April 10, 2013 at 7:00 PM - Regular BOE Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Angela Brower
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2. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Angela Brower
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Angela Brower
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4. Citizens' Commments
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Angela Brower
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.
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5. Recognition of Visitors
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Angela Brower
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5.A. March 2013 Employees of the Month
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Angela Brower
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6. Report of Town Council Liaison
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Angela Brower
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7. Report of Killingly High School Student Board Members
Speaker(s):
Mr. Kevin Farr and Colin McNamara
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8. KHS Teacher, Martha Goldstein and Students
Speaker(s):
Martha Goldstein
Rationale:
Please join me in congratulating Jen LaFountain and Casey Robillard on receiving the Honorable Mention Award at the UCONN HDFS (Human Development & Family Studies) Conference for Early College Experience students, on April 2, 2013 The UCONN faculty and undergraduate students were very impressed with our students' level of professionalism and research skills. Jen, Casey, Jordan Provost, Ashley Inthelauxy, Cheyenne Perron and Rachell Basley presented their research project findings to the university faculty as well as students. They competed with other HDFS students from local area high schools enrolled in the 1070 course. They did an outstanding job!
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9. KHS Teacher, Todd Zagurski and Students
Speaker(s):
Todd Zagurski
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10. It's a Photo Finish-Presentation by KHS Photography Students
Speaker(s):
Ashley O'Brien and Sara Morin
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11. Report of Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent
Speaker(s):
Kevin Farr and Colin McNamara
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11.A. New Business
Speaker(s):
Kevin Farr
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11.A.1. 2012-13 District Calendar Revision
Speaker(s):
Kevin Farr
Rationale:
The rationale for the change to our current calendar involves changing Monday, June 24th, 2013 and Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 to Professional Development days. This would make Friday, June 21st, 2013 the last day for students. We have had conversations with the KEA and they are in favor of this change.
With all the requirements in professional development this change would greatly enhance our ability to "front load" some important topics for our teachers before the summer break. Teacher evaluation being the most important, but comprehensive iPAD training as well. Graduation date would remain on June 14th, 2013 with activities available for seniors on June 17, 18, and 19. |
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11.B. Old Business
Speaker(s):
Kevin Farr
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11.B.1. Reconfiguration
Rationale:
I am looking to set up a future meeting with Mr. Paul Jacunski, Architect, with the Reconfiguration Committee for further action on this topic. I will inform the board as soon as we have a definitive date.
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11.B.2. Uniforms
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12. Report of Board Chair, Sub Committees and Liaisons
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Angela Brower
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12.A. Community Engagement Committee
Speaker(s):
Angela Brower
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12.B. Policy Sub-Committee
Speaker(s):
David Marcotte
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12.C. Curriculum Sub-Committee
Speaker(s):
Richard Murray
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12.D. Fiscal Sub-Committee
Speaker(s):
Greg Keeley
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12.E. Parks & Recreation Liaison
Speaker(s):
Hoween Flexer
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12.F. EASTCONN Liaison
Speaker(s):
David Marcotte
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12.G. Board of Education Liaison to the Town Council
Speaker(s):
David Marcotte
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13. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Angela Brower
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13.A. March 13, 2013 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Angela Brower
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13.B. March 27, 2013 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Angela Brower
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13.C. April 2 2013 Special Joint Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Angela Brower
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13.D. March 2013 Financial Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Angela Brower
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13.E. System Object Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Angela Brower
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13.F. List of Issued Checks
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Angela Brower
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13.G. April 2013 Employee of Month Nominee
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Angela Brower
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13.H. April Student Enrollment Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Angela Brower
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14. Action Items
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Angela Brower
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14.A. KAA-Sick Time
Rationale:
Joan Gardner has requested FMLA for herself for the month of April. She is meeting with her physician to complete the paperwork. The orginal letter from KAA was regarding establishing a sick bank to care for her husband whom had a terminal illness. The KAA would like the opportunity to contribute up to 25 days of sick time. Ms. Gardner will take the month of May unpaid returning June 1, 2013. |
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14.B. KEA Sick Time
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Kim Bridge had her fusion surgery four weeks ago. Although the surgery went well, there has been a complication with nerve pain. While recovering from the surgery she was able to take medication to address the severe pain. She is not able to use this medication while at work. Because of this she is in constant pain. She is extremely greatful, as is the KEA, for the generosity the Board of Education demonstrated with the establishment of a sick bank. She is asking for an additional 2 days to carry her through the rest of this week. She feels that between this week and next week's vacation she will be in a much better place with her pain and be able to fully resume her duties as a Phys. Ed. teacher. The days would continue to be pulled from a list of volunteers which was generated when the bank was initially created.
Sincerely,
Sara Schmidt
KEA President
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15. Executive Session for Specific Personnel Matters
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Angela Brower
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16. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Angela Brower
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