December 12, 2016 at 5:00 PM - Study Session Board Governance/New Board Member Orientation

I. Opening of the Meeting

I.A. Welcome

I.B. Roll Call

I.C. Pledge of Allegiance

I.D. Approval of Agenda

II. Recognition of Elected Officials

III. Communications, Petitions and Delegations

IV. Presentations

IV.A. Dr. Don Weatherspoon, Consent Agreement Consultant

IV.B. New Board Member Orientation - MASB

V. Superintendent Items:

V.A. No Items

VI. Board President's Comments - 3 minutes:

VI.A. Board Ethics and Code of Conduct - NEOLA Policy

VI.B. Board Media and Community Relations - NEOLA Policy

VII. Board Vice President's Comments - 3 minutes:

VII.A. No Items

VIII. Discussion - Old Issues - 3 minutes each - Policy 1180:

VIII.A. No Items

IX. Discussion - New Issues - 3 minutes each - Policy 1180:

IX.A. No Items

X. Committee Reports - 3 minutes:

X.A. Policy Advisory Committee Update - William Carrington

X.B. Community Advisory Committee - Caroll Turpin

X.B.1. Blueprint Turnaround Update

X.C. Superintendent Evaluation - Sherman Williams

X.D. Culture & Climate - Sherman Williams

X.D.1. Safety in Schools

X.E. International Exchange Programs - Brenda Carter

XI. Board Comments and Announcements

XII. Vision:

XII.A. The Board of Education believes that the Pontiac School District can become the premier school district as a recognized leader in student achievement, high school graduation rates, college readiness, and postsecondary success.  We, the trustees of the Pontiac School District, are committed to achieving this vision, and realize that hard work coupled with community partnerships is paramount to not only the success of the school district, but for the success of all our communities.

XIII. Adjournment