Public Meeting Agenda: April 1, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

I. Administrative Reports

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

Rationale: Dr. Jordan Grossman, 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 learning online and adjustments to student life.

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: Ms. Marian Hourigan, Interim Assistant Superintendent, will review highlights of the District Learning Plan for Granby Public School with the Board.

Attachments: (3)

Distance Learning Memo March 2020

3/27/2020 at 10:20 AM
Distance Learning Templates

3/27/2020 at 10:20 AM
Distance Learning FAQ for Parents

3/26/2020 at 3:18 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.
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 March 18, 2020 Board of Education meeting.

Attachments: (1)

Approved Minutes 3-18-20

4/6/2020 at 9:16 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. FY21 Budget Update

Rationale: Dr. Jordan Grossman will provide an update on the FY21 Board of Education Budget.

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.
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.

V. New Business

V.A. Draft Policy 6172.6 - Distance Learning (5 min.)

Rationale: The Curriculum/Policy/Technology/Communication Subcommittee recommends draft Policy 6172.6, Distance Learning, to the Board for a first reading.

Attachments: (1)

Draft Policy 6172.6 - Distance Learning

3/27/2020 at 8:10 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 2-19-20

3/23/2020 at 10:33 AM

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

3/25/2020 at 2:04 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

April 1, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

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