March 19, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Bethel Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Policy 9326
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1.A. Roll Call for Quorum
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Curriculum
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2.A. World History II Textbook Review
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Key Points of the Briefing:
is aligned to the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework from the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and the CT Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Frameworks. It also aligns to the CT Core Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies –College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading and Writing.
Spielvogel, J. (2014). World History & Geography: Modern Times. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.
Summary of the Briefing: The Social Studies department is proposing a new textbook, World History & Geography: Modern Times, that aligns to the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework Standards from the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and the CT Core Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies – College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading and Writing.
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2.B. Physics AP C course and Textbook Review
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Key Points of the Briefing:
Halliday, D., Resnick, R., & Walker, J. (2013). Fundamentals of physics extended (10th ed.).Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Summary of the Briefing: The science department is proposing a new course, Physics AP C and new textbook, Fundamentals of Physics Extended, to create a pathway for students who have taken Physics 1 and 2. This year-long college-level course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the physical sciences or engineering.
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3. Board Recognition/A Salute to Excellence
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3.A. Board Member Appreciation Month
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The Month of March is Connecticut Board of Education Appreciation Month. We would like to take this opportunity to say "thank you" to our hardworking and dedicated board members. We thank you for the time and effort you devote to board business.
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3.B. BMS Designated a NELMS Spotlight School
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4. Consent Calendar
Speaker(s):
Policy 9326
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4.A. Approval of Minutes
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4.A.1. February 19, 2015 - Regular Meeting
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4.A.2. February 19, 2015 - BOF Presentation
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5. Correspondence
Speaker(s):
Policy 9326
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6. Audience Participation
Speaker(s):
Policy 9326
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7. Administrative/Board Member Update
Speaker(s):
Policy 9326
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7.A. Help Desk Update
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The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of our new Help Desk System, including the demand on current staffing levels, an understanding of how many tickets are being processed and of what type, trends by category, and analysis of systemic issues.
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8. Reports to the Board
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8.A. Policy - 1st Reading
Speaker(s):
Policy 9310,9311,9313
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8.A.1. Policy 5141.4 - Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect
Rationale:
Policy 5141.4, Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect was revised to reflect legislative changes. The policy itself has been reviewed by our attorneys at Shipman and Goodwin and the Bethel Board of Education, Policy Subcommittee. The Policy Subcommittee gave input and our attorneys made further revisions. The attached draft reflects the changes and questions.
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8.A.2. Policy 5141.41 - Abuse or Neglect of Disabled Adults
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Policy 5141.41, Reports of Suspected Abuse or Neglect of Adults with an Intellectual Disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder was revised to reflect legislative changes. The policy itself has been reviewed by our attorneys at Shipman and Goodwin and the Bethel Board of Education, Policy Subcommittee. The Policy Subcommittee gave input and our attorneys made further revisions. The attached draft reflects the changes and questions.
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8.B. Finance
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8.B.1. Apple & ePlus Leases
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8.C. Personnel
Speaker(s):
Policy 9326
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8.C.1. Resignations/Appointments
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9. Action Item
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9.A. Class of 2015 Graduation Date
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Per BOE Policy 6146.01, annually the Board of Education shall set the graduation date for the 2014-2015 school year. The administration is recommending June 18, 2015 to be designated as that date. While the last day of school is June 19, 2015, seniors will have met the statutory requirements of 180 days and the 19th is designated as a make-up day for exams.
In addition, the use of the WCSU facility for graduation is becoming highly competitive, as more area high schools are using the facility for their graduations. We would like to discuss options related to the school calendar that would assist in locking in the graduation date earlier in the school year.
? PA 96-108 - ...
Sec. 2. Section 10-16l of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof: Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes to the contrary, [commencing with the 1993-1994 school year, and for each school year thereafter,] a local or regional board of education may establish FOR ANY SCHOOL YEAR a firm graduation date for students in grade twelve which is no earlier than the one hundred eighty-fifth day noted in the school calendar originally adopted by the board for [the] THAT school year, EXCEPT THAT A BOARD ON OR AFTER APRIL FIRST IN ANY SCHOOL YEAR MAY ESTABLISH SUCH A FIRM GRADUATION DATE FOR THAT SCHOOL YEAR WHICH AT THE TIME OF SUCH ESTABLISHMENT PROVIDES FOR AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS OF SCHOOL.
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10. Recommended Executive Session
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10.A. C.G.S 1-210(b)(3)
Discussion of any matter that would result in the disclosure of confidential records or information excluded from the FOIA's disclosure requirements under C.G.S
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11. Adjourn
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