March 14, 2007 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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Rationale:  Sherry Hart will be recognized for her volunteering with the vocational agriculture center.  Doug Butterfield will also be present to honor her along with the board.

Rationale:  Janice Ahola-Sidaway from FOLK will have a reception in the town hall prior to the board meeting.  At the board meeting she will announce the the teachers and the program for which they have been awarded money to implement.

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Rationale:  Mr. Butterfield has been asked to give a brief report on what is happening in the vo-ag department.

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Rationale:  Dr. Silver will update the Board on the first meeting of the selection committee and the revised process timeline.

Rationale:  Lynda Fosco and Dr. Silver will briefly summarize the year's experience collaborating with EASTCONN Head Start and plans in process for next year.

Rationale:  Two snow days have been used this year (so far).  The last day of school is now Monday, June 18.  If no other snow days are needed, the superintendent will recommend that the Board reduce the number of student attendance days by one, allowing June 18 to be a professional development day for staff.

Rationale:  Mr. Thompson will report on his data collection efforts to determine the graduation credit requirements and schedules of local high schools.  This information will be used to inform Board discussion on increasing KHS credit requirements.

Rationale:  Mr. Gerardi will update the Board on his efforts to contract with a security consultant to advise the district on school security procedures and equipment.

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Rationale:  At its special meeting on March 7, the BOE reviewed the base budget and decision packages recommended by the Fiscal Committee.  Additional information, as requested by the Board, will be shared at this meeting.  The Board must adopt the budget this evening so it can be forwarded to the Town Manager by March 15, as required by the Town Charter.

Rationale:  Two proposed calendars for the 2007-08 school year are presented.  Neither have a full week for February vacation; most districts in our area will not have a February vacation next year.  The major difference between the calendars is the timing of the spring (April) vacation.  One version has the first week in April, the other the third week.  All surrounding districts use the third week; it is recommended that Killingly adopt that as well in the interest of transportation coordination and savings.

Rationale:  In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes, the Superintendent is recommending the non-renewal of the attached list of non-tenured teachers.  All teachers recommended are being non-renewed for cause or are filling long-term leave contracts.

The Board may want to meet in executive session to discuss these personnel matters before taking action.

Rationale:  The Town Council will meet on Tuesday, March 13 and receive a report from their ad hoc land purchase committee.  This item is on the agenda in case the Board wishes to discuss and/or talk action on the project.

Rationale:  In accordance with Board policy, Richard Murray will need to appoint three members of the board to interview the perspective new KHS student board members for the 2007-08 school year.

Ms. Mack and Ms. Pratt will update the Board on their efforts to recruit students to apply for the student board member seats.

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Rationale:  Discussion of possible Board retreat on Saturday afternoon, March 31.

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