June 1, 2011 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Rationale:  The ad hoc committee met and selected two students to serve as Student Representatives of the Board of Education for 2011-12.  They will be present for introductions, and their appointment will be formally approved later in the agenda.

This will also be the final meeting for Chris Havelas and Matt Mullen.  We want to thank them for their service, and wish them well in their future endeavors.

Rationale:  In accordance with BOE by-law #9160, the ad hoc committee to select student board members recommends ______________ and ______________to be student representative to the board of education for the 2011-12 school year.  The ad hoc committee, composed of Alexis Rich, Angela Brower and Hoween Flexor interviewed candidates earlier this month.

Rationale:  Members of the Killingly community are encouraged to share their thoughts with the Board of Education and are invited to do so during this segment of the meeting.  When appropriate to do so, members of the Board and the administration may respond to comments. However, in consideration of those in attendance and in an effort to proceed in a timely manner, follow-up discussion may need to take place outside of the meeting setting.

Rationale:  Mr. Rockett will give a brief report on KHS.

Rationale:  The proliferation of personal appliances in school buildings (small refrigerators, coffee makers, microwaves, etc.) has created a number of safety issues.  The District Safety Committee recommends that a regulation be put in place that requires staff to get prior approval to insure that the appliance meets current safety standards and limit (overall) the number and location of appliances in a building.

Usually, regulations do not require board approval, but in this case, since it is a significant change in practice, I think board approval is appropriate.  The board approved this on a first reading basis on May 11.

Rationale:  The district employs a number of staff who are not union members.  They include several categories such as food service workers, BASP staff, SCORE staff, and several singleton positions.  All have salaries and terms and conditions of employment.  Historically, the Board has approved salary increases consistent with negotiated settlements.  The Board should also be aware that this group received no salary increase for the 2009-10 year.  A salary recommendation will be made, for Board approval.

Rationale:  On April 12, the Town Council approved an ordinance establishing a Special Commission on Consolidated Services, whose task it is to advise the both the Council and the Board on matters relating to the consolidating of operations, including, but not limited to the following areas:  facilities maintenance; central services; vehicle and equipment maintenance; energy conservation and library services.  The Commission will be composed of seven members - two from the Council, two from the Board, and three citizens jointly recommended by the Council and Board.  The ordinance is attached.

The Board needs to designate two members, whose initial term shall run until December 5, 2011 (terms are two years thereafter).  There should also be one alternate appointed.

Rationale:  to approve Payment of Bills for the month of May 2011=$1,071,128.67

Rationale:  As we reported last month, the recognition of our retirees will take place June 9th at 3:00, at the Golden Eagle.  A list of those retirees we will be honoring is attached.

Rationale:  The list of end-of-year events is attached; there have been no changes since it was last distributed.

Rationale:  As we complete Year 1 of our three year district improvement plan, Mr. Thompson will review the status of the plan and make recommendations for modifications.  Changes to the plan will be formally approved in the fall.

Rationale:  As required by statute, the SSP was distributed to the board last month; remember that there was a delay at the state level in producing the SSP.  Mr. Thompson and I will point out several items in the SSP that require explanation or that we think are noteworthy.

Rationale:  The FY11 budget projection to the end of the year will be shared.  In brief, we are in a positive position and will be able to return the amount equal to the supplemental appropriation for snow removal, as is our practice.  We will also be able to cover overages in outplaced tuition accounts, and to prepurchase supplies and texts as discussed in preparing the FY12 budget.