Waterford Regional School District public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Waterford Board of Education Regular & Organizational Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held its regular and organizational meeting. They elected Pat Fedor as Chairperson and Marcia Benvenuti as Secretary. The board approved the consent agenda, adopted a new preschool curriculum and the 2025-2026 school calendar, and adopted a second reading of several board policies and bylaws.
- Elected Pat Fedor as Chairperson and Marcia Benvenuti as Secretary
- Approved consent agenda including November minutes, monthly expenditure report, and food service financial report
- Adopted preschool curriculum for Waterford Public Schools
- Approved the 2025-2026 school year calendar
- Adopted second reading of policies including Policy 3195 (food service charging) and 12 bylaws on board roles, code of conduct, and procedures
Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee met to discuss the FY26 Board Budget process. The committee reviewed several specific budget sections including water, sewer, maintenance, and communications.
- Review of FY26 budget sections: 410 Water Service, 411 Sewer Service, 430 Maintenance & Repair, 530 Communications, 531 Postage, 540 Advertising, 580 Travel & Conferences, and 590 Other Purchased Services
- Approval of January 22, 2024 meeting minutes
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education approved the consent agenda including minutes and financial reports, adopted a new K-5 English Language Arts curriculum, and discussed assumptions and timeline for the FY26 budget. The board also appointed Craig Merriman to the Town Retirement Commission and held first readings of several policies, including prohibitions on sex discrimination and board governance bylaws.
- Approved K-5 English Language Arts curriculum
- Discussed FY26 budget assumptions and timeline
- Appointed Craig Merriman to Town Retirement Commission for 2024-2025
- First reading of policies: sex discrimination (4448/4860, 5170), food service charging (3195), and multiple board bylaws
- Approved consent agenda: October 31 minutes, October 2024 expenditure report, October 2024 food service financial report
Policy Committee Meeting
The Policy Committee is meeting to review a series of bylaws governing board operations. These reviews cover topics including board communications, conflict of interest, and the process for adopting or deleting policies.
- Review of Bylaw 9032 Board Communications
- Review of Bylaw 9036 Conflict of Interest
- Review of Bylaw 9044 Meeting Conduct
- Review of Bylaw 9088 Filling Vacancies
- Review of Bylaw 9010 Board Member Limits of Authority/Duties
Special Meeting AD HOC Committee of the Waterford Board of Education for Purpose of Residency Hearing
The Waterford Board of Education's ad hoc committee held a special meeting for a residency hearing. After an executive session, the committee voted that the student is not a resident of Waterford and thus not entitled to school accommodations. The board authorized the superintendent and counsel to communicate the decision to the requesting parent.
- Executive session held to deliberate on a student residency hearing under Connecticut General Statutes
- Motion approved 3-0 finding the student is not a resident of Waterford
- Board authorized writing to the parent with the decision and reasons
- Parties invited to executive session included Jason Brucker, the student's mother, godmother, and godfather
- Motion made by Pat Fedor, seconded by Amanda Gates-Lamothe and Kathleen Elbaum
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education decided on the Capital Improvement Plan for FY2026 through FY2030 and approved new high school courses. The body also reviewed school security and class size updates. Other actions included approving a budget transfer and the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Approval of Capital Improvement Plan for FY2026 through FY2030
- Addition of Personal Finance and Financial Literacy Course at Waterford High School
- Addition of high school theatre courses at Waterford High School
- Budget Transfer Request from Acct. #03200 to Acct. #03190
- Review of Elementary Security Quarterly Report
Policy Committee Meeting
The Policy Committee met to review several district policies and bylaws. Discussions included food service charging and prohibitions of sex discrimination for students and personnel.
- Review of Policy 3165 Food Service and Policy 3195 Food Service Charging
- Review of Policy and Regulation 4448/4860 Prohibition of Sex Discrimination (Personnel)
- Review of Policy and Regulation 5170 Prohibition of Sex Discrimination (Students)
- Review of Board bylaws 9000 through 9096 regarding board roles, conduct, and procedures
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education is meeting to vote on the consent agenda, which includes approving August 2024 minutes, the monthly expenditure report, educator evaluation plans, and an increasing educator diversity plan. The main new business is approval of the Board's 2024-2025 goals. They will also receive a report on Summer Academy and Extended School Year, and review a bloodborne pathogens regulation.
- Approval of Board Goals for 2024-2025
- Approval of Monthly Expenditure Report for August 2024
- Approval of CSDE Approved Administrator and Educator Evaluation Plans
- Approval of Increasing Educator Diversity Plan
- Review of Regulation #4084/4950 on Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control
Policy Committee Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee met to review a crosswalk of district bylaws against Shipman and Goodwin Model Bylaws. The committee discussed several specific bylaws regarding board organization, member qualifications, and parliamentary procedures.
- Review of Bylaw 9100 Organization
- Review of Bylaw 9133 Advisory Committees to the BOE
- Review of Bylaw 9210 Qualification of Members
- Review of Bylaw 9220 Election of Members
- Review of Bylaw 9330 Board/School System Records
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education will discuss consultant findings on Great Neck Field drainage issues and consider authorizing a request to the Town for a special appropriation from the undesignated fund balance for remediation. The board will also review consent agenda items including minutes, expenditure reports, and budget transfers, and receive updates on 2024-2025 school year preparations and the non-lapsing account.
- Discussion and possible action on a special appropriation for Great Neck Field remediation (funding request to Town Board of Selectmen)
- Approval of consent agenda including June 2024 monthly expenditure report ($144K and $88K attachments), July 2024 report, and food service financial report for June 2024
- Budget transfer requests between accounts (04020 to 04045, 06680 to 06690 and 16510)
- Superintendent's report on 2024-2025 school year preparations
- Discussion of Board Goals for 2024-2025
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education met to discuss elementary class sizes and staffing updates for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting included a review of elementary staffing projections.
- Discussion and possible action regarding 2024-2025 elementary class sizes and staffing updates
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board approved new evaluation and support plans for both educators and administrators. Members also authorized a request to the Board of Selectmen for funding to replace the high school tennis courts and turf field. Additionally, the Board ratified a union agreement for secretaries, clerks, and assistants.
- Approved Educator Evaluation and Support Plan
- Approved Administrator Evaluation and Support Plan
- Authorized request for funds for turf field and tennis court replacement
- Ratified agreement with United Public Service Employees Union
- Approved May 2024 expenditure and food service reports
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 23, 2024, where it approved several action items, including non-resident and special education tuition rates for 2024-25, a new School Resource Officer agreement with the Waterford Police Department, and multiple policy adoptions. The board also approved a $720.10 write-off for the Before Care program and moved into executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation.
- Approved non-resident student tuition rates for 2024-25
- Approved special education tuition rates for non-resident students and K-8 districts for 2024-25
- Authorized write-off of $720.10 in receivables for Before Care program at Quaker Hill
- Approved new MOU with Waterford Police Department for School Resource Officer program
- Adopted eight policies including school security, firearms on school property, purchasing, and student discipline
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held its regular meeting on April 25, 2024, and approved several action items. The board approved the revised 2023-2024 school year calendar and set the Waterford High School Class of 2024 graduation date for June 14, 2024. It also approved the non-renewal of contracts for three long-term substitute teachers, adopted Policy 2024 on retention of electronic records, and approved the Effective School Solutions contract for 2024-2025. The meeting included presentations on the high school unified program and trauma-informed teaching, as well as an update on chronic absenteeism.
- Approved revised 2023-2024 school calendar and WHS graduation date of June 14, 2024
- Approved non-renewal of contracts for William Bono, Richard Chiapetta, and Johanna Radicchi
- Adopted Policy 2024 Retention of Electronic Records and Information
- Approved Effective School Solutions contract for 2024-2025 school year
- Consent agenda approved including March 2024 expenditure and food service reports
Policy Committee Meeting
The Waterford Regional School District Policy Committee is meeting to review a series of new and revised policies, including school security, firearms on school property, purchasing, and student discipline. The committee will discuss these items but no votes are scheduled on the policy content itself. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and adjournment.
- Review of Policy and Regulations 3230 School Security, including a school security officer job description
- Review of Policy 1225 on otherwise lawful possession of firearms on school property
- Review of Policy & Regulations 3270 Purchasing, including a memo on federal grants
- Review of Policy 5180 Student Discipline and Policy 5220 Student Use of Computer Systems
- Review of Policy 6005 Credit for Courses Taken Online or Off Campus
Policy Committee Meeting
The Waterford Regional School District Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss multiple school policies, including school security, firearms on school property, electronic records retention, purchasing, employee and student technology use, student discipline, and online course credit. The committee will also approve minutes from its February 12, 2024 meeting.
- Review of Policy and Regulations 3230 School Security, including Waterford ASO job description
- Review of Policy 1225 on otherwise lawful possession of firearms on school property
- Review of Policy 2024 on retention of electronic records and information
- Review of Policy 3270 on purchasing
- Review of Policy 5180 on student discipline
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on March 28, 2024, where it approved several action items, including a consent agenda with financial reports and a budget transfer, a healthy food certification, exemptions for food and beverage sales at events, and an international field trip to Canada. The board also recognized students and staff, received presentations on educational programs, and entered executive session to discuss negotiation strategy.
- Approved consent agenda including February 2024 expenditure and food service reports, and budget transfer from Acct. #04020 to #04040
- Certified compliance with Connecticut Nutrition Standards for 2024-25 school year (ED-099 Addendum)
- Allowed sale of non-compliant food and beverages at after-school or weekend events, not from vending machines or school stores
- Approved international field trip to Canada starting February 15, 2025
- Entered executive session to review negotiation strategy
Waterford Board of Education Ad Hoc Class Size Assessment Committee
The Waterford Board of Education Ad Hoc Class Size Assessment Committee is meeting to review class size data, current course offerings, and a new demographic study for PreK-12 students. They will also discuss recommendations for the future. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and adjournment.
- Review of new demographic study (Waterford_Projections_2023_24_Final.pdf)
- Review of current WPS class/course size numbers PreK-12
- Discussion of recommendations for the future
- Approval of minutes from June 22, 2023 meeting
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education voted to direct the superintendent to develop a policy for armed security officers in schools and to authorize a revised agreement with the Waterford Police Department to add a third school resource officer for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also adopted policies on advanced courses and gifted education, and reviewed the FY25 education budget, but a motion to approve a $57,521,180.63 budget failed.
- Approved motion to develop policy and job description for armed security officers (5-1, Wolfley nay)
- Approved revised School Resource Officer agreement to add a third officer starting 2024-2025
- Adopted Policy 6130 (advanced courses) and Policy 6140 (gifted identification)
- Adopted Policy 4364 (educator diversity plan) with superintendent authorized to make revisions
- FY25 budget motion for $57,521,180.63 failed; alternative $57,611,180.63 not voted
Policy Committee Meeting
The Waterford Regional School District Policy Committee is meeting to review several new and revised policies and regulations, including educator diversity, school admission age, homeless students, advanced courses, and gifted identification. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. No final decisions on the policies are expected at this meeting; it is a review and discussion session.
- Review Policy 4364 Increasing Educator Diversity Plan
- Review Regulation 5015 Admission to Public Schools at or Before Age Five
- Review Regulation 5100 Homeless Children and Youth
- Review Policy & Regulation 6130 Enrollment in Advanced Course or Program
- Review Policy 6140 Equitable Identification of Gifted and Talented Students
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting to review and discuss the Superintendent's Proposed Education Budget for 2024-2025. The board approved a motion to add four paraprofessional positions costing $80,000 back into the budget. The meeting also included public comments and adjournment.
- Approved adding 4 paraprofessional positions at $80,000 to the FY25 budget
- Reviewed FY25 Budget Presentation to BOE - Budget Workshop 2 FINAL.pdf
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per subject
- Meeting held at Board of Education Conference Room, 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the superintendent's proposed education budget for the 2024-2025 school year. The agenda includes a full budget review, followed by a public comment period. The meeting is primarily informational, with the only action item being adjournment.
- Review and discussion of Superintendent's Proposed Education Budget for 2024-2025
- Public questions and comments
- Adjournment motion approved at 7:25 PM
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on January 25, 2024. The board approved a tuition rate of $12,885 for K-8 partnerships for the 2024-2025 school year, adopted instructional materials for K-5 English/Language Arts, and approved committee assignments for 2024. The board also reviewed a demographic study report and entered executive session to discuss security and the superintendent's evaluation.
- Approved $12,885 tuition rate for K-8 partnerships for 2024-2025
- Adopted instructional resources for K-5 English/Language Arts curriculum (Wit and Wisdom)
- Approved representative and committee assignments for 2024
- Reviewed demographic study report (Waterford_Projections_2023_24_Final.pdf)
- Entered executive session for security strategy and superintendent evaluation
Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee will discuss the FY25 budget process, reviewing specific salary, benefit, and operational expense line items. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and adjournment.
- Discussion of FY25 budget sections: salaries (certified, support, other), temporary pay, health insurance, long-term disability, FICA, reimbursements, unemployment comp, workers' comp, unused sick leave, retirement incentive, maintenance supplies, fuel oil, electricity, natural gas, propane, transportation supplies, equipment
- Approval of minutes from January 8, 2024 Finance Committee meeting
- Meeting held at Board of Education Conference Room, 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education is holding a special meeting with a presentation on school security, followed by public comment. The agenda includes procedural items and adjournment; no votes on policy or budget are scheduled.
- Presentation on school security (information item)
- Public comment period with written submissions accepted until 12:00 PM on January 17, 2024
- Adjournment motion approved at 7:23 PM
Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY25 budget process, reviewing specific budget line items including temporary pay, overtime, contracted services, supplies, and dues. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the December 13, 2023 meeting.
- Discussion of FY25 Board Budget Process
- Review of budget sections: 122 Temporary Pay, 132 Overtime, 321 Instructional Service-Contracted, 322 Professional Development, 323 Curriculum Development, 330 Other Prof/Technical Services, 331 Legal Services, 611 Instructional Supplies, 612 Software, 641 Textbooks, 642 Library Books, 690 Other Supplies, 810 Dues & Fees
- Approval of minutes from December 13, 2023 Finance Committee Meeting