East Hampton
Board of Education
East Hampton, CT  06424
MINUTES:  December 18, 2017

1.  The meeting was called to order by the Chairperson, Mr. Goff, at 6:35 p.m. in the East Hampton High School T-Bell.  

2.	Pledge of Allegiance

	Members present: 	Mr. Goff, Ms. Barmasse, Ms. Bonaccorso, Mr. Lambert, Mr. Carlson, and Ms. Villa.

	Members absent: 	Ms. Amtmanis, Ms. Caldwell and Mr. Bushey

	Administration and others present: 
		Mr. Smith, Superintendent of Schools
		Ms. Clark, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
		Ms. Asetta, School Business Manager
		Mr. Mosier, Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel		
		Ms. Briere, Interim Principal of East Hampton High School
		Mr. Rizzuto, Principal of East Hampton High School
		Mr. Dalton, Assistant Principal of East Hampton High School		
		Mr. Lehmann, Principal of East Hampton Middle School
		Mr. Kissinger, Assistant Principal of East Hampton Middle School
		Mr. Sullivan, Principal of Center School
		Mr. Gonzalez, Principal of Memorial School
		Ms. Gadoury, Assistant Principal of Memorial School

	Also present:	Mr. Maniscalco, Town Manager
		Mr. Radar, CABE
		Mr. Reich, Member of the Town council
		Mr. Laraia, Past Board of Education Member
		Ms. Lane, Past Board of Education Member
		Mr. Marshall, Past Board of Education Member
		Mr. Minnick, Past Board of Education Member
		Ms. Sones, Past Board of Education Member

	East Hampton High School Student Board Representatives:   Hannah Balda and 
							          Kristin Whitney

Motion by Ms. Villa, seconded by Ms. Barmasse, to move agenda item 7.2, Profile of a Graduate to 4.  Voted unanimously.    

3.   Liaisons   
	3.1	 Inter-Board Liaisons
		 Mr. Kevin Reich wished everyone a very Merry Christmas.  He also noted that he is 
		 honored to be present for tonight’s presentation.

	3.2	 Labor Union Representative 

	3.3	Update from Principals & Director of Curriculum & Instruction 		

		Ms. Clark noted that the curriculum audit across the district is being completed.  The   Professional Learning and Evaluation Committee for our teachers met.

		Ms. Briere noted that Mr. Rizzuto has arrived at the High School and she is enjoying working with him.  The High School had a very successful blood drive.  We are very proud of our students.

		Mr. Rizzuto highlighted the ABC holiday gift collection and the number of students involved was impressive.

		Mr. Lehmann recognized Mr. Landry for putting together “No Shave November”.   

		Mr. Sullivan noted that it was standing room only for band and chorus concert at Center School.  He also noted that the genius hour projects were a very interesting event.

		Ms. Gadoury noted that kindness and caring is the theme of the month at Memorial School.  A teacher presented a kindness calendar.  It went out to everybody and everyone is participating.  PJ Day was held at Memorial School and over $1100 was raised.  There was a gently used toy drive for the hurricane relief.  Memorial School was very thrilled to welcome the Chinese delegates.

4.   Audience of Citizens - None

5.   Consent Agenda
	5.1	December 4, 2017 minutes

Motion by Ms. Bonaccorso, seconded by Ms. Barmasse, to approve the Consent Agenda.  Voted unanimously.    

6.	Student/Staff Recognition
	6.1	Taylor Karabetsos, Matthew Balamucki, Juliana Ware and Nora Hyte, students at Memorial School, were recognized by the Art Department for a recognition award by both the East Hampton VFW and the East Hampton Board of Education.

	6.2	Gabriella Wiesner and Chelsea Ryan, students at Center School, were recognized by the Art Department for a recognition award by both the East Hampton VFW and the East Hampton Board of Education.

7.  	Program Presentation 
		Profile of a Graduate
	 Mr. Smith, Ms. Clark, Mr. Gonzalez, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Lehmann, Ms. Briere and Mr. Rizzuto reviewed the Profile of the East Hampton Graduate for the Board.  

	 Mr. Robert Rader, CABE, noted that the Profile of a Graduate is really exciting.  This is just starting but it is so interesting to see the progression.  Mr. Rader stated that he will put this in the CABE journal.

	Scott Minnick noted that the Profile of a Graduate is very exciting.  He especially likes the logos.

	Ms. Lane noted that she looks forward to seeing how this comes along.

	Mr. Laraia stated that he noticed the EHHS Values on the walls and it is extremely effective.

	Mr. Marshall echoed what was already said and congratulated the administrative team.  It would be great if students coming out of high school could answer “what do I want to do with my life”

	Mr. Reich is very impressed with what the administrators have done here tonight.  This can only improve things. This is a very exciting process.

	Mr. Maniscalco noted that he spent the day at Memorial School with his daughter’s class and witnessed the kindness and caring.  He asked how the effectiveness will be measured?

The Board took a brief recess at 7:57 p.m.

The Board reconvened at 8:00 p.m.

8.   Committee Reports
	8.1	High School Student Representatives Hannah Balda and Kristin Whitney reported the following:

 Boys Basketball
•	12/5 → scrimmage against Enfield
•	12/7 → scrimmage against Weaver
•	12/9 → scrimmage against Bishop Hendricken (in Rhode Island)
•	12/12 → scrimmage against East Haven
•	12/16 → freshman boys play against Old Saybrook
o	Win 55-37
•	12/16 → Varsity and JV play against Valley Regional
o	Varsity win 91-68 (Thomas Close becomes a 1000 point scorer)
o	JV loss 45-49
•	12/18 → game against Portland at home
             ** Next game: Freshmen boys on 12/20 at Westbrook
	     Varsity and JV on 12/21 at Creed

Girls Basketball
•	12/1→ Berlin Jamboree
•	12/4 → scrimmage against East Granby
•	12/5 → scrimmage against Wilcox Tech
•	12/7 → scrimmage against SMSA
•	12/12 → game against Hale Ray 
o	Varsity win 37-29
o	JV win 53-23
•	12/14 → game against Portland
o	Varsity loss 33-38 
o	JV win 36-29
•	12/16 → game against Valley Regional
o	Varsity loss 29-34
o	JV win 30-28
** Next game: 12/19 at Portland

Indoor Track 
•	12/12 → Shoreline Conference Developmental Meet
** Next meet: Old Saybrook Qualifier on 12/21 at New Haven Athletic Center 

•	Interact Club
•	The VFW along with several interact members went to the local cemeteries and laid wreaths on the grave stones
•	Student Council 
•	Blood Drive
•	Tons of the kids, teachers and staff went down to the cafe last Friday to donateblood 
•	Pep rally
•	Students kicked off spirit week this week with pajama day and will continue with themed days all the way to Friday
•	ABC Student Wrapping Party
•	We wrapped hundreds of presents last Tuesday to donate to kids in need
•	Pajama Day
•	Schools throughout the district wore their pajamas to raise money for Connecticut Children's Medical center Cancer and Blood Disorders Unit

      8.2	  Personnel Committee
			  Mr. Goff noted that the Personnel Committee has not met.  

		8.3	  Policy & Curriculum Committee 
			  Mr. Carlson noted that the Policy & Curriculum Committee has not met.  

		8.4	  Finance, Transportation, Buildings & Grounds Committee
	Ms. Barmasse noted that the Finance, Transportation, Buildings & Grounds
 Committee met earlier today and reviewed the current status of this year’s budget.  
 They also talked a little on next year’s budget.  She also noted that there are presently
 7 retirements.

 		8.5	Liaison Reports 
			- LEARN – Ms. Barmasse noted that she did not attend the LEARN meeting due to the weather.

9.   Communications
9.1 	Superintendent’s Report
	Budget 2017-18 – we are presently in a hard freeze
	Budget 2018-19 – At your next meeting which is January 16th the Superintendent will present his 2018-19 school budget.
   Update on district Goals for New Members - TABLED

        9.2  Enrollment Report
	
10.  New Business - None

11.  Unfinished Business - None

12.  Future Business 

13.  Personnel Actions - None

14.  Audience of Citizens

15.  Calendar of Events as attached 

16.  Adjournment
		 16.1 Motion by Ms. Villa, seconded by Ms. Barmasse, to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 p.m. Voted unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Jarod Bushey
Secretary
JB/PS/rs

Dates to Remember

East Hampton High School
Dec. 2:  SAT’s
Dec. 9:  ACT’s
Dec. 27 & 29:  Holiday Basketball Tournament

East Hampton Middle School
Dec. 13:  Middle School PTO Meeting, Middle School Library, 6:00 p.m.
Dec. 22:  Holiday sing along in the gym

Center School
Dec. 6:  Elementary PTO Meeting, Center School, 6:00 p.m.
Dec. 12:  Winter Concert, 2:00 p.m.
Dec. 13:  Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m.

Memorial School 
Dec. 1-14:  3rd Grade Food Bank Drive
Dec. 5:  PTO Vendor Fair, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 6:  Elementary PTO Meeting, Center School, 6:00 p.m.
Dec. 8:  CCMC Pajama Day
Dec. 8:  Bingo Night, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Districtwide
Dec. 22:  Early Dismissal for Staff and Students
Dec. 25-29:  Winter Recess – No School