May 23, 2013 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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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:  Tuesday, June 11 at 2:45 to 5:00 pm. At  Gold Eagle Laurel House in Dayville. Lunch Buffet will be served.
RSVP to Kim Burnham 860 779-6795.

Rationale:  Superintendent recommends that the Killingly BOE return the original portion of the building at 369 Main St. that served as the central office to the Town of Killingly.  We further recommend that the rear portion of the building be retained by the Killingly Public Schools for storage per the request of the Operations and Maintenance Director.

Rationale:  The next Reconfiguration Sub-Committee meeting will be held on May 28th at 7 pm. at Central office library on Westfield Ave. Attending also will be  Al Jacunski.

Rationale:  During the 2012-2013 school year, three new courses have been piloted at Killingly High School; Technology Internship/Genyes, Biotechnology and PE Fit. Each of these classes have been very successful in their pilot year, and include specific content standards, as well as CCSS Literacy Standards for Science and Technical Subject areas. The Curriculum Committee reviewed each curriculum and spoke with the three teachers that developed the courses at heir last meeting held on May 8th. At this meeting the Committee unanimously voted to recommend that the BOE approve each curriculum.

Rationale:  Request is from Ken Couture and Beth Knowlton to attend the FFA Officer Retreat in Gill Massachusetts on August 22-23. The FFA Retreat promotes leadership and fellowship. This is an excellent opportunity for the FFA Officer Team training and chapter planning for the upcoming school year. In addition to supporting curricular goals , this trip is an outstanding enrichment opportunity for  6 students,  with Officer Training, planning sessions and a low risk inflatable kayak trip.

Rationale:   June 28th through July2nd, Killingly's Technology Student Association Chapter (4 students) has the opportunity to be involved in a premier educational event. the National TSA conference. STEM-based competitions will be offered along with Robotics Competition, Leadership Training, Awards and Recognitions.

Rationale:  contracts