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Key votes and procedural details reported in the meeting record:

- Approval of the agenda: Motion to approve by Matt; second by Alicia. Chair called the question and the motion carried.

- Out-of-state field trips (2025–26): Motion to approve by Kelly Franklin; second by Kelly Cloutier. Board vote: motion carries.

- Healthy food certification (lunch program): Motion to approve by Allen; second by Matt. Board vote: motion carries.

- Approval of minutes (April 8 regular meeting): Motion to approve by Kelly Cloutier; second by Alicia. The minutes were approved; Kelly Franklin recorded an abstention.

- Stipend approvals: Motion to approve by Kelly Franklin; second by Matt Sprowski. Motion carries.

- Policies on second read (items A through W): Motion to approve the full set by Allen; second by Matt. Motion carries and the policies were approved.

None of the items above generated extended public debate at the meeting. The record shows standard roll-call procedure for motions and a single recorded abstention on the April-8 minutes. The meeting also included an announced executive session for contract discussions with the municipal employees union and the superintendent’s self-evaluation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cromwell Board of Education Meeting, May 13, 2025 7:00PM","oneSentenceSummary","The board voted to approve out-of-state field trips, the district’s healthy food certification, the April minutes (with one abstention), stipends and a package of policies on second read.","taxTitle","Cromwell School District, School Districts, Connecticut","taxId",55355,"location","Connecticut","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6570529,"Finance director reports tighter year-end projections; special-education reimbursements and unanticipated costs reduce available funds",88,2365000,2453000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3291214-3c61752223245abfd47b201fad763b35&start=2365&end=2453","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3291214-3c61752223245abfd47b201fad763b35/thumbnail_2365000.jpg","/articles/6570529/Connecticut/Finance-director-reports-tighter-year-end-projections-special-education-reimbursements-and-unanticipated-costs-reduce-available-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6570529-21be814646de1de98be56b74be588a49/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158835&Signature=fNRIYAzUsgbCoVBL3VYHdy5z0OwEpNMPksXxm1dWQ~bSUMZQOXN5-ouWdfE3qAB5YVzhKYeVUonTwYHgyw3ExFNGtB1UFTy8~zTRwKdt~LFOAYNLefBxUTZ40B45mj3Ye3ah5XRYOx~MrGyxE4F9GsP9TFJ3a9D01sUWgTsY4Z8vA1cNP2fyrTQ0G-T98ed6KN00pwU-FfMoIbhfAHXuEjdrEoCl1HtU3jW1YtaWh~a1BNb2O74p8OBFRXpQrWfFzH8EraGvYLwyfpjut2v3cJs7pWjwpoXq9naKm4pCwjXZX1DtW4xW2XIDo3EGRDLgXRRMgPnQqnnTH4at9FVELg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Director of Finance Mr. Butwell told the board the district’s year-end financial picture has narrowed after updated projections for salary, benefits and special-education reimbursements.

Butwell said a recent review produced updated projections for long-term and daily substitute coverage and that work on special-education reimbursements shows the district is now projecting reimbursements to be \"about a hundred and $65,000 lower than originally expected.\" He also reported approximately $80,000 in unanticipated special-education expenses related to tuition and services that are not included in that month’s projection and will need to be absorbed within the remaining budget.

The director said the district has been closing purchase orders where further spending is not anticipated and that targeted purchases approved by the superintendent have focused on safety and security, curriculum and instruction, and technology. He said officials have not yet received updated state guidance on excess-cost contributions for special education.

Board members asked questions about a high utility line item at Woodside Intermediate. Butwell and other administrators said they were reviewing summer electricity usage and cooling-equipment repairs; facilities staff have been examining Eversource usage data for possible causes. The meeting record notes Woodside’s summer bills were substantially higher last year, and staff are continuing to investigate.

The finance presentation closed with administrators reminding the board that year-end accounting remains an active process that will change as outstanding obligations and encumbrances are finalized.","The district's director of finance reported downward revisions to year-end projections, including a projected $165,000 drop in special-education reimbursements and roughly $80,000 in unanticipated special-education expenses.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6570533,"District closes bleachers after collapse; one injury reported, insurance and town to investigate",126,1906000,2032000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3291214-3c61752223245abfd47b201fad763b35&start=1906&end=2032","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3291214-3c61752223245abfd47b201fad763b35/thumbnail_1906000.jpg","/articles/6570533/Connecticut/District-closes-bleachers-after-collapse-one-injury-reported-insurance-and-town-to-investigate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6570533-ccf56e03bb298bf25b4a34610a915929/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158835&Signature=lLo2N1Dgc02u3t-rLXg7q3c9PqcUJQwzv9MVenBZNyzRuNOfEm5s4t7zHurcz7hJtViTVhskY1VoxfsgEBpqtfbCy6v7SB-1VQQEnGZHQimzw2wXKQySZblGjv-82EISYNOzc91mb~jeU~nU-uQ8F6-sRvM5~vHNMLMOJiVLA2J6R3iJsV0o51nRAcUgoxlzY7zTjvp02ACw730udxU6oVVMj3wXBxjuldpGPrOKwSB1XnxUKYpnyxrrCz6owuh0J9DIc00mKURG0T2JW1yttQvDcB-XB4O34mvEJSZg8Fp31E4Egh-dhLTOqixyxbtePqBOQr08bTN66Cc9m4xNdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cromwell School District officials said they have closed the portable bleachers used at district fields after a recent collapse that injured one spectator and prompted first-responder attention.

Superintendent Dr. Macri said the district closed use of all bleachers “until we look into it more” after a “freak accident” at a youth event. He said the district has been in contact with the injured person’s family and is working with Town Manager Salvatore, the fire chief, the police chief and the district insurer to assess damage and next steps. Dr. Macri said the district will pursue a walk-through with the insurer and consider short-term measures such as placing stakes or, if approved and budgeted, purchasing commercial replacement bleachers the district has previously requested.

Board members flagged additional safety concerns. One board member asked that, when the insurer inspects the site, officials also ask for fencing or other protections to reduce the risk of foul balls hitting spectators, and noted that a larger protective fence was effective at a JV game observed that night.

District officials said they are working with the town because the bleachers are used for community events and the incident occurred while families were watching children play. No timetable for repairs or replacement was presented at the meeting; the superintendent said the district and town leaders will “come up with a solution.”","District officials said they closed bleacher use after a recent collapse at an event that injured one person; they are coordinating with the town, first responders and the district insurer on repairs, possible replacement and short-term protections such as stakes or fencing.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6570538,"Cromwell Board honors four teachers of the year and student leaders",1087,256000,1343000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3291214-3c61752223245abfd47b201fad763b35&start=256&end=1343","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3291214-3c61752223245abfd47b201fad763b35/thumbnail_256000.jpg","/articles/6570538/Connecticut/Cromwell-Board-honors-four-teachers-of-the-year-and-student-leaders","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6570538-69d0c1905bdf0606ac7ca8bf9794f837/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158835&Signature=F-FruQn7ZirPk6gy3tUpZoQfCFlCy7pUnylU30UNXGr7eIahGE6fCsMM-yuoSItyajLftiy3OiGA2cxxkmrY9fYCXYqB~dHjGiQJhMwWoGN26yMkzzEd56UjFQBkkCTnPfGp2Yde8l2c34P5iHRgip8LoAD5jICwBH7bwh9SuvWVKkmORltg6H9GdzEoqPvXbBmKJBNugnyU8RFaTfuIfpKEPXs5D6ZyBYlQ4HEpX6rgJxmSQLBmmpIZbKYciKZ5UmkJowW64mqb-6BNoMsWVGICMo2BViPcCK9PgdlIPO-KanOmil05goxGuNXS1mIEdQYQaYwOUU-Tb3xCkT9wuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cromwell School District Board of Education recognized four teachers and several student leaders at a regular board meeting, praising their classroom work and community engagement.

Superintendent Dr. Macri introduced the district’s teachers of the year and described the selections as aligned with the district motto “placing students first.” He said the honorees were chosen from nominees at each school and noted the difficulty of the selection process given the number of strong candidates.

Jane Sarnowski was named the district teacher of the year. Administrators said Sarnowski — a language-arts teacher with 20 years in the district — greets students by name, runs extracurricular activities including a ski club and teacher leadership roles, and was previously recognized as the middle school teacher of the year. The superintendent and other speakers said her students asked to have lunch with her as a reward after meeting a classroom goal, which administrators cited as an example of her rapport with students.

Other school-level winners included a second-grade teacher at ECS (introduced at the meeting as Miss Cerbezi), Woodside Intermediate’s teacher of the year Emily Presley, and Alicia Malillo, a school counselor at Cromwell High School who speakers said is the first counselor in CHS history to receive a teacher-of-the-year honor. Administrators credited Presley for her multiage classroom work and creative instruction, and described Malillo as a frequent student advocate and a central figure in college-admissions guidance.

The board also presented CABE student leadership awards to Peyton Falsigno and Brian Pearson at the middle-school level, and recognized high-school leaders Summer Tetro and Sharron Manek (both described at the meeting as having extensive leadership and community-service records). The board noted Summer Tetro will attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute to study civil engineering and that Sharron Manek plans to attend Duke University to study biotechnology.

In the same meeting the board and district leaders highlighted teacher-leadership academy projects — including career-pathway guest speakers, Smarter Balanced/SAT preparation materials, a CMS writing club publication in progress, and a comprehensive substitute/teacher resource manual — and thanked district staff who lead those efforts.

Board members and administrators repeatedly emphasized the personal and long-term impact of teachers and student leaders on the community, describing the recognitions as a way to highlight that work.

Less-critical housekeeping and acknowledgements at the end of the recognitions included thanks to prior district teacher-of-the-year Christina Mataskevich for her attendance and a round of applause for the honorees.","At a regular board meeting, Cromwell School District recognized four teachers as school- and district-level teachers of the year, presented student leadership awards and highlighted teacher-leadership projects.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: board approves field trips, healthy-food certification, minutes, stipends and multiple policy updates

Finance director reports tighter year-end projections; special-education reimbursements and unanticipated costs reduce available funds

District closes bleachers after collapse; one injury reported, insurance and town to investigate

Cromwell Board honors four teachers of the year and student leaders