Public Meeting Agenda: September 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

I. Administrative Reports

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

Rationale: Mr. Mark Winzler, Interim Superintendent, 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 Mr. Jack DeGray, 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. Business Manager's Report (5 min.)

Rationale: Ms. Anna Robbins, Business Manager, will present the June 2019 and July/August 2019 statement of accounts.

Attachments: (4)

June-August SOA Narrative

9/13/2019 at 3:03 PM
June 2019 SOA Before Transfers

9/13/2019 at 4:07 PM
June SOA After Transfers

9/13/2019 at 3:49 PM
July-August 2019 SOA

9/13/2019 at 3:04 PM

I.D. Schools in the Spotlight (15 min.)

Rationale: Ms. Julie Groene, High School Assistant Principal and Director of Guidance, Jacky Paton, High School Science Teacher, and a couple of high school students will speak about the recent Summer College Connections trip that took place over the summer.

Attachments: (1)

College Explorations Summer Seminar 2019

9/13/2019 at 4:09 PM

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 September 4, 2019 Board of Education meeting.

Attachments: (1)

Approved Minutes 9-4-19

9/20/2019 at 9:22 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. Third Reading of Draft Policy 6159, Individualized Education Program (5 min.)

Rationale: The Curriculum/Policy/Technology/Communications Subcommittee recommends draft revised Policy 6159, Individualized Education Program, to the Board for a third reading and approval.

Attachments: (1)

Granby--Policy 6159-(IDEA Policy) changes tracked

9/13/2019 at 1:59 PM

Goals:

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

IV.B. CABE Board Recognition Award Application (10 min.)

Rationale: The Board will review the final application for the CABE Level Two Leadership Award.

Attachments: (1)

CABE Board Recognition Application

9/17/2019 at 11:38 AM

V. New Business

V.A. FY19 Year-End Budget Transfers (5 min.)

Rationale: The Board will discuss the approval of FY19 year-end budget transfers as recommended by the Business Manager and Finance Subcommittee.

VI. Miscellaneous (20 min.)

VI.A. Board Standing Committee Reports

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

Attachments: (1)

Curriculum SC Minutes 9-4-19

9/13/2019 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.
Safety and Social Emotional Well-Being: Foster a safe and positive social emotional environment for everyone.

VI.A.2. Finance/Personnel/Facilities

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

9/13/2019 at 2:09 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

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.E. Action Items

VII. Executive Session/Non-Meeting

September 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

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