Public Meeting Agenda: November 20, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

I. Organizational Meeting - Election of Officers

I.A. Board Chair Subcommittee Assignments

II. Administrative Reports

II.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.

II.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.

II.C. Business Manager's Report (5 min.)

Rationale: Ms. Anna Robbins, Business Manager, will present the October statement of accounts.

Attachments: (2)

SOA Narrative Oct 2019

11/15/2019 at 9:32 AM
OCT 2019 SOA

11/15/2019 at 9:48 AM

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.

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

Rationale: Fourth Grade students in Mrs. Pestana's class at Wells Road Intermediate School will share with the Board what they have learned about why the topography changes across the United States and will show how they actively engage in scientific exploration to take ownership of their learning.

Attachments: (1)

BOE Wells in the Spotlight

11/15/2019 at 9:33 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.

III. 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.

IV. Consent Agenda (5 min.)

IV.A. Minutes

Rationale: The Board will approve/amend the minutes of the November 6, 2019 Board of Education meeting.

Attachments: (1)

Approved Minutes 11-6-19

11/22/2019 at 10:24 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.

V. Old Business

V.A. Third Reading of Revised Policy 6111 - Calendar (5 min.)

Rationale: The Curriculum/Policy/Technology/Communications Subcommittee recommends Revised Policy 6111, Calendar, to the Board for a third reading and approval.

Attachments: (1)

Revised Policy 6111 - Calendar (Revised Oct. 2019)

11/13/2019 at 10:06 AM

Goals:

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

VI. New Business

VI.A. First Reading of Revised Policy 4212.42, Testing and Training for School Bus Drivers (5 min.)

Rationale: The Curriculum/Policy/Technology/Communications Subcommittee recommends Policy 4212.42, Testing and Training for School Bus Drivers, to the Board for a first reading.

Attachments: (1)

Granby 4212.42 Testing and Training for School Bus Drivers

11/19/2019 at 3:42 PM

Goals:

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

VII. Miscellaneous (20 min.)

VII.A. Board Standing Committee Reports

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

Attachments: (1)

Curriculum SC Minutes 11-6-19

11/13/2019 at 10:08 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.

VII.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.

VII.B. Other Board-Related Reports

VII.B.1. CREC/CABE

Goals:

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

VII.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.

VII.C. Calendar of Events

Attachments: (1)

Calendar of Events

11/20/2019 at 2:00 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.

VII.D. Board Member Announcements

VII.E. Action Items

VIII. Executive Session/Non-Meeting

November 20, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

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