Public Meeting Agenda: April 3, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

I. Administrative Reports

I.A. Superintendent's Announcements (5 min.)

Rationale: Dr. Addley will provide district updates.

Goals:

Embracing Diversity: Adopt and promote strong instructional, curricular and leadership practices that embrace and advance knowledge and acceptance of human diversity and that eliminate bias.

I.B. Student Representative Reports (5 min.)

Rationale: Ms. Dwaritha Ramesh and Ms. Maddy Wilson, Student Representatives, will report on activities taking place at the high school.

Goals:

Embracing Diversity: Adopt and promote strong instructional, curricular and leadership practices that embrace and advance knowledge and acceptance of human diversity and that eliminate bias.

I.C. Teaching & Learning (15 min.)

Rationale: Jeff Stanwood, Business Teacher at the High School, will present information on internships and mentoring programs to the Board.

Attachments: (1)

T&L Presentation 4-3-19

4/8/2019 at 8:39 AM

Goals:

Embracing Diversity: Adopt and promote strong instructional, curricular and leadership practices that embrace and advance knowledge and acceptance of human diversity and that eliminate bias.
Professional Learning: Develop the instructional skills and strategies of our teaching staff through ongoing, meaningful and systemic professional learning opportunities.

II. Public Comment

Rationale: Granby community engagement and attendance at BOE public meetings is welcomed. The Public Comment segment of the meeting agenda is set aside so the BOE may receive public comments. Procedurally, public remarks will be limited to about 5 minutes and citizens will be asked to identify themselves. Because the BOE is limited by the Freedom of Information Act to discussing only matters on the agenda, the BOE is not permitted to engage in a discussion of the comments presented.

Goals:

Embracing Diversity: Adopt and promote strong instructional, curricular and leadership practices that embrace and advance knowledge and acceptance of human diversity and that eliminate bias.

III. Consent Agenda (5 min.)

III.A. Minutes

Rationale: The Board will approve/amend the minutes of the March 20, 2019 Board of Education meeting.

Attachments: (1)

Approved Minutes 3-20-19

4/5/2019 at 11:45 AM

Goals:

Embracing Diversity: Adopt and promote strong instructional, curricular and leadership practices that embrace and advance knowledge and acceptance of human diversity and that eliminate bias.

IV. Old Business

IV.A. FY20 Budget and Large Capital Project Update (10 min.)

Rationale: The Board will discuss the progress of the FY20 and large capital projects.

Goals:

Community Engagement: Enhance communication and build trusting relationships with all stakeholders.
Embracing Diversity: Adopt and promote strong instructional, curricular and leadership practices that embrace and advance knowledge and acceptance of human diversity and that eliminate bias.

IV.B. Three-Board Statement of Intent (10 min.)

Rationale: The Board will consider the proposal by the Capital Program Priority Advisory Committee to sign a Statement of Intent limiting future increases to the mill rate.

Attachments: (1)

MOU and Statement of Intent

4/3/2019 at 9:56 AM

Goals:

Embracing Diversity: Adopt and promote strong instructional, curricular and leadership practices that embrace and advance knowledge and acceptance of human diversity and that eliminate bias.
Safety and Social Emotional Well-Being: Foster a safe and positive social emotional environment for everyone.

V. New Business

V.A. Graduation Date/2020-2021 Draft School Calendar (10 min.)

Rationale: The Board will consider the approval of the date for graduation as Friday, June 14, 2019. The Board will also consider approval of the draft 2020-2021 school calendar.

Attachments: (1)

Approved 2020-2021 Calendar

4/5/2019 at 10:25 AM

VI. Miscellaneous (20 min.)

VI.A. Board Standing Committee Reports

VI.A.1. Curriculum/Policy/Technology/Communication

Goals:

Embracing Diversity: Adopt and promote strong instructional, curricular and leadership practices that embrace and advance knowledge and acceptance of human diversity and that eliminate bias.
Professional Learning: Develop the instructional skills and strategies of our teaching staff through ongoing, meaningful and systemic professional learning opportunities.
Safety and Social Emotional Well-Being: Foster a safe and positive social emotional environment for everyone.

VI.A.2. Finance/Personnel/Facilities

Attachments: (2)

Approved Finance SC Minutes 2-20-19

3/25/2019 at 1:53 PM
Approved Special Finance SC Minutes 3-4-19

3/25/2019 at 1:53 PM

Goals:

Budget Development and Fiscal Management: Practice responsible budget development and management through transparency and maximize available financial resources through a balance of fiscal discipline and innovative educational investments.
Community Engagement: Enhance communication and build trusting relationships with all stakeholders.
Student Achievement: Improve student achievement, academic performance and opportunity at all grade levels and for all ability levels and decrease achievement gaps on the path to college and career readiness.

VI.B. Other Board-Related Reports

VI.B.1. CREC/CABE

Goals:

Safety and Social Emotional Well-Being: Foster a safe and positive social emotional environment for everyone.

VI.B.2. Granby Education Foundation

Goals:

Embracing Diversity: Adopt and promote strong instructional, curricular and leadership practices that embrace and advance knowledge and acceptance of human diversity and that eliminate bias.

VI.B.3. Start Time Study

Goals:

Embracing Diversity: Adopt and promote strong instructional, curricular and leadership practices that embrace and advance knowledge and acceptance of human diversity and that eliminate bias.

VI.C. Calendar of Events

Attachments: (1)

Calendar of Events

3/28/2019 at 2:26 PM

VI.D. Board Member Announcements

VI.E. Action Items

VII. Executive Session/Non-Meeting

April 3, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

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