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REGION 9 BOARD OF EDUCATION 654 MOREHOUSE ROAD, P.O. BOX 500 EASTON, CONNECTICUT 06612

OFFICE (203) 261-2513 FAX (203) 261-4549 WEB SITE: WWW.ER9.ORG

Todd Johnston, Chairperson

Cheryl Graziano, Vice Chairperson

Mike D’Agostino, Treasurer

Gwen Denny Sarah Lehberger Karen O’Brien Mary Lee Pampel Maureen Williams

Jason McKinnon, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

Regular Meeting Region 9 Board of Education Agenda

September 21, 2021– 7:30 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting

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I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Minutes: A. August 17, 2021 Region 9 Board of Education Regular Meeting B. September 1, 2021 Region 9 Board of Education Special Meeting

III. Student Comment

IV. Public Comment

V. Board Member Comment

VI. Reports

A. Central Office 1. Superintendent - Dr. Jason McKinnon 2. Assistant Superintendent - Dr. Stephanie Pierson Ugol 3. Director of Finance and Operations - Dr. Jason McKinnon 4. Director of Technology and Digital Learning - Sara

Scrofani B. JBHS

1. Head of School - Julie McTague & Jennifer Desmarais 2. Director of Special Education - Michael DiStefano

C. Board Committees 1. Facilities & Fields

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VII. Discussion and Possible Action A. JBHS Cafeteria/Gymnasium HVAC and Safety Improvement

Project Update 1. Approval of Invoice 2. Proposal for Automated Controls to be funded through

Eversource Energy Efficiency Grant B. Acceptance of Donation from JBHS Alumni Association C. Report on the JBHS Equity Audit, Part II by Patrice Nelson &

Kerry Lord, The Connecticut Center for School Change D. Change In Authorized Signer of the Ed-099 Agreement for the

Child Nutrition Program E. Election of Board Secretary

VIII. Public Comment

IX. Board Member Comment

X. Adjournment

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REGION 9 BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING August 17, 2021 – 7:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting via Zoom

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ATTENDANCE Board members: Johnston, Graziano, D’Agostino, Denny, Lehberger, O’Brien, Pampel, Williams Administration: McMorran, Pierson Ugol, Others: Members of the public CALL TO ORDER C. Graziano called the Region 9 Board of Education Special Meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: move that the Region 9 Board of Education Approve the minutes of the July 20, 2021 Region 9 Board of Education Regular Meeting (Pampel, Williams), Denny abstain.

PUBLIC COMMENT None. BOARD MEMBER COMMENT/COMMITTEE REPORT M. D’Agostino reported on behalf of the Field & Facilities committee, that building improvement projects have been moving forward at JBHS gym and cafeteria HVAC improvement project. . The new chillers are online, and the cooling system is running. The air quality upgrade system will be installed next week. All projects are moving according to the timeline discussed. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: UPDATE ON JBHS SCHOOL RE-OPENING PLAN Dr. McMorran thanked M. D’Agostino for his hard work on the building improvement plans. He reported that in regards to the re-opening plan, students who were at Barlow last year, will not notice much of a difference in school. Upcoming freshman will have an orientation where school leaders will explain the rules, routines, and procedures of JBHS. Block scheduling will continue in order to stagger times. Students will be able to eat in the cafeteria, which now has air conditioning. Dr. McMorran explained that the Governor’s Executive Order is still in effect until September 30, which includes masks indoors. No other guidelines past September 30th, have been released. The social distance requirement indoors has been decreased from 6ft to 3ft. If a student/class/grade goes into quarantine, no remote instruction will take place, work will be sent home. T. Johnston asked about extra-curricular activities. Dr. McMorran said that activities and extra-curricular activities will take place with mitigation strategies enforced. Administrators will be communicating with families in the next few weeks with more specific information. M. D’Agostino asked about parking fees, future discussion will take place.

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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: CHANGE TO THE AUTHORIZED SIGNER OF THE ED-099 AGREEMENT FOR CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM TO DR. THOMAS MCMORRAN, INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.

Motion: move that the Region 9 Board of Education change the authorized signer of the ED-099 agreement for child nutrition program to Dr, Thomas McMorran, Interim Superintendent of Schools. (O’Brien, Denny) unanimous.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: FINALIZE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 UNEXPECTED FUNDS. Conversation will take place at a future meeting. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: UPDATE ON PERSONNEL SEARCH FOR THE JBHS HEAD OF SCHOOL The application process has closed. The search personnel committee has been reviewing applications and have been working with Dr. Erardi to move to the next steps. Dr. McMorran commented that the pool of candidates for the position has been very positive. He is confident that an excellent choice will be made from this pool of candidates.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: UPDATE ON THE JBHS GYMNASIUM/CAFETERIA HVAC AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

M. D’Agostino presented an invoice for construction partial payment milestone for approval by the Board. The invoice was reviewed and recommended for payment by the Building Committee.

Motion: move that the Region 9 Board of Education approve payment to Millennium Builders, invoice number 1110-1, in the amount of $396,000.00. (D’Agostino, Pampel) Lehberger abstain.

PUBLIC COMMENT Dana Benson-34 Pond Road, Easton, asked if children will be required to change/dispose of soiled masks. A parent shared with Dana a concern about the duration of time students were required to wear a mask. Mimi Jacob-41 Morningside Drive, Easton, thanked the Board for getting the school ready for re-opening. She asked if the Board considered moving away from the block system of scheduling. Beth Natt- Maple Road, Easton, thanked the board for all their efforts. She agreed in having extra-curriculars take place during the school year. In addition, she asked about moving away from the block schedule format. BOARD MEMBER COMMENT T. Johnston thanked M. D’Agostino for hosting the 2 committee Zoom meetings and C. Graziano for hosting the Board Zoom meeting as he was not sure if he would be able to attend due to returning from dropping a child at university. T. Johnston also thanked the Administrators for preparing the school for re-opening. He also thanked the Board members for participating in the near daily personnel search meetings for Central Office and Head of School roles.

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K. O’Brien thanked Dr. McMorran and Dr. Pierson-Ugol for their hard work. M. Pampel-thanked the administration for all they have done on behalf of the students. She is looking forward to getting to talk to the director of technology in regards to curriculum. ADJOURNMENT Motion: move that the Region 9 Board of Education Regular meeting to be adjourned. (O’Brien, Denny). Unanimous. The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. Submitted by Todd A. Johnston Chairperson, Region 9 Board of Education Recorded by Kim Keil

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REGION 9 BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, September 1, 2021 - 7:30 p.m.

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ATTENDANCE Board members: Johnston, Graziano, D’Agostino, Denny, Lehberger, O’Brien, Pampel, Williams Administration: McMorran, Pierson Ugol, Others: Members of the public CALL TO ORDER T. Johnston called the Region 9 Board of Education Special Meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: APPOINTMENT OF JBHS HEAD OF SCHOOL AND CONTRACT FOR JBHS HEAD OF SCHOOL Mr. Johnston reported that the Regional School District #9 Personnel Search Committee (PSC) recently screened twenty-six applicants and conducted interviews with seven candidates. The Personnel Search Committee selected four candidates to advance to finalist interviews with the Board of Education and advisory stakeholders which included parents, staff, and school and central office administrators. Mr. Johnston was pleased to announce that Dr. Mario Almeida, currently the principal of Rocky Hill High School for the past thirteen years, was selected as the next Assistant Superintendent and Head of School for Joel Barlow High School.

Motion: move that the Region 9 Board of Education appoint Dr. Mario Almeida as Assistant Superintendent and Head of School for Joel Barlow High School commencing on or before October 12, 2021 and authorize the Chair to execute the contract between Dr. Almeida and the Regional 9 School District (D’Agostino, Williams). Passed. Unanimous.

Dr. Almeida thanked the Board for their appointment and for the diligent interview process. He was glad both Rocky Hill and Region 9 Districts were willing to work with him on a start date which accommodated both districts. Dr. Almeida planned to visit Joel Barlow High School during the transition period in order to meet faculty, staff and students.

PUBLIC COMMENT Julia Pemberton - Redding, welcomed Dr. Almedia to our district. Thomas Kilbourn 70 Peaceable Street, Redding - Stated he taught at JBHS with founding principal Roy Briggs who believed Joel Barlow should be a teaching high school in the model of Dartmouth University. Mr. Kilbourn urged Dr. McKinnon and Dr. Almeida to read the JBHS mission statement and guiding

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principles, to focus on education, and to honor the teachers and the students. Mr. Kilbourn wished Dr. Almeida well in his new role. Sydney Borofsky, Maple Road, Easton - As a current student and Class of 2024 President, welcomed Dr. Almeida. BOARD MEMBER COMMENT M. Williams - Welcomed Dr. Almeida to Region 9 and thanked Dr. Almeida for his enthusiasm during the interview process and looked forward to him spreading that enthusiasm throughout the community. M. D’Agostino - Thanked Dr. Erardi for his services in the search process, the Advisory and Board members on the Personnel Search Committee for their efforts and welcomed Dr. Almeida to Region 9. M. Pampel - Welcomed Dr. Almeida to Region 9 and appreciated his honesty and caring for the faculty, staff and students during the interview process. C. Graziano - Welcomed Dr. Almeida to Region 9 and was looking forward to working with Dr. Almeida and Dr. McKinnon. Mrs. Graziano emphasized the rigorous interview process and taking into account the feedback from public surveys and Advisory members into the process. J. McKinnon - Congratulated Dr. Almeida and was looking forward to rolling up his sleeves and getting to work with Dr. Almeida during both of their transition periods. T. Johnston - Thanked Dr. Erardi, the Advisory and Board members on the Personnel Search Committee for their efforts and welcomed Dr. Almeida to Region 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion: move that the Region 9 Board of Education Special Meeting to be adjourned. (D’Agostino, Graziano). Unanimous. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Submitted by Todd A Johnston Chairperson, Region 9 Board of Education

EASTON, REDDING, AND REGION 9 SCHOOL DISTRICTS654 MOREHOUSE ROAD, P.O. BOX 500 EASTON, CONNECTICUT 06612

OFFICE (203) 261-2513 - FAX (203) 261-4549WEB SITE: WWW.ER9.ORG

September Board of Education ReportAssistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

Summer Academy:

EastonSamuel Staples Elementary School: July 6 - July 29, 2021K-5 participants in all classes: 269 (with some students taking more than one class)ESSER II grant support: $36,875

ReddingRedding Elementary: July 6 - July 29, 2021K - 4 participants in all classes: 222 (with some students taking more than one class)John Read Middle School: July 6 - August 6, 2021Grade 6-8 participants: 217 (with some students taking more than one class)ESSER II grant support: $60,783

Region 9:Joel Barlow High School: June 21, 2021 - August 19, 2021Course duration: 1-5 daysCourse recovery or credit: 6 studentsEnrichment: 102 students (with some students taking more than one course)Total participants: 97ESSER II grant support: $12,299

Parent feedback (93 responses):

● Highlights included: relationship building, orientation to the school building, connection to thelibrary and Park and Recreation, general praise for the variety of programs and talentedteachers. Specific positive feedback was given about many programs such as Ready, Set,Kindergarten, Essay Bootcamp, art classes, STEM, and Sports Camp.

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● Improvement suggestions included: Requests for longer days and additional weeks to be madeavailable, more options especially for kindergarten and grade 1, earlier communication, andbetter coordination of schedules between the schools for parent drop-off and pick-up.

Staff feedback (7 responses):

● Highlights included: variety of course options for students, opportunities for creativeexpression and new friendships, small group student engagement, and the sense ofaccomplishment for students.

● Improvement suggestions included: more shaded outdoor options and facility improvements,access to parent emails for support staff, and managing multi-week class participation.

Curriculum Update

Public AccessWebsite communication is an area of focus for improvement. Newly formatted curriculum documentsrepresent a first step to improve curriculum communication. Based on ER9 curriculum steeringcommittee and board of education curriculum committee input, the websites will undergo a longerterm redesign. Website redesign will provide improved navigation to digital curriculum resourcescreated by staff and students to support the understanding of instructional methodology andsupplemental materials for home.

The delayed transition from Rubicon Atlas curriculum documents to Google folder-based documentsis underway. Content specialists will continue to refine documents for public viewing with a goal topublish K-8 Integrated Language Arts and Mathematics by the end of September. Kindergarten -grade 8 science curriculum information is currently available on each K-8 school’s website under theparent tab. Joel Barlow High School courses will continue to be accessible through the existing JoelBarlow High School website links. The high school’s instructional leadership team will prioritizecourses for formatting changes to support greater public access and understanding.

Elementary MathThis year, all kindergarten through grade 5 classroom teachers will implement EnVision math.EnVision provides greater standards-alignment, improved digital resources, and embedded assessmentand intervention tools. Elementary math specialists will host a parent information session to providean overview of the new program and what they should expect to see at home.

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Safe School ClimateThe ER9 Safe School Climate Committee met a number of times during the summer to review data,draft long and short term goals, and update the structure of school-based and district-based climatecommittees.

District Climate Committee Changes :● Meeting frequency: Increase from twice a year meetings to monthly meetings including the

summer months● Membership and participation: Addition of the superintendent and assistant superintendent● Communication: Addition of monthly board of education updates● Goals: Creation of 3-year and annual district goals● Data analysis: Use of outside data analyst for climate surveys● Legislation: Recommended policy review and climate plan revisions based on new climate

legislation

School Climate Committee Changes:● Meeting frequency: 5 meetings a year● Membership and participation: Standing parent representative and student representatives● Communication: Updates at monthly staff meetings● Goals: Use of district goals to inform building goals

3-year goal:At the end of the 2023-2024 school year, all ER9 students, staff, and families will perceive themselvesmembers of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring community.

Year 1: 2021 - 2022Goal: Increase the sense that ER9 staff, students, families are valued, represented, and have a voice.(in classrooms, staff discussions, BOE discussions)

1. Needs assessment:a. Discuss and analyze climate survey results with the support of an outside consultant to

better understand strengths and needs of students, staff, and parents.b. Gather additional information in areas of need to gain better understanding.c. Meet with small groups of students, staff, and parents in informal settings to learn ways

in which school climate can be improved.d. Review DEI task force ideas and recommendations for climate committee possible

action.

2. The climate committee will discuss and solidify common definitions of ideas related towelcoming and inclusive communities.

a. Feeling respected, feeling valued, having a voice, feeling safe, feeling represented.

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ARP ESSER Grant Update: Region 9Priority 1: Learning Acceleration, academic renewal, and student enrichment

Hire 1 math paraeducator (2021-2023)Hire study skills paraeducator to assist with note-taking, organization, study skills, exec

functioning (2021-2023)Hire Personal Improvement Program (PIP) paraeducator to help general education students

hone academic skills and complete academic work in a timely manner (2021-2023)Provide approximately 60 hours of curriculum writing/revision time to revise public-facing

documents for greater clarity in curriculum content and expectations.

Priority 2: Family and Community ConnectionsProvide parent workshops to support understanding and support of students with school

avoidant behaviors and anxiety ($1000)

Priority 5: Building Safe and Healthy SchoolsPurchase additional 15 desks and 8 chairs to replace some tables to allow for greater flexibility

with seating and distancing ($2000)

Respectfully submitted,

Stephanie Pierson Ugol, Ed. D.Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & InstructionEaston, Redding, and Region 9 SchoolsSeptember, 2021

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Budget Object Summary Sep/17/2021 10:13:16 AM Region 9 2021-2022 Page No: 1

September - 2022

01 GENERAL FUND Location 2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 2021-2022 2021-2022 2021-2022 YTD /

Actual Budget MTD YTD Encumbered Unexpended BudgetExpenditures Expenditures Expenditures Budget

102 ADMINISTRATION SALARIES 35 $0.00 $650,772.00 $17,740.20 $92,249.04 $0.00 $558,522.96 14.18%

103 SPED ADMIN SALARIES 35 $0.00 $149,612.00 $5,754.30 $29,922.36 $0.00 $119,689.64 20.00%

105 SPED TEACHER SALARIES 35 $0.00 $1,042,155.00 $43,259.73 $86,519.46 $0.00 $955,635.54 8.30%

106 PSYCHOLOGIST SALARIES 35 $0.00 $195,276.00 $2,975.54 $5,951.08 $0.00 $189,324.92 3.05%

107 GUIDANCE COUNSELORS SALAR 35 $0.00 $667,209.00 $25,661.86 $69,228.36 $0.00 $597,980.64 10.38%

108 SOCIAL WORKER SALARIES 35 $0.00 $203,252.00 $8,157.08 $16,314.16 $0.00 $186,937.84 8.03%

109 SPEECH & LANG PATH SALARI 35 $0.00 $230,317.00 $8,995.85 $17,991.70 $0.00 $212,325.30 7.81%

111 GENERAL EDUCATION TCH SAL 35 $0.00 $5,990,182.00 $245,439.87 $490,879.74 $0.00 $5,499,302.26 8.19%

112 SALARY-NONCERTIFIED 35 $0.00 $0.00 $10,509.17 $135,861.72 $0.00 ($135,861.72) 0.00 %

114 OTH PYMTS-CERTIFIED 35 $0.00 $406,335.00 $28,579.07 $133,945.34 $0.00 $272,389.66 32.96%

115 OTH PYMTS-NONCERT 35 $0.00 $602,862.00 $7,755.95 $46,167.95 $0.00 $556,694.05 7.66%

116 CURRICULUM WORK 35 $0.00 $35,670.00 $6,480.00 $13,440.00 $0.00 $22,230.00 37.68%

118 OVER/DOUBLE TIME-NONCERT 35 $0.00 $36,361.00 $3,994.10 $5,581.06 $0.00 $30,779.94 15.35%

121 SUBSTITUTES-CERT 35 $0.00 $72,000.00 $815.22 $815.22 $0.00 $71,184.78 1.13%

122 SUBSTITUTES-NONCERT 35 $0.00 $41,165.00 $3,040.31 $12,747.77 $0.00 $28,417.23 30.97%

125 CLASSRM INSTR AIDE SALARI 35 $0.00 $82,971.00 $3,902.71 $3,902.71 $0.00 $79,068.29 4.70%

126 SPED CLASSRM INSTR AIDE S 35 $0.00 $142,063.00 $6,765.44 $6,765.44 $0.00 $135,297.56 4.76%

128 NURSES' SALARIES 35 $0.00 $67,159.00 $2,964.95 $2,964.95 $0.00 $64,194.05 4.41%

129 LIBRARY INSTR AIDE SALARI 35 $0.00 $52,556.00 $2,502.63 $2,502.63 $0.00 $50,053.37 4.76%

130 TECHNOLOGY STAFF SALARIES 35 $0.00 $165,529.00 $6,342.20 $19,026.60 $0.00 $146,502.40 11.49%

131 SECRETARIES SALARIES 35 $0.00 $459,132.00 $17,510.22 $33,374.22 $0.00 $425,757.78 7.27%

135 SPED SECRETARIES SALARIES 35 $0.00 $108,779.00 $4,298.08 $9,898.08 $0.00 $98,880.92 9.10%

136 CUSTODIAN/MAINT SALARIES 35 $0.00 $603,584.00 $18,732.80 $56,198.40 $0.00 $547,385.60 9.31%

137 OTHER SUPPORT SERV SALARI 35 $0.00 $426,093.00 $13,681.05 $30,610.65 $0.00 $395,482.35 7.18%


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Location 2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 2021-2022 2021-2022 2021-2022 YTD /Actual Budget MTD YTD Encumbered Unexpended Budget

Expenditures Expenditures Expenditures Budget138 PUPIL SERV OTR SUP SALARI 35 $0.00 $340,177.00 $14,515.68 $14,515.68 $0.00 $325,661.32 4.27%

150 SPECIAL PAYROLL 35 $0.00 ($162,008.00) ($9,663.50) $1,309.00 $0.00 ($163,317.00) -0.81%

211 LIFE INSURANCE-CERT 35 $0.00 $24,979.00 $2,337.04 $6,940.94 $18,038.06 $0.00 100.00%

212 LIFE INSURANCE-NONCERT 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

221 SS/MED-CERTIFIED 35 $0.00 $136,578.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $136,578.00 0.00 %

222 SS/MED-NONCERT 35 $0.00 $239,421.00 $13,974.22 $42,167.84 $0.00 $197,253.16 17.61%

235 PENSION PYMT-NONCERT 35 $0.00 $268,845.00 $1,514.03 $8,415.97 $33,250.00 $227,179.03 15.50%

240 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 35 $0.00 $32,500.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 $0.00 $30,000.00 7.69%

251 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION 35 $0.00 $8,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $8,000.00 0.00 %

261 WORKER'S COMPENSATION 35 $0.00 $102,545.00 $0.00 $20,448.00 $61,344.00 $20,753.00 79.76%

270 MEDICAL INS-CERTIFIED 35 $0.00 $1,237,361.05 $0.00 $0.00 $1,215,110.00 $22,251.05 98.20%

271 MEDICAL INS-NONCERT 35 $0.00 $856,599.95 $0.00 $0.00 $847,151.00 $9,448.95 98.90%

290 OTH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 35 $0.00 $1,600.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 $600.00 62.50%

320 PROF/TECH-EDUCATION 35 $0.00 $41,036.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $41,036.00 0.00 %

321 TUTORS 35 $0.00 $105,196.00 $0.00 $0.00 $91,000.00 $14,196.00 86.51%

326 CURRICULUM CONSULTATIVE S 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

327 OT/PT PROF SERV 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

328 LEGAL/AUDIT SERVICES 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

330 OTHER PROF SVCS 35 $0.00 $556,968.00 ($526.87) $18,128.92 $107,771.56 $431,067.52 22.60%

411 WATER 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

421 DISPOSAL SERVICES 35 $0.00 $20,251.00 $0.00 $1,778.60 $11,552.40 $6,920.00 65.83%

422 SNOW PLOWING SVCS 35 $0.00 $46,850.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $46,850.00 0.00 %

430 MAINT CONTRACTS 35 $0.00 $194,716.00 $665.00 $38,837.75 $124,090.16 $31,788.09 83.67%

431 CLEANING & REPAIR SVCS 35 $0.00 $101,221.00 $0.00 $4,743.19 $23,805.84 $72,671.97 28.20%

442 RENTALS/LEASE 35 $0.00 $9,425.00 $0.00 $0.00 $526.00 $8,899.00 5.58%


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Expenditures Expenditures Expenditures Budget450 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

510 STUDENT TRANSPORTATION 35 $0.00 $1,151,155.00 $0.00 $59,626.89 $1,044,193.68 $47,334.43 95.89%

511 BONDS PAYABLE 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

512 ATHLETIC OTHER TRANS 35 $0.00 $133,120.00 $0.00 $0.00 $128,000.00 $5,120.00 96.15%

513 SPED TRANSPORTATION 35 $0.00 $755,300.00 $0.00 $3,213.38 $541,020.80 $211,065.82 72.06%

520 PROPERTY INSURANCE 35 $0.00 $64,854.00 $0.00 $22,230.00 $42,624.00 $0.00 100.00%

521 LIABILITY INSURANCE 35 $0.00 $81,215.00 ($10,646.00) $35,378.00 $29,066.00 $16,771.00 79.35%

530 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 35 $0.00 $43,000.00 $0.00 $777.98 $19,942.02 $22,280.00 48.19%

531 POSTAGE 35 $0.00 $3,700.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 $1,700.00 54.05%

540 ADVERTISING 35 $0.00 $2,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 0.00 %

550 PRINTING 35 $0.00 $4,325.00 $0.00 $24.86 $1,237.54 $3,062.60 29.19%

556 CURRICULUM PRINTING 35 $0.00 $250.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $250.00 0.00 %

559 COMPUTER/TECH SERV 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

560 COMPUTER TECH SERVICES 35 $0.00 $77,964.00 $5,507.99 $48,972.59 $20,948.83 $8,042.58 89.68%

561 TUITION-ANOTHER LEA 35 $0.00 $419,914.00 $0.00 $27,096.00 $18,650.00 $374,168.00 10.89%

563 TUITION-PRIVATE SCHOOL 35 $0.00 $1,948,867.00 $15,000.00 $31,435.48 $1,061,135.42 $856,296.10 56.06%

564 SPEC. ED. EXCESS COST ADJ 35 $0.00 ($754,274.00) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ($754,274.00) 0.00 %

565 TUITION-MAGNET SCHOOL 35 $0.00 $28,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $28,000.00 0.00 %

580 CONFERENCES & TRAVEL 35 $0.00 $33,613.00 $0.00 $900.00 $774.00 $31,939.00 4.98%

590 STANDARDIZED TESTING 35 $0.00 $9,885.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $9,885.00 0.00 %

607 NURSES SUPPLIES 35 $0.00 $1,100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $352.36 $747.64 32.03%

608 ATHLETIC SUPPLIES 35 $0.00 $57,000.00 $4,569.96 $4,569.96 $15,539.02 $36,891.02 35.28%

609 SPED INSTRUC SUPPLIES 35 $0.00 $1,500.00 $400.81 $400.81 $0.00 $1,099.19 26.72%

610 SPED NON-INSTRUC SUPPLIES 35 $0.00 $2,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $71.63 $2,428.37 2.87%

611 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 35 $0.00 $78,510.00 $5,085.29 $8,459.03 $13,897.42 $56,153.55 28.48%


September - 2022


Expenditures Expenditures Expenditures Budget612 ADMIN - SUPPLIES 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

613 NONINSTR SUPPLIES 35 $0.00 $26,096.10 $76.99 $381.46 $2,642.48 $23,072.16 11.59%

615 MAINT SUPPLIES 35 $0.00 $83,357.00 $2,017.42 $4,144.08 $15,565.04 $63,647.88 23.64%

616 CURRICULUM SUPPLIES 35 $0.00 $1,600.00 $0.00 $0.00 $70.72 $1,529.28 4.42%

617 COMPUTER SUPPLIES 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

619 FIELDS & GROUNDS SUPPLIES 35 $0.00 $67,277.00 $2,928.32 $7,272.84 $3,544.56 $56,459.60 16.08%

622 ELECTRICITY-DO NOT USE 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

623 GAS- DO NOT USE 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

624 HEATING OIL- DO NOT USE 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

625 LINE MARKING SUPPLIES 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

641 TEXTBOOKS 35 $0.00 $16,000.00 $1,553.46 $1,553.46 $3,911.96 $10,534.58 34.16%

642 LIBRARY BOOKS 35 $0.00 $4,875.00 $0.00 $510.19 $2,136.66 $2,228.15 54.29%

649 PERIODICALS 35 $0.00 $1,350.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,350.00 0.00 %

652 THEATRE CURTAIN AND LIGHT 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

653 TRACK RESURFACING 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

654 MEDIA CENTER RTU 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

672 ELECTRICITY 35 $0.00 $355,000.00 $0.00 $1,180.36 $176,319.64 $177,500.00 50.00%

673 GAS 35 $0.00 $7,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $7,000.00 0.00 %

674 HEATING OIL 35 $0.00 $132,285.00 $0.00 $119,393.95 $0.00 $12,891.05 90.26%

731 EQUIPMENT - NONINSTR 35 $0.00 $65,533.00 $5,083.45 $5,083.45 $60,035.55 $414.00 99.37%

732 EQUIPMENT - INSTR 35 $0.00 $19,860.00 $1,005.00 $1,005.00 $2,103.94 $16,751.06 15.65%

733 FURNITURE & FIXTURES 35 $0.00 $6,513.90 $0.00 $0.00 $138.88 $6,375.02 2.13%

734 CONSTRUCTION IN PROGESS 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

735 SOFTWARE 35 $0.00 $15,026.00 $0.00 $9,224.62 $4,186.52 $1,614.86 89.25%

736 TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %


September - 2022


Expenditures Expenditures Expenditures Budget737 CAPITAL OUTLAY 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

738 SPED NON-INSTR EQUIPMENT 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

739 SPED INSTRUC EQUIPMENT 35 $0.00 $7,595.00 $0.00 $0.00 $205.33 $7,389.67 2.70%

741 TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT 35 $0.00 $133,439.00 $1,245.10 $56,999.97 $17,522.80 $58,916.23 55.85%

742 ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT 35 $0.00 $55,440.00 $0.00 $1,794.00 $38,027.17 $15,618.83 71.83%

810 DUES AND FEES 35 $0.00 $45,348.00 $7,857.68 $12,083.29 $15,996.00 $17,268.71 61.92%

812 ARBITRATION FEES 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

821 CONTINUING/ADULT EDUCATIO 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

830 INTEREST PAYMENTS 35 $0.00 $260,275.00 $39,312.50 $132,362.50 $167,225.00 ($39,312.50) 115.10%

910 REDEMPTION OF PRINCIPAL 35 $0.00 $1,870,000.00 $240,000.00 $1,350,000.00 $760,000.00 ($240,000.00) 112.83%

930 FUND TRANSFER 35 $0.00 $1.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1.00 0.00 %

940 FEES-PAYING AGENTS 35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %

999 CENTRAL OFFICE 35 $0.00 $684,090.00 $0.00 $217,667.00 $466,423.00 $0.00 100.00%

01 GENERAL FUND $0.00 $24,595,254.00 $839,671.90 $3,647,385.68 $7,209,146.99 $13,738,721.33 44.14%

Launa Whalen <[email protected]>

BOS for Region 9 Board meeting

Cathy Outhouse <[email protected]> Fri, Sep 17, 2021 at 10:36 AMTo: Launa Whalen <[email protected]>, [email protected]

Launa, here are two BOS reports for R9 meeting. One is for 21-22 and the other for yearend 20-21updated as of 9/17/21.

There are no General Fund Transfers only fund 05 which you would remove from the report. I wouldsend it in excel format and all the fund 05 transfers would need to be removed so that only the GeneralFund 01 transfers are reported to the Board in the meetings.

Cathy

Catherine Outhouse

ER9 Boards of Education

Accountant

203-261-2513

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Entry Plan & UpdatesSara ScrofaniDirector, Technology & Digital Learning

September 2021

UnderstandingNeeds & Opportunities

➔ What are our current strengths and needs?

➔ What needs immediate attention?

➔ Future planning

Director of Technology and Digital Learning

Communication Curriculum & Technology Leadership

Future Needs/Opportunities

Leverage Technology to support teaching and

learning

Current/ImmediateCurriculum GuidesGoogle Classroom

Future Needs and Opportunities

Current Platforms(Website, ADA compliance)

SuperintendentAssistant

Superintendent for Curriculum and

Instruction

Vision, Mission & Enduring Goals and Aspirations - ABC’s and Equity and Inclusion Statement

Data

Future Needs and Opportunities for

analysis and sharing

Current Platforms for Data Collection and

Sharing

➔ What are the perceived strengths and challenges in the following areas?◆ Communication platforms◆ Systems and networks◆ Technology readiness◆ ISTE standards◆ Support and professional development ◆ Opportunities at each grade and curriculum area for technology integration and

digital support◆ Data collection, analysis and sharing◆ Opportunities for common resource sharing◆ Parent resources

Understanding Needs & OpportunitiesCommunication ▫ Curriculum and Technology Leadership ▫ Data

➔ Identify and meet with various groups and individuals including:◆ IT, Data and System Administrators in Easton, Redding & ER9◆ Central office staff, administrators and directors◆ Department chairs, team leaders and instructional coaches◆ Teachers and related service providers (psychologist, counselor, social worker,

speech and language pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist)◆ Students, parents and community

● Develop relationships though existing parent organizations


➔ Documents/Resources Review Including:◆ Prior Technology Advisory meeting minutes and plans◆ Technology-related infrastructure plans/replatment plans/other technology planning

documents and system documentation◆ Acceptable Use Policies, other policies and documented procedures◆ Websites - District and School◆ Technology Inventory (hardware focused)/Google Admin Dashboard◆ Software, subscriptions and applications dashboards and usage reports◆ Current data-analysis tools◆ Budget documents and report◆ Resources tied to supporting data-driven and informed decision making


➔ Communication◆ Improve current website platform to be accessible for all and “user-friendly”◆ Update publicly- available curriculum documents (formerly Atlas)

➔ Curriculum◆ Google Classroom

● Build capacity with a focus on ISTE Standards for Students: Empowered Learner

◆ Leverage high-yield, research-based digital tools and provide support● Pear Deck, Screencastify, EdPuzzle Pro

◆ CSDE-funded New Resources (APEX, Defined Learning)◆ Internal systems for support (ER9 Digital Tools web resource)

➔ Data◆ IT/Network - Shared repository of resources◆ Understand student assessment data storage and analysis for future recommendations

ImmediateCommunication ▫ Curriculum and Technology Leadership ▫ Data

➔ Communication◆ With key stakeholders, develop a comprehensive communication plan that leverages

technology to increase equity, inclusion and digital citizenship➔ Curriculum

◆ Grounded in the ER9 ABC’s, collaboratively build a 3-year plan of the use of the network infrastructure, hardware, software and professional learning needed to support and transform learning and student success with technology

➔ Data◆ Identify or create a shared tool for internal and external student assessment data

collection, aggregation, and analysis

Future PlanningCommunication ▫ Curriculum and Technology Leadership ▫ Data

Joel Barlow High SchoolServing the Towns of Easton and Redding, Connecticut

Dedicated to Academic Excellence and Moral LeadershipGina M. Pin, Ed.D. Jennifer C. DesmaraisAssistant Superintendent, Head of School Assistant Principal

Michael Santangeli, Administrator Julie A. McTagueAthletics, Health and Physical Education Assistant Principal

BOARD REPORT

STUDENT SERVICES UPDATE

September 21, 2021

JBHS Special EducationHighlights

● Special Education Staff Member of the Month:○ Phil Cowitt

A special thanks to Phil for the amazing support he provides toall students at JBHS. Phil is a certified Special Educationteacher, as well as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired. Phil hasan unmatched dedication to the students and families he serves.Thank-you Phil for your service to the JBHS community.

● Welcome: New Staff○ Caroline Marasco: Bridge Social Worker○ Katie Cronin: Assistive Technology Specialist

● Trainings:○ Co-Teaching with Marilyn Friend○ DBT training○ Executive Function support

● Covid Relief Grant: Supported completion of evaluations and provided funds

for professional development.

● American Rescue Plan IDEA:○ More information to follow. Upcoming information sessions

September 29, 2021

100 Black Rock Turnpike, Redding, Connecticut 06896Phone: (203) 938-2508; Fax: (203) 938-2959

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● CT: SEDS○ New IEP portal provided by the State of CT

■ Launches July 1, 2022○ https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SDE/Special-Education/CTSEDS---FAQ-J

anuary-2021-v1.pdf○ https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Special-Education/New-IEP/New-IEP-CT-SEDS

Bridge: to provide both ongoing academic and social-emotional support to students.Bridge staffing allows for regular access to a Behavioral Technician, Social Worker, andSpecial Education teacher. Students have scheduled periods of support, however,flexibility allows for students to access the supportive environment as needed throughoutthe school day. Bridge staff now includes:

● Jeff Brown: Special Education teacher● Caroline Marasco: School Social Worker● Adam Lanehart: Behavioral Technician

Bridge June 2021 September 2021

Number of Students 12 14

3E: Current and Three-Year Projection

3E June 2021 September 2021

Total Students 8 7

Out-of-District Placements: Current and Three-Year Projection

Out of District June 2021 September 2021

Total Students 16 17

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https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SDE/Special-Education/CTSEDS---FAQ-January-2021-v1.pdf

https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SDE/Special-Education/CTSEDS---FAQ-January-2021-v1.pdf

https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Special-Education/New-IEP/New-IEP-CT-SEDS

Special Education Continuum of Support:

Co-Taught Classes: Provide services in the least restrictive environment; to providesupport to all students in the class; to close the gap in achievement between students withlearning disabilities and their non-disabled peers. Co-Taught classes are staffed by both ageneral and special education teacher.

● Current Co-Taught offerings include 2 Sections of the following courses:○ English 1○ Algebra○ Algebra 2○ Geometry

Integrated Support: to provide support to students in reaching instructional goals of theschool’s core curriculum; to provide instruction and reinforcement of academic skills asidentified in a student’s individual education program. Integrated Support classes arestaffed by Special Education teachers. Teaching Assistants (TA) may also support staffand students within the Integrated Support setting.

Small Group Courses: to provide academic instruction and remediation for students whocontinue to develop the foundational skills needed to access the school’s core curriculum.Small Group courses are staffed by Special Education teachers. Teaching Assistants (TA)may also support staff and students within the Small Group classroom.

● Current Small Group Course offerings include:○ History○ Language Arts○ English○ Math

Referrals to SpecialEducation

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Section 504: A federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities.

Grade Total StudentsSeptember 2020

Total StudentsSeptember 2021

9th 18 37

10th 31 26

11th 38 36

12th 37 44

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State Prevalence Rate2020-2021

JBHS Prevalence RateSeptember 2021

15.9 14.6

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