Agendas & Minutes

Agendas 2022-2023

Regular Board of Education Agendas
Special Meeting Agendas

5/9/2023 Regular Board of Education Meeting

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Board Of Education Meeting Agenda
Date: May 9, 2023, @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Town Hall – Hicks Room

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, Tara Sundie, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order: Pledge of Allegiance:

II. Roll call:

III. Agenda Review Discussion Possible Action:
a) Board of Education Agenda: May 9, 2023

IV. Comments from the Chairman:

V.     Presentations:
            a) CHAMPS - Summer Camp Presentation by Theresa Padin
         b) EdAdvance Presentation - Jeff Kitching

VI. Public Comment:

VII.    Consent Agenda Items Discussion Possible Actions:
            a) Minutes of Special BOE Meeting – April 18, 2023
          b) Minutes of Special Meeting – April 25, 2023
         c) Minutes of Committee Meetings April 25, 2023

VIII. Gilbert Report from Board of Education Representative:

IX.    Correspondence to the Board:

X.       Superintendent’s Reports & Action Items Discussion Possible Action:
            a) Superintendent’s Report
            b) School Enrollment
            c) Chronic Absences
            d) Gilbert Enrollment & Grade Level Enrollment
            e) Monthly Budget Summary - FY23


XI.     Board Action Items:
            a) New Hires
            b) Appointment of Sarah Schackner - Assistant Director of Student Services
            c) Calendar change to move from 181 days to 180 days, with the last day of school for
                students being June 19, 2023, as a 1/2 day.

XII.    New Business Discussion and Possible Action:
             a) Policies for First Read
               1) Policy 5131.21 Students Threats or Acts of Violence
              2) Policy 5145.511 Exploitation, Sexual Harassment

b) Policies for a Second Read
1) Policy 5141.4 - Reporting of Child Abuse, Neglect, and Sexual Assault

XIII. Public Comment:

IX. Adjourn:

4/25/2023 Special Board of Education Meeting

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Special Meeting Agenda
Date: April 25, 2023, @ 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hinsdale School Science Lab

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Attendees: Jeannette Brodeur, Tara Sundie, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order:

II. Roll call:

III. Business:

IV. Action Item:

a) Possible action on calendar change - Move ½ day from May 10, 2023, to Friday, May 12, 2023, due to The Gilbert School Prom.

V. Adjournment:

4/18/2023 Special Board of Education Meeting

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Special BOE Meeting Agenda
Date: April 18, 2023, @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Town Hall – Hicks Room

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, Tara Sundie, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order: Pledge of Allegiance:

II. Roll call:

III. Agenda Review Discussion Possible Action:
a) Board of Education Agenda: April 18, 2023

IV. Comments from the Chairman:

V. Presentations:

VI. Public Comment:

VII.    Consent Agenda Items Discussion Possible Actions:
            a) Minutes of Special BOE Meeting – March 21, 2023
          b) Minutes of Special Meeting - March 28, 2023
           c) Minutes of Committee Meetings – March 28, 2023

VIII. Gilbert Report from Board of Education Representative:

IX.    Correspondence to the Board:
            a) Letters of Resignation

X.      Superintendent’s Reports & Action Items Discussion Possible Action:
            a) Superintendent’s Report
            b) School Enrollment
            c) Chronic Absences
            d) Gilbert Enrollment & Grade Level Enrollment
            e) Monthly Budget Summary - FY23
            f) Existing Grant Pre-Payment Model to a Reimbursement Grant Model

XI.     Board Action Items:
            a) Approve Food Service Union Contract 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2026
            b) New Hires

XII.    New Business Discussion and Possible Action:
           a) Possible Action on Adjustments to Proposed FY24 Budget

           b) Policies for First Read
            1) Policy 5141.4 - Reporting of Child Abuse, Neglect, and Sexual Assault
            2) Policy 5145.511 Exploitation, Sexual Harassment

           c) Policies for a Second Read
            1) Policy 6140 - Curriculum
            2) Policy 4113.12 - Minimum Duty-free lunch period for teachers
            3) Policy 6144(a) Controversial Issues
            4) Policy 9321.2- Board Bylaws re: Electronic Board of Ed meetings

XIII. Public Comment:
Board of Education Chairman to read Public Comment Regulations. Three minutes are allotted to each speaker per Board Policy #1120. No BOE employee, student, or community member should be defamed within a public comment.

IX. Adjourn

3/21/2023 Special Board of Education Meeting

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Special - BOE Meeting Agenda
Date: March 21, 2023, @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Town Hall – Hicks Room

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, Tara Sundie, and Renata Waldron

I.      Call to order: Pledge of Allegiance:

II.     Roll call:

III.    Agenda Review Discussion Possible Action:
            a) Special Board of Education Agenda: March 21, 2023

IV.    Comments from the Chairman:

V.     Presentations:
            a) Drone Presentation
            b) Drama Presentation

VI. Public Comment:

VII.    Consent Agenda Items Discussion Possible Actions:
            a) Minutes of Regular BOE Meeting – February 7, 2022
            b) Minutes of Committee Meetings – March 7, 2023
            c) Minutes of Special Meeting – March 7, 2023

VIII. Gilbert Report from Board of Education Representative:

IX.    Correspondence to the Board:
            a) Letter of Retirement
            b) Letter of Resignation
            c) Thank You Letter from Vision to Learn

X.      Superintendent’s Reports & Action Items Discussion Possible Action:
            a) Superintendent’s Report
            b) School Enrollment
            c) Chronic Absences
            d) Gilbert Enrollment & Grade Level Enrollment
            e) Monthly Budget Summary - FY23
            f) Perfect Attendance – Strategy Update

XI.     Board Action Items:
          a) Berkshire Alarm Sole Source Form
            b) Cannavo Construction Sole Source Form
            c) CT-SEDS Implementation Stipend for Approval
            d) Healthy Food Certification
            e) School Security Grant Program
            f) Multi-Media School Security Grant Program

XII.    New Business Discussion and Possible Action:
            Policies for a First Read
            a) Policy 6140 - Curriculum
            b) Policy 4113.12 - Minimum Duty-free lunch period for teachers
            c) Policy 5141.4 - Reporting Child Abuse, Neglect, and Sexual Assault
            d) Policy 5145.511 - Exploitation; Sexual Harassment
            e) Policy 9321.2- Board Bylaws re: Electronic Board of Ed meetings
            f) Policy 6144 (a) Controversial Issues

XIII. Public Comment:

IX. Adjourn:

2/7/2023 Regular Board of Education Meeting

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Regular BOE Meeting Minutes
Date: February 7, 2023, @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Town Hall – Hicks Room

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, Tara Sundie, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order: @ 6:59 pm Pledge of Allegiance:

II. Roll call: Kristin Peterson, Tara Sundie, Renata Waldron, Nora Mocarski, Doug Pfenninger, Melony Brady-Shanley, Salvatore Lovetere, Sondra Strubhar, Cheryl McGlynn. Absent: Jeannette Brodeur.

III. Agenda Review Discussion Possible Action:
a) Regular Board of Education Agenda: February 7, 2023

Melony Brady-Shanley would like to make a motion to add under correspondence to the Board a letter of resignation.

MOTION to add a letter of resignation under correspondence to the Board.

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Kristin Peterson, U

Melony Brady-Shanley would like to make a second motion to add a discussion and potential action for a revised job description for the Director of Student Services and the Board to consider and discuss an interview process and timeline associated with the position.

MOTION to accept the revised job description and interview process.

First: Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, U.

IV. Comments from the Chairman:

Doug Pfenninger mentioned that in 2014 before the receivership, an audit was conducted on our special education programs, and the results were disastrous. Things weren't being done properly, and many things weren’t being done within our district. In the time that Seamus Cullinan joined our District, he has worked miracles and has done an amazing job with our Winchester Public Schools. I hope the town appreciates what you have done not only for our children but for all the money you have saved our community by developing and implementing programs that allow us to keep kids in the district. I can’t say enough good things about you and can only say in closing that we are going to miss you, and you are going to be hard to replace.

V. Presentations:

None.

VI. Public Comment:

VII.    Consent Agenda Items Discussion Possible Actions:
            a) Minutes of Regular BOE Meeting – January 10, 2022
b) Minutes of Committee Meetings – January 24, 2023
            c) Minutes of Special Meeting – January 24, 2023

MOTION to approve a) Minutes of Regular BOE Meeting – January 10, 2022, b) Minutes of Committee Meetings – January 24, 2023, c) Minutes of Special Meeting – January 24, 2023.

First: Kristin Peterson, Second: Cheryl McGlynn, U.

VIII. Gilbert Report from Board of Education Representative:

Renata Waldron mentioned that discussions continue regarding the budget process, social worker needs, and SRO.

IX. Correspondence to the Board:
a) Bonnie B. Carney Award of Excellence for Educational Communications
b) Referendum Do’s and Don’ts
c) Letter of resignation

MOTION to accept with ultimate regret

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Tara Sundie, U

d) CAPSS Public Policy Agenda & Blueprint Update

X.      Superintendent’s Reports & Action Items Discussion Possible Action:
            a) Superintendent’s Report
            b) School Enrollment
            c) Chronic Absences
            d) Gilbert Enrollment & Grade Level Enrollment
            e) Monthly Budget Summary - FY23

XI. Board Action Items:
a) Accept School-Based Mental Health Services through EdAdvance

MOTION to Accept School-Based Mental Health Services through EdAdvance

First: Cheryl McGlynn, Tara Sundie, U

b) April’s BOE Meeting Date Change to April 4th or 18th.

MOTION TO approve April’s BOE Meeting Date Change from April 11 to April 18th.

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Kristin Peterson, U.

XII. New Business Discussion and Possible Action:

a) Special Meeting for Board of Education on February 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Fiscal Year Budget.

MOTION to approve Special Meeting for Board of Education on February 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Fiscal Year Budget.

First: Sondra Strubhar, Second: Cheryl McGlynn, U.

b) Letter of Intent - Solar Project for Hinsdale School - CT Green Bank

MOTION to approve Letter of Intent - Solar Project for Hinsdale School - CT Green Bank

First: Cheryl McGlynn Second: Kristin Peterson, 6,0,2

c) Policies for Second Read

1) Policy 6144(a) – Controversial Issues

MOTION to move Policy 6144(a) – Controversial Issues to the next committee meeting.

First: Sondra Stubhar, Second: Salvatore Lovetere, U

2) Policy 5144.4 – Student Discipline

MOTION to approve Policy 5144.4 – Student Discipline

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Salvatore Lovetere, U.

Melony Brady-Shanley reviewed the interview process, timeline, and job description for the Director of Student Services position.

MOTION to accept the interview process for the Director of Student Services position.

First: Cheryl McGlynn, Second: Sondra Strubhar, U

XIII. Public Comment:

Gerry Martinez, 117 Preston Road, Winsted, CT.

Concerned if the company cannot fulfill the contract for the 20 years for the solar panel project. What happens to the solar panels and the roof? He hopes that this is part of the questioning process.

MOTION to adjourn.

First: Cheryl McGlynn, Second: Salvatore Lovetere, U.

IX. Adjourn: @ 8:08 pm

1/10/2023 Regular Board of Education Meeting

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Regular BOE Meeting Agenda
Date: January 10, 2023, @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Town Hall – Hicks Room

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, Tara Sundie, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order: Pledge of Allegiance:

II. Roll call:

III. Agenda Review Discussion Possible Action:
a) Regular Board of Education Agenda: January 10, 2023

IV.    Comments from the Chairman:

V.     Presentations:
            a) None

VI. Public Comment:
Board of Education Chairman to read Public Comment Regulations. Three minutes are allotted to each speaker per Board Policy #1120. No BOE employee, student, or community member should be defamed within a public comment.

VII.   Consent Agenda Items Discussion Possible Actions:
            a) Minutes of Regular BOE Meeting – December 13, 2022
            b) Minutes of Special BOE Meeting – January 4, 2023

VIII. Gilbert Report from Board of Education Representative:

IX.   Correspondence to the Board:
            a) Resignation Letter
            b) Retirement Letter

X.      Superintendent’s Reports & Action Items Discussion Possible Action:
            a) Superintendent’s Report
            b) School Enrollment
            c) Chronic Absences
            d) Gilbert Enrollment & Grade Level Enrollment
            e) Monthly Budget Summary - FY23

XI. Board Action Items:
a) New Hire(s)

XII.    New Business Discussion and Possible Action:
a) Policies for Second Read
  1) Policy 6144(a) – Controversial Issues
                2) Policy 5144.4 – Student Discipline

b) SRO/ARO Continue Discussion

IX. Adjourn:

12/13/2022 Regular Board of Education Meeting

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Regular BOE Meeting Agenda
Date: December 13, 2022, @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Town Hall – Hicks Room

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, Tara Sundie, and Renata Waldron

I.        Call to order: Pledge of Allegiance:

II.       Roll call:

III.      Agenda Review Discussion Possible Action:
a) Regular Board of Education Agenda: December 13, 2022

IV.      Comments from the Chairman:

V.       Presentations:
            a) 21/22 State Accountability Results

VI.      Public Comment:
Board of Education Chairman to read Public Comment Regulations. Three minutes are allotted to each speaker per Board Policy #1120. No BOE employee, student, or community member should be defamed within a public comment.

VII.     Consent Agenda Items Discussion Possible Actions:
            a) Minutes of Regular BOE Meeting – November 15, 2022
            b) Minutes of Committee Meetings – November 29, 2022

VIII. Gilbert Report from Board of Education Representative:

IX.      Correspondence to the Board:
            a) Resignation Letters
            b) Gilbert Study - Pending Release

X.       Superintendent’s Reports & Action Items Discussion Possible Action:
            a) Superintendent’s Report
            b) School Enrollment
            c) Chronic Absences
            d) Gilbert Enrollment & Grade Level Enrollment
            e) Monthly Budget Summary - FY23

XI.        Board Action Items:
            a) New Hire(s)
            b) Northwest Connecticut Community Foundations Funding/Monetary Donations
                 1) Parent Engagement Stipend $700.00 for School Readiness Parent Engagement
                 2) ECE Professional Well-Being $700.00 for Early Childhood Educator Professional
                     Well-Being
             c) Approval to accept a $500.00 Donation from St. Andrews Church in Kent for the Critical Needs Fund

XII. New Business Discussion and Possible Action:

a) Solar Project

a.    Connecticut Green Bank
  i.    Hinsdale
   ii.    Pearson

b) Discussion of SDE Gilbert Study and Resume negotiations with TGS

c) Policies for First Read
1) Policy 6144(a) – Controversial Issues
2) Policy 5144.4 – Student Discipline

d)    Policies for Second Read
1) Policy # 4218.232 -Personnel, Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco
        2) Policy # 1120 Public Comment Regulations
        3) Policy # 5141.213 - Opioid Antagonists in Schools
        4) Policy # 6144.1 - Exemption from Instruction
        5) Policy # 7230.2 - Indoor Air Quality
        6) Policy # 6115.3 - Flag Display
      7) Policy # 5141.3 (a) - Health Assessments and Immunizations
        8) Policy # 4118.11 Nondiscrimination

IX. Executive Session: Discussion of school security product(s).

X. Adjourn

11/15/2022 Regular Board of Education Meeting

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Regular BOE Meeting Agenda
Date: November 15, 2022, @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Town Hall – Hicks Room

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, Tara Sundie, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order: Pledge of Allegiance:

II. Roll call:

III. Agenda Review Discussion Possible Action:

a) Regular Board of Education Agenda: November 15, 2022

IV. Comments from the Chairman:

V. Presentations:

a) Kid Governor Program - Three finalists in 5th grade and the presentation of the
locally elected student

VI. Public Comment:

Board of Education Chairman to read Public Comment Regulations. Three minutes are allotted to each speaker per Board Policy #1120. No BOE employee, student, or community member should be defamed within a public comment.

VII. Consent Agenda Items Discussion Possible Action:
a) Minutes of Regular BOE Meeting – October 11, 2022
b) Minutes of Committee Meetings – October 25, 2022

VIII. Gilbert Report from Board of Education Representative:

IX. Correspondence to the Board:
a) Honorable Mention in the Bonnie B. Carney Award of Excellence for Educational Communications - WPS Facebook Page
b) Veterans Day
c) Resignation Letters

X. Superintendent’s Reports & Action Items Discussion Possible Action:

a) Superintendent’s Report
b) School Enrollment
c) Chronic Absences
d) Gilbert Enrollment & Grade Level Enrollment
e) Monthly Budget Summary - FY23
f) Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

XI. Board Action Items:

a) New Hire(s)

b) 2023 Board of Education Meetings

c) 2023-2024 School Calendar

d) Internet2 CAP Distance Learning Scholarship Program Grant

e) Connecticut Space Grant

f) 2022 – 2023 CT Regional Early Childhood Alliance Mini-Grant

g) Plant the Moon/Plant Mars Challenge

XII. New Business Discussion and Possible Action:

a) Policies for First Read

                        1) Policy # 4218.232 -Personnel, Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco
                        2) Policy # 1120 Public Comment Regulations
                        3) Policy # 5141.213 - Opioid Antagonists in Schools
                        4) Policy # 4118.11 - Discrimination
                        5) Policy # 6144.1 - Exemption from Instruction
                        6) Policy # 7230.2 - Indoor Air Quality
                        7) Policy # 6115.3 - Flag Display
                      8) Policy # 5141.3 (a) - Health Assessments and Immunizations
                      9) ByLaws of the Board - Gilbert Board Membership

b)   Policies for Second Read

1) Policy # 3171.1 Non-Lapsing Education Fund

2) Policy # 6140 Curriculum

3) Policy # 4112.1 Personnel-Certified Appointment

4) Policy # 4218.11 Certified Non-Certified Nondiscrimination

5) Policy # 6163.11 Instruction Media Center

6) Policy # 5145 Behavior on Bus Guidelines

XIII. Public Comment:

IX. Adjourn

10/11/2022 Regular Board of Education Meeting

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Regular BOE Meeting Agenda - Amended
Date: October 11, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Pearson School Media Center

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, Tara Sundie, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order: Pledge of Allegiance:

II. Roll call:

III. Agenda Review Discussion Possible Action:

a) Regular Board of Education Agenda: October 11, 2022

IV. Comments from the Chairman:

V. Presentations:

VI. Public Comment:

VII. Consent Agenda Items Discussion Possible Action:

a) Minutes of Regular BOE Meeting – September 13, 2022

b) Minutes of Committee Meetings – September 20, 2022

VIII. Gilbert Report from Board of Education Representative:

IX. Correspondence to the Board:
a) Resignation Letter

X. Superintendent’s Reports & Action Items Discussion Possible Action:

a) Superintendent’s Report

b) School Enrollment

c) Chronic Absences

d) Gilbert Enrollment & Grade Level Enrollment

e) Monthly Budget Summary - FY23

f) Science of Reading

XI. Board Action Items:

a) New Hire(s)
b) Year End Critical Needs Grant 2022
c) NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium
d) Fiscal Year 2023 Food Sercice Supply Chain Assistance Grant

XII. New Business Discussion and Possible Action:

a) Opioid and Antagonists in Schools

b) Policies for First Read

1) Policy # 3171.1 Non-Lapsing Education Fund

2) Policy # 6140 Curriculum

3) Policy # 4112.1 Personnel-Certified Appointment

4) Policy # 4218.11 Certified Non-Certified Nondiscrimination

5) Policy # 6163.11 Instruction Media Center

6) Policy # 5141.3(a) Health Assessments and Immunizations

7) Policy # 5145 Behavior on Bus Guidelines

c) The Gilbert School Corporation Seat

XIII. Public Comment:

IX. Adjourn:

9/13/2022 Regular Board of Education Meeting

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Regular BOE Meeting Agenda - Amended
Date: September 13, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Hicks Room

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, Tara Sundie, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order: Pledge of Allegiance:

II. Roll call:

III. Agenda Review Discussion Possible Action:
a) Regular Board of Education Agenda: September 13, 2022

IV. Comments from the Chairman:

V. Presentations:
a) SBAC and NGSS Assessment Results

VII. Consent Agenda Items Discussion Possible Action:
a) Minutes of Regular BOE Meeting – August 9, 2022
b) Minutes of Committee Meetings – August 23, 2022

VIII. Gilbert Report from Board of Education Representative:

IX.     Correspondence to the Board:
  a)    Resignation Letters
  b)    Attendance Information

X. Superintendent’s Reports & Action Items Discussion Possible Action:
a) Superintendent’s Report
b) School Enrollment
c) Gilbert Enrollment & Grade Level Enrollment
d) Monthly Budget Summary - FY22
e) Monthly Budget Summary - FY23

XI         Board Discussion
  a)    Enrollment and the impact on school faculty - Discussion submitted by Sondra Strubhar.
b)    Discussion of School Security Meeting (hosted by Winchester Public Schools) - Discussion submitted by Melony Brady- Shanley

XII. Board Action Items:
a) New Hire(s)

XIII. New Business Discussion and Possible Action:
a) Teacher Supplies Donated - Hubbell Power Systems

IX. Public Comment:

X. Executive Session - Discussion of the Assistant Principal position at Pearson School.

XI. Adjourn

8/9/2022 Regular Board of Education Meeting

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Regular BOE Meeting Agenda
Date: August 9, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Hicks Room

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, Tara Sundie, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order: Pledge of Allegiance:

II. Roll call:

III. Agenda Review Discussion Possible Action:
a) Regular Board of Education Agenda: August 9, 2022

IV. Comments from the Chairman:

V. Presentations:

VII. Consent Agenda Items Discussion Possible Action:
a) Minutes of Regular BOE Meeting – June 14, 2022
b) Minutes of Special Meeting – July 6, 2022
c) Minutes of Special Meeting – July 13, 2022

VIII. Gilbert Report from Board of Education Representative:

IX. Correspondence to the Board:
a) Resignation Letters

X.             Superintendent’s Reports & Action Items Discussion Possible Action:
   a) Superintendent’s Report
   b) School Enrollment
c) Gilbert Enrollment & Grade Level Enrollment
d) Monthly Budget Summary - FY22
f)   Monthly Hinsdale Report

XI Board Discussion

XII. Board Action Items:
a) New Hire(s)

XIII. New Business Discussion and Possible Action:
a)    $100,000 Gilbert Tuition Reduction and Staff Reinstatement
b)    Policies for First Read
   1) Policy # 4118.114(a) Pregnant Employees in the Workplace/Lactation Accommodations.
c)    Policies for Second Read
   1) Policy #6172.1(a) – Gifted and Talented Students Program
   2) Policy # 5112(a) - Ages of Attendance
   3) Policy # 9350 - Bylaws of the Board

IX. Public Comment:
Board of Education Chairman to read Public Comment Regulations. Three minutes are allotted to each speaker per Board Policy #1120. No BOE employee, student, or community member should be defamed within a public comment.

X. Adjourn

5-23-2023 Special Meeting - Field Trip

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Special Meeting Agenda
Date: May 23, 2023, @ 7:10 p.m.
Location: Hinsdale School Science Lab

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Attendees: Jeannette Brodeur, Tara Sundie, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order:

II. Roll call:

III. Business:

IV. Action Item:
a) Approval of Oceanology Field Trip

V. Adjournment:

4-25-2023 Special Meeting

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Special Meeting Agenda
Date: April 25, 2023, @ 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hinsdale School Science Lab

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Attendees: Jeannette Brodeur, Tara Sundie, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order:

II. Roll call:

III. Business:

IV. Action Item:
a) Possible action on calendar change - Move ½ day from May 10, 2023, to Friday, May 12, 2023, due to The Gilbert School Prom.

V. Adjournment:

3-28-2023 Special Meeting

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Special Meeting Agenda
Date: March 28, 2023, @ 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hinsdale School Science Lab

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Tara Sundie, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order:

II. Roll call:

III. Business:

IV. Executive Session:
a) Discussion concerning the appointment of an employee to the position of Director of Student Services.

V. Action Item:
a) Possible action on the appointment of the Director of Student Services.

VI. Adjournment:

3-7-2023 Special Meeting - Budget FY24 Presentation

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Special Meeting
Date: February 28, 2023, @ 6:00 p.m.
Location: Hinsdale School Cafeteria

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, Tara Sundie, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order:

II. Pledge of Allegiance:

III. Roll call:

IV. Agenda Review:

V. Business:
a) Presentation of the 2024 Fiscal Year Budget

Adjournment:

2-28-2023 Special Meeting - Budget FY24 Presentation - Postponed to 3/7/23

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Special Meeting Amended
Date: February 28, 2023, @ 6:00 p.m.
Location: Hinsdale School Cafeteria In-Person or Zoom (Virtual)
Location: Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, Tara Sundie, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order:

II. Pledge of Allegiance:

III. Roll call:

IV. Agenda Review:

V. Business:
a) Presentation of the 2024 Fiscal Year Budget

Adjournment:

2-6-2023 Special Meeting - Budget Discussions

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Special BOE Meeting Agenda
Date: February 6, 2023, @ 6:00 p.m.
Location: Hinsdale School Science Lab

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Tara Sundie, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order

II. Roll call

III. Business
a) Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

IV. Adjournment

1-24-2023 Special Meeting - TGS/BOE Draft Contract

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Special Meeting Agenda
Date: January 24, 2023, @ 6:00 p.m.
Location: Hinsdale School Science Center

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, Tara Sundie, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order:

II. Pledge of Allegiance:

III. Roll call:

IV. Agenda Review:

V.          Business:
a)   Presentation Draft Contract Winchester Board of Education and The W. L. Gilbert
       School Corporation by Melony Brady-Shanley and Greg Shugrue

VI. Adjournment:

1-4-2023 Special Meeting - Budget Development

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Special BOE Meeting Agenda
Date: January 4, 2023, @ 6:00 p.m.
Location: Hinsdale School – Science Lab

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Tara Sundie, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order

II. Roll call

III. Business

1) Discussion of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
a) Development of the fiscal year 2024 budget.

IV. Adjournment

11-22-2022 Special Meeting - BOE Training

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Special Meeting BOE Training Agenda
Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2022, @ 6:00 p.m.
Location: Hinsdale School Science Lab

Meeting Facilitator: Jessica Richman Smith from Shipman & Goodwin

Doug Pfenninger, Jeannette Brodeur, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, Tara Sundie, Renata Waldron, and Melony Brady-Shanley

I. Call to order

II. Roll call:

III. Business:
a) Board of Education Training

IV. Adjournment:

8-1-2022 Special Meeting - BOE Retreat

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Special Meeting BOE Retreat
Date: Monday, August 1, 2022 @ 8:45 – 2:15 p.m.
Location: 178 West Street Winchester, CT

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, Tara Sundie, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order:

II. Roll call:

III. Business:
a) Board of Education Annual Working Retreat

Adjournment:

7-13-2022 Special Meeting

Winchester Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
VIRTUAL
Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Town Hall 3rd Floor Conference Room or Virtual via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 796 667 1341
Passcode: 12345

Meeting Facilitator: Doug Pfenninger

I. Call to Order:

II. Roll Call:

III. Agenda Review:

IV. Public Comment:

V. Business:
a. Interview and Confirmation of Appointment of Tara Sundie to the Board of Education

b. Discussion of $200,000 Budget Cut for the Board of Education

Adjourn

7-6-2022 Special Meeting - BOE Appointment of New Member

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Special Board of Education Meeting Agenda – Virtual Meeting
Date: Tuesday, July 6, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Join Zoom Meeting
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Phone: 929-205-6099
Meeting ID: 796 667 1341
Passcode: 12345

I. Call to order

II. Roll Call

III. Business – Discussion and Possible Action
a) Appointment of Tara Sundie to the Winchester Board of Education

IV. Adjourn

MINUTES 2022 -2023

Regular BOE Minutes
Special Meeting Minutes

5-9-2023 Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Board Of Education Meeting Minutes
Date: May 9, 2023, @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Town Hall – Hicks Room

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, Tara Sundie, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order: @ 7:02 pm Pledge of Allegiance:

II. Roll call: Jeannette Brodeur, Tara Sundie, Nora Mocarski, Doug Pfenninger, Melony Brady-Shanley, Cheryl McGlynn, Salvatore Lovetere, Sondra Strubhar, Renata Waldron, Kristin Peterson

III. Agenda Review Discussion Possible Action:
a) Board of Education Agenda: May 9, 2023

IV. Comments from the Chairman:

Doug welcomed visitors, Jeff Kitching from EdAdvance and Theresa Padin from our CHAMPS program. We look forward to their presentations tonight. Doug Pfenninger also wanted to comment on the performance of Annie and how it was amazing. We had some serious talent on the stage, and every kid had a great time. He also mentioned it’s teacher appreciation week, and the Board does appreciate all the teachers and their hard work and dedication. We are very fortunate to have the great staff in our District and appreciate all they do.

V. Presentations:
a) CHAMPS - Summer Camp Presentation by Theresa Padin

Theresa Padin presented the CHAMPS Summer Camp Presentation

● Funding Source: ARP After School Grant

● Grant Amount: $180,000 (split between the summer of 2022, and 2023, and expansion of programs in the 23/24 school year)

● WPS Students grades K-6 qualify for the program

● Partners:

○ Winsted Recreation Department

○ American Mural Project

○ NWCT YMCA/Camp Moe

○ Warner Theater* (New for 2023)

○ All-Star Transportation

● Up to 4 weeks offered to WPS Staff with 23 students attending WPS K-6 (Camp Moe and /or Winsted Rec Camp)

● Up to 3 weeks offered to 39 students from CHAMPS After School Enrichment (Camp Moe and/or Winsted Rec Camp)

● 54 students offered up to 2 weeks of Camp based on staff recommendations (Camp Moe and/or Winsted Rec Camp)

● 12 students offered one week of American Mural Project camp

● 15 students offer one session of Camp Rising Star

● 27 Drama Club students offered one week at Warner Theater Camp

Total students offered scholarships: 171

CHAMPS After Camp is offered. Pick up at Pearson School, Monday-Friday 3:30-6:00 pm, 6/26/23-8/11/23. $5.00 per day.

Transportation provided from Rowley Street Rec Camp to Pearson

Camp Moe and Camp Rising Star bus drop off and pick up is at Pearson

This program is open to all Winchester Students attending any of the camps listed, not just those with scholarship offers.

b) EdAdvance Presentation - Jeff Kitching

Jeff Kitching, Executive Director, presented the EdAdvance Presentation

EdAdvance is a public, non-profit Regional Educational Service Center (RESC). EdAdvance exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities. Collaboratively with them, we provide educational and related services. A continuing commitment to quality and excellence is our standard of performance.

To achieve our mission, we are committed to the “Three Cs”: Connecting, Culture, and Customization

We service 29 School Districts; 32 Communities.

For Schools & Districts:

● Food Services

● Professional Learning & Instructional Coaching

● Program Research & Evaluation Services

● Skills21

● Special Education Programs

● Transition Services

● Transportation Services

For Students & Families:

● BASES (Before and After School Extended Services)

● Birth to three

● Community and Home Supports for Individuals with Disabilities

● Early Childhood and Family Programs

● Family Resource Centers & School Readiness Programs

● Head Start and Early Head Start

● Summer School and Extended School year Programs.

Specialized Services for Communities and Schools:

● Human Resources, Talent Recruitment, and Staffing Solutions

● Integrated Business and Operations Support

● Marketing and Communications

● Technology Services

For Adult Learners:

● Adult and Continuing Education Programs

● ATDN Professional Development

● Career and Technical Training

● High School Completion Programs (GED, HSDP, NEDP)

Lastly, we have big news to share. We have two new buildings in Torrington. The first building is the former Sacred Heart Church, our new facility. It will hold up to 125 students from Torrington and surrounding areas. The second building is the East School in Torrington, which will be the new permanent home for STEPS. It will provide services for the region and development career center and offer options to High Schools across the region. They will also partner with the High Schools and workforce needed areas.

VI. Public Comment:

Steve Sedlack, 103 Indian Meadow Drive, Winsted, CT. Would like to congratulate Melony Brady-Shanley on the budget presentation. We have good support for education in the community. People feel good about the budget, but we still have a way to go. I know some taxpayers will get a pretty big increase in their taxes. I urge everyone to talk to friends, relatives, and neighbors to vote on the referendum on the 27th. Together we can get to the finish line. Thank you.

MOTION to approve
            a) Minutes of Special BOE Meeting – April 18, 2023
          b) Minutes of Special Meeting – April 25, 2023
           c) Minutes of Committee Meetings April 25, 2023

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Sondra Strubhar, 8, 0, 1

VIII. Gilbert Report from Board of Education Representative:

Doug Pfenninger mentioned that there remains confusion within the community about the structure of our education in Winchester. I understand that, and we are somewhat unique. I suggested to Holly Cassaday that it would be beneficial to the Trust to publicize someway an article that describes the history of the Trust and the way its structure, and the way the lease of the building is set up with the school so people can have a better understanding and how it works. It would be helpful for the community to understand better the partnership between the Gilbert Trust, the Gilbert School, and the Winchester Board of Education.

Deb Lewis presented a series of results from standardized testing. I wish I could say they were great, but they were not, and Deb readily admitted that. The most encouraging part of her presentation was that she commented on strategies they were employing to identify their weaknesses structurally and instrument-wise. She was unpleased with the results, and Greg Shugrue acknowledged that we have a long way to go.

Doug Pfenninger will share a printed copy of the rest results with the Board.

IX. Correspondence to the Board:

No correspondence

X.       Superintendent’s Reports & Action Items Discussion Possible Action:
            a) Superintendent’s Report
            b) School Enrollment
            c) Chronic Absences
            d) Gilbert Enrollment & Grade Level Enrollment
            e) Monthly Budget Summary - FY23

Melony Brady-Shanley and Nancy O’Dea-Wyrick presented the Monthly Budget Summary - FY23.

XI.     Board Action Items:
            a) New Hires

● Janessa Webb, Paraprofessional

● Alan Nolan, Behavior Technician

● Sarah Schackner, Assistant Director of Student Services, start date is July 1

b) Appointment of Sarah Schackner - Assistant Director of Student Services

Melony Brady-Shanley introduced Sarah Schackner as the new Assistant Director of Student Services, who comes to us from the Hartland School as a special education teacher. She was chosen from a pool of 7 other candidates and quickly rose to the top. She will work with the Gilbert school and the Birth to Three partnership.

c) Calendar change to move from 181 days to 180 days, with the last day of school for students being June 19, 2023, as a 1/2 day.

MOTION to approve Calendar change to move from 181 days to 180 days, with the last day of school for students being June 19, 2023, as a 1/2 day.

First: Cheryl McGlynn, Second: Salvatore Lovetere, U

XII.    New Business Discussion and Possible Action:
             a) Policies for First Read
                1) Policy 5131.21 Students Threats or Acts of Violence

MOTION to move Policy 5131.21 Students Threats or Acts of Violence to second read at next month’s board meeting with edits.

Melony Brady-Shanley made live edits and sent them to Darlene Bentley.

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Jeannette Brodeur, U

2) Policy 5145.511 Exploitation, Sexual Harassment

MOTION to approve Policy 5145.511 Exploitation, Sexual Harassment to second read

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Sondra Strubhar, 2, 7

b) Policies for a Second Read
1) Policy 5141.4 - Reporting of Child Abuse, Neglect, and Sexual Assault

MOTION to accept Policy 5141.4 - Reporting of Child Abuse, Neglect, and Sexual Assault

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Renata Waldron, U

XIII. Public Comment:

MOTION to adjourn

First: Cheryl McGlynn, Second: Salvatore Lovetere, U

IX. Adjourn: @ 8:57 pm

4-18-2023 Special Board of Education Meeting Minutes

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Special BOE Meeting Minutes
Date: April 18, 2023, @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Town Hall – Hicks Room

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, Tara Sundie, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order: @7:00pm Pledge of Allegiance:

II. Roll call: Renata Waldron, Jeannette Brodeur, Nora Mocarski, Doug Pfenninger, Melony Brady-Shanley, Sondra Strubhar, Salvatore Lovetere, Tara Sundie, Absent: Cheryl McGlynn and Kristin Peterson.

III. Agenda Review Discussion Possible Action:
a) Board of Education Agenda: April 18, 2023

Melony Brady-Shanley would like the Board to make a motion to move the New Budget Discussion Possible Action.

We can discuss this instead of having possible action since the Board of Selectman settled last night, and we won’t need to make any budgetary changes. Nancy O’Dea-Wyrick will supply updated budget sheets to reflect the Board of Selectmen changes.

IV. Comments from the Chairman:

Doug Pfenninger wanted to thank the Board of Education, the Town Manager, and the Board of Selectmen for supporting our budget. We are very thankful for their support.

On behalf of the Board, we want to extend our best wishes for a speedy recovery for many of our staff members who are facing health challenges in the weeks ahead, and we want you to know that we are thinking of you and wish you well.

V. Presentations:

VI. Public Comment:

VII.    Consent Agenda Items Discussion Possible Actions:
            a) Minutes of Special BOE Meeting – March 21, 2023
          b) Minutes of Special Meeting - March 28, 2023
        c) Minutes of Committee Meetings – March 28, 2023

MOTION to approve

a) Minutes of Special BOE Meeting – March 21, 2023
b) Minutes of Special Meeting - March 28, 2023
c) Minutes of Committee Meetings – March 28, 2023

First: Renata Waldron, Second: Jeannette Brodeur, U

VIII. Gilbert Report from Board of Education Representative:

Doug Pfenninger, Melony Brady-Shanley, and Cheryl McGlynn met with Greg Shugrue, Holly Cassaday, and two members from DAS regarding the eligibility of the Gilbert School for the reimbursement for Capital Project Grants. They will not require a contract with Gilbert, but they want us to have a document describing the historical relationship between the two schools.

Melony Brady-Shanley will send a summary to the Board of what was discussed.

Sondra Strubhar wanted to compliment the head coach, Jorge Pimental, who ran a summer camp program during Spring break at Gilbert. They ran an amazing camp; the coach and his coaches were excellent. It was a wonderful community experience for the town.

IX. Correspondence to the Board:
a) Letters of Resignation

● Mario Porcello

● Jackie McAvaney (We might be losing her as a music teacher, but we are expanding our CHAMPS program with more drama, dance, and the arts). Jackie and Theresa Padin will continue to head up the musical program).

●        Seth Beecher

X.      Superintendent’s Reports & Action Items Discussion Possible Action:
            a) Superintendent’s Report
            b) School Enrollment
            c) Chronic Absences
            d) Gilbert Enrollment & Grade Level Enrollment
            e) Monthly Budget Summary - FY23
            f) Existing Grant Pre-Payment Model to a Reimbursement Grant Mode

●        - Nancy O’Dea- Wyrick presented to the Board.

XI.     Board Action Items:
            a) Approve Food Service Union Contract 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2026

MOTION to approve Food Service Union Contract 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2026

First: Sondra Strubhar, Second: Tara Sundie, U
b) New Hires

● Rafael Anatolio, Operations Manager

● Mara White, Paraprofessional

● Victoria Hansen, Special Education Teacher

● Cassandra Murphy will replace Seamus Cullinan as the Director of Student Services as of July 1, 2023.

XII. New Business Discussion and Possible Action:
a) Possible Action on Adjustments to Proposed FY24 Budget

● Nancy O’Dea-Wyrick presented to the Board.

● Melony Brady-Shanley will meet with Josh Kelly, Town Manager, to review and ensure numbers match and will provide the Board with the documentation.

● Melony Brady-Shanley suggested logistics be discussed at the Gilbert meeting.

● Add a new line that will include adding $200,000.00 to the Capital Fund Balance Revenue Line.

MOTION to approve the Adjustments to the Proposed FY24 Budget

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Tara Sundie, U

           b) Policies for First Read
            1) Policy 5141.4 - Reporting of Child Abuse, Neglect, and Sexual Assault

MOTION to move Policy 5141.4 - Reporting of Child Abuse, Neglect, and Sexual Assault to second read.

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Jeannette Brodeur, U
2) Policy 5145.511 Exploitation, Sexual Harassment

MOTION to return Policy 5145.511 Exploitation, Sexual Harassment back to Policy Committee.

First: Sondra Strubhar, Second: Salvatore Lovetere, U

c) Policies for a Second Read
1) Policy 6140 - Curriculum

MOTION to approve Policy 6140 - Curriculum

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Tara Sundie, U
2) Policy 4113.12 - Minimum Duty-free lunch period for teachers

MOTION to approve Policy 4113.12 - Minimum Duty-free lunch period for teachers

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Sondra Strubhar, U
3) Policy 6144(a) Controversial Issues

MOTION to approve Policy 6144(a) Controversial Issues

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Sondra Strubhar, U
4) Policy 9321.2- Board Bylaws re: Electronic Board of Ed meetings

MOTION to approve Policy 9321.2- Board Bylaws re Electronic Board of Ed meetings

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Renata Waldron, U

XIII. Public Comment:

Board of Education Chairman to read Public Comment Regulations. Three minutes are

allotted to each speaker per Board Policy #1120. No BOE employee, student, or

community member should be defamed within a public comment.

David LaPointe, 11 Hillside Avenue, Winsted. CT. I wanted to thank Melony Brady-Shanley and the Board for acting on the public comment regarding the policy. I also wanted to thank the Superintendent for speaking at the Selectmen meeting during budgetary comment regarding an entity.

Wednesday, April 19, is Parental Right Lobby Day from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. You can meet with your state representatives.

Thank you for being advocates for and holding the line for our children in the school system.

MOTION to adjourn the meeting

First: Doug Pfenninger, Second: Sondra Strubhar, U

IX. Adjourn: @8:33pm

3-21-2023 Special Board of Education Meeting Minutes

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Special - BOE Meeting Minutes
Date: March 21, 2023, @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Town Hall – Hicks Room

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, Tara Sundie, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order: @6:59 pm Pledge of Allegiance:

II. Roll call: Renata Waldron, Jeannette Brodeur, Nora Mocarski, Doug Pfenninger, Melony Brady-Shanley, Tara Sundie, Salvatore Lovetere. Excused Absences: Kristin Peterson, Cheryl McGlynn, Sondra Strubhar.

III. Agenda Review Discussion Possible Action:
a) Special Board of Education Agenda: March 21, 2023

MOTION to add crowdfunding request form under Board Action Items XI (g

FIRST: Tara Sundie, Nora Mocarski, U

MOTION to add a Field Trip request for an overnight under Board Action Items XI (h

First: Jeannette Brodeur, Second: Tara Sundie, U

MOTION to drop Policy 5141.4 - Reporting Child Abuse, Neglect, and Sexual Assault and go back to policy.

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Salvatore Lovetere, U

IV. Comments from the Chairman:

Melony Brady-Shanley acknowledged that March is Board of Education appreciation month. We bring the students in front of the Board of Education, so the Board is able to see all the great activities our students are participating in.

Melony Brady-Shanley also explained the roles of the Board of Education to the students.

V. Presentations:
a) Drone Presentation

Rachael Manzer, STEAM Inst. The specialist explained the excitement of bringing the drone program to Winchester Public Schools. The students learn teamwork, collaboration, and communication.

Winchester Public Schools hosted the REC Drone Regional Championship for Mission Blackout 2023. We had four teams participate. Our students competed against middle and high school students.

Congratulations to our 4th-grade team, who qualified for Nationals located in West Virginia.

b) Drama Presentation

Theresa Padin, Director of CHAMPS & Partnership Development Coordinator, and Jackie McAvaney, Music Teacher, announced that the Drama Club would be performing Annie. The performances will take place at The Gilbert School on Friday, April 21, and April 22.

Several cast members performed musical highlights from the musical production.

VI. Public Comment:

Board of Education Chairman to read Public Comment Regulations. Three minutes are

allotted to each speaker per Board Policy #1120. No BOE employee, student, or

community member should be defamed within a public comment.

VII.    Consent Agenda Items Discussion Possible Actions:
            a) Minutes of Regular BOE Meeting – February 7, 2022
             b) Minutes of Committee Meetings – March 7, 2023
            c) Minutes of Special Meeting – March 7, 2023

MOTION to approve

a) Minutes of Regular BOE Meeting – February 7, 2022
b) Minutes of Committee Meetings – March 7, 2023
c) Minutes of Special Meeting – March 7, 2023

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Salvatore Lovetere, U

VIII. Gilbert Report from Board of Education Representative:

Renata Waldron mentioned that the budget had passed.

IX. Correspondence to the Board:
a) Letter of Retirement - Susan Goodenough

Accept with regret

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Jeannette Brodeur, U

b) Letter of Resignation - Julia Cardillo

Accept with regret

First: Nora Mocarski, Renata Waldron, U

c) Thank You Letter from Vision to Learn

Vision to Learn donated $5,000.00 to our District and we were able to supply 200 pairs of glasses to our students.

X.      Superintendent’s Reports & Action Items Discussion Possible Action:
            a) Superintendent’s Report
            b) School Enrollment
            c) Chronic Absences
            d) Gilbert Enrollment & Grade Level Enrollment
            e) Monthly Budget Summary - FY23
            f) Perfect Attendance – Strategy Update

XI. Board Action Items:
a) Berkshire Alarm Sole Source Form

MOTION to approve Berkshire Alarm Sole Source Form

First: Nora Mocarski, Renata Waldron, U

b) Cannavo Construction Sole Source Form

MOTION to approve Cannavo Construction Sole Source Form

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Salvatore Lovetere, U

c) CT-SEDS Implementation Stipend for Approval

MOTION to accept CT-SEDS Implementation Stipend for Approval

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Jeannette Brodeur, U

d) Healthy Food CertificationMotion language for healthy food option: Pursuant to C.G.S. Section 10-215f, the Winchester Board of Education certifies that all food items offered for sale to students in the schools under its jurisdiction, and not exempted from the Connecticut Nutrition Standards published by the Connecticut State Department of Education will comply with the Connecticut Nutrition Standards during the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. This certification shall include all food offered for sale to students separately from reimbursable meals at all times and from all sources, including but not limited to school stores, vending machines, school cafeterias, culinary programs, and any fundraising activities on school premises sponsored by the school or non-school organizations and groups.

MOTION to approve Motion language for healthy food option: Pursuant to C.G.S. Section 10-215f, the Winchester Board of Education certifies that all food items offered for sale to students in the schools under its jurisdiction, and not exempted from the Connecticut Nutrition Standards published by the Connecticut State Department of Education will comply with the Connecticut Nutrition Standards during the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. This certification shall include all food offered for sale to students separately from reimbursable meals at all times and from all sources, including but not limited to school stores, vending machines, school cafeterias, culinary programs, and any fundraising activities on school premises sponsored by the school or non-school organizations and groups.

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Renata Waldron, U

Motion language for food exemptions: The Winchester Board of Education will allow the sale to students of food items that do not meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards provided that the following conditions are met: 1) the sale is in connection with an event occurring after the end of the regular school day or on the weekend; 2) the sale is at the location of the event; and 3) the food items are not sold from a vending machine or school store. An “event” is an occurrence that involves more than just a regularly scheduled practice, meeting, or extracurricular activity. For example, soccer games, school plays, and interscholastic debates are events, but soccer practices, play rehearsals, and debate team meetings are not. The“regular school day” is the period from midnight before to 30 minutes after the end of the official school day. “Location” means where the event is being held and must be the same place as the food sales.

MOTION to approve Motion language for food exemptions: The Winchester Board of Education will allow the sale to students of food items that do not meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards provided that the following conditions are met: 1) the sale is in connection with an event occurring after the end

of the regular school day or on the weekend; 2) the sale is at the location of the event; and 3) the food items are not sold from a vending machine or school store. An “event” is an occurrence that involves more than just a regularly scheduled practice, meeting, or extracurricular activity. For example, soccer games, school plays, and interscholastic debates are events, but soccer practices, play rehearsals, and debate team meetings are not. The “regular school day” is the period from midnight before to 30 minutes after the end of the official school day. “Location” means where the event is being held and must be the same place as the food sales.

First: Renata Waldron, Second: Jeannette Brodeur, U

Motion language for beverage exemptions: The Winchester Board of Education will allow the

sale to students of beverages not listed in Section 10-221q of the Connecticut General Statutes

provided that the following conditions are met: 1) the sale is in connection with an event occurring after the end of the regular school day or on the weekend; 2) the sale is at the location of the event; and 3) the beverages are not sold from a vending machine or school store. An “event” is an occurrence that involves more than just a regularly scheduled practice, meeting, or extracurricular activity. The “school day” is the period from midnight before to 30 minutes after the end of the official school day. “Location” means where the event is being held and must be the same place as the beverage sales.

MOTION to approve Motion language for beverage exemptions: The Winchester Board of Education will allow the sale to students of beverages not listed in Section 10-221q of the Connecticut General Statutes provided that the following conditions are met: 1) the sale is in connection with an event occurring after the end of the regular school day or on the weekend; 2) the sale is at the location of the event; and 3) the beverages are not sold from a vending machine or school store. An “event” is an occurrence that involves more than just a regularly scheduled practice, meeting or extracurricular activity. The “school day” is the period from midnight before to 30 minutes after the end of the official school day. “Location” means where the event is being held and must be the same place as the beverage sales.

First: Tara Sundie, Second: Nora Mocarski, U

e) School Security Grant Program

MOTION to approve School Security Grant Program

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Jeannette Brodeur, U

f) Multi-Media School Security Grant Program

MOTION to approve Multi-Media School Security Grant Program

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Salvatore Lovetere, U

g) Crowdfunding Request Form for National Drone Competition in Virginia.

Melony Brady-Shanley explained that the cost of the competition is $3,592.00. To offset crowdfunding, we will post a Gofundme link on our webpage, and we will coordinate fundraising along the way.

First: Tara Sundie, Second: Renata Waldron, U

h) Field Trip Overnight

● Departing on May 18, and returning on May 21.

● Two chaperones and one male chaperon

● SUV rental: $950.00

● Gas: $400.00

● Hotel: $1,592.00 (3 nights and 4 days)

● Registration Fee: $300.00

● Parents will pay for students' food (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

● Total trip cost: $3,592.00

MOTION to approve Field Trip Overnight

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Tara Sundie, U

XII. New Business Discussion and Possible Action:
Policies for a First Read

a) Policy 6140 - Curriculum

MOTION to move Policy 6140 - Curriculum to second read

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Jeannette Brodeur, U

b) Policy 4113.12 - Minimum Duty-free lunch period for teachers

MOTION to move Policy 4113.12 - Minimum Duty-free lunch period for teachers to read second

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Salvatore Lovetere, U

c) Policy 5141.4 - Reporting Child Abuse, Neglect, and Sexual Assault

MOTION to drop Policy 5141.4 - Reporting Child Abuse, Neglect, and Sexual Assault and go back to policy.

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Salvatore Lovetere, U

d) Policy 5145.511 - Exploitation; Sexual Harassment

MOTION to move Policy 5145.511 - Exploitation; Sexual Harassment to the next policy meeting

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Salvatore Lovetere, U

e) Policy 9321.2- Board Bylaws re: Electronic Board of Ed meetings

MOTION to move Policy 9321.2- Board Bylaws re: Electronic Board of Ed meetings to second read minus appendices a-c strike

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Renata Waldron, U

f) Policy 6144 (a) Controversial Issues

MOTION to move Policy 6144 (a) Controversial Issues to second read with edits

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Renata Waldron, U

XIII. Public Comment:

MOTION to adjourn the meeting

First: Salvatore Lovetere, Second: Nora Mocarski, U

IX. Adjourn: @ 9:06 pm

2-7-2023 Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Regular BOE Meeting Minutes
Date: January 10, 2023, @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Town Hall – Hicks Room

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, Tara Sundie, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order: @ 7:00 pm Pledge of Allegiance:

II. Roll call: Tara Sundie, Renata Waldron, Nora Mocarski, Doug Pfenninger, Melony Brady-Shanley, Sondra Strubhar, Salvatore Lovetere, Kristin Peterson. Absent: Cheryl McGlynn, Jeannette Brodeur.

III. Agenda Review Discussion Possible Action:
a) Regular Board of Education Agenda: January 10, 2023

IV. Comments from the Chairman:

Doug Pfenninger updated the Board with Dr. Richard Dutton’s health issues and will keep everyone updated.

V. Presentations:
a) None

Doug Pfenninger read the new rules and guidelines for public speaking.

VI. Public Comment:

David LaPointe, 11 Hillside Avenue, Winsted, CT

Appreciated changes to public speaking policies in December. Expressed concern over increasing utility costs. Inquired about solar panels at Hinsdale and Pearson and switching electric providers. Savings in utilities could go back into educational costs.

VII.    Consent Agenda Items Discussion Possible Actions:
            a) Minutes of Regular BOE Meeting – December 13, 2022
            b) Minutes of Special BOE Meeting – January 4, 2023

MOTION to approve Minutes of Regular BOE Meeting – December 13, 2022, and Minutes of Special BOE Meeting – January 4, 2023

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Kristin Peterson, U

VIII. Gilbert Report from Board of Education Representative:

IX. Correspondence to the Board:
a) Resignation Letter

● Jamie Duffy

b) Retirement Letter

● Donna Serafini

MOTION to accept with regret

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Kristin Peterson, U

X.      Superintendent’s Reports & Action Items Discussion Possible Action:
            a) Superintendent’s Report
            b) School Enrollment
            c) Chronic Absences
            d) Gilbert Enrollment & Grade Level Enrollment
            e) Monthly Budget Summary - FY23

Melony Brady-Shanley updated the Board on the flood issues that occurred over winter break at the Pearson school.

● Water main broke in the classroom along the exterior wall.

● One of the pipes on the outside wall in the hallway on the first-floor burst.

● The pipe caused damage to the following:

○ Classroom, the adjoining classroom, the main office, Barb Silverio’s office, Melony Brady-Shanley’s office, hallway to the Nurse’s office, the Nurse’s office, and the guidance suite.

○ Carpeting is destroyed

○ Reception furniture in the main office will need to be replaced.

Another incident occurred in the same hallway where a copper pipe burst and caused damage in the industrial arts room. Fortunately, the concrete wall stopped most of the water, but the carpet needs to be replaced.

XI. Board Action Items:
a) New Hire(s)

● Mario Manon-Porcella, Paraprofessional

● Hazim Akter - Custodian at the Pearson School

XII. New Business Discussion and Possible Action:

a) Policies for Second Read

1) Policy 6144(a) – Controversial Issues

MOTION to table Policy 6114(a) - Controversial Issues to the next board meeting

First: Sondra Strubhar, Second: Renata Waldron, U

2) Policy 5144.4 – Student Discipline

MOTION to approve Policy 5144.4 – Student Discipline with amendments discussed

First: Nora Mocarski, Second: Renata Waldron, U

b) SRO/ARO Continue Discussion

● Some school districts with SRO/AROs are funded by their Police Departments and should be up for discussion.

● Data indicates that social workers are needed more than a police officer

● There are a lot of social-emotional concerns (medication, home visits, teacher complications)

● Need to be proactive when it comes to mental health concerns

● SRO would take place at a high school level rather than Pre-K - Grade 6.

● WPS Board, TGS, BOS, and WPD need to have a deeper conversation and schedule a joint meeting to discuss all the issues.

● Discuss needs, how resources are utilized, roles, streamlining, and workflow.

Melony Brady-Shanley mentioned that the intention of an SRO/ARO is more from a security standpoint than a mental health standpoint. Parents need to know that their children are protected.

XIII. Public Comment:

Melony Brady-Shanley made a public announcement that on Friday, January 13, the WPS Board of Education and members of the Board of Selectmen will be touring school buildings. They will be starting at Gilbert, then Hinsdale, and then Pearson. They will be starting at 9:00 a.m. This will be an opportunity to observe all the wonderful instruction in our schools.

MOTION to adjourn the meeting

First: Sondra Strubhar, Second: Kristin Peterson, U

IX. Adjourn @ 8:16 p.m

1-10-2023 Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes

Winchester Board of Education
Type of Meeting: Regular BOE Meeting Minutes
Date: January 10, 2023, @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Town Hall – Hicks Room

Meeting Facilitator: Melony Brady-Shanley, Superintendent
Doug Pfenninger, BOE Chairman

Jeannette Brodeur, Salvatore Lovetere, Cheryl McGlynn, Nora Mocarski, Kristin Peterson, Sondra Strubhar, Tara Sundie, and Renata Waldron

I. Call to order: @ 7:00 pm Pledge of Allegiance:

II. Roll call: Tara Sundie, Renata Waldron, Nora Mocarski, Doug Pfenninger, Melony Brady-Shanley, Sondra Strubhar, Salvatore Lovetere, Kristin Peterson. Absent: Cheryl McGlynn, Jeannette Brodeur.

III. Agenda Review Discussion Possible Action:
a) Regular Board of Education Agenda: January 10, 2023

IV. Comments from the Chairman:

Doug Pfenninger updated the Board with Dr. Richard Dutton’s health issues and will keep everyone updated.

V. Presentations:
a) None
Doug Pfenninger read the new rules and guidelines for public speaking.