August 4, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Rationale:  We honor our Girls Tennis Team for winning the state championship at our September meeting as they are not in school yet.

Rationale:  While in person public comment is still acceptable, those wishing to make public comment virtually may use the following Zoom link: https://region18.zoom.us/j/83527766795; Meeting ID: 835 2776 6795; +16465588656,,83527766795# US (New York). Those choosing this option will be required to follow the same expectations for those making public comment in person. After being recognized by the chairperson, participants must state their name and place of residence before making their comments to the Board. 
 

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2. While there is no enrollment report this month, we continue to see a significant increase in the interest level of families looking at our schools. We have enrolled 18 new students this summer at LOLHS alone! 

3. We are holding our annual convocation during our professional development days in August. You are all invited to attend the convocation ceremony on 8/25 at 7:15 a.m. at LOLHS.  We are also making plans for our annual new staff orientation for two days in mid-August. 

4. I will review the latest guidance and regulations regarding the reopening of schools and how that may impact our planning. 

5.  I will update the Board on the before/after care program planning.

6.  I will review the plans for our strategic planning process.

7.  As a reminder, we have our annual retreat tomorrow night at Saybrook Point Inn beginning at 6:00 p.m.  I look forward to seeing everyone there.

Rationale:  Mrs. McCalla will provide a year to date budget status report as well as a contingency fund report.

Rationale:  QA&M will provide an update on progress to date in terms of their evaluation of the four school bonded project.  Ron will follow with an update on summer projects completed, ongoing, and planned for the fall.

Rationale:  QA&M will provide an update on progress to date in terms of their evaluation of the four school bonded project.  Ron will follow with an update on summer projects completed, ongoing, and planned for the fall.

Rationale:  Due to increased enrollments at Mile Creek and LOLHS, I am recommending we add another section of fifth grade at Mile Creek and two sections of English at LOLHS.  I will review the numbers supporting this request.  This requires Board action per policy 4113.4.

Rationale:  I am recommending approval of an additional tuition student at LOLHS.  This will give us nine tuition students to start this year.

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I have attached the goals from the 2020-2021 school year to help begin the discussion on the 2021-2022 goals. Areas of focus for the coming year include:

-education during a pandemic, which could cover numerous areas from safety and security to addressing learning loss

-continued focus on SEL, normalcy, etc.

-sustainability as a result of our carbon reduction commitment, especially in the area of facilities as we consider a long-term project. 

The idea is to use these concepts to provide the administration an idea of what goal areas you would like us to focus on.  From your feedback, the administration will develop a draft set of goals for our next meeting.  This does not require Board action at this point but does require Board input.

Rationale:  The RESC Alliance has completed bidding the Microsoft annual licensing agreement for the 2021-2022 school year. SHI International is the RESC Alliance recommended lowest bidder, and the pricing is within our budgeted value.  This requires Board action.
 

Rationale:  This is a second reading of this policy.