April 9, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Alexis Rich
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2. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Alexis Rich
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Alexis Rich
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4. Citizen's Comments
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Alexis Rich
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. Alexis Rich
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6. Technology Class Recognition
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Alexis Rich
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7. KHS Percussion Ensemble Recognition
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Alexis Rich
Rationale:
The Killingly High School Percussion Ensemble 2A and Killingly High School Percussion Ensemble 4A both performed at the Percussive Arts Society of RI’s 14th Annual Day of Percussion hosted at the University of Rhode Island on Saturday, March 8th. Fifteen percussion ensembles from Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut participated in this festival. Each ensemble performed one piece of music for the audience and a panel of three professional judges rated their performances. The University of RI Percussion Ensemble then treated all of the students to a performance, which was followed by a clinic presented by Dr. Kyle Forsthoff on “Hand Drumming” Techniques.
Both Killingly High School Percussion Ensembles deserve a huge congratulation for their incredible performances at this festival. Each ensemble received a "Superior Rating" from the adjudicators, which is the highest rating in the competition! In addition, the KHS Percussion Ensemble 4A was awarded the first place, “Ronald N. Stabile – Outstanding Performance” Trophy for best ensemble performance of the day! Their piece was titled, "Storm Warning and Dance" by Steve Riley, and KHS Percussion Ensemble 2A performed “Taqsim” by Scott Meister! This is an outstanding accomplishment for our KHS percussion students. Congratulations to all! The students certainly represented the Killingly School Community with pride, class, and excellence! We are all very proud of their accomplishments! KHS Percussion Ensemble 2A Jasmine Bedard Tyra Bergstrom Hannah Higgins Josef Huhta Amanda Jovanovich Lexi Lamontagne Meagan LaRochelle Tanner Leclerc Josh Remington Graig Stevens KHS Percussion Ensemble 4A Fran Ashun David Guerin Owen Guillot Matthew Lawton Michael Lee Christian O’Connor Chaz Weimer Justin Willis Jordan Zach Jack Zornado |
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8. Report of Town Council Liaison
Speaker(s):
John Sarantopoulos
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9. Report of Killingly High School Student Board Members
Speaker(s):
Zane Cooke and Frantha Phonesavanh
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10. Report of Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Speaker(s):
Kevin Farr
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11. Current Budget Update FY 2014
Speaker(s):
Kevin Farr
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12. Final Draft of 2014-15 District Calendar
Speaker(s):
Kevin Farr
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13. Modification to 2013-14 School Calendar
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14. Transportation Update
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15. Report of Board Chair, Sub-Committees and Liaisons
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Alexis Rich
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15.A. Discussion of Student Board Members Selection Committee
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Alexis Rich
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15.B. Fiscal Sub-Committee
Speaker(s):
Greg Keeley, Brian O'Connell
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15.C. Policy
Speaker(s):
Dave Marcotte
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15.D. Community Engagement Committee
Speaker(s):
John Burns
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15.E. Curriculum Committee
Speaker(s):
Richard Murray
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15.F. CABE, Economical Dev. CCJEF and Other
Speaker(s):
Richard Murray
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15.G. EASTCONN Liaison
Speaker(s):
Dave Marcotte
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15.H. Town Council Liaison
Speaker(s):
John Burns
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15.I. Parks and Recreation Liaison
Speaker(s):
Hoween Fexer
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16. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Alexis Rich
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16.A. March 2014 Financial Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Alexis Rich
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16.B. March 2014 Payments-Checks Issued
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Alexis Rich
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16.C. March 2014 Systems Object Report
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16.D. April 2014 Employee of the Month Nominee
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16.E. March, 12 & 26 2014 BOE Minutes
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16.F. March 2014 Student Enrollment
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16.G. School Readiness Grant
Rationale:
As Per Policy 1440
.... The Superintendent shall notify the Board of the intention to submit grant proposal for funding. Board approval is required prior to grant acceptance." |
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17. Non-Renewal of Teacher(s) for the 2014-15 School Year
Rationale:
In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes 10-151(b), the Board must act to non-renew the employment of any teacher not offered a contract for the following school year. This first step is essentially a procedural formality necessary to start this process. The board vote must occur before May 1, 2014.
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18. Executive Session for Specific Personnel Matter
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19. Adjournment
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