Waterford Public Schools public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education will consider and possibly adopt a new K-5 English Language Arts curriculum. The board will also discuss and possibly act on budget assumptions for fiscal year 2026 and review the budget timeline. A first reading of multiple updated policies and bylaws, including those on food service charging and sex discrimination, is scheduled for action.
- Review and possible action on K-5 English Language Arts curriculum
- Discussion and possible action on FY 26 Budget Assumptions
- First reading of policies on food service charging and prohibition of sex discrimination
- First reading of multiple updated board bylaws covering meetings, conduct, and committees
- Recommendation and appointment of board member to Town Retirement Commission
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee is meeting to review a series of bylaws governing board operations. These reviews cover topics including 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
Archived Meetings
The AD HOC Committee of the Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting for a residency hearing. The board voted unanimously to find that a student discussed in executive session is not a resident of Waterford and therefore not entitled to school accommodations. The board authorized the Superintendent and counsel to communicate the decision in writing to the parent who requested the hearing.
- Board entered executive session to deliberate on a residency matter, citing Connecticut General Statutes Sections 1-210(b)(2), (11) and (17).
- Motion approved 3-0 to find the student is not a Waterford resident under Connecticut General Statutes Section 10-186.
- Board authorized the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and Attorney Joseph McQuade to communicate the decision in writing.
- Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on October 31, 2024, approving several action items including new high school courses in personal finance and theatre, a five-year capital improvement plan (FY2026–FY2030), the 2025 meeting schedule, deletion of nine bylaws, and a collective bargaining agreement with paraeducators (AFSCME Local 1303-209) for 2024–2027. The board also received informational reports on class size and elementary security.
- Approved addition of Personal Finance and Financial Literacy course at Waterford High School
- Approved addition of high school theatre courses at Waterford High School
- Approved Capital Improvement Plan for FY2026 through FY2030
- Ratified agreement with Waterford Local 1303-209, AFSCME (paraeducators), July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
- Approved deletion of nine bylaws including Bylaw 9100 Organization and Bylaw 9325.3 Parliamentary Procedures
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee met to review several policies and bylaws, including food service policies and sex discrimination policies for personnel and students. The committee also reviewed multiple board bylaws covering roles, duties, and procedures. The meeting was procedural and focused on policy review.
- 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 Bylaw 9000 Roles of Board and Members through Bylaw 9096 Reimbursement of Board Member Expenses
- Approval of minutes from September 25, 2024 Policy Committee meeting
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 26, 2024, where they approved the 2024-2025 Board of Education Goals and a consent agenda including minutes, a monthly expenditure report, educator evaluation plans, and an increasing educator diversity plan. The meeting also included a superintendent's report on the Summer Academy and Extended School Year program, and a review of a bloodborne pathogens regulation.
- Approved 2024-2025 Board of Education Goals
- Approved consent agenda including August 2024 monthly expenditure report
- Approved CSDE-approved administrator and educator evaluation plans
- Approved increasing educator diversity plan
- Reviewed regulation on occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee will review a crosswalk comparing district bylaws to Shipman and Goodwin model bylaws, and discuss 11 specific bylaws covering organization, advisory committees, member qualifications, elections, orientation, development, parliamentary procedures, vote recording, records, and hearings. The committee also approved minutes from its April 15, 2024 meeting.
- Review of crosswalk between Waterford Public School Bylaws and Shipman & Goodwin Model Bylaws
- Discussion of Bylaw 9100 (Organization), 9133 (Advisory Committees), 9210 (Qualification of Members), 9220 (Election of Members), 9230 (Orientation), 9240 (Board Member Development)
- Review of Bylaw 9325.3 (Parliamentary Procedures), 9325.32 (Suspension of Rules of Order), 9325.4 (Vote Recording)
- Review of Bylaw 9330 (Board/School System Records) and 9350 (Board of Education Hearings)
- Approval of minutes from April 15, 2024 Policy Committee meeting
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education met on August 22, 2024, and approved a motion to authorize administration to request a special appropriation from the undesignated fund balance for Great Neck Field remediation. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, expenditure reports, and budget transfers. Discussions were held on school year preparations, the non-lapsing account, and board goals for 2024-2025.
- Approved motion to request appropriation for Great Neck Field remediation
- Approved consent agenda including June and July 2024 expenditure reports
- Approved budget transfer requests (accounts 04020 to 04045, 06680 to 06690 and 16510)
- Discussed Great Neck Field consultant findings and drainage evaluation report
- Discussed 2024-2025 school year preparations and board goals
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on elementary class sizes and staffing for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting includes procedural items and adjournment.
- Discussion and possible action on elementary class sizes and staffing update for 2024-2025
- Staffing projection document attached (24-25 Elementary Staffing Projection.pdf)
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education is meeting to approve several items, including the educator and administrator evaluation plans, a request for special appropriation for turf field and tennis court replacements, and a new union contract for secretaries, clerks, and assistants. The board also approved the consent agenda with minutes and financial reports, and recognized 2024 retirees.
- Approved Waterford Public Schools Educator Evaluation and Support Plan
- Approved Waterford Public Schools Administrator Evaluation and Support Plan
- Authorized request for appropriation for turf field replacement and Waterford High School tennis courts
- Ratified agreement with Waterford BOE Secretaries, Clerks and Assistants union (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027)
- Approved consent agenda including May 2024 expenditure and food service reports
Archived Meetings
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 consent agenda with minutes and financial reports, and moved into executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation.
- Approved non-resident student tuition rates for 2024-25 school year
- 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 8 policies including School Security, Firearms on School Property, Purchasing, and Student Discipline
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 25, 2024, covering routine items and several action items. The board approved the revised 2023-2024 school calendar and set the Waterford High School Class of 2024 graduation date for June 14, 2024. It also approved non-renewal of contracts for three long-term substitute teachers, adopted a policy on retention of electronic records, and approved a contract with Effective School Solutions for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting included presentations on the high school unified program, trauma-informed teaching, and an update on chronic absenteeism.
- Approved revised 2023-2024 school calendar and WHS graduation date of June 14, 2024
- Non-renewal of contracts for long-term substitutes William Bono, Richard Chiapetta, Johanna Radicchi
- Adopted Policy 2024 Retention of Electronic Records and Information
- Approved Effective School Solutions contract for 2024-2025 school year
- Consent agenda approved: March 28 minutes, March expenditure report, food service financial report
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee met 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 approved the minutes from the March 28, 2024 meeting and adjourned at 5:28 p.m.
- Reviewed Policy 3230 School Security and related job description
- Reviewed Policy 1225 on lawful possession of firearms on school property
- Reviewed Policy 3270 Purchasing, including federal grants
- Reviewed Policy 5180 Student Discipline
- Reviewed Policy 6005 Credit for courses taken online or off campus
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee met to review and discuss multiple school policies, including school security, firearms on school property, electronic records retention, purchasing, employee computer use, student discipline, student technology use, and online course credit. The committee approved minutes from the February 12, 2024 meeting and adjourned at 5:45 PM.
- Reviewed Policy 3230 School Security and related job description
- Reviewed Policy 1225 on lawful possession of firearms on school property
- Reviewed Policy 5180 Student Discipline
- Reviewed Policy 5220 Student Use of District Computer Systems and Internet Safety
- Reviewed Policy 6005 Credit for Courses Taken Online or Off Campus
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held its regular meeting on March 28, 2024, covering routine approvals and new business. The board approved the consent agenda (minutes, expenditure and food service reports, budget transfer), certified compliance with Connecticut Nutrition Standards for 2024-25, allowed certain food/beverage exemptions at after-school events, and approved an international field trip to Canada in February 2025. The board also moved into executive session to discuss negotiation strategy.
- Approved consent agenda including February 2024 expenditure report and budget transfer (Acct. #04020 to #04040)
- Certified Healthy Food Certification (ED-099) for 2024-25 school year
- Allowed sale of non-compliant food/beverages at after-school events under conditions
- Approved international field trip to Canada commencing February 15, 2025
- Held executive session for review of negotiation strategy
Archived Meetings
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 discuss recommendations for the future based on this information. The meeting includes approval of prior 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
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 22, 2024, taking action on several items. The board approved new policies on advanced courses and gifted education, authorized an additional school resource officer, and directed the superintendent to develop a policy for armed security officers. A proposed FY25 education budget of $57,521,180.63 failed to pass.
- Approved Policy 6130 (advanced courses) and Policy 6140 (gifted/talented identification)
- Authorized revised School Resource Officer agreement with Waterford Police for a third officer in 2024-25
- Directed superintendent to develop policy and job description for armed security officers; $80,000 budget increase proposed but not voted
- FY25 education budget of $57,521,180.63 failed; alternative amounts $57,531,180.63 and $57,611,180.63 were considered
- Approved consent agenda including January 2024 expenditure and food service reports
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education Policy Committee met to review new and revised policies, including educator diversity, early admission, homeless students, advanced courses, and gifted identification. The committee approved minutes from the November 13, 2023 meeting and adjourned at 5:34 p.m.
- Review of Policy 4364 Increasing Educator Diversity Plan
- Review of Regulation 5015 Admission to Public Schools at or Before Age Five
- Review of Regulation 5100 Homeless Children and Youth
- Review of Policy & Regulation 6130 Enrollment in Advanced Course or Program
- Review of Policy 6140 Equitable Identification of Gifted and Talented Students
Archived Meetings
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. Public comments were heard, and the meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM.
- Approved adding 4 paraprofessional positions to the 2024-2025 budget at a cost of $80,000
- Reviewed the Superintendent's Proposed Education Budget for 2024-2025
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per subject
- Special meeting held at Board of Education Conference Room, 15 Rope Ferry Road
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a special meeting to review and discuss the Superintendent's proposed education budget for 2024-2025. The agenda included a full budget review, public comments, and adjournment. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn at 7:25 PM, which was approved.
- Review and discussion of Superintendent's Proposed Education Budget for 2024-2025
- Public questions and comments session
- Adjournment motion approved at 7:25 PM
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 25, 2024, where it approved several action items, including setting the K-8 partnership tuition rate for 2024-2025 at $12,885 and adopting new instructional materials for the K-5 English/Language Arts curriculum. The board also approved consent agenda items, including minutes and financial reports, and discussed a demographic study. The meeting concluded with an executive session on security and superintendent evaluation.
- Approved K-8 partnership tuition rate of $12,885 for 2024-2025
- Adopted instructional resources for K-5 English/Language Arts curriculum (Wit and Wisdom)
- Approved consent agenda including December 2023 expenditure report and food service financial reports
- Discussed demographic study report (Waterford_Projections_2023_24_Final.pdf)
- Entered executive session for security strategy and superintendent evaluation
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY25 budget process, reviewing specific budget sections such as certified and support salaries, health insurance, and other expenses. The committee will also approve the minutes from the January 8, 2024 meeting. The meeting is primarily a discussion, with no final budget decisions expected.
- Discussion of FY25 budget sections: 111 Salaries – Certified, 112 Salaries – Support, 119 Salaries – Other, 121 Temporary Pay – Certified
- Review of benefit costs: 212 Health Insurance, 219 Long Term Disability, 220 FICA, 250 Unemployment Comp, 260 Workers' Comp
- Review of operational expenses: 613 Maintenance Supplies, 620 Fuel Oil, 621 Electricity, 622 Natural Gas, 623 Propane, 627 Transportation Supplies, 730 Equipment
- Approval of minutes from January 8, 2024 Finance Committee meeting
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education is holding a special meeting with a presentation on school security, followed by public comment and adjournment. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the security presentation as the only substantive item.
- Presentation on school security
- Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker, 20-minute limit per subject
- Adjournment at 7:23 PM
Archived Meetings
The Waterford Board of Education Finance Committee met to discuss the FY25 budget process, reviewing specific budget line items including temporary pay, overtime, contracted services, supplies, and dues. The committee also approved the minutes from the December 13, 2023 meeting and adjourned.
- Approved minutes from December 13, 2023 Finance Committee meeting
- Discussion of FY25 budget process and review of budget sections 122, 132, 321, 322, 323, 330, 331, 611, 612, 641, 642, 690, 810
- Meeting adjourned at 6:09 PM