CANTERBURY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School Library
Approved 3-11-2014
February 25, 2014
7:00 p.m.
A.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B.
ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
In Attendance: Walt Petruniw, Stephen Brown, John Ellston, Pam Kerouack-Warner, Vivian Thumser;
Christopher Lippke
Others Present: Dr. Lois Knapton, Superintendent, Janice Thurlow, Finance Director
Walt Petruniw called the Canterbury Board of Education meeting to order at 7:00pm.
C.
ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS
None.
D.
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS
None.
E.
COMMUNICATION TO BOE MEMBERS
Christopher Lippke stated he received an email from CABE regarding a workshop for Common
Core at the Norwich Inn and Spa at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2014.
Stephen Brown said he received an email regarding the Booster Club stating they are very busy with fundraisers.
F.
BOE COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Petruniw asked Bob Droesch what day the CIP meeting was held, Bob stated February 20, 2014.
Mr. Petruniw updated the Board on the town’s Property Committee to which he was recently appointed.
Mr. Petruniw stated he attended the CIP Committee Meeting and presented the 2018-2019 CIP
Budget requested by the BOE. It was also noted that the carpet identified in the 2013/14 budget in the amount of $10,000.00 has been installed.
Mr. Petruniw attended EASTCONN’s Executive Meeting today and Heather Cymbala
(EASTCONN) gave a presentation on the Clinical Day Treatment Program. Elected Vice Chair of
EASTCONN, Doug Smith, stated their teachers contract was approved at a 9% increase over 3 years.
.
G.
ROUTINE BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes: Policy Committee Meeting, January 8, 2014 - Approved
AD Hoc Committee Meeting, January 9, 2014 - Approved
Facilities Committee Meeting, January 10, 2014 - Approved
Business Meeting, January 14, 2014 - Approved
BOE Retreat Meeting, January 15, 2014 - Approved
Facilities Committee Meeting, January 17, 2014 - Approved
Special Meeting, February 4, 2014 - Approved
Special Meeting, February 11, 2014 – Attachment to minutes questioned.
The Board discussed whether to attach both application and rescinding of application letters from a BOE candidate.
.
Motion:
By:
Seconded:
To add the initial application from a BOE candidate to the minutes.
Pam Kerouack-Warner
Christopher Lippke
Further discussion ensured as to why an application letter and its subsequent removal for consideration would be attached to BOE minutes as it is a public document and there is no precedent for this.
Motion:
By:
Seconded:
To withdraw the previous motion.
Pam Kerouack-Warner
Christopher Lippke
Subsequent discussion from BOE members resulted in a motion to remove attachment from BOE Special
Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2014.
Motion:
By:
Seconded:
To remove the letter from the Board minutes.
Pam Kerouack-Warner
Christopher Lippke
Vote: S. Brown / C. Lippke /J. Ellston/ P. Kerouack-Warner/ V. Thumser/ W. Petruniw
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Abstained
Motion passes.
H.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOL’S REPORT/POSSIBLE ACTION
1. Enrollment
The Superintendent stated there are no changes in enrollment.
2. Administrators’ Report
The Board and the Superintendent discussed the Administrators’ report and the successes highlighted
in the DHBMS report.
3. 2013-2014 Budget
The Superintendent stated that there is no real change in the budget and we are still above water.
4. EASTCONN & Canterbury Public Schools Contract for Services (Professional Learning Plan 2013-
2014)
The Superintendent discussed the Professional Learning Plan with the Board.
5. Retirement Letter
Motion: To accept Paulette Garosshen’s retirement letter this will take place as of June 30, 2014.
By: Stephen Brown
Seconded: John Ellston
Vote: S. Brown / C. Lippke /J. Ellston/ P. Kerouack-Warner/ V. Thumser/ W. Petruniw
Yes
Motion passes.
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
The Board thanked Mrs. Garosshen for her 25 years of service.
6. Revised Teacher Evaluation and Support Plan-Vote Required
The Superintendent and the Board had a round table discussion on the revised Teacher Evaluation and
Support Plan which includes two rather than three formal observation and one rather than two SMART
Goals.
Motion: To approve the amended 2013-2014 Canterbury Educator Evaluation and Support Plan.
By: Pam Kerouack-Warner
Seconded: Stephen Brown
Vote: S. Brown / C. Lippke /J. Ellston/ P. Kerouack-Warner/ V. Thumser/ W. Petruniw
Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Motion passes.
7. ADDITONAL COMMENTS
None.
I.
NEW BUSINESS/POSSIBLE ACTION
1. BOE Resignation Letter
Motion: To accept Heather DeLuca’s letter of resignation as of January 15, 2014.
By: Pam Kerouack-Warner
Seconded: John Ellston
Vote: S. Brown / C. Lippke /J. Ellston/ P. Kerouack-Warner/ V. Thumser/ W. Petruniw
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Motion passes.
2. Common Core State Standards Viewpoints
Mr. Petruniw requested time for a BOE member to share her viewpoints on Common Core State
Standards.
Motion: To allow BOE member to present her viewpoints regarding Common Core Standards.
By: Christopher Lippke
Seconded: Walt Petruniw
Vote: S. Brown / C. Lippke /J. Ellston/ P. Kerouack-Warner/ V. Thumser/ W. Petruniw
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Motion passes.
Vivian Thumser presented information she has gleaned from her study of this initiative. She encouraged all BOE members to due diligence when considering recommendations.
J.
OLD BUSINESS/POSSIBLE ACTION
1. Policy 9325.2 BOE Agenda Format-Second Read
The Board had a round table discussion regarding Policy 9325.2 Bylaws of the Board.
Motion: To accept Bylaws of the Board Policy 9325.2 with the correction of Agenda item 6 the word “Comments” to be changed to “Communications”, and item 8 the word
“Community” be changed to “BOE Committee Reports”.
By: Pam Kerouack-Warner
Seconded: Christopher Lippke
Vote: S. Brown / C. Lippke /J. Ellston/ P. Kerouack-Warner/ V. Thumser/ W. Petruniw
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Motion passes.
K.
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS
Bob Droesch requested an update on the Board vacancy.
A second visitor stated she had sent an application to the BOE for consideration.
L.
ADJOURMENT
Motion to adjourn at 8:17 p.m. by Stephen Brown
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Kerouack-Warner, Secretary to the Board
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