WEBSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Webster, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING June 14, 2022 Members Present: Absent: Administrators Present: Others Present:
T. Gurowski, J. Richardson, J. Birdsong-Ng-arrived at 5:05 p.m., L. Dioguardi, S. LaDelfa, M. Rigillo-arrived at 4:20 p.m. M. Alt B. Neenan, B. Freeman, D. Swinson, C. Armstrong, E. Blask, L. Wahl, F. Leggett J. Fonseca, D. Elliott, C. Roods
The June 14, 2022 meeting of the Webster Board of Education was called to order by President T. Gurowski in the 2nd floor Professional Development Center, 119 South Avenue, Webster, NY at 4:03 p.m. There was a quorum. President Gurowski asked for a motion to amend the agenda to remove the Regular Business meeting, as the resolution for approval will be tabled to a future date. S. LaDelfa motioned, L. Dioguardi seconded to amend the agenda. Vote: 4: Yes; 0: No; 3 Absent: M. Alt, J. Birdsong-Ng, M. Rigillo. J. Richardson motioned, L. Dioguardi seconded to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent’s evaluation. Board members moved into Executive Session at 4:05 p.m. Vote: 4: Yes; 0: No; 3 Absent: M. Alt, J. Birdsong-Ng, M. Rigillo. Executive Session attendees: T. Gurowski, J. Richardson, L. Dioguardi, S. LaDelfa, M. Rigillo joined at 4:20 p.m., Superintendent Neenan President Gurowski called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. in the 2nd floor Professional Development Center. There was a quorum. J. Richardson motioned, L. Dioguardi seconded to move out of Executive Session and into public session. Vote: 5: Yes; 0: No; 2 Absent: M. Alt, J. Birdsong-Ng. President Gurowski once again asked for a motion to amend the agenda and table the resolution to a future date. S. LaDelfa motioned, J. Richardson seconded to amend the agenda. Vote: 5: Yes; 0: No; 2 Absent: M. Alt, J. Birdsong-Ng. L. Dioguardi motioned, J. Richardson seconded to enter workshop session. Vote: 5: Yes; 0: No; 2 Absent: M. Alt, J. Birdsong-Ng. E. Blask and L. Wahl lead the discussion about the administration of the Strategic Planning survey which was postponed from the spring of 2021. Over 3,535 students, 1,017 employees and 1,393 community members responded. A one-time use link was provided to families and staff and the public response was open on our website. The survey was anonymous, paper copies were provided at the Webster and Penfield public libraries, Recreation Center, and WAC. There were signs at the fire house, it was mentioned at board meetings and in school newsletters. Board members discussed the results of all three surveys, 1) Teacher, Teacher Assistant and Admin, 2) Student, 3) Community. A comparison of results from 2019 was shown. Discussion took place on the top five results, lowest five results, greatest five gains, lowest five gains Some of the topics discussed were professional learning and collaboration, safety, extra-curricular activities, culture, middle school students wanting more choices as compared with high school students, mental health academics, etc. Discussion took place about the interpretation of the results.
Metrics are determined from the strategic planning survey. A draft 2022-2023 goal document was reviewed and discussed and how goals will be measured. There are a few wording changes for the proposed goals to include essential skills and district climate and culture. Once goals are approved by the board, they will be rolled out to the administrators and teachers over the summer and the community will receive survey results in the fall. M. Rigillo motioned, T. Gurowski seconded to adjourn the workshop. The workshop adjourned at 6:04 p.m. Respectfully yours,
Cynthia Cushman Cynthia Cushman District Clerk All documents that are duly made a part of these minutes are kept in a supplemental file that corresponds to the date of this meeting.