May 13, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Regular Killingly Board of Education Meeting

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:  This is the 19th annual CABE Student Leadership program.  The program recognizes student achievement and potential.
Earlier this year, CABE received 416 names from 208 schools across the state.  Two student names from the high school and two student names from the intermediate school were submitted to CABE.  These students were picked from among their peers for exhibiting leadership qualities as defined by a list of criteria developed by a subcommittee of CABE's Board of Directors.

Rationale:  In order for our Elementary staff to effectively accomplish the task of preparing the move for the reconfiguration of our K-4 grades the administration respectfully requests that June 22, 23, and 24 be non-student days for KCS and KMS.   KIS and KHS would follow their regular, previously approved schedule.   The last day for students at KCS and KMS would be now friday, June 19, 2015.

Rationale:  http://www.killinglyschools.org/Page/4454http://

Overview of PD and Evaluation Changes
 
The bulleted list below is an overview of the changes made to the Teacher and Administrator Evaluation Plan.  The Professional Development and Evaluation Committee approved the evaluation plan on May 5, 2015.  The committee met many times to discuss these changes. 
Teacher Plan:
·      Introduced timeline for late hires
·      Re-introduced the option of student feedback as a goal for the 5%
·      New timeline for observations, conferences, and summative review
·      Clarified “Review of Practice” language - An Artifact Driven Conversation
·      Clarified language relating to: SMART Goals, Semester Course and Sub-goals, and Formative Observations
 
Administrative Plan
·      Introduced language that will allow principals to have input on assistant principals’ evaluation
·      Included the use of additional surveys for non-school based administrators
·      Increased “Teacher Effectiveness Rating”
 
Educational Specialist Plan:
·      Introduced “Learning Portfolios” in place of SMART goals

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."