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V.A.1

PERSONNEL ACTIONS FOR BOARD APPROVAL

March 15, 2011

RESIGNATION

EFF: 08/31/11

Leo, Katherine - Jefferson - Special Education

REQUEST FOR MINI-CHILD REARING LEAVE

EFF: 03/14/11 - 06/30/11

Lyden, Angela - Jefferson - Grade 4

REQUEST FOR MINI-CHILD REARING LEAVE

EFF: 03/15/11 - 06/30/11

Schlechter, Alexa - Norwalk High - English

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CITY OF NORWALK BOARD OF EDUCATION MARCH 1,2011

ATTENDANCE:

Jack Chiaramonte, Chairman; Jody Bishop-Pullan, Steve Colarossi, Erin Halsey, Susan Hamilton, Sue Haynie, Glenn Iannaccone.

STAFF:

Dr. Susan Marks, Superintendent.

Call to Order

Mr. Chiaramonte called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. and led those present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Following the pledge a moment of silence was requested in memory of David Fahey, Jr., a soldier from Norwalk who lost his life in Afghanistan.

Public Comments

Mr. Chiaramonte asked for any individuals who signed up to speak to state their name, address or affiliation and to limit questions or comments to three minutes in length.

Note: Comments by the various speakers are summarized and are not verbatim.

1. Bruce LeVine Mellion, president of the Norwalk Federation of Teachers, said that the NFT was in support of the recommended Policy 5141 on Child Abuse/Neglect, which has been revised to reflect much needed improvements and a more comprehensive policy. He added that the Committee worked hard and put forth a great deal of effort, diligence and completeness with the process. He thanked the Board Members that were involved for their input and evaluation, along with the Director of School Nurses and students that were involved with making these important policy revisions that represent a vital element to school policies.

With no other members of the public in attendance for comment, Mr. Chiaramonte stated that the public comments portion of the meeting was closed at 8: 15 p.m.

Superintendent's Report

Dr. Marks stated that March is National Board of Education Appreciation Month and she wanted to share this news, with this being the first day of March. She stated that she realizes that the Board Members are all volunteers and that it is a tough job to serve, and she acknowledged the Board Members for their hard work and added that they are very much appreciated for all they do for the students of the City of Norwalk.

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She stated that last week schools were in session for three days and overall it was a very positive result for the decision to make up the snow days last week. She reported that total numbers of absences were up about 30% over normal, both for students and staff, but that most teacher absences were filled with substitutes. She thanked the Principals and support staff and all those who pitched in to keep things running smoothly, and stated that she was in the schools and found that students were happy to be there. She added that it was truly a collaborative effort and she thanked the union partners and staff for their efforts and she shares a sentiment from a teacher who stated that she looks forward to the April break.

She thanked all administrators, teachers and support staff and parents and families for their flexibility in working through last week as it was definitely the right thing to do this for the best educational interests of the students.

Dr. Marks stated that preparations are underway for the CMTs and CAPT and much regular instruction is taking place as well. She has spent time in the schools and it has energized her and she is working hard not to maintain her schedule and to keep all the appointments. She added that the schools are all great, students are the best, being polite, enjoying learning, and each school has their own personality. She added that there are many Norwalk Public Schools employees that work hard and have great ideas on making things better, and they thanked all the building principals and staff for hosting her visits.

ACTIONS

Approval of Minutes: - February 15, 2011

Mr. Iannaccone stated that the motion listed on page 5 had both his name and Mr. Colarossi and he believed that it should be Colarossi.

Ms. Haynie stated that her collection listed for Page 6, Paragraph 1: should be read half days at the end of June. Also, on page 6, under Information and Reports should read Ms. Haynie stated that she attended the program by Dr. Michael Weiss, Professor at Fairfield University, that was sponsored by Norwalk Public Schools and Sped-Net Wilton.

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MR. IANNACCONE MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 15,2011, AS AMENDED WITH CORRECTIONS NOTED. MR. COLAROSSI SECONDED.

THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

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Approval ofField Trips

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MR. IANNACCONE MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE FIELD TRIP TO WASHINGTON DC FOR BRIGGS STUDENTS COLLEGE LIFE TOUR ON APRIL 18-20,2011, AS LISTED ON SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS.

MS. HAMIL TON SECONDED.

THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY

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Welcoming Walk-through Initiative

Dr. Marks gave an overview of the Welcoming Walk-through Initiative and stated that it was part of the District Improvement plan developed in 2007 which included goals of improved literacy, numeracy and parent-community partnerships. She introduced Ms. Carol Marinaccio, Ms. Marie Allen, and Ms. Karen Helyer, Instructional Specialists from the Norwalk Public Schools Central Office, who then presented a power point presentation and provided handouts of the program. They noted that input from Principals included removing some things such as building maps to ensure student safety, and other items had been incorporated into the recommendations. Ms. Marinaccio reviewed the summary report form and highlighted the criteria for components in evaluating the physical environment, schoolwide practices and policies, welcoming staff and written materials.

Ms. Marinaccio fielded questions from the members that covered the walk-through process and results and stated that they will look at strategies than can be employed to make the schools more inviting to families and community. Ms. Rivas asked what specifically can be done if a particular school has displayed an unfriendly tone or manners with an unsympathetic response to parents, and she shared examples where parents were not treated properly. Dr. Marks replied that those circumstances are an important part of examining the learning from this initiative, and they should be incorporated into action points and communicated to the school Principals.

Dr. Marks thanked Ms. Marinaccio, Ms. Allen, and Ms. Helyer for presenting this program and stated that this is an important initiative for district improvement.

Discussion of April 19, 2011 Board Meeting

Dr. Marks stated that the above meeting date is during the April break and asked the Board if they would choose to cancel or reschedule the meeting. Ms. Bishop-Pullan stated that past practice has been, depending on the nature of required business or budget matters, the meeting may need to be rescheduled to the following week. Ms. Rivas stated that this was the day of Passover and the meeting could not be held. Dr. Marks stated that the item should be listed on next meeting agenda as an action item for vote to approve rescheduling the meeting to April 26, 2011.

Discussion of Draft Policy 5141.4a Child Abuse/Neglect

Mr. Colarossi gave an overview of the recommended Policy on Child Abuse, and stated that it has been revised in response to issues that developed last year and to represent a more comprehensive policy. He provided the original policy and a summary of the areas that had been added and revised.

Ms. Haynie asked if the original policy was only just two paragraphs, and what happens in the case of suspected child abuse. Mr. Colarossi replied that the original policy was very short and incomplete, and stated that the Principal or designated school official has the responsibility to protect and act on behalf of the students to report suspected abuse to DCF.

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Mr. Iannaccone noted in two areas where the policy uses language "the parent of' and he suggested that corrections should be made throughout to change that to read the "parents/guardians" .

Mr. Colarossi stated that the Committee had worked hard and everyone put forth an effort of diligence and completeness with the process. He thanked the Board Members, the Director of School Nurses, Mr. Mellion, and students from Brien McMahon that were involved with making these policy revisions. He stated that this is an important policy and one that is a very vital and crucial element to school policies and procedures.

Information and Reports

Mr. Colarossi stated that the Finance Committee will meet this Thursday, March 3 and will meeting to finalize the capital budget along with discussion of Craig Drezek's proposed recommendation for budget savings regarding insurance.

Mr. Iannaccone stated that the NFCC meeting had been cancelled.

Board Member Announcements

Ms. Hamilton stated that she had attended the Early Childhood meeting, and it was noted that legislation calls for pre-school teachers of school day care programs to be certified with bachelor's degrees by year 2015. She added that the issue is that most of them are assistants, not earning high salaries, and cannot afford the $20,000 that this may cost them for certification.

Ms. Hamilton stated that there will be a CES meeting on Thursday, March 3; and also on that day will be the NEF Taste for Education. She added that it is held at Aitoro's on Westport Avenue at 6:00, the tickets are $40, and it is a fun event with great food and fundraising.

Ms. Halsey stated that last week her daughter was able to go on the Norwalk High trip to Italy, and it was very well organized and a fantastic opportunity for the students.

Ms. Bishop-Pullan stated that the Brien McMahon musical will be held March 10-12 and will be a Broadway Review.

Mr. Iannaccone stated that Sunday, March 6 is the Norwalk High School Alumni Association annual teacher honor roll award event at the Norwalk Inn at 3 :00 and admission is free.

ADJOURNMENT

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MR. IANNACCONE MOVED TO ADJOURN. MR. COLAROSSI SECONDED.

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The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted,

Marilyn Knox; Telesco Secretarial Services

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Barbara Sacks

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BOARD OF EDUCATION NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

Board Meeting Date:

3/15/11

Action Required By (date):

3/15/11

Number on Agenda:

~ Action Item

o Information Item

(check one)

Agenda Title:

Approval of Policy 5141.4 - Child Abuse/Neglect

Background

Revision of existing policy

Cost (if applicable):

Funding Source:

Beginning Date of Program or Project (if applicable):

Ending Date of Program of Project (if applicable):

Options (if applicable):

Recommendation:

Resolved, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board of Education approve the attached policy #5141.4 - Child Abuse/Neglect

Attachment: ~ Yes

ONo

(check one)

Submitted by: Superintendent's Office Department: __

5141.4

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The Board of Education recognizes that a student's mental and physical health will have an effect on the student's ability to obtain the most benefit from attending school. In order to increase the student's ability to learn while in school, the Board of Education realizes the importance of identifying students who may be suffering from abuse or neglect.

The Board of Education shall promote this policy, shall comply with the Connecticut General Statutes regarding child abuse and neglect, by requiring all employees of the Norwalk Public Schools, who have reasonable cause to suspect or believe that a child has been abused or neglected to report any suspected child abuse or neglect, whether by a family member, caretaker, school employee, or other person, to the designated authority, as set forth in the regulations which follow.

NORWALK PUBLIC SCHOOLS NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

Policy Adopted:

Amended:

9/10/85 2/2/99 3/15/11

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I. INTRODUCTION

Connecticut General Statutes Section 17a-1 01, requires certain school personnel (school teachers, school administrators, school guidance counselors and school paraprofessionals), as well as licensed nurses, psychologists, social workers and the superintendent of schools, as mandated reporters, who have reasonable cause to suspect or believe that a child has been abused or neglected, to report such suspected abuse and/or neglect to the designated agency with the understanding that failure to do so may result in a fine and that they are protected by immunity from liability (civil or criminal). It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to require ALL EMPLOYEES of the Board of Education to report suspected abuse and/or neglect, in accordance with the procedures set forth below.

All personnel shall receive a copy of these policies and procedures and be provided annual training.

II. DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this policy, the following terms shall have the definitions provided below:

A. "Abused": means any child or youth under the age of eighteen who (a)

has had physical injury or injuries inflicted upon him/her other than by accidental means. or (b) has injuries which are at variance with the history given of them, or (c) is in a condition which is the result of maltreatment such as but not limited to, malnutrition, sexual molestation, deprivation of necessities, emotional maltreatment, or cruel punishment.

B. "Neglected" means any child or youth under the age of eighteen who (a)

has been abandoned, or (b) is being denied proper care and attention, physically, educationally, emotionally, or medically or (c) is being permitted to live under conditions; circumstances or associations injurious to his/her well being.

C. "Statutorily Mandated Reporter" means an individual required by Conn.

Gen. Stat. Section 17a-1 01, as amended by Public Act 96-246, to report suspected abuse and/or neglect.

The following school personnel are statutorily mandated reporters, as provided by state law, subject to amendment:

• Administrators

• Teachers

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• Guidance Counselors

• Psychologists

• Social Workers

• Speech Pathologists

• Nurses

• Educational Assistants

• Superintendent of Schools

D. "Proper Agency" means the Commissioner of the Department of Children

and Families ("DCF") or his/her representative, or area DCF office, or the local police, or state police or other law enforcement.

E. "Immunity from Liability" means the protection afforded any person,

institution or agency which, in good faith, makes the report required by this section shall be immune from any liability, civil or criminal, which might otherwise be incurred or imposed and shall have the same immunity with respect to any judicial proceedings which result from such report. Those parties who are afforded "immunity from liablity" shall also include students of the Norwalk Public Schools who, in good faith, report the abuse or neglect of a fellow student.

III. REPORTING OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT CASES

A. A report must be made when any employee of the Board of Education, in

his/her professional capacity, has reasonable cause to suspect or believe that a child under the age of 18:

1. has been abused (as defined in these regulations and the Connecticut General Statutes); or

2. has had non-accidental physical injuries or physical injuries which are at variance with the history given for them inflicted by a person responsible for the child's health, welfare or care or by a person given access to such child by a responsible person; or

3. has been neglected.

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B. Reporting Procedures for Statutorily Mandated Reporters.

The following procedures apply only to statutorily mandated reporters, as defined above.

When an employee of the Board of Education, in his/her professional capacity, suspects or believes that a child has been abused or neglected, the following steps shall be taken.

1. The employee shall immediately upon suspecting or believing that a child has been abused or neglected, and in no case later than twentyfour hours after having such a suspicion or belief; make an oral report by telephone or in person to the DCF (whether to a hot-line telephone number or to a local DCF office) or the local law enforcement agency.

2. The employee shall also immediately make an oral report to the school administrator where the child is a student and that administrator shall make an immediate oral report to the Superintendent or designee.

3. The Superintendent or designee, who may be the building administrator, shall immediately notify the child's parent or guardian that such a report has been made, unless otherwise directed by DCF or an appropriate law enforcement agency.

4. Within 48 hours of making an oral report, the employee shall submit a written report to the Commissioner of DCF or his/her representative containing all of the required information.

5. Regardless of whether a written report to the Commissioner of DCF is required under step 4, above, the employee shall immediately submit a written report containing such information to the building administrator and the Superintendent or designee.

6. If a report prepared in accordance with this section, concerns suspected abuse or neglect by a school employee:

a. the Superintendent shall undertake, whether directly, or through designee, an investigation of such suspected abuse or neglect, and shall submit a written report to the Commissioner of Education or his/her representative in the case of suspected abuse or neglect by a certified school employee; and

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b. the Superintendent shall be authorized to place the school employee suspected of abuse or neglect of a student on immediate administrative leave with pay and without diminution or termination of benefits, provided the Superintendent or designee arranges a meeting with said school employee (and his/her representative) between twenty-four (24) and forty-eight (48) hours of placing the employee on administrative leave to review the allegations made against said employee.

C. Reporting Procedures for Employees Other than Statutorily-Mandated

Reporters.

The following procedures apply only to employees who are not statutorily mandated reporters, as defined above. When an employee who is not a statutorily mandated reporter suspects or believes that a child has been abused or neglected, the following steps shall be taken:

1. The employee shall immediately upon suspecting or believing that a child has been abused or neglected, and in no case later than twentyfour hours after having such a suspicion or belief, make an oral report by telephone or in person to the school administrator where the child is a student, the Superintendent, or designee. This should be done with discretion and in a manner that ensures the student's right of confidentiality, to be followed by an immediate written report to the school administrator, Superintendent or designee.

2. The Superintendent or designee, who may be the school administrator, shall immediately upon suspecting or believing that a child has been abused or neglected, and in no case later than twenty-four hours after having such a suspicion or belief, make an oral report by telephone or in person to the Commissioner of DCF or the local law enforcement agency, if such report has not already been made.

3. The Superintendent or designee, who may be the school administrator, shall immediately notify the child's parent or guardian when appropriate that such a report has been made.

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4. Unless the oral report of the Superintendent, school administrator or designee to the Commissioner of DCF provided all the information listed in these regulations, within 48 hours of making an oral report the Superintendent, school administrator or designee shall submit a written report to the Commissioner of DCF or his/her representative containing all of the required information.

5. If a report prepared in accordance with this section, concerns suspected abuse or neglect by a school employee:

a. the Superintendent shall undertake, whether directly, or through his/her designee, an investigation of such suspected abuse or neglect, and shall submit a written report to the Commissioner of Education or his/her representative in the case of suspected abuse or neglect by a certified school employee; and

b. the Superintendent shall be authorized to place the school employee suspected of abuse or neglect of a student on immediate administrative leave with pay and without diminution or termination of benefits, provided the Superintendent or designee arranges a meeting with said school employee (and his/her representative) between twenty-four (24) and forty-eight (48) hours of placing the employee on administrative leave to review the allegations made against said employee.

D. Contents of Reports.

Any report made pursuant to this policy shall contain such information as required by the Proper Agency to whom the report is made, to the extent known to the reporter.

E. Submission of Reports.

One copy of the written report is sent to the appropriate Proper Agency office. A second copy is placed in a designated locked file maintained by the building administrator, and, in the case of suspected abuse or neglect of a student by a school employee, a copy shall be sent to the Superintendent, or designee, to be maintained in a locked file separate from said employee's personnel file. This information is treated and monitored according to established procedures for the confidentiality and maintenance of student records.

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F. Special Procedures for Reporting Suspected Child Abuse of a Student by

School Employee.

1. If any employee of the Norwalk Public Schools has reasonable cause to suspect another employee of the school system is engaged in behavior which has or is causing physical or emotional injury to a student that employee must follow the procedures in Paragraphs Band C above. In addition, the building administrator shall notify the Superintendent or designee, who shall immediately conduct a thorough investigation. To the extent feasible, this investigation shall be coordinated with the Commission of DCF or the local law enforcement authorities in order to minimize the number of interviews of any child and to share information with other persons authorized to conduct an investigation of child abuse and neglect. When investigating a report, the Superintendent, or his designee, shall endeavor to obtain, when possible, the consent of parents or guardians or other persons responsible for the care of the child to an interview with a child, except in those cases in which there is reason to believe that the parents or guardians or other persons responsible for the care of the child are the perpetrators of the alleged abuse.

2. The investigation shall include an opportunity for the suspected abuser to be heard with respect to the allegations contained within the report. During the course of an investigation of suspected abuse by a school employee, the Superintendent, or designee, may place the employee on administrative leave with pay, pending the outcome of the investigation. It is the expectation of these regulations that the best interests of all parties are served by the timely completion of a thorough investigation and preparation of a written report.

3. The Superintendent is expressly authorized to prescribe internal rules to regulate the timeliness with which internal investigations shall be completed, the contents of those reports, the methods and operating procedures used and the sanctions for school department employees and students who impede such investigations.

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G. Evidence of Abuse by Certified School Employee

If the investigation undertaken by the Commissioner of DCF makes a finding that a child has been abused by a certified employee, the Superintendent shall place the employee on administrative leave (if not already on administrative leave) and notify the Board of Education and the Commissioner of Education, or his representative, of the reasons for and the conditions of the administrative leave within seventy-two (72) hours of receiving notice of that finding. Any decision of the Superintendent concerning such administrative leave shall remain in effect until the Board of Education acts pursuant to the provisions of Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 14-151.

If the contract of employment of a certified school employee is terminated as a result of the investigation, the Superintendent shall notify the Commissioner of Education, or his representative, as required by law.

Regardless of the outcome of any investigation by the Commissioner of DCF and/or local law enforcement authorities, the Superintendent and/or the Board, as appropriate, may take disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, in accordance with the provisions of any applicable statute.

H. Evidence of Abuse by Other School Staff

If the investigation by the Superintendent and/or the Commissioner of DCF produces evidence that a child has been abused by a non-certified school staff member, the Superintendent and/or the Board, as appropriate, may take disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

I. Delegation of Authority by the Superintendent

The Superintendent may appoint a designee (or designees) for the purposes of receiving and making reports, notifying and receiving notification, and/or investigating reports pursuant to this policy.

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J. Non-discrimination Policy

Neither the Board of Education nor any employee of the Norwalk Public Schools shall in any manner discriminate or retaliate against any employee or student who, in good faith, makes a report pursuant to this policy, or testifies or is about to testify in any proceeding involving abuse or neglect.

K. Support of Student Learning

The Superintendent, or designee, may, in such administrator's informed judgment, make such changes to the schedule of a student as are reasonably necessary to promote the best possible learning environment for a student who may be the victim of, or a witness to, abuse by an employee.

IV. Cooperation of School District in DCF Investigation

A. Connecticut Law requires school personnel to cooperate toward the

prevention, identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect. To the extent feasible, any investigation shall be coordinated with the Proper Agency in order to minimize the number of interviews of any child and to share information with other persons authorized to conduct an investigation of child abuse and neglect:

B. Cooperative Procedures to be Followed During DCF Interviews of

Students. The following guidelines shall govern the interview of students to be conducted by DCF on school grounds:

Interviewing the Child: Public school personnel who believe that an interview in the school setting may be necessary in order to protect the child must notify the Proper Agency as early in the day as possible to provide both the Proper Agency and the school administration ample time to coordinate appropriate activities and actions. Upon receipt of such notice, the Proper Agency will advise school personnel whether the child must be interviewed in the school. If school personnel then retain the child after the scheduled school day in order to ensure an interview by the Proper Agency or local or state police, school personnel must attempt to notify the parents of the child, except in those cases in which there is reason to believe that the parents or guardians or other persons responsible for the care of the child are the perpetrators of the alleged abuse.

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Preparation for the Interview: If the Proper Agency determines that a school interview is appropriate, the Proper Agency officer or social worker shall be required to notify the superintendent of schools or designee prior to the school visit with as much advance notice as possible. The Proper Agency officer shall provide the superintendent of schools with appropriate identification. If the Proper Agency officer

is not known to school personnel, a verifying call to the local Proper Agency office shall be made. If deemed appropriate by the Proper Agency or the administration, the parent or guardian of the child will be notified prior to the interview. The Proper Agency personnel are solely responsible for scheduling such interviews. If the Proper Agency employee does not arrive as scheduled and school personnel decide that the retention of the child beyond the school day is necessary to protect the child's physical well-being, school personnel must attempt to notify the parents of the child that the child will be late, except in those cases in which there is reason to believe that the parents or guardians or other persons responsible for the care of the child are the perpetrators of the alleged abuse.

The Interview: To ensure confidential communication, the school administration shall provide a private place to interview the child. As part of the investigative process, the Proper Agency officer may request that school personnel be present during the interview. The investigation is to be conducted solely by the Proper Agency officer.

The removal of clothing as part of an investigation into an inquiry which may have been caused by child abuse shall be done at the request of the following persons:

a. DCF Social Worker;

b. Officer of the Proper Agency investigating the allegations;

c. the school medical advisor; or

d. the school nurse

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v. Emergency Health Care and Reasonable Inquiry

When reasonable cause to suspect or believe that a child has been abused or neglect exists or when a child has a visible injury, public school personnel may make reasonable inquiry of the child regarding such suspicion or visible injury.

If a school nurse or school medical advisor is not readily available and the rendering of emergency first aid is necessary, other public school personnel who have completed a course in first aid offered by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or the Connecticut Department of Health Services may render such emergency first aid to a child. In accordance with state law, any person providing such aid is not liable for civil damages for any personal injuries which result from acts or omissions by such person rendering the emergency first aid, which constitute ordinary negligence. The immunity does not apply to acts or omissions constituting gross, willful or wanton negligence.

Legal Reference: §17a101 et seq. Of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended by Public Act 96-246 and Public Act 97-319 and PA 00-220 and PA 02-106

17a-102a Report of danger of abuse (as amended by PA 02- 106 and PA 02-138

PA 96-246 An act concerning the reporting, investigation and prosecution of child abuse and the termination of parental rights 10-151 Teacher Tenure Act

Regulation adopted:

3/15/11

NORWALK PUBLIC SCHOOLS NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

BOARD OF EDUCATION NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

Board Meeting Date:

3/15/11

Action Required By (date):

3/15/11

Number on Agenda:

C2J Action Item

D Information Item

(check one)

Agenda Title:

Approval of cancellation and date change for April 19, 2011 Board of Education Meeting

Background

April 19 falls during the Spring Recess

Cost (if applicable):

Funding Source:

Beginning Date of Program or Project (if applicable):

Ending Date of Program of Project (if applicable):

Options (if applicable):

Recommendation:

Resolved, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board of Education approve the cancellation of the April 19 Board of Education Meeting and schedule a special meeting for April 26, 2011

Attachment: DYes

~No (check one)

Submitted by: Superintendent's Office Department: __

BOARD OF EDUCATION NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

Board Meeting Date:

3/15/11

Action Required By (date):

3/15/11

Number on Agenda:

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L8J Action Item

o Information Item

(check one)

Agenda Title:

Approval of revised 2011-12 Capital Plan

Background:

Cost (if applicable):

2,779,485

Funding Source:

Capital

Beginning Date of Program or Project (if applicable):

7/1111

Ending Date of Program of Project (if applicable):

6/30/12

Options (if applicable):

Recommendation:

Resolved, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board of Education approve the revised Capital Plan for a total of $2,779,485 for SY 201112012

Attachment: ~ Yes

ONo

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Submitted by Craig Drezek

Department: Administrative Services

NORWALK PUBLIC SCHOOLS CENTRAL OFFICE

125 East Avenue • P.o. Box 6001 Norwalk. Connecticut 06852-6001 (203) 854-4000

DATE: March 10, 2011

TO: Members of the Board of Education

Cc: Dr. Susan Marks

FR: Craig Drezek & Mark Gorian

REF: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - 2011/2012 REQUEST

Attached please find the following documents:

#1 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - SUMMARY PAGE

#2 - CAPITAL BUDGET PROJECTS - FUNDING PROPOSAL

#3 - CAPITAL BUDGET PROJECT STATEMENTS - SCOPE OF WORK

*DOCUMENT #1- We are requesting that the Board of Education approve funding for 2011/2012 projects only, as set forth on document #1.

* DOCUMENT #2 - Establishes a reasonable funding proposal and cash flow projections based

on the utilization of approximately $7,000,000 in remaining BOE capital budget construction accounts, combined with future annual appropriations to be made available by the City. This document is for information purposes.

*DOCUMENT #3 -Provides a brief project and scope of work statement for each capital project presented. This document is for information purposes.

Thank you.

Norwalk Public Schools Website: www.norwalk.k12.ct.us/

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APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR FY 2011112 PROJECTS ONLY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS SUMMARY PAGE

DEP ARTMENT' Board of Education - Facilities-Maintenance & Technolozv Departments

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 BEYOND
PROJECT TITLE REQUEST REQUEST REQUEST REQUEST 2015
1. Naramake E. S. - A&E Fees 237,558
2. Naramake E. S. - Construction 0 943,245 1,190,000
3. Naramake E. S. - Modular Building
4. Cranbury E. S.- Construction 452,798 1,258,544 539,376 1,550,000
5. Rowayton E. S. - A&E Fees 692,223
6. Rowayton E. S.- Construction 0 1,924,020 824,580 1,500,000
7. Rowayton E. S. - Modular Building
8. Columbus M. S. - Construction 1,942,000
9. Jefferson E. S. - District 930,750 2,593,290 4,011,410
10. Asphalt & Concrete District 517,100 318,940 429,700 526,000 543,360
11. Stage Rigging & Stage Curtains- District 192,604
12. Gym Doors & Equipment-District 265,000 206,981
13. Technology Implementation 875,000 875,000 875,000 875,000
14.TOTAL 2,779,485 4,720,984 5,508,574 6,033,666 8,046,770
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FUNDS 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
PRIOR 2.0m l.Om l.4m 2.2m 0.4m 0
NEW 0 3.0m 3.0m 3.0m 3.0m 3.0m
CARRYOVER 0 95,515 249,531 15,957 57,291 245,521
BALANCE 2,000,000 4,095,515 4,649,531 5,215,957 3,457,291 3,245,521

1. NES CONSTRUCTION 237,558 943,245 1,190,000 0 0 0 2,370,803

2. CES CONSTRUCTION 0 452,798 1,258,544 539,376 1,550,000 0 3,800,718

3. RES CONSTRUCTION 692,223 1,924,020 824,580 1,500,000 0 0 4,940,823

4. CMS CONSTRUCTION 0 0 0 0 0 326,400 326,400

5. JES CONSTRUCTION 0 0 930,750 2,593,290 1,444,410 2,900,000 7,868,450

6. ASPHALT CONCRETE 517,100 318,940 429,700 526,000 217,360 0 2,009,100

7. STAGER&C 192,604 0 0 0 0 0 192,604

8. GYM D & E 265,000 206,981 0 0 0 0 471,981

TOTAL 1,904,485 3,845,984 4,633,574 5,158,666 3,211,770 3,226,400 21,980,879







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FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT NORWALK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CAPITAL BUDGET PROJECT STATEMENTS - SCOPE OF WORK 2011/2012

March 10, 2011

NARAMAI<E ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

A. PARTNERS FOR ARCHITECTURE - BUDGET SUMMARY

"Cost of Construction-hard costs-$l,397,400/($454,1551AS943,24S! *Owner and other soft cost5-$237,558/($001&237,5581

*Total Project Cost-$l,634,958/($454,1551$l,180,8031

B. CODE COMPLIANCE, HVAC AND FIVE YEAR PLAN-BUDGET SUMMARY

"Cost of Construction-hard costs-$2,277,qS8/{$465,339)f$1,iB:~-;H-9· "Owner and other soft cost5-$,~87-,1651tSOO)-!S3B-t-;3.&5--

"Total Project Cost-$2;664,62-31($4-6S,3-3-9tf$2;t99,284

1.0 Site -$00

2.0 Building Envelope-$488,520/($97,732)/$390,78g I..#> 41[;), b4t>/?.2/~~~;;~1

-b-l-Masonry repair5-$35,400

--r.1 Replace exterior doors $42,400

2.3 Replace windows-$410,640

3.0 Building Interior $€l69,128/($1~$496,464 +'-±--R~.j.ate VAT (ACM) with veT floors $356,795 3.2 Replace window blinds-S-&&;-G9-3--~c-3--~~

-~--Rehab student toilet $151,84G-

4.0 Code Compliance and Handicap Accessibility-$-73,lOO/(S24,874)/$48,206 F Ib:w.~"(.:~,j_:_~I..:?tff;1 -4.-±---Aw?-5-5--ClOO-akeve- routes $49,560

4.2 Stage lift $23,600 ''"18,b.;.,,:>o

5.0 Building Systems-$1,046,710/($170,069)/$876,641 ~:{~_;Bjs;4[';1 5.1 Replace boiler and burners-$295,000

5.2 Replace temperature controls-$157,410

5.3 Chimney repairs $41,300

5.4 Replace and upgrade exhaust & ventilation systems-$295,OOO 5.s Add mechanical cooling-A/C-$230,OOO

5.6 Upgrade electrical service-$28,000

CRANBURY ElEMENTARY SCHOOL

A. PARTNERS FOR ARCHITECTURE - BUDGET SUMMARY

"Cost of Construction - hard costs- $2,663,520/($865,600)1s1,797,920 I "Owner and other soft costs -$452,798/($00)1$452,7981

*Total Project Cost - $3,116,318/($865,600)~rr50,71~

B. CODE COMPLIANCE, HVAC AND FIVE YEAR PLAN-BUDGET SUMMARY

*Cost of Construction-hard costs S3,214,19~$65-9-;ge.2~75S4-,-293 *Owner and other soft costs $546,415it$OOY$5-46;415-

*Total Project Costs~61Wi-$'6Sg.;902tSs,lOO';"lfJ8-

1.0 Site -$00

2.0 Building Envelope-$552,83Of$(36,291)l$41~9- E$~;SD2~;l~.tifh~~1 ~ !----Re13j·aee-e;ffi?fl6f-E!00 fan El fra ffi€S---S--~

2.2 Replace exterior windows - $498,550

3.0 Building Interior-$659,890/($152,842)$507,048 ~,-+l-al-ffiat-AGM-new VeT floorti!e-$25D;fSO -

3.2 Ne' .... Window BI~rtEis-$56;74B-'

3~'--New--(eiling'S-$3-er,400- - ,--. 'M,-·--Rei*~t-etIet-fOOttres-+FI-da5'5feems-S-SB;B9B-

4.0 Code Compliance and Handicap Acces5ibility-S69,620($2J.;+9±+!-S4-~,-8l-9--

4.1 Toilet Access - $41,300

4.2 Access Route $28;3W-

5.0 Building Systems $1,931,855($346,978)$1,584,877 ~n-5prfnlder3-$270,196--

5.2 Replace Boilers & Burners - $295,000

5.3 Replace Temperature Controls DOC S162,l~

5.4 Chimney Repairs $41,300

5.5 Replace & Upgrade Exhaust and ventilation systems -$531,000

5.6 Add Mechanical Cooling - AIC - $240,000

5.7 Upgrade Electric Service-$45,OOO

5.8 Replace Classroom lighting $140,5Bz-

5.9 Replace Gym Lights $15,340

5.10 Md Exterior Lights $18,000

5.11 Replace Exterior Ughts-$5-3;!B&- 5-:12--£-xtt Inverter Exterior lights --$+8-;00-0- 5.13 Replace Fire Alarm -$81,059

5.14 Replace Clocks and Bells -$21,240

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ROWAYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

A. PARTNERS FOR ARCHITECTURE - BUDGET SUMMARY

"Cost of Construction-hard costs-$4,071,900/($1,323,300)!lS$2,748,600 I *Owner and other soft costs-$692,223/($OO)$692,223!

*Total Project Cost-$4,764, 123/($1,32 3,300)4$3,440,82~ I

B. CODE COMPLIANCE, HVAC AND FIVE YEAR PLAN-BUDGET SUMMARY

*Cost of Construction-hard costs-~,~S4S-~2,301)i~2;377,93-1 *Owner and other soft costs $481,139/($00)/$481,139

"Total Project Cost S3,311,371/($4S2,301)/S2~-9-;-G+G-

1.0 Site -$00

2.0 Building Envelope S801,932/($7~3)1$723,429 ~y & brick+epairs $67,~~ -2-c-2-R~fe-r-4e0rs $53,100

2.3 Replace wiRdows-$3~9,84-7-

2.4 Repair slate roof-$271,400

2.5 Replace B-wing roof-$80,000

3.0 Building Interior~V-$&7i8SQ. 3.1 Replace.&-rep.aif ceilings $9&;55&-

4.0 Code Compliance & Handicap Accessibility-$557,740/(S176,4=7.&t1~:t64-- r~~~~z~!.:~il 4.1 Student toilet renovations-$342,200

4.2 Remo','e VAT (ACM) flooring $1-88,548'

4.3 Abate A(.M...fH~tft5ttta-t+eft-$3S~

5.0 Building Systems $1,374/010/($18g/6n)f~,-~ EJ6Sr-~;tMq4-1-_)~;;>L

~M.vGt€l-AlJ+-selhea~t-R~.oo"'1'l-roHets-$2-±,~40-

5.2 Replace temperatuf.etofl.t..rolsystem-$2Uj2Q4-

5.3 Chimney repaffs-$4~

5.4 Replace and upgrade exhaust & ventilation system-$603,440 5.5 Add mechanical cooling-A/C-$228,000

5.6 Upgrade electrical systems-$65,000

5. 7 Upgrade-€fa55.Fft&ffi-I.i~-$±44ig.2c6-- 5.8 Upgrade PIA system-$17,700

5.9 Replace bell system & clock-$41,300

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COLUMBUS MAGNET SCHOOL

A. PARTNERS FOR ARCHITECTURE - BUDGET SUMMARY

*Cost of Construction-hard costs - $1,920,000/($614,400)~$1,30S~60~ *Owner and other soft costs-$326,400/($00lAS326,40d

*Total Project Cost-$2,246,400/($614,400)&:1632,oool

B. CODE COMPLIANCE, HVAC AND FIVE YEAR PLAN - BUDGET SUMMARY

"Cost of Construction-hard costs ~;~~~ "Owner and other soft costs -~e4f{-$OOtf$-Hf};5M*Total Project Cost -~-9;i·f)4"I+$OO)/S829,764

1.0 Site - $00

2.0 Building Envelope - ~53JOO/($OO)/$2S3,7ee -

2.1 M Cl sG+lr-v-re.sto+a-ti.Qn.am:!-re-pairs--$-lS97~QO NHef3iac-elr€~air·corniceand gutt-€fs-$94,400·

3.0 Buildi ng I nterior-$-106,2-GG/{$OOjfS±86,2G{}-- 3.1 Replacei5Vf'A-~$-lG&,-2..QQ·-

4.0 Code Compliance and Handicap Accessibility-$OO

5.0 Building Systems~,-300ffSOOt/$349,300 5.1 Provide mechanical cooling -$280,000 5.2 Upgrade electric service-$28,OOO ~ clock system $41,3-00-

JEFFERSON ElEMENTARY SCHOOL

A. PARTNERS FOR ARCHITECTURE - BUDGET SUMMARY

"Cost of Construction-hard costS-$5,475,000/($1,770,300)1'3,704,700! *Owner and other soft costs-$930,750/($00) 930750

*Total Project Cost-$6,405,750/($1,770,300) 4635450

B. CODE COMPLIANCE, HVAC AND FIVE YEAR PLAN - BUDGET SUMMARY

"Cost of Construction-hard costs -S3,SOS,308ft$~-14-;&6S#$~f.9B-,t4-3- *Owner and other soft costs -$5-9-5--;-9-W{f$OO)!-S595-;9W--

*Total Project Costs -$4;N-l,i-lBffS7-14;6&5}/$3;3-Sf5;545---

1.0 Site -$00

2.0 Building Envelope $507AOGH$-le9-,5.z-frl/-$39'T,&n ~r:y-+@pau:s-~1-1,sQQ-

2.2 Replace exterior deors S35-;4Be

2.3 Replace exterior windows-$460,200 -

3.0 Building Interior{i313,585/($47,Q38)/$2§6,S_m 3.1 Replace acoustical ceilings-$313,585

4.0 Code Compliance and Handicap AccesslbilitY~472,000/(S15~~63)-/$~!_2!_1~.rr 41 HCS04 door hardware-$41,300

4.2 Rehab tOilets-HC504-$206,500

4.3 Upgrade passenger elevator-$194,700 4.4 Install stage lift-$29,500

5.0 Building Systems{$2,212,323/($398~~i~~i;?~.~:~~

5.1 Install automatic sprinkler system-$250,S68 5.2 Boiler room additlon-$413,000

5.3 Replace electric heat with hot water boilers, burners-$752,604 5.4 Replace temperature controls-$188,151

55 Upgrade exhaust and ventilation systems-$295,OOO 5.6 Replace AHU's-$70,800

5.7 Replace cooling tower and chiller-$241,900

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ASPHALT & CONCRETE

2011/2012

1. Norwalk High School

2 Nathan Hale Middle School

3. Ponus Ridge Middle School

4. West Rocks Middle School

$110,000 $135,000 $130,000 $142,100

TOTAL

$517,100

2012/2013

1. Naramake Elementary

2. Cranbury Elementary

3. Rowayton Elementary

$177,000 s 71,000 s 70,940

TOTAL

$318,940

2013/2014

1. Jefferson Elementary

2. Columbus Magnet

$295,000 $134,700

TOTAL

$429,700

2014/2015

1. Brien McMahon High School

2. Briggs High School

3. Rotan Middle School

4. Brookside Elementary

5. Fox Run Elementary

6. Kendall Elementary

7. Marvin Elementary

8. Silvermine Elementary

9. Tracey Elementary

10. Central Kitchen/Warehouse

$112,100 $ 45,000 $ 55,760 $ 17,700 s 42,000 $ 35,000 $ 59,500 $ 35,000 $ 58,940 $ 65,000

2015/2016

1. Wolfpit Elementary

$543,360

STAGE RIGGING SYSTEMS & STAGE CURTAINS

Eighteen of our district schools are provided with designated assembly facilities that utilize theatrical curtain provisions and assemblies operated with overhead stage rigging and pulley systems. Stage curtains must be fire & flame retardant and meet the minimal standards as setforth by local and state fire codes, as well as NFP A 701. All stage rigging & pulley systems must be brought up to code compliant as well, and are required to be maintained in a condition certifiable for safe operation. At this time most of these 18 school sites are in need of work on the stage rigging and pulley systems, as well as on the stage curtains, in order to meet building and fire code compliance, NFP A 701, and to place all equipment into a safe operating condition. At this time no funding for this work has been provided by the Norwalk Facilities School Construction Program.

STAGE RIGGING STAGE CURTAINS
NORWALKH. S. $ 25,701 0
PONUSRIDGE 1,711 0
ROTON 9,354 1,502
WESTROCKS 1,294 1,294
BROOKSIDE 0 1,486
COLUMBUS 15,065 686
CRANBURY 10,473 1,753
FOX RUN 13,660 1,304
JEFFERSON 9,934 1,023
KENDALL 11,693 1,251
MARVIN 7,393 1,094
NARAMAKE 11,688 1,759
ROWAYTON 0 843
SILVERMINE 16,962 1,685
TRACEY 10,630 1,960
WOLFPIT 9,987 1,909
$ 155,545 $19,549

Contingency 15,555 1,955
$ 171,100 $21,504 = $192,604 Total $192.604

GYMNASIUM FOLDING DOORSIPARTITIONS & GYM EQUIPMENT

A total of 13 original folding gymnasium doors continue to be used at our three middle schools and at 10 of our elementary buildings. The average age of the doors is 46 years old and none are compliant with current building or safety codes. The majority of the doors have become problematic over the past ten years, requiring anywhere between $10,000 to $15,000 worth of essential repairs annually. Most of the doors have become difficult to open and close, requiring great care and precaution when operating. We currently have 10 folding doors that are in need of between $55,000 to $60,000 worth of safety repairs. It is our recommendation that all 13 doors to be removed and replaced with modem vinyl fabric and mesh gymnasium operable roll-up curtains, similar to those that we have already installed at Brien McMahon, Norwalk High, Silvermine and Nathan Hale. In addition, the recent safety inspections that were conducted on our school gym equipment and bleachers identified the need for additional corrective safety work. Currently there is no funding in place being provided by the Norwalk Facilities School Construction Program to perform this work.

DOORS/P AR TITIONS EQUIPMENT

NATHAN HALE $ 0 $ 3,500
PONUS RIDGE 28,000 0
ROTON 28,000 17,000
WEST ROCKS 28,000 4,000.
BROOKSIDE 25,000 1,120
COLUMBUS 25,000 0
CRANBURY 25,000 0
FOX RUN 25,000 2,000
JEFFERSON 25,000 5,000
KENDALL 25,000 4,200
MARVIN 25,000 9,000
NARAMAKE 25,000 2,845
TRACEY 25,000 3,500
WOLFPIT 25,000 2,000

$334,000 $54,165
Contingency 33,400 5,416

$367,400 $59,581 $426,981

A & E Fees 45,000

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