June 22, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Regular 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: 

Ms. Linda Records, Director of Transportation will update the Board of Education as to Route efficiency, status of software, integration of software with other school software programs- PowerSchool, notification system, and a general update as to how the year went, improvements and goals for the summer.

Rationale:  This is an annual application for a grant  that has been awarded to Killingly over many years. The grant continues to support early identification and service to at-risk children and their families by implementing non-special education and school-based programs for detection and prevention of emotional, behavioral and school adjustment problems.

Rationale:  Killingly has applied  and has been awarded this grant for the past two years, receiving  $8,000 each year.  The grant supports the Board's #2 Goal by committing to improving kindergarten attendance in the district with a focus on chronic non-attenders in kindergarten. This year's award is for $6,370.00.

Rationale:  State Statute revised reference number.  Ensured compliance with State statute regarding social promotion, as well as bringing our policy inline with the current practice at the high school.

Rationale:  Legal compliance in State statute reference.

Rationale:  There were a few grammar and reference changes as well as clarification regarding procedures for liaison appointments.

Rationale:  Provide the Board with an update of the current fiscal year status as we approach the closeout of the year on June 30, 2016.

Rationale:  The attached Memorandum of Understanding is in direct relationship to the Resolution for the Non-lapsing Account that was approved by the Town Council on June 14th, 2016.  Attorney for the Board of Education has reviewed and an update will provided at the Board meeting with possible action by the board.