Waterford Regional School District public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Thu Dec 19, 2024
Waterford Board of Education Regular & Organizational Meeting
Board elects officers, adopts preschool curriculum and 2025-2026 calendar
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
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
42 yea
Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Review and Possible Action re: Preschool Curriculum
9 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
D. Second Reading of Policies from October 29, 2024 Policy Committee Meeting - Policy 3195 Food Service Charging, Bylaw 9000 Roles of Board Members, Bylaw 9004 Oath of Office, Bylaw 9012 Officers…
9 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
E. Second Reading of Policies from November 12, 2024 Policy Committee Meeting - Bylaw 9032 Board Communications; Bylaw 9036 Conflict of Interest; Bylaw 9040 Committees; Bylaw 9044 Meeting Conduct…
9 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Adjourn
9 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
Thu Dec 12, 2024
Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Finance Committee discusses FY26 Board Budget process
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
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
3 yea
Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea
A. Adjourn
3 yea
Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea
Thu Nov 21, 2024
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
Board approves K-5 English Language Arts curriculum, discusses FY26 budget
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
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
24 yea
Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Review and Possible Action re: K-5 English Language Arts Curriculum
8 yea
Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
E. First Reading of Policies from October 29, 2024 Policy Committee Meeting - Policy 3195 Food Service Charging, Policy 4448/4860 Prohibition of Sex Discrimination, Including Sex-based Harassment…
8 yea
Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Adjourn
8 yea
Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
Tue Nov 12, 2024
Policy Committee Meeting
Waterford Policy Committee to review 18 board bylaws
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
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. Adjourn
4 yea
Christopher Jones yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
Thu Nov 7, 2024
Special Meeting AD HOC Committee of the Waterford Board of Education for Purpose of Residency Hearing
Ad hoc committee rules student not a Waterford resident
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
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
6 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Pat Fedor yea · Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Pat Fedor yea
A. Adjourn
3 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Pat Fedor yea
Thu Oct 31, 2024
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
Waterford Board of Education approves Capital Improvement Plan through FY2030
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
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
16 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Review and Possible Action re: Addition of Personal Finance and Financial Literacy Course
8 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
B. Review and Possible Action re: Addition of High School Theatre Courses
8 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
C. Discussion and Possible Action re: Capital Improvement Plan
8 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
D. Discussion and Possible Action re: 2025 Board of Education Meeting Schedule
8 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Agreement Between the Waterford Board of Education and the Waterford Local 1303-209 of Council #4. AFSCME (Paraeducators), July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
8 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Possible Action re: Agreement Between the Waterford Board of Education and the Waterford Local 1303-209 of Council #4, AFSCME (Paraeducators), July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024
7 yea · 1 abstain
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Craig Merriman abstain
A. Adjourn
8 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
Tue Oct 29, 2024
Policy Committee Meeting
Waterford Policy Committee reviews food service and sex discrimination policies
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
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
4 yea
Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Adjourn
4 yea
Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
Thu Sep 26, 2024
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
Board approves 2024-2025 goals and consent agenda items
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
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
17 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Adjourn
9 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
Wed Sep 25, 2024
Policy Committee Meeting
Policy Committee reviews school board bylaws and model alignments
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
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
3 yea
Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Adjourn
4 yea
Christopher Jones yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
Thu Aug 22, 2024
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
Board to discuss Great Neck Field remediation and possible funding request
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
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
18 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Adjourn
9 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
Wed Jul 10, 2024
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
Discussion of elementary class sizes and staffing for the 2024-2025 school year
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
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. Adjourn
7 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
Thu Jun 27, 2024
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
Board approves educator evaluation plans and requests funds for athletic upgrades
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
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
28 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Executive Session Anticipated for purpose of discussion re: Agreement Between the Waterford Board of Education and the Waterford BOE Secretaries, Clerks and Assistants, United Public Service…
7 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Possible Action re: Agreement Between the Waterford Board of Education and the Waterford BOE Secretaries, Clerks and Assistants, United Public Service Employees Union, July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
7 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Executive Session Anticipated for purpose of discussion re: Superintendent’s contract of employment
7 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Possible action re: Superintendent’s contract of employment
7 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Adjourn
7 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
Thu May 23, 2024
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
Waterford BOE approves tuition rates, SRO agreement, and policy updates
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
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
25 yea
Craig Merriman yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Craig Merriman yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Craig Merriman yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Craig Merriman yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Craig Merriman yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Discussion and Possible Action re: Tuition Rates for 2024-25 School Year
5 yea
Craig Merriman yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
B. Discussion and Possible Action re: Special Education Tuition Rates for 2024-25
5 yea
Craig Merriman yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
C. Discussion and Possible Action re: Accounts Receivable Write-off of Before Care Program at Quaker Hill and Insurance Premiums for Term Employees
5 yea
Craig Merriman yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Adjourn
5 yea
Craig Merriman yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
Thu Apr 25, 2024
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
Board approves WHS graduation date and revised school calendar
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
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
27 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Review and Possible Action re: WHS Class of 2024 Graduation Date and Revised 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
9 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
B. Review and Possible Action re: Non-Renewal of Long Term Substitute Teachers
9 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Adjourn
9 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
Mon Apr 15, 2024
Policy Committee Meeting
Waterford school board policy committee reviews security, firearms, discipline policies
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
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
5 yea
Christopher Jones yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Adjourn
5 yea
Christopher Jones yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
Thu Mar 28, 2024
Policy Committee Meeting
Waterford school policy committee reviews security, firearms, and tech policies
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
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. New Business
4 yea
Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Adjourn
5 yea
Christopher Jones yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
Thu Mar 28, 2024
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
Waterford BOE approves Canada trip, food sales exemptions, and consent agenda
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
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
30 yea · 2 not_present
Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Craig Merriman yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Christopher Jones not_present · Craig Merriman yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Christopher Jones not_present · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
10. Adjournment
8 yea
Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Adjourn
8 yea
Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
Mon Mar 25, 2024
Waterford Board of Education Ad Hoc Class Size Assessment Committee
Committee reviews class sizes and new demographic study
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
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
3 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea
A. Adjourn
5 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea
Thu Feb 22, 2024
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
Board approves armed security officers, adds school resource officer
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
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
D. Discussion and Possible Action re: Employment of Armed Security Officers
9 yea · 3 nay
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley nay · Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Pat Fedor yea · Christopher Jones nay · Laurie Wolfley nay
E. Review and Possible Action re: 2024-25 (FY 25) Education Budget
7 yea · 4 nay · 1 abstain
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Christopher Jones yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Craig Merriman nay · Pat Fedor nay · Laurie Wolfley nay · Craig Merriman yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Christopher Jones nay · Amanda Gates-Lamothe abstain
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Feb 12, 2024
Policy Committee Meeting
Policy Committee reviews educator diversity, enrollment, gifted policies
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
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
4 yea
Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Adjourn
4 yea
Joy Gaughan yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
Thu Feb 8, 2024
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
Board adds 4 paraprofessional positions, $80,000, to proposed budget
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
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. Public Questions/Comments
13 yea · 3 nay
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Christopher Jones yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Pat Fedor yea · Deb Roselli Kelly nay · Marcia Benvenuti nay · Laurie Wolfley nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Feb 1, 2024
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
Board reviews superintendent's proposed 2024-2025 education budget
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
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. Adjourn
6 yea
Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
Thu Jan 25, 2024
Waterford Board of Education Regular Meeting
Board approves $12,885 tuition rate for K-8 partnerships for 2024-2025
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
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
46 yea
Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea · Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
B. Discussion and Possible Action re: Tuition Rates for K-8 Partnerships for 2024-2025
8 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Executive Session Anticipated for Discussion re: Security Strategy or the Deployment of Security Personnel, or Devices Affecting Public Security
8 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
A. Adjourn
8 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
Mon Jan 22, 2024
Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Finance Committee to review FY25 budget sections including salaries and benefits
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
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
4 yea
Christopher Jones yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea
A. Adjourn
4 yea
Christopher Jones yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea
Wed Jan 17, 2024
Waterford Board of Education Special Meeting
School security presentation and public comment at Waterford BOE 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
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. Adjourn
9 yea
Amanda Gates-Lamothe yea · Craig Merriman yea · Christopher Jones yea · Deb Roselli Kelly yea · Joy Gaughan yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea · Laurie Wolfley yea
Mon Jan 8, 2024
Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Finance Committee reviews FY25 budget sections
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
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
4 yea
Christopher Jones yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea
A. Adjourn
4 yea
Christopher Jones yea · Kathleen Elbaum yea · Marcia Benvenuti yea · Pat Fedor yea