Dr. Paslov for her efforts and the policy will be returned to the Board for a second reading.

Adjournment Board Members gave unanimous consent to adjourn the Public Session at 9:13 p.m.

3 TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT

Report to the Board of Education Regular Meeting — October 2, 2012 Mr. O’Keefè

Agenda Item 111- B Financial Reports

Description

a) Summary Expense Report with Budget transfers asof08/31/12 I

b) Board of Education Expense Report for the 2 months ended 08/31/12 4

c) Grant Expense Report for the 2 months ended 08/31/12 7 d) Consolidated Financial Statement as of and for the 2 months ended 08/31/12 8

e) BOE Programs Detail Report as of 08/31/12 9

f) Expendable Trust Detail as of 08/31/12 10

g) Student Activity Detail as of 08/31/12 11

Recommendation: Accept the Trumbull Board olEducation Financial reports [or the 2 months ended 08/3 1/12

9/26/2012 Summary Expense Report As Of Aug 31 2012

Attainment Analysis ($K) 2011/12 FY 2011/12 YTD 2012/13 FY 2012/13 YTD YTD Aug Actual Attain % YTD Aug Budget Attain % Total Trumbill BOE Spending 5588.6 86569.3 6.46% 5813.4 91353.6 6.36%

- Salaries 2356.6 57541.8 4.10% 2417.2 60641.7 3.99% - Benefits 2232.9 12417 17.98% 2339.2 13923.1 16.80%

- Svcs Prof/Tech 232.8 1160.3 20.06% 225.8 1233.3 18.31%

- Svcs Property (Util/Repairs/Copiers) 226.1 3714.3 6.09% 301 4055.4 7.42% - Svcs Purch Other (Transp/Tuition) 253.8 8754.6 2.90% 200.8 8480.8 2.37% - Supplies 251.4 2257.7 11.14% 270.1 2372.9 11.38% - Property (Off Equip/Furn) 15.2 505.2 3.01% 30.1 396 7.60% - Other Objects 19.8 218.4 9.07% 29.1 250.5 11.62%

- 2012/13 FYBudgetis $91.4M (+5.5% vs 2011/l2Actual) Appears OK Inspect Action Reqd? - YTD August (2012/13) Actual Expense is $5.8m

- 6.4% Attainment of FY 2012/13 Budget (last year Aug attainment was 6.5%)

- Lower Attainment by Object: o Salaries o Benefits o SvcsProf&Tech o Svcs Purchased Other

- Higher Attainment by Object:

O Svcs Property (Util/Repairs/Copiers) - Electricity (Timing)

o Supplies - Madison MS Bulk Order (Timing) o Property (Off Equip/Furn)-AuditoryTrainer/Timing Summary Expense Report As Of Aug 31 2012

YTY Analysis ($K) FY 2011/12 FY 2012/13 2011/12 2012/13 Actual Budget YT’% YTDAug YTDAug YTY% Total Trumbill BOE Spending 86569.3 91353.6 5.53% 5588.6 5813.4 4.02%

- Salaries 57541.8 60641.7 5.39% 2356.6 2417.2 2.57% - Benefits 12417 13923.1 12.13% 2232.9 2339.2 4.76%

- Svcs Prof/Tech 1160.3 1233.3 6.29% 232.8 225.8 -3.01%

- Svcs Property (Util/Repairs/Copiers) 3714.3 4055.4 9.18% 226.1 301 33.13%

- Svcs Purch Other (Transp/Tuition) 8754.6 8480.8 -3.13% 253.8 200.8 -20.88%

- Supplies 2257.7 2372.9 5.10% 251.4 270.1 7.44% - Property (Off Equip/Furn) 505.2 396 -21.62% 15.2 30.1 98.03%

- Other Objects 218.4 250.5 14.70% 19.8 29.1 46.97%

- YTD August (2012/13) Actual Expense is $5.8m (vs $5.6M in 2011/12) F Appears OK Inspect YTY +4.0% (Lower compared to FY budgeted growth rate of ÷5.5%) Action Reqd?

- Objects growing slower than budgeted growth rates: o Salaries o Benefits o Svcs Prof &Tech o Svcs Purchased Other

- Objects growing faster than budgeted growth rates: o Svcs Property (Util/Repairs/Copiers) o Supplies o Property (Off Equip/Furn)

- Available (Budget less Expended/Encumbered) not meaningful forAugust report

- Salaries/salary-related objects not yet “set up” till early Sept (same as PY) 2 ______

August 2012 Transfers

LN ORG OBJECTPROJ REEl REE2 REF3 ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 10172331757301001 -72-3317-5) pb funds need for volleyballs CROSS COUNTRY -EQUIPMENT 495 201723311 56112 001 -72-3311-SE pb funds need for volleyballs VOLLEYBALL -SUPPLIES 495 **JOURNALTOTAL 0.00_0.00 **GRANDTOTAL 0 0

Transfer $495 from SPORTS Cross Ctry Equipment over to Volleyball Supplies

LN ORG OBiECTPROJ REF1 REE2 REF3 ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 10162240057301001-62-2400-57pb Need funds forsupplies MAD-ADMIN-EQUIPMENT INST 393 20162100156111001-62-1001-5Epb Needfundsforsupplies MMS-ClassroomSupplies 393 **JOURNALTOTAL 0.00_0.00_ **GRANDTOTAL 0 0

Transfer $393from Madison MSAdmin Equip overto Supplies

3 page 4 Trumbull Board of Education Expense vs Budget Printed 9/26/12 Report for the 2 Months Ended 8/31/12

Budcet----—-- Commitments! Available! Object Descrirtion Object# Original Transfers Revised Expended Estimates (Over) % Scent Salaries 100

Admin./Supervisors 110 4,076,560 0 4,076,560 750,557 3,240,393 85,610 97.90% Teachers 120 43,716,113 0 43,716,113 299.681 0 43,416,432 0.69% Custodians/Maintenance 130 3,535,689 0 3,535,689 540,769 2,587,994 406,926 88.49% Tech Support 140 561,293 0 561,293 105,277 436,179 19,837 96.47% Secretaries 150 2,225,044 0 2,225,044 336,005 1,807,621 81,418 96.34% Paras & Aides 160 2,742,093 0 2,742,093 102,175 2,265,313 374,605 86.34% Substitutes 170 874,400 0 874,400 799 0 873,601 0.09% Coaches & Advisors 180 497,769 0 497,769 -3,972 497,769 3,972 99.20% Salaries Other 190 2,001,830 (45,000) 1,956,830 58,436 1,721,455 176,939 90.96% Misc Salary Items 195 455,903 0 455,903 227,518 0 228,385 49.90% Salaries Total 60,686,694 (45,000) 60,641,694 2,417,244 12,556,724 45,667,727 24.69% Benefits 200

Health Insurance 210 12,270,590 0 12,270,590 2,198,221 9,888,600 183,769 98.50% FICA 220 1,461,574 0 1,461,574 111,349 0 1,350,225 7.62% Insurances 280 127,900 0 127900 19,851 109,070 (1,021) 100.80% Benefits Other 290 63,000 0 63,000 9,795 48,264 4,942 92.16% Benefits Total 13,923,064 0 13,923,064 2,339,215 10,045,933 1,537,916 88.95%

Services - Prof. & 300 Technical

Professional Development 320 96,401 5,000 101,401 8,683 2,214 90,504 10.75% Legal 330 272,000 0 272,000 0 272,000 0 100.00% Service Contracts 340 216,005 0 216,005 176,848 5,578 33,579 84.45% Consultants 360 280,000 45,000 325,000 3,414 295,250 26,336 91.90% Prof Other Services 390 318,845 0 318,845 36,839 86,417 195,589 38.66%

Services - Prof. & Total 1,183,251 50,000 1,233,251 225,785 661,459 346,007 71.94% Technical

Services - ProDerty 4QQ page 5 TrumbuN Board of Education Expense vs Budget Printed 9/26/12 Report for the 2 Months Ended 8/31/12

— Budget Commitments! Available! Object Description Object# Original Transfers Revised Expended Estimates (Over) % Spent Utilities 410 1,777,800 0 1777,800 111980 1,651,248 14,572 99.18% Energy 415 1063,169 0 1,063,169 19,683 1,043,486 0 100.00% Repairs & Service Fees 430 391,130 19 391149 38,623 78,301 274,225 29.89% Communication 440 184,120 0 184,120 32,768 109,391 41,961 77.21% Copiers 445 265,904 0 265,904 44,979 239,342 (18,416) 106.93% Building Improvements 450 106,000 0 106,000 16,904 4,450 84,646 20.15% Other Purch Prop Services 490 267,244 0 267,244 36,058 162,107 69,079 74.15%

Services - Property Total 4,055,367 19 4,055,386 300,994 3,288,325 466,067 88.51%

Services - Purchased Other

Transportation 510 4,692,362 0 4,692,362 -15,510 3,964,862 743,009 84.17% Postage 530 64,354 0 64,354 9,404 55,441 (490) 100.76% Advertising 540 2,500 0 2500 540 0 1,960 21.60% Interns 550 261,250 0 261,250 0 233,416 27834 89.35% Tuition 560 3,336,910 0 3,336,910 187,616 3,052,474 96,821 97.10% Printing 570 41,925 0 41,925 3,829 0 38,096 9.13% Other Purch Services 590 81,471 (19) 81,452 14,935 3,410 63,107 22.52%

Services - Purchased Total 8,480,772 (19) 8,480,753 200,814 7,309,603 970,337 88.56% Other Supplies 600

Supplies Teaching 610 780,880 12,888 793,768 92,484 244,190 457,094 42.41% Supplies Office 620 203,935 (5,000) 198,935 7,320 19,544 172,070 13.50% Supplies Custodial 630 140,400 0 140,400 23,321 12,528 104,551 25.53% Supplies Maintenance 635 276,750 0 276,750 45,894 27,519 203,337 26.53% Text&Workbooks 640 570,583 0 570,583 26,929 252,240 291,414 48.93% Subscriptions 645 54,187 0 54,187 19,869 4,322 29,996 44.64% Testing Materials 650 64,151 0 64,151 1,712 10,453 51,986 18.96% Books & A/V 655 82,028 0 82,028 147 30,085 51,796 36.86% page 6 Trumbull Board of Education Expense vs Budget Printed 9/26/12 Report for the 2 Months Ended 8/31/12

Budget----—-- Commitments! Available! Object Description Object# Original Transfers Revised Exended Estimates (Over % Srent Software 660 161,546 0 161,546 51,617 65,505 44,424 72.50% Other Supplies 690 30,600 0 30,600 816 6,256 23528 23.11% Supplies Total 2,365,060 7,888 2,372,948 270,110 672,642 1,430,196 39.73% Property 700

Office Equipment 710 2,000 (393) 1,607 0 0 1,607 0.00% Office Furniture 720 500 0 500 0 0 500 0.00% Classroom Equipment 730 312,653 (495) 312,158 26,831 37,784 247,543 20.70% Classroom Furniture 740 51,700 (12,000) 39,700 2858 16,140 20,702 47.85% Building Equipment 750 38,450 0 38,450 453 425 37,572 2.28% Other equipment 790 3,575 0 3,575 0 0 3575 0.00% Property Total 408878 (12,888) 395,990 30,142 54,348 311,500 21.34% Other Obiects 800

Dues, Fees and 810 111,538 0 111,538 32,140 9,914 69484 37.70% Memberships

Unemployment 825 72,000 0 72,000 -3,000 50,004 24,996 65.28% Other Objects 890 67,000 0 67,000 0 0 67000 0.00% Other Objects Total 250,538 0 250,538 29,140 59,918 161,480 35.55%

Report total $91353624 $91353624 $5.81 3,443 $34648953 $50,891,228 44.29% page 7 Grant Summary Budget Report Printed 9/26/12 for the 2 Months Ended 8/31/12

Total Pr Year Budciet ---This Year--- Budget Exoended EQ Expended Encumbered Available Spent Grants Ending 9/30/12 Headstart ABCD 283,693 233,430 50,263 19,362 3,093 27,808 90% 9/30/12 Totals 283,693 233,430 50,263 19,362 3,093 27,808 90% Grants Ending 6/30/13 IDEA611 1,327,057 1,014,336 312,721 312,721 76% IDEA 619 PK 38,280 18,181 20,099 190 425 19,484 49% Partnership for Success 75,000 75,000 3,397 0 71,603 5% Perkins 41,121 41,121 41,121 0%

Title 1 174,752 144,875 29,877 21,834 3,000 5,043 97% Title 2-A 86,936 56,829 30,107 4,219 650 25,238 71% Title 2-D 1,132 245 887 887 22% Title 3-A 16,602 1,697 14,905 219 2,340 12,346 26% Title 4-A 2,300 2,300 2,300 0% Title 5 12,853 2,718 10,135 2,000 0 8,135 37% 6/30/13 Totals 1,776,033 1,238,881 537,152 31,859 6,415 498,878 72% Grants Ending 9/30/13 Headstart ABCD -0 110,628 (110,627) ? 9/30/13 Totals -0 110,628 (110,627) ? Grants Ending 6/30/14 IDEA 611 1,327,057 1,327,057 4,260 447,634 875,163 34% IDEA 619 PK 38,280 38,280 0 33,904 4,376 89%

Title 1 6,313 40,445 (46,758) ‘2 Title 2-A Title 3-A Title 4-A

Title 5

6/30/14 Totals 1,365,337 1,365,337 10,573 521,984 832,781 39%

Report total $3,425,063 $1,472,311 $1,952,752 $61,793 $642,120 $1,248,839 page 8 Trumbull Board of Education Consolidated Financial Statements

Balance Sheet as of 08/31/12 Special Revenue Trust &Agency Funds Expendable Student School Lunch BOE Programs Trust Activity Total Assets: Cash $ 589,399 $ 611,311 $ 167,188 $ 283,120 $1,651,018 Receivables 13,912 99,956 113,868 Inventory (1,229) (1,229) Prepaid Expense Due From Others 62

TotalAssets: 602,082 611,311 267,206 283,120 1,763,719 Liabilities: Accounts Payable 78,483 78,483 Deferred Revenue 122,952 99,956 222,908 Due to others 5,695 1,275 283,120 290,089

Total Liabilities: 207,129 1,275 99,956 283,120 591,480

Fund Balances: $ 394,953 $ 610,036 $ 167,250 $ - $1,172,239

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances for the 2 months ended 8/31/12 Revenue/increases: Food Sales/Charges for Service $ 32,787 $ 352,045 $ - $ 384,832 Intergovernmental 7,159 5,776 — i235 Other:: Income/Interest j— - 62 - 62 Total revenue/increases 39,946 357,821 62 18,712 416,540 Expenses/decreases Wages 10,836 161,090 171,926 FICA 822 4,497 Medical 88,404 88,404 Other Expenses/Scholarships 10,713 27,122 37,835 Supplies 28,957 16,435 45,393 CostofFood 85,883 85,883 Equipment/Capital 2,320 33,075 35,395 Decreases 53,091 53,091

Total Expenditures/Increases 227,935 242,219 - $ 53,091 523,245

Increase (decrease) in fund balances

before operating transfers (187,989) 115,602 62 (34,380) (106,705) Operating Transfers in/(out) - - - Increase (decrease) in fund balances

after operating transfers $ (187,989) $ 115,602 $ 62 (72,326)

Fund Balances: Beginning of year $ 582,944 $ 494,433 $ 167,188 $ - $ 1,244,565 End of period $ 394,955 $ 610,035 $ 167,250 $ - $1,172,239

Increase (decrease) for the month $ (179,770) $ (5,678) $ - $ (185,448) ______

page 9 Trumbull Board of Education printed 9/26/2012 BOE Programs

Fund Balance (Deficit) 7/1/12 to 6/30/13 asof Revenues Revenues over over (under) (under) Expenditures Expenditur before Operating es after operating transfers operating Org# Description Revenues Expenditures transfers in/(out) transfers 7/1/12 8/31/12 2051019 PE Day - - 1,609 1,609 Enhancement 2051070 Program - - 1,858 1,858 2051100Drivers Education 8,855 — 23,509 (14,654) (14654) 49,309 34,655 2051121 Athletics 38,215 4,761 33,454 (20,166) 13,288 Summer 2051600 Explorations 225,560 162,908 62,652 62,652 (72,109) (9,457) 2051650 Connuing Ed 10,087 7,388 2,699 2,699 (19,322) (16,623)

205 1660 ACE Foundation - -- - - 58 58 2051717Elementary_Strings - - 3,637 3,637

2055400iTHS Musical I - - 11,665 11,665

2055904Rebates 71,598 37,454 34,144 34,144 86,958 - 121,102

2056207 Used_Books - - I 2,146 2,146 2056230 Guidance/Testing 462 (462) (462) 30,829 30,367 2059240’lnterdistnct - - 30,867 30,867

2059360 Headstart Food I 5,776 5,776 5,776 78,737 84,513 205939öTBEl Mini-Grants (2,447) 391 (2,838) (2,838) 2,998 160 2059400 THS Connections 176 176 176 350 526 2059460 Open Choice 2,304 (2,304) (2304) 186,637 184,333 2059490 Miscellaneous - - 9.962 9962 2059500 South Korea Fund 541 (541) (541) 5,790 5,250 Typical or Troubled 2059510 Grant - - 852 852 Magnet 2059520 Transportation 2,500 (2,500) (2,500) 101,400 98,900 2059540Madison Grant - -368 368

Grand Total $ 357,821 $ 242,219 $ 115,602 $ - $ 115,602 $ 494,434 $ 610,035 Page 10 Expendable Trust Details printed 9/26/2012

7/1/12 to 6/30/13 Fund Balance as of 8/31/12 Revenues Expenditure Over (Under) Permanent Sort Description Revenues s Expenditures Res Unrestricted Total Bastien Bastien $ - $ - $ 400 $ 400 $ 400 Brewster Brewster - 1685 3 1688 1,688

Burke Peter Burke - 10,140 10,140 1 10,140

Capabianco K. Capabianco - - 2,914 29142914

Cassidy Donna Cassidy - - 32,000 32,000 32,000

Celia Music Celia Music - - 110 110 110 Citizenship Citizenship Foundation - 1,778 1,778 1,778 William Crooks Crooks Scholarship - - 145 145 145

Dick S. Dick Electronics - - I 10,000 1,065 11,065 11,065 Education Education 62 62 - 8,925 8,925 8,987

Gerard ‘R. Gerard . - - 5,411 5,411 5,411

Gnnnell - Ran Grinneli - - 982 982 982 Hampford Clare Hampford - - 7,344 7,344 7,344

Hartz G. Hartz - - [ 209 209 209 Klein Klein! Danaher - - 2,911 2,911 2,911

Lorimer Lorimer - 70 I 70 70

Lungi ]L.J. Lungi - - 1 328328328

McDougall Loretta McDougall - - - 12,872 12,872 12,872

Mraz Karen Mraz - - 10,478 10,478 10,478 National Meit National Merit - - 482 482 482 PHNA PHNA - 8,000 115 8,115 8,115

Resnick Jill Resnick - 18,100 519 18,619 18,619 Rossomando R. Rossomando - - 5,190 842 6,032 6,032 Simses R. Simses - - 2,500 27 2,527 2,527 Stowe R. Stowe - 2,200 24 2,224 2,224

Awards - - 4,500 4,500 Trumbull HiglTrumbull High - - - -

Van Duren Van- Duren - 1,822 1,822 1,822

Vaum Skip Vaum - - 410 410 410

Watche MabelleWatche - 2,500 183 2,683 2,683 Zink Zink - —______- 10,000 3 10,003 10,003

Total $ 62 $ - $ 62 $ 60,175 $ 107,013 $167,188 $167,249 printed page 11 Trumbull Board of Education 9/26/12 Student Activity Detail Report

Qrg Descriotion As of 7/1/12 Increases Decreases As of 8/31/12 20628 AV Club 30 0 0 30

20604 Band 619 0 0 619

20251 Booth HillSchool 1,021 2,221 0 3242

20609 Broken shells 2,530 0 0 2,530

20614 Choral Group 7 0 0 7

20220 Class of 2007 6,660 0 0 6,660

20157 Class of 2010 7,369 0 0 7,369

20159 Classof20l2 8,238 0 0 8,238

20160 Classof2Ol3 13,359 0 0 13359

20161 Class of 2014 5,479 0 0 5479

20603 Distributive Ed 4,377 0 416 3,961

20607 FCCLA Home Economics 147 0 0 147 20825 Fingerprinting 243 578 594 226

20620 French Club 160 0 0 160

20252 Frenchtown School 2,160 2,500 0 4,660

20617 Future Business Leaders 235 0 0 235

20180 Future Farmers 3,062 0 937 2,125

20550 General 4586 0 163 4,423

20643 Graduation Cap and Gown 20,154 0 0 20154 20152 Hillcrest MS 31,472 5,552 12,475 24,550

20615 Italian Club 378 0 0 378

20255 Jane Ryan School 556 0 0 556

20605 Key Club 492 0 0 492

20613 Latin Club 582 0 0 582

20101 Library Club 2,474 0 0 2,474 20608 Lost Textbooks 9,030 68 68 9,030 20156 Madison MS 39,781 5,844 11,404 34,220

20254 Middlebrook School 2,200 0 0 2,200

20639 Model U.N. Club 491 0 0 491

20702 Peer Leaders 6,700 0 0 6,700

20703 Peer Mediation Club 2,308 0 0 2,308

20634 Reconnecting Youth 1,611 0 0 1,611

20644 Robotics Club 99 0 0 99

20642 SADD 199 0 0 199

20624 Spanish Club 385 0 0 385 20510 Student Council 9,065 10 727 8348 page 12 Trumbull Board of Education printed 9/26/12 Student Activity Detail Report

Qrg Descriotion As of 7/1/12 Increases Decreases As of 8/31/12 20629 Sunshine Fund 888 0 0 888 20258 Tashua School 4,461 1,949 728 5,683

20641 Thespian Club 17 0 0 17

20611 THS Academic Decathlon 116 0 0 116

20709 THS Alternate 3,024 0 0 3,024

20130 THS Bookstore 1,868 0 960 908

20622 THS In/Out 7,387 0 0 7,387

20621 THS Miscellaneous 1,726 0 148 1,578

20707 THS National Honor 905 0 0 905 Society 20133 THS Newspaper 30 0 0 30

20625 THS Soda Machine 68 0 45 23

20734 THS Work Experience 7,585 0 0 7,585

20190 VO-AG Farm 25,487 0 676 24,811

20633 We the People 16,366 0 0 16,366

20139 Yearbook 54,494 0 19,986 34,509

20163 1,000 0 0 1,000

Total Student Activity Funds $313,677 $18,722 $49,325 $283,074 TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCI-IOOLS 1’RUMBULL, CONN lCI1CUT

Report to the Board of lducation Regular Meeting — October 2, 2012 Dr. Tremaglio, Mr. Neenan

Agenda Item —IV—A THS Literacy Reconfiguration

In an effort to expand learning opportunities for students, Trumbull 1-ughSchool has transformed the library/media center into a literacy center. Teachers in the key disciplines of math, reading, writing and technology are now located in the literacy center and are available as resources to students and teachers during the school day. Specific support varies with respect to the area of concentration, ranging from working with students on writing and reading assignments to individual instruction in answering math and technology questions. While helping students one on one, teachers in the literacy center also will upload content to the Trumbull High YouTube channel and Google Does community so that all students will have on-demand access to timely tips and information.

The TI-ISLiteracy Team of Felicia 1-lolohan, Katie Laird, Cohn Neenan, Jodi Netting. Jennifer Pacelli, and Dean Pelligra will outline this initiative and be available to answer any questions.

Administrative Recommendation: Review and discuss. TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRUMBU LL, CONNEC’IiCUT

Report to the Board of Education Mr. lassogna Rcular Meeting—October 2, 2012 Mr. Barbarotta

Agenda Item — IV — B TI-ISRenovate & Hillcrest Pool Updates

Facilities’ Manager and Owner’s Representative Al Barbarotta will provide the Board with a status report on the Trumbull High School Renovate as New project; furnish the Board with an update on the Hillcrest pool project: and will answer any questions the Board may have on these projects.

Recommendation: Receive and discuss. TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLS l’RUMBULL. CONN LCTICUT

Report to the Board o[Education Regular Meeting — October 2. 2012 Mr. lassogna

Agenda Item — V-A-i Approval/Authorized Signature Change Forms

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Report to the Board oFEducation Regular Meeting — October 2, 2012 Mr. Iassogna

Agenda Item — V-A-2 Approval/Authorization Check Signatory

With the hiring of our new Business Administrator, it is necessary to update the signature cards authorizing financial transactions for the Trumbull Public Schools.

Signatures required include the Board Secretary, Superintendent of Schools and the Business Administrator.

Recommendation: Approve and authorize mdividuals identified above to sign appropriate forms fbr the district. TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT

Report to the Board of Education Regular Meeting—October 2, 2012 Dr. Cialfi, Mrs. T. Carter

Agenda Item —V-B-i First Reading Transportation, Policy Code 3541

Since the implementation of the Full Day Kindergarten initiative for 2012-13, the Policy Advisory Committee reviewed this policy for any impact and/or changes necessary. Transportation Manager Dawn Perkins was consulted for input and PAC reviewed transportation policies of area districts. Most revisions reflect changes to the transport of kindergarten students.

This policy is being presented to the Board for a First Reading.

PAC changes with strikethroughs and new wording bolded and highlighted in green.

Recommendation: Review and Discuss TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLS SECTION: E Support Services 3000 BOARD OF EDUCATION CATEGORY: FE Transportation Business and POLICY MANUAL Non Instructional Operations Services Management POLICY CODE: EEA 354lTransportation

First Reading 10/2/12 — PAC CHANGES—STRIKE THROUGHS with NEW WORDING BOLDED AND IIIGHLIG[{TED IN GREEN.

TRANSPORTATION

Policy

It is the policy of the Trumbull Board of Education to operate school buses in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes and Regulations for the operation of school buses.

“Each town or regional school district shall furnish by transportation or othevise, school accommodations so that each child over five and under twenty one years of age who is not a graduate of a high school or vocational school may attend public school.” Section 10 186, General Statutes of Connecticut.

“Board of Education shall...provide for the transportation of children frnnn, .‘l,1p nnd drnhl Section 10

The decision to create a walk route, bus stop, or bus route rests with the Transportation Manager and shall be based on a student’s place of residence and. in part, on special conditions as defined within the regulations of this policy.

It is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to develop alternate plans for unexpected emergencies when they are not able to meet their child at the bus stop when returning home from school. These plans, developed by the parents/guardians, should be reviewed with the child, including acquainting them with designated adults the parents /guardians might select as well as houses they should go to in an emergency.

Elementary school principals will send letters/forms to parents/guardians regarding weather related early dismissal procedures, which will be kept on file at the student’s school.

Parents/guardians should be familiar with bus rules intended to support the safe transportation of students. Parents/guardians are encouraged to review these rules with their children and reinforce that they should act accordingly. This includes AM and PM travel to and from home to school, and conduct at the bus stop, and time spent on the bus.

The Board of Education will review this Transportattuit periodically as the Board it deems necessary. Adopted: 3/28/78 Amended: 9/19/95, 1/10/96, 8/30/12 9/96, 9/8/98 Revised: 08/19/03, 10/?/12

Page 1 of 10 3541-Transportation Regulations

Walking Distance and Duration The linear measure of a prescribed or authorized pedestrian route between the student’s residence and his/her school from a point at the curb or edge of a public road or highway nearest the residence to a point at the entrance to the school grounds located within one hundred feet of a school building entrance or the route from the point on the public thoroughfare nearest the residence to the school bus stop established by the Board of Education.

The maximum student walking distance and duration, either to school or to a bus stop is as follows:

A. Elementary Schools All students are transported by bus B. Middle Schools Not to exceed one and one-quarter miles C. High School Not to exceed one and one-half miles D. Reasonable transportation or prescribed walking routes or the sum of both shall not exceed one hour each way from home to school or returning.

II. Students Exempt from Walking Distance Regulations All kindergarten, elementary, and preschool students shall be provided bus transportation to a school designated by the Board of Education. All special education and those handicapped students so designated by the Planning and Placement Team shall be provided bus transportation to a school designated by the Board of Education. Parents, who wish to refuse transportation and wish their children to continue to walk to school, must do so in writing and must be in direct contact with the principal on an individual basis. Alternate alTangementsmust be agreed to by all parties.

III. Secondary Students Living Within Designated Walking Distance Secondary students who live within the designated walking distance and whose route meets the Special Conditions listed within this Section shall be provided school accommodations. School accommodations shall include, but arc not limited to, bus transportation, crossing guards, traffic lights or signs, raised walk areas or any combination thereof, as the Board shall designate in accordance with this Transportation Policy.

Special Conditions: Any street, roadway, or highway that does not have a sidewalk or raised area and upon which a student walks to and from school or to or from a designated bus stop shall be considered to have a special condition if the following conditions exist:

A. For secondary students the absence of a traffic light or stop signs or crossing guards where streets intersect and have a traffic count which exceeds 240 vehicles per hour during the time that the children are walking to and from school. B. The presence of a visual obstruction caused by hill, curve, structure outcropping, land form, planting, or some other obscuring object which may be safely negotiated by vehicles only at speeds under fifteen miles per hour. Page2oflo 3541-Transportation Regulations C. A roadway available to vehicles, when plowed free of snow accumulation, has a minimum width of less than twenty feet. D. A student enrolled in grades 6 through 12 is required to walk to and from school at any time prior to one-half hour before sunrise or after one-half hour after sunset as the result of the opening and closing of the regular school day.

IV. Residence

No accommodations, as outlined in this policy, will be provided relative to any location other than a student’sresidence unless the Transportation Manager determines that such accommodations will not interfere with the timely and efficient operation of the existing routes.

V. Out-of-Town Transportation A. Any resident under twenty-one years of age who is not a high school or vocational school graduate and who is attending a state vocational school shall be eligible for transportation. B. A student who is placed for special education reasons in either a public or private educational institution out-of-town shall be provided the necessary transportation.

VI. BUS STOPS

A. Bus stops shall be established to be compatible with walking distances or durations as stated in Regulation I. by the Transportation Manager in accordance with walking distances or durations, safe walking routes to bus stops and other safety concerns. B. Kindergarten children’sbus stops are to be designated within sight of parents’ properties unless they are assigned to a bus stop with student(s) in any of grades one through five in which event the provisions of VT-Aabove shall apply. All Kindergarten students will be dropped off at their assigned bus stops and must he met by a parentlguardian/caregiver or will be returned to his/her home school. Note: Paragraph VT-Babove is not meant to indicate that any student has the responsibility for another student. C. AM Pick up times are expected to be within -/+5 minutes of the established schedules, except for the first stop of the day which will begin at the designated time. Within this window, bus drivers are not required to wait for students at the assigned stop. D. Parents/guardians of elementary school children will receive a letter from the school regarding alternative plans for emergency situations (Appendix C, D-1,2). E. Door-to-door transportation shall beprovided to disabled and preschool students so designated by the Planning and Placement Team (PPT). F. Bus stops will not be designated in dead-end or cul-de-sac streets unless the walking route along said street is determined to meet Special Conditions, or exceeds the walking distances, as stated in Regulation I, or Section VI, Bus Stops. Page 3 of 10 3541-Transportation Regulations

G. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section, no bus stops shall be designated in a dead-end street if the following conditions exist: 1. The circumference of an existing cul-de-sac does not permit the assigned bus to turn around without hacking up; and 2. The location of a side street is such that it does not permit the assigned bus to back up in a straight line for the purpose of turning around; regardless if the conditions set forth in VT-Bare satisfied.

VII. Emergencies

It is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to develop alternate plans for unexpected personal emergencies when they are not able to meet their child at the bus stop at regular dismissal times. These plans, developed by the parents/guardians, should be reviewed with the child, including acquainting them with designated adults the parents/guardians might select as well as houses they should go to in these types of emergencies. Elementary principals will send parents/guardians a letter reiterating the need for parents to have alternate plans if they are not able to meet their child at the bus stop at regular dismissal times (Appendix C).

In cases of early dismissal due to inclement weather or emergency situations, parents/guardians should develop an emergency plan that will be submitted to and kept on file at their child’s school (Appendix D-1, D-2). The intention of this plan is to minimize phone calls to the school and to avoid confusion by being able to remind children of your plan.

VIII. TLC Students

The Board of Education may provide transportation service for TLC students. When this service is provided, it will be on a non-interference basis with the school district’sbus routes and schedules.

IX. Changes/Concerns

To submit a request for a bus stop change or to report incidents/concerns with bus transportation, a Transportation Action Report (Appendix A) must be completed and returned to the Transportation Office by hand, mailed, faxed or c-mailed.

Acknowledgement of the request will be made within 48 hours, the final resolution of which depends on the nature of the problem.

X. Appeals

A. Parents, guardians, students at majority, and any agent or officer whose duty it is to compel the observance of the laws may appeal any administrative decision related to walk routes, bus stops or bus routes.

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B. Appeal Procedure: 1. The person(s) making the request shall notify the Transportation Manager by completing and submitting the Transportation Appeals Form (Appendix B) requesting an appeal hearing. 2. Within ten (10) days after receipt of the Transportation Appeals Form (Appendix B), the Transportation Manager will notify the person(s) requesting the appeal of the appeal hearing date.

C. Transportation Appeals Board

1. Charter: to hear, review, and arbitrate transportation problems described in the Transportation policy and regulations not resolved by the Transportation Office. 2. Membership: A representative of each of the following: PTA Council, Trumbull Police Department and Policy Advisory Committee and up to three (3) members at large from the community. 3. Hearings: As required (convened by the Transportation Manager). 4. The Appeals Board representing the Board of Education shall hold a hearing within ten (10) days following receipt of a written request. The granting of such hearing shall not constitute an admission by the Board of Education that it has failed to furnish proper school accommodations. 5. A tape recording shall be made of such hearing. 6. The decision of the Transportation Appeals Board will be provided by the Transportation Manager within ten (10) days after the hearing. 7. Such hearings shall be conducted in accordance with provisions of Section 4- l76e and 4-180a, inclusive, and Section 4-181a, of the Connecticut General Statutes.

References

• Section 4-177, Contested cases, Notice, Record, General Statutes of Connecticut • Section 4-176e, Agency hearings, General Statutes of Connecticut • Section 4-180a, Indexing of written orders and final decisions, General Statutes of Connecticut • Section 4-181a, Contested cases, General Statutes of Connecticut • Application to court upon agency failure, General Statutes of Connecticut • Section 10-186, Duties of local and regional boards of education, Hearing, Appeal, General Statutes of Connecticut • Section 10-220, Duties of boards of education, General Statutes of Connecticut

Revision: 5/19/87, 8/15/89 9/19/95, 1/11/96 9/96, 9/8/98 Revised: 08/19/03

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3541-Transportation APPENDIX A

TRUMBULL BOARD OF EDUCATION/TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT 6254 Main Street Trumbull, Connecticut 06611 Telephone: (203) 452-4321 Fax: (203) 452-4334 www.trumbullps.org

TRANSPORTATION ACTION REPORT (TAR)

Contact/Parent Name: Date:

Student Name: Address:______

School: Grade Route:

Telephone #(s): Home Work Cell

Description (check one): Incident Inquiry I Request Date of Incident

(The sections below are to be completed by the Transportation Office.) Driver’s Report:

Preliminary Action:

Final Conclusion:

Date Administrator’s Signature

* Please mail the completed form to the above address or fax to the number listed above. Approved: 08/19/03 Pagc6oflo ______Work______

3541-Transportation APPENDIX B TRUMBULL BOARD OF EDUCATION Trumbull, Connecticut

TRANSPORTATION APPEALS FORM DATE______

I. Parent/Guardian: (If this request is made on behalf of more than one family, only the name of the person to whom correspondence is to be directed should be given.)

2. Address:

3. Telephone #(s) Home Cell______

4. Name of Student(s):

Name(s) Grade(s)

5. School Attended:

6. Bus Route #: Current Bus Stop:

7. Request (Including Requested Bus Stop):

8. Signature: (If more than one family is to be a party to this request, the signature of the person named in No. I should appear here. All other signatures must be included below)

Please Return To: TRANSPORTATION MANAGER Trumbull Public Schools 6254 Main Street Trumbull, CT 06611 Date:______Approved: 08/19/03 Page 7 of 10 3541- Transportation

APPENDIX C

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LETTERHEAD

Dear Families of Elementary Students:

Welcome back to the new school year. We know that you have much on your mind while trying to make this a successful beginning for your child(ren). We ask that one more item be added to your back to school preparation list.

Kindergarteners and many other students need the guidance and reassurance of being met by an expected adult at their bus stop when returning home from school. We know our parents are very responsive to this need, but on rare occasions or because of an unexpected emergency, you may not be able to meet the bus or your child(ren) may find themselves unexpectedly home before you. All Kindergarten students will be dropped off at their assigned bus stops and must be met by a parent/guardian/caregiver or will be returned to his/her home school.

It is imperative that alternate plans be in place. Thoroughly review these plans with your child including acquainting them with designated adults you might select and the houses they should go to in an emergency. Plans that are walked through and reviewed on a regular basis make your child(ren) feel safe and secure in this situation.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Building Principal

Approved:08/19/03

Page 8 of 10 3541 — Transportation APPENDIX D-1 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LETTERHEAD Dear Families of Elementary Students:

Occasionally, inclement weather or emergency situations make it prudent for the safety of students to have a delayed opening or an early dismissal. Delayed openings are generally ninety minutes; early dismissal is usually at 12:55 p.m. When we have an early dismissal due to inclement weather, afternoon kindergarten is cancelled.

It is the responsibility of Parents/guardians should be aware whenever you suspect an early dismissal is even a possibility, are automatically registered with the Trumbull Public Schools’ alert system and wiLlreceive phone calls, email and text notifications regarding early dismissal, delayed opening, and school closing. You should also to listen to the local radio stations (WICC, 600 AM: Star 99, 99.9 FM and WEBE 108, 107.9 FM). Of watch local TV stations (Channel 8, 17), or consult the district website: www.trumbullps.org. for more information. You can also register with www.ctweather.com to receive an email upon every delayed opening, early dismissal or school closing. (more information on this to follow). You may also

We ask that you do not call the school; as well, the school will not call you for an early dismissal due to weather or emergency situations. When a decision is made to dismiss school early, all notes which were received that morning regarding dismissal become void and the directions you have indicated below will go into effect. Also, please tell your children that when school closes early, all after-school activities are cancelled.

We would like you to develop an emergency plan for early dismissal due to inclement weather or emergency situations with your child; write it on the second page of this letter and please return to your child’s teacher immediately. The Principal will sign the form and return a copy to you for your records. The intention of this plan is to minimize phone calls, so please do not make a phone call part of you plan. Children can get confused and thus alarmed if they are not sure what to do or where to go. With a written plan in our hands, teachers will be able to remind children of your plan so that they feel better. Even if some plans change, this should help teachers reassure students and keep phone calls to a minimum.

To be prepared for such an emergency you may want to implement a family plan such as:

Give your children 3 to 5 homes to go to in the neighborhood, in a certain order. • Show them where an extra house key is kept. • Remind them to go to the designated neighbor.

Rehearse this plan with your child(ren) until they are comfortable with the plan. If inclement weather is predicted for the day, please review your plan once again with your child(ren).

Thank you for your efforts to make these emergency situations calm and safe for children.

Sincerely,

Building Principal

Approved: 08/19/03 Page 9 of 10 ______

3541 — Transportation

APPENDIX D-2

PLEASE RETURN THIS TO SCHOOL - THE PRINCIPAL WILL SIGN THE FORM AND RETURN A COPY TO YOU

WEATHER-RELATED OR EMERGENCY SITUATION EARLY DISMISSAL PROCEDURE

This is the procedure I want to follow for early dismissal due to School Name inclement weather or emergency situations. Please check one.

Child’s name Grade Roorn#

Go Home on Bus My child will be picked up by me Carpool or a designated adult (names on file in office) at 12:55 p.m. (10:40 for n.m. Kdg.)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Note: Only one option per day!!

In cases of early (lisnussal due to inclement weather or emergency situations, if my child is to go home on the bus and I am not home, he/she has been told to go to neighbors,as follows:

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This does not apply to personal emergency situations when you are not able to meet your child’s bus at the normal 3:20 p.m. drop-off. Parents must develop an emergency plan with their child for those times they are not able to be at the bus stop at 3:20 p.m. to greet their child.

Parent Signature Principal Signature

Approved:08/19/03 Page 10 of 10 TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT

Report to the Board of Education Dr. Cialfi, Regular Meeting — October 2, 2012 Ms. R. Fisher, Mr. P. Leninger

Agenda Item —V-B-2 First Reading Student Conduct on Buses, Policy Code 5114.1

The Policy Advisory Committee revised this policy as it has not been updated since 1997. CABE policies were reviewed and Transportation Manger Dawn Perkins was consulted for input.

This policy is being presented to the Board for a First Reading.

PAC changes with strikethroughs and new wording bolded and highlighted in green.

Recommendation: Review and Discuss TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLS SECTION: 5000 E Support Services BOARD OF EDUCATION CATEGORY: EE Transportation POLICY MANUAL Students Services Management POLICY CODE: EEACC- 5131.1 Student Conduct On School Buses (also JFCCC)

First Reading - 10/2/12 -PAC CHANGES—STRIKE THROUGHS and NEW WORDING BOLDED AND HIGHLIGHTEI) IN GREEN Page numbering/formatting will be corrected when final approval received.

STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL BUSES

Policy

The Trumbull Board of Education recognizes the need to maintain appropriate conduct on school buses. School transportation privileges are extended to students conditional upon their satisfactory behavior on the bus.

The school administration may suspend transportation services for any student whose misconduct while awaiting, receiving transportation to and from school, or proceeding to his/her home or destination subsequent to receiving transportation at the end of the school day endangers persons or property or that violates a Board policy or administrative regulation. The bus driver will report an infraction of the rules to the Transportation Manager. The school administration will take appropriate disciplinary action and inform the student’s parent/guardian. Serious or continuous infractions may result in suspension of transportation privileges. The principal or his/her designee of each school has the only authority to deny bus transportation, in the interest of safety, to any student who disobeys bus regulations.

The provisions of Connecticut State Statute 10-186 will apply.

Adopted: 10/5/76 Amended: 7/25/95 Revised: 11/5/97, 10/?/12

8/30/12

Page 1 of4 5 131.1-Student Conduct on School Buses Regulations

Thi-seseregulations i-sare instituted for the safety of the riders on school buses. Strict obedience is necessary in order to insure the safety of everyone.

Bus Rules for Students

A. Loading

I) Students should dress properly for the weather. Students shouldmust make sure all drawstrings, ties, straps, scarves, toggles, etc., on all clothing, backpacks and other items, are shortened or removed so they will not get caught in bus doors, railings or aisles. 2) Students are assigned to a definite specific bus stop. Students should must only take their assigned bus morning and afternoon. 3) Students should arrive on time at the bus stop and stay away from the street while waiting for the bus. Students should be at their assigned stop tlve minutes before their scheduled time. Students arc to wait in a safe place away from the street. 4) Students should must cross the street only on the bus driver’s signal. 5) Students should must stay away from the bus until it comes to a complete stop and the bus driver signals them to board. Students should enter walk in a single file without pushing. Students should use the handrail. 6) Students should take a seat right away immediately and remain seated facing forward with their backpack and other carry on items as close to their person as possible. on lap. 7) Students should show respect lbr all property near the bus stop.

B. Riding

1) Students should must always listen to the bus driver’sinstructions. 2) Students should must be courteous to the bus driver and other students. Students should sit with their hands to themselves and avoid making noises that would distract the driver or bother other passengers. Students must keep their hands to themselves. 3) Students are expected to talk in normal tones. Ordinary conversation is pcrmittc(l. Loud talking, laughter and unnecessary confusion can divert the bus driver’s attention and could result in a serious accident. Students must refrain from using indecent or profane language. 4) Students should h&rpkeep the bus neat and clean. Students should keep belongings out of the aisle and away from emergency exits, Eating, drinking, and/or smoking are not allowed on the bus. 5) Students should must not stand while the bus is moving. 6) Students shall must keep their hands, arms and head inside the bus at all times. 7) Students sh-a14must refrain from throwing things in the bus as well as and/or throwing things in or out of the windows of the bus. 8) Students shall must refrain from verbal and/er physical harassment arni as well as any other unmannerly disorderly conduct. Page2of4 5131.1-Student Conduct on School Buses Regulations cont’d

9) Students shal4 must not pl-aytouch wi-ththe emergency doors and/or windows handle on the bus. unless instructed to do so by the bus driver.

10) Students are expected to get off the bus at their assigned stop. 11) Students shal1 must not carry potentially dangerous items on the bus such as hut not limited to firearms, knives, explosives, bats, scissors, sharp instruments, glassware and other dangerous objects which are expressly prohibited in school buildings and on school grounds. Students shall must not carry alcohol, smoking/tobacco products or non-prescribed prescription drugs on the bus. 12) Students shal-1must not scratch, mar, break, cut, write-on, deface in any manner, any part of the bus in any manner.

C. Unloading

1) Students must only leave the bus at their assigned stop or at the school unless they are given pennission from school authorities. 2) Students should must are-not to—standup on their feet until thei-rbus has stopped. 3) Students should use handrails when leaving the bus. 4) Students who must cross the streetafter getting off the bus, should must wait for the bus driver’ssignal and then cross 6 feet in front of the bus. Students should cross the street only after checking both ways for traffic. 5) Students should not walk along the side of the bus. Students should must wait 10 feet away from the bus, out of the danger zone, where the bus driver can see them and begin walking after the bus has left. 6) Students should not walk along the side of the bus. Students should wait where the driver can see them and begin walking after the bus has left. 7) Students should must go directly home in an orderly manner. 8) Students should must not run hack to the bus. even if they dropped or fi)rgot something. If a student forgets an item on the bus or drops something near the bus, he/she must never attempt to retrieve the item. The student should alert the bus driver.

II. Violation of Bus Rules

The Board of Education recognizes the need to maintain appropriate conduct on school buses. Accordingly, the Board of Education authorizes the installation of video cameras on school buses as an aid in monitoring student behavior. These cameras produce video and audio coverage. The tapes from these cameras and will be used to assist school administrators in deciding upon appropriate disciplinary action. When, in the opinion of the principal administrator, a student is in violation of the bus rules, he/she will take the following steps:

Page 3 of 4 5131.1-Student Conduct on School Buses

a. A written warning will be issued to the parent/parents or legal guardian/guardians on the first offense. b. Transportation will be denied for a period of from 3 to 6 days on the second offense. c. Transportation will be denied for a longer period with succeeding offenses. d. The first two steps may be waived and the third implemented in cases where the misbehavior is deemed to be of a serious nature. e. Consequences of such violations may ultimately result in expulsion from school.

Approved: 10/5/76 Amended: 7/95 Revised: 11/97, 10/?/l2

Reference

• Section 10-186, Duties of Local andRegional Boards of Education. Hearing. Appeal. • Trumbull Board of Education policies Standard of Conduct, Policy Code 5131 Emergency Bus Evacuation, Policy Code 3541.6 Bullying, Policy Code 5131.911

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Report to the Board of Education Mr. lassogna Budget Meeting — October 2, 2012 Ms. Giordano

Agenda Item —V-C Approval/Southern Spain Trip

Per Board policy, all trips in which students would travel out of the country must be approved by the Board of Education. Accordingly, attached is a field trip request submitted by Trumbull High School World Languages teacher Sarah Giordano for students interested in the Spanish Language and culture.

Ms. Giordano and Laura McNaughton, along with 3-5 chaperones, are proposing to take 25-30 students to Madrid and Southern Spain during spring break in April 2014. One school day will be missed, Attached is information regarding the trip.

Ms. Giordano will be available this evening to answer any questions the Board may have.

Administrative Recommendation: Approve trip to Madrid and Southern Spain as outlined with such approval contingent upon parent(s)/guardian signing a waiver relieving the school district of any financial obligations due to trip cancellations for any reason. ______

IJCA - Field Trips APPENDIX A TRUMBULL PUBLiC SCHOOLS FIELD TRIP REOUEST “

1. FORWARD ONE COPY OF THE PRINCIPALS APPROVED REQUEST TO TFIE OFFICE OF TI-IE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT AT LEAST THREE (3) WEEKS PRIOR TO DATE OF TRIP FOR DAY TRIPS. AT LEAST NINETY (90) DAYS PRIOR FOR OVERNIGHT TRIPS AND TRIPS TO CANADA, AND AT LEAST SIX (6) MONTFIS PRIOR FOR TRIPS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES. 2. IF SCHOOL OR COACH BUSES ARE INVOLVED THE APPROVED REQUEST WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT. 3. CONFIRMATION WiLL BE FORWARDED FOLLOWING APPROVAL. i+jii/i4— Lq,q

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Details: Flamenco evening Originating from gypsy music and dance in Southern Spain, flamenco dancing has become a Spanish institution. Dancers use intricate footwork and elaborate arm gestures to convey the mood of the music, which can range from lamentation to celebration.

Day 7 Seville--Madrid Travel to Madrid via Córdoba Mezquita guided visit

Details: Travel to Madrid via Córdoba Stop at Córdoba to visit one of Spain’s most impressive monuments, the Moorish Mezquita, which dates from the 8th to the 10th centuries. Walk through narrow white-washed alleys, passing tile covered patios, dotted with vibrant colored flowers. Don’t miss the beautiful back quarters.

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NAME OF STUDENT . DOG . GRADE______

KNOWN ALLERGIES .

:onnecticut State Law requires: - 1 The writtenorderofan MDOD DDS APRN,or PAforprescriptionand non-prescriptionmedications 2. Writtenauthorizationfromthe pareitIguardianfor medications,prescriptionand non-prescription,to be adnie byschool personnel. 3. Medicationmust be receivedand stored inthe originalcontainer. 4. Allmedications, except those approved forthe transporting by students for self-medication,shall bedelivered to th school by the parent/guardian or other responsible adult. 5. No more than a 45 day supply of medication may be leftat school. 6. Inhalant medications may be self-administered at allgrade levels withthe approval of the school nurse. 7. Self-administration mustbe authorized by the MDor authorized prescriber and parentlguardian.

THIS PORTION TO BE COMPLETED BY PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN: hereby give my permission for my child to receive the medication(s) ordered by.a licensed prescriber, recognized by e State of Connecticut. • Medication’is to be administered by: _School nurse, teacher or principal, trained in the administration of the medication _Child may self-administer with approval of licensed prescriber and school nurse

• I understand that this medication willbe destroyed if it is not picked up within one week following termination of the order or by the last day of school, whichever comes first.

signature of Parent/Guardian . Date______

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THIS PORTION TO BE COMPLETED BY PHYSICIAN/LICENSED PRESCRIBER ONLY: (ATTENTIONPHYSICIAN:PLEASE CROSSOUT ANY BLANKMEDICATION LINES)

Name of NON-Prescription Medication______Reason for medication

Dosage______Frequency Route of Administration______

Is the student capable of self-administering? YES NO

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. Name of NON-Prescription Medication______Reason for medication

Dosage______Frequency Route of Administration______

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AUfl1OllZAi?ON F’ORThE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICUTE DY SCHOOL PERSONNEL Cone cl cot Stale Law r&jnires a written edication order from an authorized preacrihe; (physicia a, enlist, advanced practice reghtereti nurse, physcian’s assistent, optome sl and, for athletic events only, a podiatrist) mid parent/guardian written authorisation, for school ‘sea, or in the absence of a nurse, other designated ersonusi to uneStei’ etheal ion, sacluthug over—the—counterdrugs. Medications must he in the orighial, protwrly labeled container and dispensed by a physicis!JI)hanllacwt. Over—the—counter callous most be delivered in an unopened labeled conlainer. ALL medications must be delivered to school by a responsible adult Prescriber’s Authorization

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Drug Name: Geactic Nanic: Dose:

Route: Time of Administration: If PRN, frequency:

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Medication shall be adnitnistered from: to (up to 12 months from July 1 to June 30) Month/Day/Year Month/Day/Year

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Prescriber’s Signature: Date: Use for Prescriber’s Stamp PARENT/GUARDIAN AUTHORIZATION I hereby request that the above ordered medication be administered by school personnel and consent to conunuiiications between the school 51w-se and the prescriber that are necessaly to ensure safe administration of this medications. I understand that I must provide the school with no more than a 3 month supply of medication. I understand that this medication will be destroyed if not picked up within one week following termination the order or the last day of school, whichever comes first.

Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

Parent/Guardian Phone #: Work#:

SELF-ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION/APPROVAL For capable students with a chronic medical condition, self-administration of emergency and some other non-controlled medications may be authorized by the prescriber and parent/guardian. School nurse approval may be required according to CT State Regulations, Section 1O-212a-4,and Board policy.

Prescriber’s authorization for self administration: no Signature Date

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Received by Date of Receipt:

School Health Services: Rev. 6/11 Page 1 ______BUS.______

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ALL MEDICATION TO BE DISPENSED DURING THIS FIELD TRIP MUST BE IN THE NURSE’S OFFICE BY NOON ON THE DAY PRIOR TO THE FIELD TRIP OR THE STUDENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE.

DATE OF APPLICATION: 9/13/12

DATE OF FIELD TRIP: DESTINATION:

NAME OF STUDENT: HOME PHONE:

PARENT/GUARDIAN: PHONE: PARENT/GUARDIAN: BUS. PHONE: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER NAME: TELEPHONE: RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT:

FIELD TRIP

I fully understand the nature of the program in which my sonldaughter will be participating and hereby give my permission for to take the field trip. * I fully understand that my son/daughter is to abide by school policies and regulations regarding conduct and use of drugs or alcohol.

Date Signature of Parent/Guardian

MEDICAL

If your child has any special medical problems, allergies, dietary needs, handicap, special prescriptions, etc., please list:

I/any emergency medical procedures or treatment are required during the trip, I consent to the trip supervisor(v,) taking, arranging for or consenting to the procedures or treatment in his, her or their discretion. I release and

waive and further agree to indemnifj.’,hold harmless or reimburse the Board of Education, the individual members, agents, employees and representatives, thereof as well as trip supervisors, from and against any claim which 1, any other parent or guardian, any sibling, the student, or any other person, firm or corporation nay have or claim to have, known or unknown, directly or indirectly, for any losses, damages or injuries arising. Parents are responsible for obtaining trlp cancellation insurance and for pursuing reimbursement for a cancelled field trip from the travel agent or the travel insurance carrier.

Signature of Parent/Guardian: NO ChILD WILL BE ABLE TO ATTEND TIllS FIELD TRIP WIThOUT A FULLY COMPLETED FIELD TRIP/MEDICAL PERMISSION WITH ORIGINAL PARENT SIGNATURES. NOFAXES, PhONE CALLS, ETC. WILL BE ACCEPTED, ONLY TIllS FORM.

Revised 03/25/03 PHONE PHONE PHONE PHONE NAME RELATIONSHIP PHONE PHONE PHONE PHONE NAME BE RELATIONSHIP NAME DISTRIBUTED EMERGENCY USED ALTERNATE OF OF OF TYPE TYPE TYPE NUMBER TYPE NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER IN CONTACT STUDENT CONTACT CASE (CIRCLE (CIRCLE (CIRCLE (CIRCLE INFORMATION AND TO TO WE STUDENT PERSON STUDENT EMAILED TRAVELLING: PERSON PERSON ONE) ONE) ONE) ONE) NEED OR TO BEFORE IS CONTACT IN NEEDED ADDITION DEPARTURE.

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EXPLORICA’S TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN

Our standard travel protection plan covers you for the following events:

a Pstraveler’s injury, sickness, or death of a family member • Theft of passport or visas • Flight cancellations due to strike or bad weather a Loss of luggage and personal effects • Trip cancellation or trip interruption due to covered reasons such as a covered sickness, illness, injury or death • Trip cancellation or trip interruption due to terrorist acts, as delned

EXPLORICA’S TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN PLUS

Along with providing you the same benefits as our standard Travel Protection Plan, the Explorica Travel Protection Plan Plus also includes our exclusive Cancel For Any Reason Waiver Benefit.

With our Cancel For Any Reason Waiver Benefit, if you cancel your trip for any reason not otherwise covered by this policy, we will reimburse you for %75 of the non-refundable cancellation fees which apply to your trip, provided:

1) Payment for this plan is received by Explorica within 14 days of your initial deposit/payment for your trip; and

2) You cancel your trip thirty (30) days or more before your scheduled trip departure date.

This Cancel For Any Reason Waiver Benefit does not cover: 1) penalties associated with any air or other travel arrangements not provided by Explorica; or 2) the failure of Expiorica to provide the bargained-for travel arrangements due to cessation of operations for any reason. The Cancel For Any Reason Waiver Benefit is provided by Explorica and is not an insurance benefit underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company and must be purchased within 14 days of your initial payment for your trip.

TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN BENEFITS

The following benefits apply to both of Explorica’s h;gh-quality Travel Protection Plans:

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Uddrlrosnhlp,once a limnsnpLeads’sor enrollment Popcharges to youris neruryafter time ot enrollmentwill sebmoolboard cancels n loamon behalf attire genup,stondord e rooellrrt,nn rorthet be ‘vi’ set to tiuorior’rlrtyand oddrtionolcharge’ all apply. Par fees apply. detu,l’.,pieose cantult 00 CrploricuCustoroerCoreReprr’.errtatrueot t.ftt.Jtd’tIJl. Guoronteedtroweldate tours, Ifpoorgmoaspenrollsamu OvaruriteedTrosel Dote Ics’. pour rtmnennrynod departure date is guaronleed out to eIrowge. Atlemate dxpxetose oirpaet.Depart from a d,’fereot orrnntt than your Please nate that toot ertear’ons nsd rtap—ahead/stoy—belm-sdsare sat fellowgroup members. pay the TourFeefrom tireolternote urrport, ou goosanteed an koorooteed Proud Dote looms,and require n mrormum plus o uemreefee of P145if 130 befanedepuetss’r’ reqorsted op to doys ‘umberaFtsnvelers in node’to run. Ifreqoested brtweeu 120—90day. refute departure, the fee ii Slum,This nphon isnot cuo’iobieless than 90days before departute. hddrt’ooal fees Fdnatn L Customfoam, oun group mopelect to have Is awnbunand Tosr Directorrather friar truvs’hingwith one or mornnthergsoups Uposote toot mayapply, and Jane altenoate airport most be one amtoolotico’sgateways. willtallowthe punlnnisedia’senury )i’rcbudingonytour upgrades.or options Land-antytnon. Orsmanyafoot tour’. yorstray tot parisomit arrange poorgsoap has selected). the quoted tee to’ a rmnsaseloomdepends as u’rlrsetickets and join thegeaop onthe hotel first onerseas list at the your gnoupsiveone tour length.Ityour final gsavps,oe s less than tOe destrootrao. 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ForPriurite gustom, an/ Cns,alidated Tours, Aecaromodotions.dli portreipostu ugers22and four C5 roomtogether in haplarrcosesemesthe nyht to change the dameohdeparture due to heavy same gender triplesat qsods yrom erstnrebus otherwise the group (unless demand or certain peolrtrauel dotes. FromUcsnberrIo AprilID,the Participants aged 22and youngermaychoose tn upgrade stay noted). to change opdate wrIlhe no morethan one day in erthendnmeetmas,Prom double/turn roorrrfor an additional 535per right (575per night n’s na MayOta September Of,the change of date maybe up to three days irs nmrsesand ferries). TIredeadline far requests for uoableytwrnupgrades either dreectron.Itwe suggest o change of departure tram a weehdsyto a sIt days before departure. 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Optional enaursions.Oncccii progrser weafter a number of optional octiurtiespre—negotraredwith ouraoerseus oupolers. totalling priorto departure helps us plan; weoffer ymsa discount on each of these actrvrtres ‘tyou enrolldh days or mare before departa e. Farmost aphonal act unt,m youeon enrollonlineup ta lOt days pros to yossidevorture date, sot you con enrollouertlre phone foemost erevtsrnrs sp to dSdays v-ui La departure. Ufterthot dote, you tan regrsteran a sooee-awarloblehas’s only curing the tour .tselt Sonicott attics teau’re p’e—baalsrng.please refer to the inciu.iiraalts,.r’r.nerc’’Cs fur booh.rg spec.hcn. Allopt oral i’reursror’s ore based onTOpaprny’poetrerparru.It tirere ore fewer thor,20paying partsc.pcnts enrollee noon optr000l cost rn-on,frtlarrca nesamrstue rrgbt to ode a uurshatge or cancel tie optional eneutr ‘orat Psgruceetron.

ARE THERE OPTIONAL TOUR ENHANCEMENTS FOR THE GROUP? Thefollowingodurrransand alrennutues must he rrsemest tar the entrre grouponce toe OraapLeadercreates a Tour Center: Stay—attendand stay—behind.Ifthe note g-aap uarrld liketo urtiue at the first aestroutron a fewdays earlreror stay at thr final uesnrnctrosa tea doys latenrhon the scheculed taur Cunlaricoesn thsngr poura ‘line hekers. thesrm.ee leo is lbS jier part’crpant, plus sdd ‘oral cssts far lund arrangements, whet wiltbe passed alone Cutie part.crpant’.. ‘risoptional tour enhancement requiresa mrn,mvmohtOpayingpartrcrponts.

Taxeenteestans. Manya’ armprugraarsoffer noreos’urs lathe nc’mui tour lirrse entensronumust be booked at the time openrailment, cyst apply to tne calms group, and ary changes will scumaedrtmonahc’iusges Alltour ente’msnnesare based c’s Sbnrrprngpart srpa.rts. If hue ore fewemtnns Tb paprngpart’erpa’stserrulled an a taut eetnosrcr, feplarico rrsemes the right to odd a surcharge or cancel the tour eutnasran ot its drstnetran. 6’ Floor 4—eXp10 RIC8’. travel, learn. explorica.com t: 888.310.7120 f: 888.310.7088

To Whom It May Concern, We understand that many school officials have expressed concern about allowing their students to travel. We want to assure you that the safety of the tour participants is Explorica’s number one priority and that we have policies and procedures in place to protect the school, school district, teachers, and participants involved with this tour.

Explorica has a $5 million liability policy with AIU/Lexington Insurance Company that protects third parties and tour participants (students, teachers, chaperones) for injuries and damages resulting from Explorica’s negligence. We know that school officials should not have to assume responsibility for the safety of their students while abroad, and with Explorica, they don’t. Explorica has taken all precautions to best protect the students and other tour participants. For additional information on our liability insurance, or to receive evidence of our insurance coverage, please contact our insurance broker, Laurie Kuhlmann of Wells Fargo Acordia, at 617.204.2534. Additionally, Explorica is USTOAinsured. As an active member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA),your tour investment is protected by USTOA’s $i Million Travelers’ Assistance Program, which covers Explorica customers in the unlikely event of Explorica’s bankruptcy, insolvency, or cessation of business. Explorica enters into individual contracts with each tour participant and his or her parents. As soon as a participant signs this contract, we immediately begin planning the trip to ensure that students get the best tour possible. We buy airline tickets, make hotel deposits, and arrange all the other elements of the trip so that the tour is not coordinated hastily at the last minute. During this extended planning process, we incur costs that we cannot recoup. These costs are why we must charge cancellation fees when participants withdraw, even if a school hoard, which is not in any way financially liable for the tour, cancels the trip. We of course share your concern for the students’ safety and peace of mind. Our optional Travel Protection Plan, which includes a Cancel For Any Reason benefit, provides medical, baggage, and cancellation insurance coverage for our travelers. We also have a network of support staff overseas as well as a 24-hour emergency service for groups and their families. We offer additional peace of mind for parents and friends of our travelers by providing an online “Tour Diary” that is updated with pictures and journal entries by the Tour Director throughout the trip. When deciding whether to run a tour, Explorica always follows the guidelines of the U.S. Department of State, which issues country-specific Travel Warnings when they “decide, based on all relevant information, to recommend that Americans avoid travel to a certain country.” We feel that this government department is in the best position to make this judgment. There are currently no Travel Warnings issued for any Explorica destination, so we continue to proceed as planned with all our tours. If you would like to discuss this matter further, we would be happy to speak with you at any time. Please call us at 1.888.310.7120. Sincerely,

Matt Wertz President & CEO Explorica, Inc.

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4—eXpLORICa-’ GroupLeaderAgreement travel,learn.

I herebyagree to the following:

1. I shall checkthe progress of myporticiponts before deporture with reference to possports, entry requirements, account balances, program detoils, ond round-trip transportation from their homes to the airport.

2. I shall be responsible for myporticipants’ flight tickets and help them with check—inat airports.

3. I shall followthe guidelines andperform the duties of GroupLeader os outlined on www.explorica.com.

4. I shall not leave the tour at onytime.

5. I shall act as a liaison to communicate to myparticipants all relevant tour details.

6. I shall stay behind with aparticipant in the case of illness, accident, lost passport, etc., if necessary.

Exploricaagrees to do the followingprovidedthe GroupLeadercarries out the obligations listed above: 1. Topay stipends to the GroupLeader priorto the tour’s departure if all the participants have paid in full.

2. Ta pay standard liability insurance for the GroupLeader providingcoverage with respect to any claims by participants related to the tour. Exploricaalso agrees to obtain a release from the participant and/or the participant’s parents related to such potential claims.

GroupLeader Release

Asa GroupLeader on one ofExplorica’sprograms, Ido hereby grant Exploricaand its agents full authority to take

whatever actions they may consider to be warranted under circumstances regarding myhealth and safety, and Ifully release

each of them from any liability for such decisions or actions as may be taken on mybehalf. Iauthorize Exploricaand its agents, at their discretion, to place me, at myawnexpense and without further consent, in a hospital at any point outside of the UnitedStates for medical services and treatment, or if no hospital is readily available, to place me inthe hands of a local

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LIRC1092734.2 TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT

Report to the Board of Lducation Rcular Mcetin — October 2, 2012 Mr. lassogna, Mr. Wright

Agenda Item —v— D Approval/Appointment of Representative of Board Member for Delegate Assembly of CABE

As you are aware, the CABE Convention will take place in Groton on November 16 and 17th, 2012. In order lbr a member of our Board of Education to participate in the delegate assembly prior to the convention, the Board must authorize one of its members to enable he/she to vote for the CABE legislative agenda for 2013-14.

Administrative Recommendation: Review, discuss. and appoint one member of the Trumbull Board of Education to have full voting privileges on the CARE legislative agenda for 2013-14. TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT

Report to the Board of Education Reu1ar Meeting — October 2, 2012 Dr. Cialfi, Dr. Paslov

Agenda Item —Vt-A Second Reading Curriculum Development, Policy Code 6141

The Tnimbtill Public Schools’ Curriculum Development policy was last revised in February, 1996. Since that time, the New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) and the State Department of Education have established criteria regarding what must be included in curriculum guides. The requested modifications to the policy revolve around these new criteria.

Additional revisions have been made to provide more clarity to the curriculum development, review, and revision processes, in order to ensure consistent practices across grade levels and disciplines.

This policy was presented to the Board for a first reading on September 4, 2012. No changes were made to the policy since then.

Recommendation: Approve Curriculum Development, Policy Code 6141 as presented TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLS SECTION: 6000 BOARD OF EDUCATION CATEGORY: Instruction POLICY MANUAL POLICY CODE: 6141/Curriculum Development

Second Reading 10/2/12 — There were no Board or PAC changes since the first reading.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Policy

It is the policy of the Trumbull Board of Education, in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes IO-l6b, that the development of planned, on-going, and systematic programs of instruction for its students in each of the following subject areas is required: the arts (any form of visual or performing arts, which may include, hut not be limited to, dance, music, art and theatre); career education; consumer education; health and safety, including, but not limited to, human growth and development, nutrition, Iirst aid, disease prevention, community and consumer health, physical, mental and emotional health, including youth suicide prevention, substance abuse prevention, safety, which may include the dangers o[gang membership, and accident prevention; language arts, including reading, writing, grammar, speaking and spelling; mathematics; physical education; science; social studies, including, but not limited to citizenship, economics, geography government and history; and in addition, on at least the secondary level, one or more foreign languages; and vocational education.

The Board has the responsibility of ensuring that the content of what is being taught not only fulfills State requirements, but adequately reflects community standards and perspectives, as well as student needs. The curriculum development/revision process will be conducted by District Curriculum Writing Teams, which have the responsibility to develop, review, and recommend curriculum for the District. Said curriculum shall be subject to the approval of the Curriculum Sub-Committee of the Board of Education and, subsequently, the Board of Education prior to full implementation.

Curriculum Guides define the scope and depth of instruction in each planned course. It is from these guides that staff are expected to develop more detailed daily lesson plans.

Adopted: 4/12/82 Revised: 11/87, 6/91, 2/96 1O/?/12 Regulations

A curriculum is a guaranteed course of’study and learning objectives that integrates standards, instructional strategies, materials and assessments to ensure that all students are able to achieve standards. In this document, we are referring to written curriculum.

The selection of areas for district-wide curriculum development of study will be determined by:

I. The needs expressed by Central Office Administrators, Board of Education members, principals, teachers, students, parents, and residents. 2. A review of the federal and state regulations. 3. The length of time since curriculum was last reviewed. 4. Budgetary guidelines.

All curriculum guides must be approved by the Curriculum Sub-Committee of the Board of Education and, subsequently, by the Board of Education.

A. Curriculum Guide

A Curriculum Guide is a plan for learning. Focus should be kept on its use as a practical guide for teachers in the classroom. A standard outline of a Trumbull School District Curriculum Guide follows. Adherence to the sequence of topics is essential.

B. Schedule Guide

District Curriculum Writing Team members (i.e., Program Leaders, Instructional Specialists, Team Leaders, Department Chairs, teacher representatives, designated administrators) in charge of curriculum development for a particular area (high school math, elementary science, middle school Language Arts, etc.) shall collectively be responsible for developing a five year development/review plan as directed by the policy guidelines, reporting yearly (July 1) and to the administrator in charge of districtwide curriculum development (Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessments). When State mandates or district needs require immediate changes to a curriculum, an accelerated curriculum development cycle should be followed. Note: (a) All curriculum development shall be done with the Board of Education Philosophy, including adopted State, Federal and local Five-Year goals in mind. (b) The Curriculum department shall maintain a spreadsheet in which the live year curriculum development/review plan’s writing cycle is clearly delineated.

C. The Critical Role of Embedded Lite@cy

The Trumbull Public Schools believe that reading and writing are central activities in the learning process. Therefore, in all curriculum areas and at all grade levels there shall be clearly specified reading and writing assignments. The number and type of these reading and writing assignments will:

2 a. vary from grade level to grade level b. sped fy minimum (but not maximLim) levels c. occur both in school under the direct supervision of the classroom teachers as well as out of school with monitoring and support from parents.

Where curriculum guides do not currently identify or suggest speci lie reading and writing activities, teachers are expected to develop relevant and appropriate reading opportunities for their students. Teachers shall have an on-going plan to assess reading activities and shall maintain a standard record of these activities.

The responsibility for assuring that reading assignments do occur across the curriculum shall begin with the curriculum writing! development process and shall be implemented and assessed as part of the curriculum delivery process. It is understood that reading, language arts and library teachers may serve as resource people/consultants to other staff members as they define and select readiiig assignments.

There shall be communication between teachers and parents as to the nature and number of reading assignments and the role that parents should assume in supporting these activities.

A K-12 summer reading program supports our belief in the importance of reading year- round and provides guidelines (i.e., suggested reading lists for each grade level) and resources (e.g., forms, such as reading calendars, Governor’s Reading Challenge, etc.) that encourage universal participation.

D. Embedded Information and Tcchnoloical Literacy

The Trumbull Public Schools Three Year (2012-15) Educational Tecimology Plan requires us to explicitly reference and embed information and technology literacy in all curriculum guides or maps, as well as establish technology integrated assured experiences with grade level performance based assessments aligned to State standards.

E. Technological Support

The Trumbull school district curriculum development process shall include in each curriculum guide a description of how available hardware, software and other technological assistance can be used to support and/or enhance the related learning process in that particular curriculum.

Technological support for instruction, including the use olcomputer-assisted instruction, CD-ROM and laserdiscs, distance learning, and on-line information access, shall be identified by each District Curriculum Writing Team arid linked to specific objectives and learning activities in the curriculum guide.

3 Legal Reference: Connecticut General Statutes lO-16h Prescribed courses of study. 10-16c et seq. re Family life education. 10-17 English language to be medium of instruction. 10-17 et seq. re Bilingual instruction.

10-18 Courses in United States history, government and duties and responsibilities of citizenship. 10-18a Contents of textbooks and other general instructional materials. 10-18b et seq. re Firearms safety programs. 10-19 Effect of alcohol, nicotine or tobacco and drugs to be taught. Training of personnel. Evaluation of programs by alcohol and drug abuse commission and department of education. 10-19a et seq. re Substance abuse prevention team. 10-21 et seq. re Vocational education and cooperation with business. 10-24 Course in motor vehicle operation and highway safety. 10-220 Duties of boards of education as amended by PA 08-153. 10-221 Boards of Education to prescribe rules, policies, and procedures (re: selection of books and other educational media). 10-221(a). 1-ughschool graduation requirements.

Reference Trumbull Public Schools 2012-20 15 Educational Technology Plan ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Students (2007) Tnimbull Policy 6154 Homework TEA Contract Article XI Trumbull Student Network/Internet Policy 6141 /IAA Connecticut Curriculum Development Guide (6/1/09) New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) 2011 Standards for Accreditation — Teaching and Learning Standard 2: Curriculum

4 Guidclines

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FORMAT

A. Title

B. Table of Contents

C. Core Values and Beliefs (required for high school level courses)

D. Introduction (optional)

E. Philosophy

F. Course Description

G. Goals

H. Unit Plans

1. List of Perfonnance Standards (behavioral objectives/learner expectations)

2. Essential and Focus Questions

3. Scope and sequence aligned to state and/or national standards and assessments

4. Suggested instructional/teaching strategies

5. Assured student technology competency standard(s) that will be met (if any)

6. Assured and suggested learner activities (including field trips)

7. Suggested evaluation/assessment methods for each major unit

8. Suggested time allotted to each unit (pacing guide/expected performance time frame)

I. Credits (where applicable)

J. Prerequisites (where applicable)

K. Text(s)

L. Supplementary materials/resources/technology

5 M. Rubrics

N. Resource lile/appendices (optional)

0. A list of current references/research that guided the culTiculuni’s development

Guidelities

COMPONENTS DEFINITIONS A. Title The name of the course, subject or area of study. Examples: Grade Four Language Arts, Algebra I, Elementary Physical Education. The title page should include the date of revision or writing and the names of the members of the writing team. Acknowledgments are optional.

B. Table of Contents A list of the major topics in the curriculum guide with corresponding page numbers in numerical order.

C. Core Values and Beliefs Core values and beliefs ftinction as explicit foundational commitments to students and the community, and manifest themselves in research-based, school-wide 21st century learning expectations. Every component of the school is driven by the core values and beliefs about learning and supports all students’ achievement of the school’s learning expectations.

D. IntrodLiction Although optional it is recommended that an introduction be written to explain when this course was last revised, why certain changes are being made, how this course “fits in”, and other pertinent information. It should also reference the State Frameworks.

E. Philosophy A philosophy is a common belief system that guides policy and practice, e.g., All students can learn. The subject area philosophy should outline the purpose of instniction in a particular area. It establishes a context

6 for interaction between teacher and students. Itjustifies inclusion of the subject within the school curriculum and gives direction to those who utilize the curriculum guide.

F. Course Description A course description is a syllabus of a course. [t contains a brief description of the course and includes expectations for student work,identify what is important in the course, and how students will be assessed.

G. Goals Goals are statements of general direction, purpose or intent. Goals should logically follow from the philosophy statement and are a key factor in establishment of the culTiculum for the subject area. They should include st21 Century Learning Expectations, and should be strongly influenced by the State Frameworks.

H. Unit Plans* A unit plan is an overview of the individual lessons and assessments that will be designed around a specific topic (e.g., the Civil War), process (e.g., research), or resource (e.g., novel), and typically lasts a few days to a few weeks. Unit plans include behavioral and/or learning objectives, essential and focus questions, scope and sequence, instructional/teaching strategies, technology competency standards, assured and suggested learner activities, assessments, and time allotments.

1. Performance Standards (Behavioral Behavioral objectives are statements of Objectives/Learner Expectations) how the learner’s behavior should be changed by the curriculum. A learning objective is an outcome statement that captures specifically what knowledge, skills, attitudes learners should be able to exhibit following instruction.

2. Essential and Focus Questions Essential questions are provocative questions that foster inquiry,

7 understanding, and transfer of learning. They point beyond the particulars of the unit — locus questions — to the larger, transferable Big Ideas and enduring understandings.

3. Scope and Sequence Scope is generally considered to be an outline olcontent or skills to be taught. Sequence is the orderly arrangement of subject, content, or skills.

4. Instructional/Teaching Strategies Instructional/teaching strategies are the methods that are used in the lesson to ensure that the sequence or delivery of instruction helps students learn.

5. Technology Competency Standards Technology Competency Standards arc the technology standards our children need to meet in order to ensure that all learners will have engaging and empowering learning experiences both inside and outside of school that prepare them to be active, creative, knowledgeable and ethical participants in our globally networked society.

6.Assured and Suggested Learner Assured learner activities, including field Activities, Including Field Trips trips, are those activities in which all students in a particular course or grade level participate, across the district. Suggested learner activities are those that are not required of all students in a particular course or grade level.

7. Evaluation/Assessment Methods Evaluating/assessing student progress is the means by which a teacher gauges whether the learning objectives have been met. Methods of evaluating/assessing student progress in a given unit of study might include test items, specific homework assignments, projects, oral presentations, research papers, outside reading, community service reports and/or assured performance based assessments (APBAs). APBAs have been developed for the

8 subject areas of English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and World Language at the middle and high school levels for each grade. An APBA is not a requirement for every curriculum in these subject areas. The established expectation is at least one APBA in each grade at the high school level and two APBAs which, in some cases are combined as an interdisciplinary APBA at the middle school level.

There must be a minimum of one assured common assessment per course per trimester at the middle school level and per marking period at the high school level.

8. Time Allotments/Pacing Guide Each unit of study should be assigned time (Expected Performance Time parameters. A history unit on the industrial Frame) revolution, for example, might require eight lessons. Time or pacing guides should be stipulated in the unit plan and curriculum guide.

I. Credits Whenever appropriate the number of credits assigned to a given course should be noted.

I. Prerequisites Prerequisites are the minimal conditions under which a student would be admitted to a course, subject, or area of study. Prerequisites may include test scores, satisfactory completion of another course, subject or grade level.

K. Text (s) The basic text (s) for a course or subject should he noted in terms of the title, author, publisher and date of publication.

L. Supplementary rnaterials/ A list of supplementary instructional resources/technology materials, resources, and/or technology necessary and/or desirable for successful presentation of the curriculum should be included. The list might include workbooks, web sites and other online

C) resources, software, hardware, films, maps, videotapes, posters, and other library/media materials and teaching aids.

M. Rubrics A rubric is a scoring guide composed of set criteria and related levels of proficiency that is used to evaluate a student’sperformance, productor proj ccl.

N. Resource file/appendices The resource file or appendices could contain assessments, as well as non-instructional materials, such as guest speaker lists, field trip information, electronic resources, etc.

0. Current references References are the alphabetized list of textbooks, trade books, research papers, educational journals, standards, web sites, etc. which guided the curriculum development.

*The unit plans may be created using a subscription district software tool. The Ibrmat of the unit plan shall remain flexible, as various templates are more appropriate for some grade levels/subject matter than others.

10 Guicleli TiCS

Curriculum Devcloijment Model

Curriculum development is an ongoing process involving all members of the educational community. Curriculum must be responsive to both changing instructional needs and current information about the teaching/learning process. Existing curriculum may be revised, or new curriculum may be developed as needed. The process by which this change takes place is outlined below.

Stage One: Review and Research

A. Determine Need 1. Need may arise from the following: a. Students b. Teachers c. Parents d. Administration e. Subject area program leaders, team leaders, instructional specialists, and department chairpersons f. Residents g. Board of Education members h. Test results i. Need assessments j. State Department of Education k. National reports 1. District Curriculum Writing Teams m. District Articulation Committees n. Program failure o. Counselors p. 5-year cycle schedule q. Other 2. Data must be collected and reviewed regarding the school’s learning expectations when making decisions to add or delete courses or units from the curriculum.

B. Set Goals 1. Develop preliminary goals as appropriate to meet stated needs.

C. Research 1. Collect information from all pertinent available resources a. Review available literature and data bases h. Utilize consultants as necessary c. Visit and/or correspond with others having related experience d. other

11 D. Select or Devise a Curriculum Development Route 1. Based on the needs assessments, established goals, research, and review of existing programs(s), “a decision is made” to select or devise a program.

E. Curriculum Outline (New Courses) 1. Write a culTiculum outline for presentation to Board of Education. This outline shall first be approved by the Curriculum Sub-Committee of the Board of Education.

II. Stage Two: Budget for Revisions and Training

A. Budget for Curriculum Revision! Writing 1. Budget for writing, clerical time, materials, and texts for pilot, as appropriate. 2. Revise and/or write cumculurn guide.

B. Train staff.

III. Stage Three: Utilize Revised Curriculum/Pilot New Curriculum

A. Introduce revised curriculum guide.

B. Pilot new curriculum guide.

C. Evaluate curriculum guide. 1. Teacher Curriculum Monitoring Report 2. Students’ Curriculum Evaluation

D. Note revisions that may be needed.

Annual Schedule for Curriculum Development

I Revised Courses

Year 1 March — April Determine curriculum revision Year 2 September — October Prepare budget for curriculum revision Year 2 January — August Revise curriculum guides, train staff Year 3 September Introduce and implement/pilot revised curriculum guides Year 3 April — May Evaluate revised curriculum guide Year 4 September — June Utilize new curriculum, note revisions that may be needed, evaluate curriculum Year 5 September— June Utilize new curriculum, note revisions that may be needed, evaluate curriculum

12 11New Courses

Year 1 November — February Conduct research

Year 1 March — April Determine courses to be written

Year 1 April — June Write cumctLlurn outlines for presentation to Board of Education Year 2 September — October Budget for curriculum writing Year 2 January — August Write curnculurn guide Year 3 September - June Pilot curriculum (if appropriate) Year 3 April — June Evaluate pilot

Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

Year 4 September Implement Year 3 April — June - a. Determine if adjustments should be made to curriculum and/or text

b. Abort curriculum

Year 5 May — June Evaluate

Reference

TEA Contract Article XI

1 Guidelines

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT CYCLES

Elementary, Middle, High School 5-Year Review/Development Cycle

YEAR ONE

Review and Research

YEAR TWO YEAR FIVE

Budget, Revise/Develop, Train Staff Implement, Evaluate

YEAR THREE YEAR FOUR

Implement/Pilot, Implement New Curriculum, Evaluate Determine Adjustments, or Abort

Elementary, Middle, High School New Course Development Cycle

YEAR ONE - SUMMER

Review, Research,

YEAR ONE - SCHOOL YEAR YEAR THREE

Train Pilot Staf Pilot Draft, Budget Stan 5-Year Cycle

YEAR TWO - SUI’vIMER YEAR TWO - SCHOOL YEAR

Develop curriculurfi Train StaCf Implement New Curriculum, Evalnate

14 ______Grade______

ATTACHMENT 1

TRUMBULL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Curriculum Monitoring Report: To be used upon completion of a new or revised course, or upon the request oCthe Curriculum Department.

Name of Subject Teacher’s Name

School Date______

I. Assessment of Curriculum to Date

a. Material/Units covered

b. Suitability of material — primary text; suFficient and effective supplementary materials

II. Teacher Reaction to Curriculum

III. Student’s Reaction to Curriculum

IV. Possible Revisions

Reports Due

Please return this report to your building principal.

Thank you. 15 ______Grade ______

ATTACHMENT 2

TRUMBULL SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Curriculum Monitoring Report: To he used upon completion of a new or revised course, or upon the request of’ the Curriculum Department

Name of’Course Teacher’s Name

School Date______

I. Assessment of Course to Date

a. Material covered

b. Suitability of material — primary text; sufficient and effective supplementary materials

II. Teacher Reaction to Curriculum

III. Student’s Reaction to Course

IV. Possible Revisions

Reports Due as Follows: New Course — submit end of each marking period

Other courses submit end of semester

Please return this report to your department chairperson. Thank you. 16 ATTACHMENT 3

STUDENTS’ CURRICULUM EVALUATION

Your opinion and ideas are extremely helpful in revising our courses. Please take a few moments to complete this form as honestly and objectively as you can.

Confine your answers to the course content and materials.

TITLE OF COURSE GRADE______SCHOOL______

1. What did you like most about the course content?______

2. What did you like least about the course content?______

3. Did you understand the text and other written materials?______

4. On which topics would you have liked to spend more time?______

5. If you had library/research assignments, were the materials available in your school library’? If not, what materials did you need?______

6. If research was involved in this course, how did this relate to the course?______

7. Were you prepared for the course?______

8. How were you challenged by the content of this course?______

Thank you.

17 ATTACHMENT 4 SAMPLE UNIT PLAN #1 (using subscription district software tool) eCurriculum System eMAP Licensed to: TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

UNIT PLAN

COURSE: CODE: UNIT: MAP LEVEL: CONTACT: GRADE: TIME FRAME: MAP NUMBER:

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS

CONTENT

SKILLS (STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES)

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

*D IFFERENT[ATION

ASS URED EXPERIENCES

18 ASSESSM ENTS

*QPTIQNAL ACTIVITIES

MATERIALS/RESOURCES

*ADDITIQNAL NOTES

BACKGROUND

*DATA FROM LP

* = optional

19 ATTACt-IMENT 5

SAMPLE UNIT PLAN #2 Unit Name:

Content and Skills (Scope and Sequence):

Essential QLlestion(s):

Focus Question(s):

Performance Standards Time Suggested Assured and Assessment (Behavioral Allotment Teaching Suggested Objectives/Learner (Expected Strategies Learner Expectations) Performance Activities and/or Time Frame) Assured Student Technology Standard(s

20 TRUMBULL BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT

Report to the I3oardof Education Regular Meeting. October 2,2012 Dr. Cialfi

Agenda Item Vu-A Pending Litigation

There is one major change this month. Town/Board #9 has been added.

Recommendation: Receive and file. PENDING LITIGATION

CASE REPRESENTATIVE TOWN/BOARD DESCRIPTION CASE TOWN/B OARD 1. M.A. vs. M.A., a Trumbull resident tripped and fell on sidewalk at Trumbull High Pending CIRMA School on May 1, 2004. This claim seeks monetary damages against Board of Education and the i’own of Trumbull. Mr. Donald Walsh, Maintenance Supervisor, Mr. Ralph lassogna, Superintendent, Mr. Paul Ka11meer. former Director of Public Works. (Notice of claim received April 21, 2006). 2. L.M., PPA B.M. vs. L.M.. PPA B.M. a Monroe minor was injured on November 11, 2006 Pending ITT while playing on the field located behind Middlebrook Elementary School when he tripped to the ground and fell onto a metal “spike” object protruding out of the ground. L.M. received injuries to his right knee. This claim seeks monetary damages against Board of Education and the Town of Trumbull. (Notice of claim received November 13. 2006). 3. M.S.. PPA M.S. vs. M.S.. PPA M.S. a Trumbull minor was injured on September 15, 2005 at Pending ITT Trumbull high School while walking up stairs when she was caused to slip and fall. M.S. received injuries to her right knee, resulting in multiple surgeries and scaring from injuries. This claim seeks monetary damages against Board of Education and the Town of Trumbull. (Notice of claim received August 8, 2007). 4. P.F. S. LLC vs. Platinum Funding Services ILC (Platinurn’) claims the Trumbull Board Pending Town/Board of Education failed to remit payment for services rendered following notification that (Platinum”) assumed. all accounts of PETCO, the original vendor the district entered an agreement with. This claim seeks monetary damages against Trumbull Board of Education and the Town of Trumbull. (Notice of claim received on 8/19/09). 5. K.S., D.S. vs. K.S. a Trumbull minor was injured on or about October 28, 2008 at Pending Town/Board Trumbull High School while play ing tennis/baseball, during which she received, what is described as. serious brain injuries. This claim seeks monetary damages against Trumbull Board of Education and the Town of Trumbull._(Notice of claim received on October 27, 2010). 6. F.C. vs. F.C an employee of AAA Motor Club responding to a call on or about Pending Town/Board October 29, 2010 at Trumbull High School, attempting to locate owner of vehicle, entered the walkway of Trumbull High School currently under construction, tripped and fell over a 4” beam covered by leaves. This claim seeks monetary damages against the Board of Education and the Town of Trumbull. (Notice of claim received January 25. 2011). 7.M.A. vs. M.A., parent of Trumbull High School student, was injured on September Pending TownlBoard 22. 2011 while leaving Back to School night. This incident occurred at 9:10 p.m., at which time M.A. exited Trumbull High School from a side exit (near, A-House classrooms) and fell on the walkway leading to Student parking Lot# 2. M.A. suffered serious and painful injuries, including, to her cervical spine requiring surgical intervention, injuries to her left shoulder which will likely require surgery, and other injuries not yet determined; and an inability to work periods of time. It is alleged that these injuries suffered by M.A. will result in permanent disabilities and/or impairments. This claim seeks monetary damages against the Board of Education and the ‘l’own of Trumbull. (Notice of claim received February 10, 2012). 8. C.M. vs. C.M. an employee of First Student, Inc. which provides school bus service Pending Town1Board to Trumbull Public Schools contends that on or about May 1, 2012 R.I. and D.P. sent a defamatory message to third persons via email, telephone, in person, and or written correspondence, which stated C.M.. hit a student with the school bus while he was driving. Also on or about May 5. 2012 R.I. and D.P. and other employees of the BOE sent a similar defamatory message to third persons via email, telephone, in person, and or VTitten correspondence, falsely stated that CM. hit a student with the school bus while he was driving, also that a police investigation determined C.M. hit a student with the school bus while he was driving. The complaint claimed these statements defamed him personally and professionally and led to his termination on May 30, 2012. 1’his claim seeks monetary damages against the Board of Education and the Town of Trumbull. (Notice of claim received August 7, 2012). 9. A.Z., PPA A.P. vs. A.Z. a student in preschool for special needs at Trumbull Early Childhood Pending Town/Board Education Center allegedly was injured on April 24, 2012 at approximately 12:15 p.m. At the time of the incident A.Z. was in her seat and her teacher, J.P., grasped her by the shoulders and reseated her. It is claimed that J.P. then lifted her chair, roughly pushed it closer to the table, grabbed the child’s hair, pushing her head down on the table top. As a result, A.Z. has sustained physical and emotional injury including a mark behind her right ear and a black and blue which required medical attention. (Notice of claim received on August 22, 2012). TRUMBULL BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUMBULL, CONNECTiCUT

Report to the Board oFEducation Regular Meeting, October 2, 2012 Dr. Cialfi

Agenda Item Vu-B Status of Negotiations

Please see reverse side for status of negotiations with the eight bargaining units.

Recommendation: Receive and file. STATUS OF NEGOTIATIONS

Member of Board’s Umt Negotiating Team Status of Negotiations

TEA Attorney Floyd Dugas The TEA Agreement covers the (Teachers) Dr. Gary Cialfi period from July 1, 2011 to Mrs. Deborah Herbst June 30, 2014. Mr. Michael Ward

TAA Attorney Floyd Dugas The TAAAgreement covers the (Administrators) Mrs. Loretta Chory period from July 1, 2012 to Mrs. Lisa Labella June 30, 2015.

Secretaries Board The Secretaries Agreement CILU/CIPU Attorney Floyd Dugas covers the period of July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011. Negotiations for a successor Agreement have begun.

Custodial/Maintenance Board The Custodial/Maintenance Attorney Floyd Dugas Agreement covers the period July 1,2010 to June 30, 2014.

Paraprofessionals Board The Paraprofessional Agreement CILU!UE Attorney Floyd Dugas covers the period from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2011. Negotiations for a successor Agreement have begun.

Cafeteria Workers Board The Cafeteria workers Agreement Attorney Floyd Dugas covers the period from July 1, 2010 Lunch Manager to June 30, 2014.

CILU Supervisor! Board The CILU Supervisors Agreement Support Staff Attorney Floyd Dugas covers the period from July 1, 2008 Mr. Stephen Sirico to June 30, 2012.

The CILU Support Agreement covers the period from July 1. 2007 to June 30, 2011.

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