Board of Education Regular Meeting
March 13, 2012, 7:00 PM
Middletown Common Council Chambers
A G E N D A
| I. Call to Order | Gene Nocera |
| II. Salute to the Flag | Gene Nocera |
| III. Adoption of Agenda | Gene Nocera |
| IV. District Highlights - Unified Theatre | Gene Nocera |
| V. Public Session - Agenda Items Only | Gene Nocera |
| VI. Communications | Gene Nocera |
| A. Report of Student Representative | Michael Durso |
| VII. Consent Agenda | Gene Nocera |
| A. Minutes of BOE Regular Meeting of February 14, 2012 | Gene Nocera |
| B. Personnel Action | Barbara Senges |
| C. Policy #5131.6 Alcohol Use, Drugs and Tobacco | Sheila Daniels |
| D. Bylaw #9325.2 Order of Business (Revision) – Second Reading | Sheila Daniels |
| E. Extended Field Trip - MHS Girls Swim Team Trip | Trevor Charles |
| VIII. Report of the Superintendent | |
| A. District Data Team | Barbara Senges |
| B. Transportation Report | Ken Jackson |
| C. District News | Gene Nocera |
| IX. Committees | |
| A. Budget Committee | Ted Raczka |
| 1. Financial Statement | Nancy Haynes |
| B. Communications Committee | Ryan Kennedy |
| C. Curriculum Committee | |
| D. Feasibility Committee | Ed McKeon |
| E. Policy Committee | Sheila Daniels |
| F. Representative Reports | Gene Nocera & Cheryl McClellan |
| X. Action Items | |
| XI. Future Agenda Items | |
| A. New Items | |
| XII. Public Session - Non-Agenda Items | Gene Nocera |
| XIII. Personnel Matter (Proposed for Executive Session) | Gene Nocera |
| A. Executive Session | Gene Nocera |
| XIV. Adjournment | Gene Nocera |
The mission of the Middletown Public Schools is to enable all students to achieve at their highest potential by challenging them through a system structured around a common core of knowledge, skills, values, and a variety of educational experiences. Through partnerships with family and community, our schools will promote the pursuit of lifelong learning, responsible citizenship and decision making in a culturally diverse world.
Retention Specialist (P/T) – Middletown
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to assist clients in maintaining competitive employment. Perform diversified job duties to support assigned individuals in their employment to facilitate successful job retention by working with CRS Employment Specialists, employers and CRS consumers as appropriate. This requires a specific plan that includes in-person follow-up, assisting clients with problem-solving work related issues, assistance with learning actual job skills and/or workplace culture, ability to discuss difficult issues such as addiction, discrimination and/or destructive personal habits; as well as the ability to balance being supportive and encouraging while fostering personal responsibility, accountability and the capacity for good decision-making. Identify natural supports, i.e. friends, family, counselor, etc., that may be available for long-term support to foster employment success as well as barriers to successful employment, i.e. housing, childcare, interpersonal skills, educational and skill training needs, etc. Weekend, evening and holiday hours may be required based on individual work schedules of assigned clients and their support needs. Assist with client transportation as required, including use of personal vehicle (May require the ability to obtain a Public Service License necessary to transport program participants in an Agency owned/leased vehicle). HS diploma/G.E.D and 1-3 three years’ work experience (may include experience during a period of incarceration). Pay rate $12.50/hr 30 hours w/benefits
Qualified candidates can fax resume (203-495-6108) or email (hr@esginh.org). Mailing address is 432 Washington Ave., North Haven, CT 06473. Employment applications can be completed at the Washington Ave. location. Hiring rate is typically within the first quartile of the salary range. Please visit our Agency website: www.eastersealsgoodwill.org
Employment Specialist, Community Re-entry Services (F/T) - Middletown
Perform diversified job duties to support and advocate for assigned individuals to facilitate successful re-integration into the community following a period of incarceration. Work as part of the interdisciplinary team to assist individuals receiving services in identifying and making choices about their social, vocation and personal goals; and in choosing, getting and keeping employment. Coordinate intake process for new referrals and/or interdepartmental transfers to include conducting a comprehensive intake interview, development of an Individual Service/Recovery Plan (ISP/IRP). Implement the ISP and insure employment readiness (i.e. appropriate attire, bus fare/tokens, etc.) and the smooth and timely transition to employment. Assist individuals with transportation as required, including travel training and/or the use of personal vehicle. Assist in the facilitation of training programs such as job seeking, job retention and relevant life skills (i.e. travel training, sexuality awareness and abuse prevention, socialization and self-advocacy). B.A. in a related field; plus two years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Pay rate $15.50/hr 37.5 hours w/benefits
Qualified candidates can fax resume (203-495-6108) or email (hr@esginh.org). Mailing address is 432 Washington Ave., North Haven, CT 06473. Employment applications can be completed at the Washington Ave. location. Hiring rate is typically within the first quartile of the salary range. Please visit our Agency website: www.eastersealsgoodwill.org
Altrusa International of Central Connecticut launched their newest literacy project for Middletown Community with the first "Altrusa Little Free Library" at NEAT (North End Action Team) 654 Main Street location. "The Little Free Library" was unveiled on February 29th by Altrusa club members and Izzi Greenberg the Executive Director of the North End Action Team.
Stef Labbe (co-chair), Linda Ring (Altrusa President), Jamie Santangelo (so-chair) & Izzi Greenberg (NEAT Executive Director)
Altrusa of Central Connecticut has recently expanded one its literacy projects to "Altrusa Books for Community." The "Altrusa Little Free Library" project will continue to bring books to the community. The "Little Free Library" is a non profit organization seeking support of local service organizations. Their mission is to promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide. Literacy is an area of focus for Altrusa with an emphasis on "literacy for all ages." The "Little Free Library" will have books for the community to take and read. The books can be returned to the "Little Free Library" or passed on to a friend or family member. The main focus of the project is to get the community reading. This is the first "Little Free Library" in Connecticut . The library will provide popular novels to young adults age 16 and older. Altrusa will maintain the library through book donations from the community and plan to add additional libraries in the sourrounding community.
