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CRANSTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

MAY 20, 2013

WESTERN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

400 PHENIX AVENUE, CRANSTON, RI

EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:30 P.M. - NOTE SPECIAL TIME

 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING - PUBLIC SESSION

 

 

AGENDA

 

1. Call to order- 5:30 p.m. Convene to Executive Session pursuant to RI State Laws  -

 

2. PL 42-46-5(a)(1) Personnel:

1. (Renewal of Contracts – Administrators/Principals)

 

3. PL 42-46-5(a)(2) Collective Bargaining and Litigation:

1. Contract Negotiations’ Update(s)=
2. (Secretaries)
3. (Teachers)
4. (Teacher Assistants)
5. (Bus Drivers, Mechanics)
6. (Tradespeople)

 

4. PL 42-46-5 (3) Security

 

5. Executive Session
6. Call to Order – Public Session
7. Roll Call – Quorum
8. Executive Session Minutes Sealed – May 20, 2013
9. Minutes of Previous Meetings Approved – April 10 and April 22, 2013.
10. Public Acknowledgements/Communications
11. Chairperson’s Communications
12. Superintendent’s Communications
13. School Committee Member Communications
14. Public Hearing

      a. Students (Agenda/Non-Agenda Matters)

      b. Members of the Public (Agenda Matters Only)

15. Consent Calendar/Consent Agenda
16. Action Calendar/Action Agenda

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

SPONSORED BY THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE

 

NO. 13-5-1- Whereas, students from the Cranston Area Career & Technical Center have distinguished themselves through competing in the Rhode Island SkillsUSA State Competitions.

 

Whereas, the following 47 students have distinguished themselves on the state level by medaling in their respective competitions:

Health Knowledge Bowl	Olivia Braga	Gold
Health Knowledge Bowl	Autumn Cardente	Gold
Health Knowledge Bowl	Patrick Igoe	Gold
Health Knowledge Bowl	Chantelle Mullaney	Gold
Promotional Bulletin Board	Bianca Costa	Gold
Promotional Bulletin Board	John Pagano	Gold
Robotic Workcell Technology	Ellis Tammelleo	Gold
Robotic Workcell Technology	Emilio Verdone	Gold
Early Childhood Education	Lauren Loberti	Gold
Technical Math	Mkrtich Arslanyan	Gold
Job Skills Demonstration "O"	Megan Conway	Gold
Job Skills Demonstration “A”	Rachel Almonte	Gold
Prepared Speech	Darrio Carter	Gold
Web Design	Paul Biello	Gold
Web Design	Elija Hernandez	Gold
Mobile Robotics	Rachel Vierra	Gold
Mobile Robotics	Steven O’Brien	Gold
Medical Terminology	Alyssa Males	Gold
Job Interview	Erika Danella	Gold
Nurse Assisting	Marissa Barbusci	Gold
First Aid/CPR	Makaela Smith	Gold
Photography	Tiffany Lam	Gold
T-Shirt Design	Michael Pescione	Gold
Pin Design	James Tsang	Gold
Health Knowledge Bowl	Michael Igoe	Silver
Health Knowledge Bowl	Victoria Johnston	Silver
Health Knowledge Bowl	Kelly McDonough	Silver
Health Knowledge Bowl	Alexandra Tidswell	Silver
Culinary Arts	Jarred London	Silver
Job Skills Demonstration “O”	Caitlin Marino	Silver
Technical Math	Christopher Swanson	Silver
Prepared Speech	Stephanie Nyzio	Silver
Mobile Robotics	Benjamin Marcotte	Silver
Mobile Robotics	Seamus Winter	Silver
Early Childhood Education	Lauren McDonnell	Silver
Job Skills Demonstration “O”	Joseph Richard	Bronze
Job Skills Demonstration “A"	Olivia Frangos	Bronze
Basic Health Care Skills	Ashley Guerra	Bronze
Medical Math	Alexandrea Colangelo	Bronze
Medical Terminology	Breanna Brown	Bronze
Nurse Assisting	Carla Hurtado	Bronze
Early Childhood Education	Alexandra Kerfoot	Bronze
Advertising Design	Lisa Castore	Bronze
Photography	Thomas Casey	Bronze
Robotic Workcell Technology	Stephen Giarrusso	Bronze
Robotic Workcell Technology	Erick Wentzel	Bronze
Commercial Baking	Nicholas Sivo	Bronze

Be it Resolved, that the Cranston School Committee extend its congratulations to all of these students and  Gerald Auth, Principal/Director, faculty and staff of the Cranston Area Career & Technical Center and SkillsUSA Advisor  Lori Velino, and teachers Aimee Duarte,  Edd Spidell, Lou Giglietti  Leonard Baker, Martha Sylvestre, Steven Versacci, David Bizier, Charlene Barbieri, Bethany CorreiaBrenda Coutu,  Teresa Coppa, Steve DeRosa, William Carcieri, Richard Lonardo, Debra Favicchio, Susan Mastrati, assistants, Maria Thresher, Ryan Ingerowski and Anne Mantia, School Based Coordinator.

 

Be it further Resolved, that a copy of this resolution signed by the members of the Cranston School Committee, be presented to each successful student, teacher and advisor.

 

NO. 13-5-2- Whereas, students from the Cranston Area Career & Technical Center have distinguished themselves by being awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

 

Whereas, the following 19 students and 4 teachers have distinguished themselves at the national level through volunteer service and civic participation.

 

Lisa Castore                                                      Gold Medal

Victoria Johnston                                               Silver Medal

Rachel Almonte                                                 Silver Medal

Alyssa Males                                                    Silver Medal

Benjamin Marcotte                                             Silver Medal

Alexandra Kerfoot                                              Silver Medal

Kelly McDonough                                              Silver Medal

Mkrtich Arslanyan                                              Silver Medal

Alexandra Tidswell                                             Silver Medal

Rachel Vierra                                                    Silver Medal

Steven O’Brien                                                  Silver Medal

Darrio Carter                                                     Silver Medal

Ellis Tammelleo                                                 Silver Medal

Lauren Loberti                                                    Silver Medal

Patrick Igoe                                                       Silver Medal

Elija Hernandez                                                 Silver Medal

Paul Biello                                                         Silver Medal

Bianca Costa                                                    Silver Medal

Lori Velino                                                         Silver Medal

Edd Spidell                                                        Silver Medal

Steven Versacci                                                            Silver Medal

Robin D’Almeida                                                Silver Medal

Steven Lombardi                                                Bronze Medal

 

Be it Resolved, that the Cranston School Committee extend its congratulations to all of these students, Gerald Auth Principal/Director, faculty and staff of the Cranston Area Career & Technical Center and SkillsUSA  Advisor  Lori Velino.

 

Be it further Resolved, that a copy of this resolution signed by the members of the Cranston School Committee, be presented to each successful student and advisor.

 

NO. 13-5-3-    Whereas, students from Cranston High School East have distinguished themselves through competing in the 2012 Rhode Island State DECA Competitions. 

 

Whereas, the following 24 students have distinguished themselves on the state level by medaling in their respective competitions:

 

Brittany Abatiello                       International Business Plan                                Gold

Megan Duchesne                       International Business Plan                                Gold

Janet Huang                              International Business Plan                                Gold

Helen Le                                   Hospitality & Tourism Research Event                Gold

Kayla Lei                                   Hospitality & Tourism Research Event                Gold

Emily Kong                               Hospitality & Tourism Research Event                Gold

Caitlyn Blankenship                   Entrepreneurship Written Event                           Gold

Kimberly Kong                           Entrepreneurship Written Event                           Gold

Leona Neou                               Entrepreneurship Written Event                           Gold

Spencer Brown                          Business Services Marketing                              Gold

Tyler Phillips                             Buying & Merchandising Team Event                  Gold

Romeo Sarum                           Buying & Merchandising Team Event                  Gold

Shastery Gonzalez                    Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan               Gold

Jessica Gonzalez                      Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan               Gold

Ashely Adames                         Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan               Gold

Aketzali Villanueva                    Entrepreneurship Participating Event                   Gold

Kassandra Ferland                     Entrepreneurship Participating Event                   Silver

Antonio David-Reyes                 Entrepreneurship Growing Your Business            Silver

Christopher McCormick              Travel & Tourism Team Event                            Silver

Mary Duhon                              Travel & Tourism Team Event                            Silver

Decoda Arlia                             Buying & Merchandising Research Event                        Silver

Valerie Linsangan                      Buying & Merchandising Research Event                        Silver

Sovia Sinn                                Entrepreneurship Participating Event                   Bronze

Jonathan Gaye                          Entrepreneurship Growing Your Business            Bronze

 

Be it RESOLVED that the Cranston School Committee extends its congratulations to all of these students for their exceptional accomplishments, and to Mr. Sean Kelly, Principal of Cranston High School East, Mrs. Diane Narcisi, Business Department Head, and to their teachers, Mr. Richard Abruzzini and Ms. Meaghan McGonagle, and that they receive a copy of this Resolution signed by the members of the Cranston School Committee.

 

NO. 13-5-4- Whereas, sixteen students from Cranston High School East represented the State of Rhode Island at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, California, April 23 through April 29, 2013, and where the following students distinguished themselves  by receiving national recognition in their events:

 

Spencer Brown                          Business Services Marketing                              Award of Excellence

Tyler Phillips                             Buying & Merchandising Team Event                  Award of Excellence

Romeo Sarum                           Buying & Merchandising Team Event                  Award of Excellence

Antonio David-Reyes                 Entrepreneurship Growing Your Business            Award of Excellence

 

Be it RESOLVED that the Cranston School Committee extends its congratulations to all of these students for their exceptional accomplishments, and to Mr. Sean Kelly, Principal of Cranston High School East, Mrs. Diane Narcisi, Business Department Head, and to their teachers, Mr. Richard Abruzzini and Ms. Meaghan McGonagle, and that they receive a copy of this Resolution signed by the members of the Cranston School Committee.

           

RESOLUTIONS

PERSONNEL – ADMINISTRATION

NO. 13-5-5-  RESOLVED, that at the recommendation of the Superintendent, said certified administrator be renewed as follows:

            Joseph Balducci, Chief Financial Officer

            Contract Effective Date: July 1, 2013

            See attached Financial Impact Analysis

 

NO. 13-5-6-  RESOLVED, that at the recommendation of the Superintendent, said certified administrator be renewed as follows:

            Anthony Corrente, Principal, Western Hills Middle School

            Contract Effective Date: July 1, 2013

            See attached Financial Impact Analysis

 

NO. 13-5-7-  RESOLVED, that at the recommendation of the Superintendent, said certified administrator be renewed as follows:

            Kim Magnelli, Assistant Principal, Cranston High School West

            Contract Effective Date: July 1, 2013

            See attached Financial Impact Analysis

 

PERSONNEL            

NO. 13-5-8 – RESOLVED, that at the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following certified personnel be appointed as substitutes on a temporary basis as needed:

           

Britany Taylor, Secondary English

Kailyn Audet, Elementary

Alexandra Fairbrothers, Elementary

                       

NO. 13-5-9- RESOLVED, that at the recommendation of the Superintendent, the retirement of the following certified personnel be accepted:

 

                        Diane Farren, Nurse

                        Park View Middle School

                        Effective Date: June 30, 2013

 

                        Valerie Rekrut, Teacher

                        Eden Park Elementary School

                        Effective Date: June 30, 2013

 

                        Anita Campopiano, Teacher

                        Pupil Personnel Services

                        Effective Date: June 30, 2013

 

NO. 13-5-10 -  RESOLVED, that at the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following non-certified employee(s) be appointed:

                       

                        Holly Fay, Bus Monitor

                        Transportation

                        Effective Date: April 30, 2013

                        Authorization: Replacement

                        Fiscal Note: 13445090 51110

 

                        Juan Cartagena, 5 hour Custodian

                        Plant Operations

                        Effective Date: May 21, 2013

                        Authorization: Replacement

                        Fiscal Note: 11747050 51110

 

                        Michael Colalella, 5 hour Custodian

                        Plant Operations

                        Effective Date: May 21, 2013

                        Authorization: Replacement

                        Fiscal Note: 12847050 51110

 

                        Thomas Salisbury, Summer Utility

                        Plant Operations

                        Effective Date: May 13, 2013

                        Authorization: New

                        Fiscal Note: 15249110 51110

 

                        Ryan Taylor, Summer Utility

                        Plant Operations

                        Effective Date: June 3, 2013

                        Authorization: New

                        Fiscal Note: 15249110 51110

                       

NO. 13-5-11- RESOLVED, that at the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following non-certified personnel be appointed as substitutes on a temporary basis as needed:

                       

Robert Nolan, Teacher Assistant

 

NO. 13-5-12-  RESOLVED, that at the recommendation of the Superintendent, the retirement(s) of the following non-certified personnel be accepted:

                       

                        Sandra Antoni, Bus Driver

                        Transportation

                        Effective Date: June 21, 2013

 

                        Mario Cardillo, Custodian

                        Plant Operations

                        Effective Date: May 10, 2013

 

                        Maureen Greaves, Coordinator

                        Cranston Family Center

                        Effective Date: August 1, 2013

 

                        Jean Michael, Teacher Assistant

                        Glen Hills Elementary School

                        Effective Date: July 4, 2013

 

NO. 13-5-13  – RESOLVED, that at the recommendation of the Superintendent, the resignation(s) of the following non-certified personnel be accepted:

                       

                        Kenneth Lotz, Custodian

                        Plant Operations

                        Effective Date: April 26, 2013

 

                        Robert Larocque, Bus Driver

                        Transportation

                        Effective Date: April 30, 2013

 

                        Heather Perez, Bus Monitor

                        Transportation

                        Effective Date: April 29, 2013

 

BUSINESS

POLICIES AND PROGRAMS

 

NO. 13-5-14 - RESOLVED, that at the recommendation of the School Committee, the following Field Trip of Long Duration be approved:

 

1. Gerald Auth, Director/Assistant Principal of the Cranston Area Career & Technical Center, to travel to Kansas City, from June 26, 2013 through June 29, 2013 to attend the SkillsUSA National Competition, at no cost to the School Department.  Please see the attached Conference Request Form.

 

NO. 13-5-15 - RESOLVED, that at the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Organization/Visitor Access & Identification (Policy #1250), as amended, be approved for second reading (see policy attached).

                                                                     

PURCHASES AND PURCHASED SERVICES

 

Resolved, that the following purchases be approved:

 

NO. 13-5-16-     Kindergarten supplies in the amount of $3,912.61 (Purchase is pending the availability of funding 2013-2014)

Number of bids issued   10

Number of bids received 7

 

NO. 13-5-17-     Art supplies in the amount of $30,367.91 (Purchase is pending the availability of funding 2013-2014)

Number of bids issued   14

Number of bids received 12

 

NO. 13-5-18-     Computer supplies in the amount of $7,461.30 (Purchase is pending the availability of funding 2013-2014)

Number of bids issued   4

Number of bids received 2

 

NO. 13-5-19-     Medical Dental supplies in the amount of $7,268.95 (Purchase is pending the availability of funding 2013-2014)

Number of bids issued   7

Number of bids received 5

 

NO. 13-5-20-     Photocopy Supplies in the amount of $32,246.52.  (Pending the availability of funding 2013-2014)

Number of bids issued   5

Number of bids received 2

 

NO. 13-5-21-     Physical Education supplies in the amount of $6,245.44.  (Pending the availability of funding 2013-14)

                                    Number of bids issued   10        

                                    Number of bids received   6

 

NO. 13-5-22-     Math Manipulatives in the amount of $2,852.13.  (Pending the availability of funding 2013-14)

                                    Number of bids issued      6

                                    Number of bids received    5

 

NO. 13-5-23-     Music supplies in the amount of $3,555.98.  (Pending the availability of funding 2013-14)

 

                                    Number of bids issued   10        

                                    Number of bids received   8

 

NO. 13-5-24-     Audio Visual supplies in the amount of $4,794.96.  (Pending the availability of funding 2013-14)

                                    Number of bids issued   10        

                                    Number of bids received   7

 

NO. 13-5-25-     Resolved, that the following contract be approved:

 

The contract for Food Service Management to Sodexo be renewed for the 3rd of 4 years as approved by the School Committee resolution 10-7-24 pursuant to the terms and conditions of the RFP and bid documents commencing for the period beginning July 1, 2013 and continuing until June 30, 2014.

 

NO. 13-4-26 -    Resolved, that the following Cranston Public Schools 401(A) Retirement Plan be approved:

SECURITY BENEFIT RETIREMENT PROGRAM

PLAN DOCUMENTS

Hyperlinked Document

(For review and approval by Counsel)

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) for Cranston Public Schools (the “Employer”), pursuant to its authority to adopt employee benefit programs, wishes to adopt plan documents to make the benefits of a Security Benefit Retirement Program available to its Employees (the “Plan”); and

 

WHEREAS, the Board wishes to take any action necessary to adopt such trust accounts, annuity contracts or custodial accounts as are necessary to establish funding vehicles with Security Benefit affiliates for the Plan, to receive and invest contributions in such investment options as are selected by Employees participating in the Plan.

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the form of the Plan as drafted on the Security Benefit Governmental Defined Contribution Plan and Trust document effective date of plan is hereby approved and adopted by this Board for the benefit of Eligible Employees of the Employer; provided however, that the Employer, through its duly authorized delegates, may hereafter change the terms of the Plan to improve administration; and

 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the Plan, the Board further establishes funding accounts with Security Benefit for receipt and investment of contributions made under the Plan, as directed by participating Employees; and

 

FINALLY RESOLVED, that the duly authorized officers and delegates of the Employer are hereby authorized and directed to execute the plan documents for the Plan in the form presented to this Board, to communicate the terms of the Plan to Employees, to designate Employees as eligible for participation in the Plan in accordance with Plan terms, and to take such further actions as may be necessary and appropriate to implement the Plan and effectuate the terms and intent of these resolutions.

 

I, _______________________________________Andrea M. Iannazzi, Chairperson, Cranston School Committee, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolutions were unanimously adopted by the Board of Directors at their meeting held at _______________________, on the ___________day of _____________, 2013.

 

Cranston Public Schools

 

 

____________________

Signature

 

WITNESS:

 

____________________

 

 

TABLED RESOLUTION

NO. 13-4-27 – RESOLVED, that at the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Adoption of the Rhode Island Basic Education Program (Policy #4116) be approved for first reading (see policy attached).

 

17. Public Hearing on Non-Agenda Items
18. Announcement of Future Meetings – June 12, June 17, June 24 and June 27, 2013.
19. Adjournment

 

School Committee members who are unable to attend this meeting are asked to notify the Chairperson in advance.

 

Interested persons and the public at large, upon advance notice, will be given a fair opportunity to be heard at said meeting on the items proposed on the Agenda.

 

Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired must notify the Superintendent’s Office at 270-8170  72 hours in advance of hearing date.

 

Any changes in the agenda pursuant to RIGL 42-46-6(e) will be posted on the school district’s website at www.cpsed.net, Cranston Public Schools’ administration building, 845 Park Ave., Cranston, RI; and Cranston City Hall, 869 Park Ave., Cranston, RI and will be electronically filed with the Secretary of State at least forty-eight hours (48) in advance of the meeting. 

 

Notice posted: May 17, 2013

 

 

Organization/ Visitor Access and Identification Policy                                            (#1250)

 

In an effort to maintain a safe and secure environment in our schools the following policy guidelines will be followed.

 

Organizations, groups or individuals shall not be allowed to promote or recruit during the school day.  All visits by organizations, groups or individuals shall be prearranged and preapproved by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

 

Visits shall not disrupt the school day including recess and lunch or “free” times.  

 

Principals will maintain daily records of expected visitors, volunteers and approved programming during the school day.  This record must be available in the Main Office and must be used to allow entry into the school building. 

 

Any visitor, volunteer or parent/guardian coming into the school for a program, event or to pick up or drop off their child must communicate with the main office prior to arriving at the school.  Any visitor, volunteer or parent/guardian who does not communicate with the school prior to arriving, may be denied entry to the building and will require approval of the building principal or his/her designee.

 

Any visitor, volunteer or parent/guardian shall go directly to the main office upon entering the building in order to sign in to the building.  Failure to follow this procedure may result in removal from the building. 

 

Any visitor, volunteer or parent/guardian coming into the school for a program, event or classroom activity shall be required to wear a visitor badge/sticker supplied by the school.  This badge/sticker must be worn in a visible manner during the entire visit and should be returned to the office prior to leaving the building.  Visitors not wearing badges/stickers will be asked to leave the building immediately.

 

 

This policy becomes effective on August 28, 2013. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Policy Adopted:         3/20/75

Policy Amended:                                                                   CRANSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

AMENDED POLICY EFFECTIVE:        8/28/13            CRANSTON, RHODE ISLAND

 

TABLED RESOLUTION 13-4-27

 

Adoption of the Rhode Island Basic Education Program      (Policy #4116)

 

 

Purpose                                  The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the Cranston

Public Schools are in full compliance with the Rhode Island

Department of Education (RIDE) Basic Education Program

(BEP).

 

Position                                   The BEP establishes standards deemed essential by the

Board of Regents to assure the provision of a

guaranteed and viable education for all public school

students and ensure the implementation of the Rhode

Island Comprehensive Education Strategy. The Cranston

Public Schools are committed to fully implementing

all aspects of the BEP.

 

            The administration is hereby directed to establish a procedure

for the hiring, assignment, transfer, layoff or recall of staff that complies

with the BEP and law.

 

 

 

Legal Reference

 

R.I.G.L. - 16-2-9 - General Powers and Duties of School Committees

R.I.G.L. - 16-2-18 - Selection of Teachers and the General Control of Schools

R.I.G.L. - 16-7.1-2 - Accountability for Student Performance

 

RIDE Basic Education Program Regulations; Title G, Ch 12-15, including 15-2.2

 

See also: Commissioner of Education Letter to Superintendents

dated October 20, 2009 re: Basic Education Program Regulations and

Seniority Based Teacher Assignments; Advisory Letter from the

Commissioner of Education regarding formal legal advisory opinion

request of the Lincoln School Committee dated November 7, 2011;

Commissioner of Education Letter to Superintendents dated January 31,

2013.

 

Policy Adopted:                                                                     CRANSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RESOLUTION NO.:                                                            CRANSTON, RHODE ISLAND