TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT Regular Meeting – January 23, 2018 Long Hill Administration Building Lorraine R. Smith Assembly Room 7:00 p.m. AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Correspondence C. Public Comments D. Board Chairman Report E. Superintendent Report F. Student Board Representative Reports III. REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS A. Approval/THS Model UN Trip to George Washington University, Washington, D.C. – Mr. Jack LaBarca B. Approval/THS We The People Trip to Washington, D.C. – Ms. Katie Boland C. Approval/THS Model Congress Trip to University of Pennsylvania – Ms. Katie Boland D. Approval/THS Distributive Education Club of America (DECA) Trip to Atlanta, Georgia – Ms. Christina Rusate E. Personnel – Dr. Cialfi F. Approval/Minutes – Regular Meeting 1/9/2018 G. Tri-State Consortium Visitation Report – Dr. Cialfi, Dr. Budd H. Financial Committee Report • Financials as of November 30, 2017 – Mr. O’Keefe IV. RECEIVE AND FILE A. Pending Litigation – Dr. McGrath B. Negotiations – Dr. McGrath V. OTHER
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II. PRELIMINARYBUSINESSA. PledgeofAllegianceB. CorrespondenceC. PublicCommentsD. BoardChairmanReportE. SuperintendentReportF. StudentBoardRepresentativeReports
III. REPORTS/ACTIONITEMS
A. Approval/THSModelUNTriptoGeorgeWashingtonUniversity,Washington,D.C.–Mr.JackLaBarca
B. Approval/THSWeThePeopleTriptoWashington,D.C.–Ms.KatieBolandC. Approval/THSModelCongressTriptoUniversityofPennsylvania–Ms.KatieBolandD. Approval/THSDistributiveEducationClubofAmerica(DECA)TriptoAtlanta,Georgia
IV. RECEIVEANDFILEA. PendingLitigation–Dr.McGrathB. Negotiations–Dr.McGrath
V. OTHER
TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLSTRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT
Report to the Board of EducationRegular Meeting — January 23. 2018 Mr. LaBarca
Agenda Item — Ill-A Approval/TH5 Model United Nations (U.N.) Trip toGeorge Washington University, Washington, D.C.
The proposed trip is for members of the Trumbull HighSchool Model U.N. to participate in the United NationsConference held at George Washington University inWashington, D.C.
In accordance with Board Policy, field trips requiringstudents to miss two or more consecutive days of schoolmust be approved by the Board of Education. Studentsparticipating in this trip will leave on Thursday, March 1,2018 and return on Sunday, March 4, 2018 requiring twodays of missed school.
Mr. LaBarca will be present this evening to review thebenefits of the Conference and to answer any questionsthe Board may have.
Administrative Recommendation: Approve trip to the Model United Nations Conferenceat George Washington University, Washington, D.C. aspresented.
TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLSFIELD TRIP REQUEST
IICA — Field TripsAPPENDIX A
I. FORWARD ONE COPY OF THE PRINCIPALS APPROVED REQUEST TO THE OFFICE OF THEASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT AT LEAST THREE (3) WEEKS PRIOR TO DATE OF TRIP FOR DAYTRIPS, AT LEAST NINETY (90) DAYS PRIOR FOR OVERNIGHT TRIPS AND TRIPS TO CANADA,AND AT LEAST SIX (6) MONTHS PRIOR FOR TRIPS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
2. IF SCHOOL OR COACH BUSES ARE INVOLVED THE APPROVED REQUEST WILL BE FORWARDEDTO THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT.
3. CONFIRMATION WILL BE FORWARDED FOLLOWING APPROVAL.
Date Submitted_9 12 17__Submitted By_Jack LaBarca Trip Date_3 118-3 4 18School THS Group THS MODEL UN CLUBDestination George Washington University Model UN Conference Address(Directions)Park Hotel_ 2660 Wood ley Rd NW, Washington, DC 20008Time: train station_8am 3/1/18 Leave Destination 1pm 3/4/18Arrive Destination 1pm 3/1/IS Arrive At School n/aItinerary_Friday 3/1/18 to Sunday 3/4/18
Marriott Wardman
Number of Students 20 Grade Level 9-12 Number of Adults 2Teacher(s) LaBarcal Davies
Substitute Required? Yes X U Nurse Notified .o-fInitials
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Transportation: School Buses X Coaches C Parents Driving
upon return
(parents must sign parent driver form)
To be arranged by: Transportation Office U School Office UAny Special Consideration: Bus ill drop olistudents at train station and parents will pick students up at Train station
How will this activity enhance student learning and integrate curricular goals?Students will engage in debates on world issues in an academic model United Nations conference
. Principal’s Approval “i~.,”j Cc~-%.—~ Date ( r /Assistant Superintendent I Date
This section to be completed by Transportation Department. Confirmation will be forwarded.
The trip schedule will be as follows:Leave School_________ Arrive Destination_________ Leave Destination_________ Arrive School_________Number of Vehicles___________ Cost per Vehicle___________ Total Cost___________
Supervisor of Transportation Date
Revised 3 IS 07
TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLSTRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT
Report to the Board of EducationRegular Meeting —January 23, 2018 Ms. Boland
Agcnda Item Ill-BApproval/THS We the People Team Trip toWashington. D.C.
Per Board policy, all trips in which students wouldmiss two or more school days must be approved bythe Board of Education.
The Trumbull High School We the People team willcompete in the National Finals to be held atNational Conference Center in Washington D.C.from Friday, April 27 to Tuesday, May 1, 2018resulting in a 3 day out of school absence.
Accordingly, attached please review the trip requestsubmitted by Trumbull High School teacher KatieBoland.
Recommendation: Approve trip.
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TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLSFIELD TRIP REQUEST
\))&6153/Field TripsAPPENDIX A
1. FORWARD ONE COPY OF THE PRINCIPAL’S APPROVED REQUEST TO THE OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANTSUPERINTENDENT AT LEAST ThREE (3) WEEKS PRIOR TO DATE OF TRIP FOR DAY TRIPS, AT LEASTNINETY (90) DAYS PRIOR FOR OVERNIGHT TRIPS AND TRIPS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
2. IF SCHOOL OR COACH BUSES ARE INVOLVED THE APPROVED REQUEST WILL BE FORWARDED TO THETRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT.
3. CONFIRMATION WILL BE FORWARDED FOLLOWING APPROVAL.
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Supervisor of Transportation Date
Revised 10/15/13
Thursday, December 21, 2017
2018 National FinalsItemized list of expenses:
Accommodations (four nights in a hotel, round trip motor coach, meals, security guards at night,sightseeing, admission fees, wreath presentation at Arlington National Cemetery, group photo outsidethe White House, and medical and liability insurance)
Location: National Convention Center and Washington DC
5 Student (quad) Rooms $1,254 per student X 20 students = $25,080.00
3 Student (triple) Rooms $1324 per student X 9 students = $11,916.00
Adult chaperones (3) $1939 per adult x 2 (1 free teacher) = $3,878.00
Report to the Board of EducationRegular Meeting — January 23, 2018 Ms. Katie Boland
Agenda Item Ill-C Approval/THS Model Congress Trip toPenn Model Congress Competition,University of Pennsylvania
Ms. Boland is requesting approval for the TrumbullHigh School Model Congress Team to participate in thePenn Model Congress Competition, University ofPennsylvania.
In accordance with Board Policy, field trips that result instudents missing two or more consecutive days of schoolrequire Board approval. Students participating in this tripwill leave on Thursday, March 22, 2018 and return onSunday, March 25, 2018 resulting in two days out ofschool.
Ms. Boland will be present this evening to answer anyquestions the Board may have.
Administrative Recommendation: Approve trip to University of Pennsylvania for studentsto participate in the Penn Model Congress Competition.
TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLSFIELD TRIP REqUEST
6153/Field TriosAPPENDIX A
I. FORWARD ONE COPY OF THE PRINCIPALS APPROVED REQUEST TO THE OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANTSUPERINTENDENT AT LEAST THREE (3) WEEKS PRIOR TO DATE OF TRIP FOR DAY TRIPS, AT LEASTNINETY (90) DAYS PRIOR FOR OVERNIGHT TRIPS AND TRIPS TO FOREIGN COUNTRJES.
2. IF SCHOOL OR COACH BUSES ARE INVOLVED THE APPROVED REQUEST WILL BE FORWARDED TO THETRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT.
3. CONFIRMATION WILL BE FORWARDED FOLLOWING APPROVAL.
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Supervisor of Transportation Date
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House Full Session 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMSenate Committee Sessions 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMLunch 12:00 PM 1:30 PMSenate Full Session 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMHouse Committee Sessions 2:00 PM -5:00PMDinner 5:00 PM - 6:30 PMCommittee Sessions 6:30 PM - 10:00 PMFriday Night Activities 10:30 PM - 12:00 AMCurfew 12:30 AM
Saturday, March 24
Senate Full Session 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMHouse Committee Sessions 9:00 AM - 11:30 AMHouse Full Session 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMSenate Committee Sessions 11:30 AM - 2:00 PMFree Period 2:00 PM - 7:00 PMCommittee Sessions 7:00 PM - 10:00 PMDelegate Dance 10:30 PM - 12:00 AMCurfew 12:30 AM
Sunday, March 25
Full Sessions 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMSpecial Program Sessions 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMClosing Ceremonies 12:00 AM - 1:30 PM
TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLSTRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT
Report to the Board of EducationRegular Meeting — January 23. 2018 Ms. Christina Rusate
Agenda Item — III- D Approval/THS Distributive Education Clubs ofAmerica (DECA) Trip to Atlanta. Georgia
The Trumbull High School DECA Club hasqualified to compete in the 2018 InternationalCareer Development Conference (ICDC),scheduled to take place in Atlanta, Georgia.Most participants at ICDC compete in one ofDECA’s competitive events. The topcompetitors in each event are recognized fortheir outstanding achievements. In addition tothe competitive events, select studentsparticipate in a variety of leadership and careeradvancing academies.
Per Board policy, all trips in which studentsmiss two or more consecutive days of schoolmust be approved by the Board of Education.
Students participating in this trip will leaveSaturday, April 21, 2018, and return onWednesday, April 25, 2018, requiring a threeday absence from school (informationattached).
Ms. Christina Rusate, DECA Advisors, will beavailable to respond to any questions from theBoard of Education.
Administrative Recommendation: Approve DECA trip to Atlanta, Georgia
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FIELD TRIP REOUEST
6153/Field TriDsAPPENDIX A
1. FORWARD ONE COPY OF THE PRINCIPAL’S APPROVED REQUEST TO THE OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANTSUPERJNTENDENT AT LEAST THREE (3) WEEKS PRIOR TO DATE OF TRIP FOR DAY TRIPS, AT LEASTNINETY (90) DAYS PRIOR FOR OVERNIGHT TRIPS AND TRIPS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
2. IF SCHOOL OR COACH BUSES ARE INVOLVED THE APPROVED REQUEST WILL BE FORWARDED TO THETRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT.
3. CONFIRMATION WILL BE FORWARDED FOLLOWING APPROVAL.
________________Submitted By Christina Rusate Trip Date Tent: Sat 4/21 - Wed 4/25______________________Group DECA
Destination ICOC, Atlanta, GA Address(Directions)
Time: Leave School TBD Leave Destination TBD
Arrive Destination TBD Arrive At School TBD
Itinerary Please see attached items for additional information acquired to date
How will this activity enhance student learning and integrate curricular goals?Qualifying students will participate and compete in the 2018 International Career Development Conference. This willInclude a written test as well as 2 role play scenarios.
Name & Number determined after state comp ~n March 6Number of Students flX Th Grade Level 11-12 Number of Adults 2Teacher(s) Rusate, Ribas
Substitute Required? Yes 9 No C Nurse Notified ________ Date ____________
Initials
Transportation: School Buses C Coaches C Parents Driving CAIRPLANE x (parents must sign parent driver form)
AdvisorXTo be arranged by: Transportation Office School Office
____ _____ To Be Paid By______________ Club Funds, family of student, fundraisers
Date Submitted January 5, 2018
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Any Special Considerations Families are aware that they are responsible for their child’s transporation toand from the airport
Principal’s Approval Date t f ~½ssistant Superintendent Date
This section to be completed by Transportation Department. Confirmation will be forwarded.
The trip schedule will be as follows:Leave School________ Anive Destination________ Leave Destination________ Arrive School________Number ofVehicles__________ Cost per Vehicle__________ Total Cost__________
Supervisor of Transportation Date
Revised 10/15/13
January 8, 2018
Dear Board of Education Members:
Enclosed please find a preliminary request for the Trumbull High School DECA group to attendthe 2018 International Career Development Conference, to be held in Atlanta, Georgia. I wouldlike to provide you with a little background information regarding this request.
In March, seventy THS DECA members will be competing at the state-wide CareerDevelopment Conference to be held at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville, CT. At this conference,students will compete individually and in teams in a variety of business and marketing eventsincluding Principles of Business Administration Events, Team Decision Making Events,Individual Series Events, as well as Written Events. Students will take a content area exam andperform role plays before professional judges trying to earn a top spot in the state. For the pastdecade or so, THS DECA has been lucky enough to have approximately ten or more studentsearn those top spots, and thus the potential to attend the International Career DevelopmentConference. Additionally, this year, the ambitious DECA members have completed severalMembership Campaigns which should earn us spots in the Leadership Academy at ICDC.While we will not know the exact names and numbers of eligible students for ICDC until March,we hope to repeat THS history and earn several of these prestigious spots. The turnaroundtime between the state competition and commitment for the national conference is quite short,hence why we are putting this request before you today.
We hope that you will continue to support Trumbull High School DECA’s participation in thisevent as it is a tremendous learning experience for the students. We are happy to answer anyadditional questions and will provide more information as it becomes available.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
C%’UL 4i3~?12-UJthE~Christina Rusate (DECA Advisor) & THS DECA Members
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TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLSTRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT
Report to the Board of EducationRegular Meeting, January 23, 2018 Dr. Cialfi
Agenda Item I—Call to OrderThe meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Agenda Item Il—Preliminary BusinessA. Salute to the Flag - The Public Session began with a salute to the Flag.
B. Correspondence — The Board received an invitation from Dr. Cialfi to attend the 2018Superintendent’s College and Career Readiness for Success Forum.
C. Public Comments — There were no public comments this evening.
D. Board Chairman Report — There was no Board Chairman report this evening.
E. Superintendent Report — Dr. Cialfi reported on the following:
• The Special BOE meeting will be held on January 17, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. to discuss/vote onthe 2018-2019 budget.
• The police sponsored D.A.R.E. program will be presented to our elementary principals andwill be added to our grade 5 curriculum.
• The Varsity Football Head Coach position has been posted and we are in the process ofdeveloping an interview committee.
• TPS is one of only ten Connecticut school districts that have been included by the CollegeBoard in the national AP District Honor Roll based on increased enrollment and improvedperformance levels when comparing the percentage of students in 2017 scoring a 3 orhigher than those in 2015.
F. Teacher Representative Report — Mrs. Rubano reported at Daniels Farm School: the TechnologyClub created a News Show and Student Council visited a local nursing home. Hillcrest andMadison Middle Schools issued a l-to-l roll out of chromebooks to students. At THS: the MockTrial program advanced two of their teams to the playoff round of the state competition;Mrs. Rubano’s Psychology classes visited the Institute for Living to learn about the treatment ofmental illness; the Academic Decathlon team will be hosting the Connecticut State Competition atTHS on February 24, 2018; four Peer Leaders presented a bullying lesson to students at the
Connecticut Association Leadership Conference; seniors taking Peace, Protest and Tolerancevisited the VA hospital in West Haven, Connecticut to meet with veterans and share theirexperiences.
Agenda Item ITT—Reports/Action Items
A. Approval/Trumbull High School Music Department Trip to Hartford, ConnecticutMrs. Anne Tornillo presented the proposed trip for THS Music Department students to attendand perform in the All-State Music Festival held in Hartford, Connecticut from April 19 toApril 21, 2018.
It was moved (Ward) and seconded (Timpanelli) to approve the Trumbull High School MusicDepartment trip to Hartford as presented. Vote: Unanimous in favor.
B. Approval/Minutes, Budget Sessions 12/7/2017 and 12/12/2017It was moved (Donofrio) and seconded (Timpanelli) to approve the minutes of the December 7and December 12, 2017 Board of Education meetings as presented. Vote: Unanimous in favor.
C. Personnel ReportThere are no changes since the last meeting.
D. Board of Education Appointments 201 7-20t 9Mrs. Chory presented the following appointments of Board of Education Members to serve oncommittees from 2017 through 2019:
Sub Committees:Curriculum Committee — Marie Petitti (Chair), Lucinda Timpanelli, Mike WardPolicy Committee—Jackie Norcel (Chair), Kathleen Fearon, Marie PetittiFinance Committee — Loretta Chory (Chair), Jackie Norcel, Kathleen FearonFacilities Committee —Jeff Donofrio (Chair), Lucinda Timpanelli, Mike Ward
Other Committees:Vendor Contract Review Committee —Jeff Donofiio, Lucinda TimpanelliUnion Negotiations — Jeff Donofrio, Mike WardSuperintendent’s Goals & Evaluation Committee — Loretta Chory, Lucinda TimpanelliCES Liaison — Mike WardHead Start — Marie PetittiTPSLD (Trumbull Parents of Students with Leaming Disabilities) —Jackie NorcelTPAUD (Trumbull Parents Against Underage Drinking/Drugs) — Lucinda TimpanelliBET Committee — Kathleen Fearon
E. PoliciesDr. Budd presented the following two policies for Second Readings1. Homeless Students, Policy Code 5118.12. Concussions, Policy Code 5141.7
It was moved (Timpanelli) and seconded (Donofrio) to approve the above policies for approvalby the fall Board as presented. Vote: Unanimous in favor.
Dr. Budd presented the following seven policies for First Readings
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3. Non-Discrimination, Policy Code 05214. Affirmative Action, Policy Code 4000.15. Non-Discrimination in Employment, Policy Code 4111.16. Employee’s Service in the Guard or Reserve, Policy Code 4150.17. Attendance Grades K-8, Policy Code 5113.18. High School Attendance / Loss of Credit, Policy Code 51139. Loan of Textbooks to Nonpublic School Students, Policy Code 1351
These seven policies will come before the board for a second reading and approval at a futuremeeting.
F. Finance Committee Report, Financials as of October 31, 2017
Mr. O’Keefe reported that the Finance Committee of the Board of Education met on November 20,2017 to review the Financial Reports through October 31, 2017. There were no transfers in themonths of September and October 2017. In addition to the financials, the Finance Committee alsoreviewed the results of the Transportation RFP which resulted in a recommendation made to theBOE at its meeting on November 21, 2017 and accepted.
It was moved (Donofrio) and seconded (Petitti) to approve the Financial Report as ofOctober 31, 2017 as presented. Vote: Unanimous in favor.
G. 2017-2018 Budget DiscussionDr. Cialfi updated the Board regarding the letter sent to the Board of Finance to requestapproximately $1 .2M of the remaining $1 .4M that was put into the Contingency Account in thetown budget be transferred to the BOE Program Expenses account. Only $90,000 for SPED legalexpenses was approved by the Town Council.
It was moved (Donofrio) and seconded (Timpanelli) to amend the agenda and add the followingAction Item: The BOE directs the Superintendent, in accordance with Connecticut GeneralStatutes section 1 0-76g(b), to submit a letter and accompanying documentation to the TrumbullTown Treasurer indicating the amount of SPED expenditures in excess of estimatedexpenditures and request the application of the excess cost grant monies received from the Stateto the BOE account. Vote to add to agenda: All in favor.
Mr. O’Keefe then detailed a list of budget exposures that include SPED and Healthbenefits. Dr. McGrath detailed the cost threshold of SPED students and how costs are identifiedand the obligation of the BOE and the Town to cover rising costs. Motion to approve added actionitem moved (Ward) and seconded (Fearon). Vote: All in favor.
H. 2018-2019 Budget DiscussionDr. Cialfl introduced a discussion regarding proposed budgeted items for 2018-2019 that waspresented in December 2017. The Board will contemplate areas for cost savings that will notimpact student learning to prioritize our excellent level of student achievement.
A Special Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. to vote on the 2018-2019 budget.
AdjournmentBoard Members gave unanimous consent to adjourn the Public Session at 8:35 p.m.
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TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLSTRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT
Report to the Board of EducationRegular Meeting — January 25. 2018 Mr. O’Keefe
Agenda Item Ill-H Approval/Financial Reports thru November 30, 2017
The Finance Committee of the Board of Education met onJanuary 16, 2018 to review the financials thru November30, 2017. In addition to the financials, the FinanceCommittee reviewed and approved the BOB FinanceCommittee calendar for 2018 and Blum ShapiroManagement letter and Recommendation from the 2016-17audit.
Recommendation: Approve.
TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TRUMBULL. CONNECTICUT
Finance Comn-iittee of the Trumbull Board of EducationMinutes
Tanuarv 16, 2018, 5:45 p.m.
The Finance Committee met at the Long Hill Administration Building onJanuary 16, 2018. Members present: Loretta Chory (Chair), Dr, Kathleen Fearon, JackieNorcel and Sean O’Keefe.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:45p.m.
1. A motion was made to approve the minutes from the November 20, 2017 meetingand was approved.
2. New Business —
a.) Financials through November 30, 2017—Mr. O’Keefe reviewed the summaryand detail charts for the November 2017 financials and commented on a numberof accounts and responded to questions from the committee. There were acouple of follow ups related to a number of accounts from the detail report, theBCE Program chart and the Student Activities. There were no transfers in themonths of November 2017.
b). Approval BCE Finance Committee Calendar for 2018—Mr. C’Keefe preparedand presented a side by side calendar for the BCE meetings, Policy Committeemeetings and proposed BCE Finance Committee meetings. The dates wereapproved by the Committee and Mr. O’Keefe will send out to be posted on theTown and BCE websites.
c). Review of 2016-17 Blum Shapiro Management Letter and Recommendations— Mr. O’Keefe reviewed the four recommendations related to the BOE and themanagement response to each.
d). Bridgeport Tuition Update — nothing new to report.
e). Bridgeport SPED billing issue — nothing new to report.
By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned at 6:55pm.
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Summary Expense Report As Of November 30 2017Attainment Analysis ($K)
2017/18 FY 2017/18 ‘lTD 2016/17 FY 2016/17 YTD 2015/16 FY 2015/16 YTD ~iWiYi7~YTD Nov Budget Attain % YTD Nov Actual Attain % YTO Nov Actual Attain % AvgAtt%
- YTO November 2017/18 Expense is $33.9M (33.8% Attainment of FY Budget of $100.3M)~Appears OK
‘- I.OWER overall attainment vs AVG of priortwo years (35.4%) and Pnorvear (36.9%); similarto 2015-16 attainment % (333%) - - Inspect - -
Action Reqd?Lower Attainment by Category:
o Svcs Property (Util/Repairs/Copiers) - prioryear had higher Perf Contract spending priorto lease proceeds (B of A)o Supplies - lower spending due to targted slow down in spending which are needed to reduce 2017-18 exposures
‘- Higher Attainment by Categoryt -
o Salaries - slightly above two-year average attainment (28.5% vs 28.2%)o Benefits - YTD Nov 2017 does not yet reflect YTD credit adj for premium rates; erst’d $300K overrun projectedo Svcs Prof & Tech - higher spending in PPS legal and PPS Consulting - both accounts are exposed vs budget for 2017-18o Svcs Purch’d Other-slightly above two-yearavgo Property (Off Equip/Furn) - C/Rand Bldg Equipment spending flO Oct awaiting lease reimbursemento Other - 45.8% vs Prior Year (67.2%) due to lower unempoloyment 2
Summary Expense Report As Of November 30 2017Year-to-Year (YTY) Analysis ($K)
- 2017/18 FY Budget is $100.3M (+1.4% YTY vs 2016/17 Actual)
‘- YTD Nov 2017 overall spending is down -7.0% yty compared to FY budgeted growth rate of +1.4%‘- Categories growing SLOWER than budgeted growth rate:
o Svcs Property (Util/Repairs/Copiers) - P/V affected by high un-reimbursement Pert Contracto Supplies - lower spending due to targeted slow down at beginning of the 2017-18 school yearo Other - lower VTV unemployment
‘- Categories growing FASTER than budgeted growth rate:o Salaries - slightly higher than budgeted growth rateo Benefits - Nov 2017 does not yet reflect the reduced Partnership Plan rateso Svcs Prof & Tech - higher spending in PPS Legal and PPS Consultingo Svcs Purch’d Other - HIGHER YTY due to PPS Outplaced Tuitiono Property (Off Equip/Furn) - timing of C/R and Bldg Equip Spending lease reimbursement
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Budget Transfers — November 2017There were no budget transfers in the month of November.
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Trumbull Board of Education Expense vs Budget SummaryReport for the Month Ended 11/30/2017
Budget Committed/ Available! % Spent or
Obiect Description Code Original Transfers Revised Expended Estimates (Over) Committed
~ Total Liabilities: 348,369 348,940 (571) -0.16%I
~ Fund Balances: 151,628 510,115 (358,487) -70.28%I
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances for the 3 months ended 11130Revenue/increases:Food Sales/charges for Service 611,502 605,823 5,679 0.94%Intergovernmental 126,317 93,830 32,486 34.62%Other Income/Interest - - -
Oblect # Account Name As of 7/Ill? Increases Decreases As of 11/30/1720251 BOOTH HILL SCHOOL 312 2,359 - 2,67220253 DANIELS FARM 428 - - 42820825 FINGERPRINTING/BACKGROUND CHK 269 1,910 2,036 14320619 FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY 461 - 70 39120252 FRENCHTOWN SCHOOL 190 — 9,996 6,371 3,81420550 GENERAL FUND 2,171 450 555 2,06820152 HILLCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL 32,693 32,632 22,89D 42,43520255 JANE RYAN SCHOOL 670 - - 67020156 MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL 2,844 20,715 13,884 9,67520068 MATH HONOR SOCIETY 869 - - - 86920254 MIDDLEBROOK SCHOOL 3,529 202 302 3,42920634 RECONNECTINGYOUTH 1,611 - - 1,61120510 STUDENTCOUNCIL 14,767 - 4A29 10,33820258 TASHUA SCHOOL 14,292 4,978 10,324 8,94620828 THS A.V. CLUB 172 - - 17220611 THS ACADEMIC DECATHLON 1,800 250 700 1,35020709 THS ALTERNATE 3,024 - - 3,02420604 THS BAND 4,209 . - 4,20920606 THS BEST BUDDIES - 602 - 602201 30 THS BOOK STORE 2,626 - - 2,62620711 THS BOYS BASKETBALL 554 ‘ 1,360 (806)20609 THS BROKEN SHELLS 1,661 - - 1,66120715 THS BUSINESS ED. ENTREPRENEUR 1,006 1,082 507 1,58120614 ‘VHS CHORAL GROUP 7 - - 720160 THSCIassof 2013 2,973 - - 2,97320161 THSCIassof2Ol4 3,278 - - 3,27620162 THSCIassof2OlS 4,308 - . 4,30820163 THSCIassof2Ol6 2,759 - - 2,75920164 THSCIassof2Ol7 8,404 - 1,000 7,40420165 THSCIassof2O1B 15,412 3.664 2,672 16,40420166 ‘VHS Class of 2019 4,444 53,005 38,508 18,94120167 ‘VHS Class of 2020 - - 1.00020600 ‘VHS COMMUNITY SERVICE (206) - - (208)20603 ‘VHS DECA (MARKETING EDUCATION) 2,985 9,136 — 4,567 7,55420620 THS FRENCH CLUB 853 - — - 85320617 ‘VHS FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS 1,486 - 1.48620718 ThS GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY 400 75 - 47520643 THS GRAOUA11ON-CAP & GOWNS 6,846 4,940 131 — 13.65520713 THS GRAPHIC DESIGN 214 - - 21420607 THS HOME ECON. CLUB 147 - - 14720622 THS IN/OUT 5.226 4,707 3,965 5,96820618 THS INSPIRED 2,442 - - 2,44220640 THS INTERACT CLUB 1,190 - - t19020615 THS ITALIAN CLUB 1.129 - - 1,12920605 ‘VHS KEY CLUB 477 - - 47720613 ‘VHS LATIN CLUB 78 - - 7820101 ‘VHS LIBRARY CLUB 2,605 - - 2,60520608 ‘VHSLOST’VEX’VBOOKS 8,330 749 - 9,07920621 ‘VHS MISCELLANEOUS 1,684 1,123 685 2,12220728 ‘VHSMOCK’VRIAL 9.863 14,853 18,339 6,37820032 ‘VHS MODEL CONGRESS 209 18,540 16,281 46820639 ‘VHS MODEL U.N. CLUB 1,604 2,300 1,650 2,25420707 ‘VHSNATIONALHONORSOCIETY 1,576 2,460 1,359 2,67820133 ‘VHS NEWSPAPER 1,019 ISO 256 91120082 ‘VHS ORCHESTRA 1,242 - - 1,24220702 ‘VHS PEER LEADERS IS — - 1520703 ‘VHS PEER MEDIATION CLUB 3,257 - -_— 3,25720110 ‘VHS PINK RIBBON 873 - - 87320708 ‘VHS POETRY 3,333 - - 3,33320601 ‘VHS PROGRAMS 2,169 - 2,16920644 THS ROBOTICS CLUB 2,238 - - 2,23820642 ‘VHS YOUTH TO YOUTH 336 505 63 77820630 ‘VHS SKI CLUB 384 3,4B0 3,86420631 ‘VHS SOAR — - 500 -z20625 ‘VHS SODA MACHINE 252 161 55 35720624 ‘VHS SPANISH CLUB 2,621 -_- - — 2,62120627 ‘VHS SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY 405 - - 40520629 ‘VHS SUNSHINE FUND 2,131 460 - 2,59120632 ‘VHS SWIMMING 2,031 - - 2,03120641 ‘VHS THESPIAN SOCIETY 5,951 - 95 5,85620732 ‘VHS TRACK 609 - - 60920139 ‘VHSTRILLIUM YEARBOOK 30,147 13,754 5,346 38,55520190 ‘VHS VO-AG FARM 10.4B3 6,357 5,020 11,81920180 ‘VHS VOAG FUTURE FARMERS 1,457 - 65 1,39220633 ‘VHS WE THE PEOPLE 583 - - 58320734 ‘VHS WORK EXPERIENCE 7,585 - - 7,585
Total StudentActivity Funds 261,999 217,094 165,485 313.608
TRUMBULL BOARD OF EDUCATIONTRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT
Report to the Board of EducationRegular Meeting, January 23, 2018 Dr. McGrath
Agenda Item IV-A Pending Litigation
There are no major changes this month.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
PENDING LITIGATION
CASE REPRESENTATIVETOWN/BOARD DESCRIPTION CASE TOWN/BOARD1. M.A. vs. M.A., a Trumbull resident, allegedly tripped and fell on sidewalk at Trumbull Pending CIRMA
High School on May 1, 2004. This claim seeks monetary damages against Boardof Education and the Town of Trumbull, Mr. Donald Walsh, MaintenanceSupervisor, Mr. Ralph lassogna, Superintendent, Mr. Paul Kallmeyer, formerDirector of Public Works. (Notice of claim received April 21, 2006).
2. L.M., PPA B.M. L.M., PPA B.M. a Monroe minor, allegedly was injured on November 11, 2006 Pending ITTvs. while playing on the field located behind Middlebrook Elementary School when
he tripped to the ground and fell onto a metal “spike” object protruding out of theground. L.M. received injuries to his right knee. This claim seeks monetarydamages against Board of Education and the Town of Trumbull. (Notice of claimreceived November 13, 2006).
3. M.S., PPA M.S. vs. M.S., PPA M.S. a Trumbull minor, allegedly was injured on September 15, 2005 Pending ITTat Trumbull High School while walking up stairs when she was caused to slip andfall. M.S. received injuries to her right knee, resulting in multiple surgeries andscaring from injuries. This claim seeks monetary damages against Board ofEducation and the Town of Trumbull. (Notice of claim received August 8, 2007).
4. P.F. S. LLC vs. Platinum Funding Services LLC (“Platinum”) claims the Trumbull Board of Pending Town/BoardEducation failed to remit payment for services rendered following notificationthat (Platinum”) assumed, all accounts of PETCO, the original vendor thedistrict entered an agreement with. This claim seeks monetary damages againstTrumbull Board of Education and the Town of Trumbull. (Notice of claimreceived on 8/19/09).
5. K.S., D.S. vs. K.S., a Trumbull minor, allegedly was injured on or about October 28, 2008 at Pending Town/BoardTrumbull High School while playing tennis/baseball, during which she received,what is described as, serious brain injuries. This claim seeks monetary damagesagainst Trumbull Board of Education and the Town of Trumbull. (Notice ofclaim received on October 27, 2010).
6. F.C. vs. F.C., an employee ofAAA Motor Club responding to a call on or about October Pending Town/Board29, 2010 at Trumbull High School, entered the walkway of Trumbull HighSchool under construction, and allegedly tripped and fell over a 4” beam coveredby leaves. This claim seeks monetary damages against the Board of Educationand the Town of Trumbull. (Notice of claim received January 25, 201 1).
7.M.A. vs. M.A., parent of a Trumbull High School student, alleges she was injured on Pending Town/BoardSeptember 22, 2011 while leaving Back to School night. This incident occurred at9:10 p.m., at which time M.A. exited Trumbull High School from a side exit(near, A-House classrooms) and fell on the walkway leading to Student parkingLot≠≠ 2. M.A. suffered serious and painflil injuries, including, to her cervicalspine requiring surgical intervention, injuries to her left shoulder which willlikely require surgery, and other injuries not yet determined; and an inability towork periods of time. It is alleged that these injuries suffered by M.A. will resultin permanent disabilities and/or impairments. This claim seeks monetarydamages against the Board of Education and the Town of Trumbull. (Notice ofclaim received February 10, 2012).
8. C.M. vs. C.M., an employee of First Student, Inc. which provides school bus service to Pending Town/BoardTrumbull Public Schools, alleged that on or about May 1,2012 R.I. and D.P. senta defamatory message to third persons via email, telephone, in person, and orwritten correspondence, which stated C.M., hit a student with the school buswhile he was driving. Also on or about May 5, 2012 R.I. and D.P. and otheremployees of the BOE sent a similar defamatory message to third persons viaemail, telephone, in person, and or written correspondence, falsely stated thatC.M. hit a student with the school bus while he was driving, also that a policeinvestigation determined C.M. hit a student with the school bus while he wasdriving. The complaint claimed these statements defamed him personally andprofessionally and led to his termination on May 30, 2012. This claim seeksmonetary damages against the Board of Education and the Town of Trumbull.(Notice of claim received August 7,2012).
9. A.Z., PPA A.P. vs. A.Z., a student in preschool for special needs at Trumbull Early Childhood Pending Town/BoardEducation Center, allegedly was injured on April 24, 2012 at approximately12:15 p.m. At the time of the incident A.Z. was in her seat and her teacher, J.P.,grasped her by the shoulders and reseated her. It is claimed that J.P. then liftedher chair, roughly pushed it closer to the table, and grabbed the child’s hair,pushing her head down on the table top. As a result, A.Z. has sustained physicaland emotional injury including a mark behind her right ear and a black and bluewhich required medical attention. (Notice of claim received on August 22,2012).
10. B.W. vs. B.W., a student at Trumbull High, allegedly fell on or about March 9, 2013 due to Pending Town/Boardicy conditions on the front walk near entry door#2. This claim seeks monetarydamages against damages against the Board of Education and the Town ofTrumbull. (Notice of claim received on May 23, 2013).
11. A.H., PPA J.H., A.H., PPA J.H., M.H., a Trumbull minor, allegedly was injured on May 27, 2015, Pending Towni’BoardM.H. when she tripped and fell in the parking lot at Hillcrest Middle School. A.H.
received injuries to face, head, hip, hands and received a concussion. This claimseeks monetary damages against the Board of Education and the Town ofTrumbull. (Notice of claim received August 19, 2015).
12. Z.C., PPA B.C., Z.C., PPA B.C., P.C., a Naugatuck minor, allegedly was injured on May 7, 2015 Pending TownfBoardP.C. in the weight room at Trumbull High School. The incident occurred when
students were removing weights from a bench press and did not secure the bar.The bar snapped and hit Z.C. in the back of the head causing post-concussiondisorders. This claim seeks monetary damages against the Trumbull Board ofEducation and Town of Trumbull. (Notice of claim received August 20, 2015).
TRUMBULL BOARD OF EDUCATIONTRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT
Report to the Board of EducationRegular Meeting. January 23. 2018 Dr. McGrath
Agenda Item IV-B Status of Negotiations
Please see reverse side for status ofnegotiations with the eight bargaining units.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
STATUS OF NEGOTIATIONS
Member of BoardsUnit Negotiating Team Status of Negotiations
TEA Attorney Floyd Dugas The TEA Agreement covers theTeachers Dr. Michael McGrath period from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020.
Jeffrey DonofrioMichael Ward
TAA Attorney Floyd Dugas The TAA Agreement covers the(Administrators) Jeffrey Donofrio period from July 1, 2018 to
Michael Ward June 30, 2021.
Secretaries BoardCILU/CIPU Attorney Floyd Dugas The Secretaries Agreement covers the
Sean O’Keefe period from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2020.
Custodial/Maintenance Board The Custodial/Maintenance AgreementAttorney Floyd Dugas covers the period from July 1,2014 toSean O’Keefe
June 30, 2017. Negotiations have begun.
Paraprofessionals Board The Paraprofessional Agreement(UE), LOCAL #222, Attorney Floyd Dugas covers the period from July 1, 2015CILU #78 Sean O’Keefe to June 30, 2018.
Cafeteria Workers Board The Cafeteria workers AgreementAttorney Floyd Dugas covers the period from July 1,2014Lunch Manager to June 30, 2017. Negotiations haveSean O’Keefe begun.
CILU Supervisor! Board The CILU Supervisors AgreementSupport Staff Attorney Floyd Dugas covers the period from July 1,2016
Sean OKeefe to June 30, 2020.
The CILU Support Agreementcovers the period from July 1,2016to June 30, 2020.