Public Meeting Agenda: September 4, 2019 at 7:30 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

I. Administrative Reports

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

Rationale: Mr. Mark Winzler, Interim Superintendent of Schools, 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, Student Representative, 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 and Learning (15 min.)

Rationale: Ms. Katie Busbey, Director of Summer Programming, and Jennifer Miller, Assistant Director of Summer Programming, will report on the Summer School Enrichment Academy and Camp Kelly held in July.

Attachments: (1)

Summer Programming 2019

9/3/2019 at 8:47 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.

III. Consent Agenda (5 min.)

III.A. Minutes

Rationale: The Board will approve/amend the minutes of the June 19, 2019 Board of Education meeting and the August 7, 2019 Special Board of Education Meeting.

Attachments: (2)

Approved Minutes 6-19-19

9/10/2019 at 12:30 PM
Approved Minutes 8-7-19

9/10/2019 at 12:30 PM

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. Second Reading of Draft Policy 6159, Individualized Education Program (5 min.)

Rationale: The Curriculum/Policy/Technology/Communications Subcommittee recommends Policy 6159, Individualized Education Program, to the Board for a second reading.

Attachments: (1)

Granby Policy 6159 - Individualized Education Program

8/27/2019 at 2:38 PM

Goals:

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

V. New Business

V.A. CABE Board Recognition Award Application

Rationale: The Board will discuss applying for the CABE Board Recognition Award again this year.

Attachments: (1)

CABE Board Recognition Award Application

9/3/2019 at 8:47 AM

Goals:

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

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: (1)

Approved Finance SC Minutes 5-15-19

8/30/2019 at 3:15 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.C. Calendar of Events

Attachments: (1)

Calendar of Events

9/4/2019 at 7:25 PM

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.D. Board Member Announcements

VI.E. Action Items

VII. Executive Session/Non-Meeting

September 4, 2019 at 7:30 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

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