March 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. ROLL CALL
Speaker(s):
BOARD CHAIR
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3. BOARD SHOUT-OUTS
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4. REPORT BY STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS
Speaker(s):
Phillip Purcell, Melody Kettle, Anya Oliverson, Sherry Simoneau
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5. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
Speaker(s):
BOARD CHAIR
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5.A. Friends of Learning in Killingly (FOLK)
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT- Members of the public are encouraged to share their thoughts with the Board of Education and are invited to do so during this segment of the meeting. 30 minutes will be allotted for public comment per meeting, limited to no more than 3 minutes , maximum per person. People wishing to speak must sign-up prior to the start 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.
Speaker(s):
Susan Lannon
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7. TOWN COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Speaker(s):
Patti Larrow George
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8. BOARD CHAIR AND COMMITTEE & LIAISON UPDATES
Speaker(s):
BOARD CHAIR
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8.A. Curriculum Committee
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8.B. Facilities Committee
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8.C. Fiscal Committee
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8.D. Personnel Committee
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8.E. Policy Committee
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9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO FORM AN ADHOC COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS DISTRICT-WIDE BULLYING
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10. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION OF FEBRUARY 2024 CHECK AUTHORIZATIONS
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11. DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF TRANSFERS FROM DEC. 2023 THROUGH FEB. 2024 AND REVIEW OF SYSTEM OBJECT/EXPENDITURE REPORT
Speaker(s):
Superintendent Sue Nash-Ditzel
Rationale:
A list of transfers and the Systems Object Report are typically included in Christine Clark's monthly financial reports. The transfer and expenditure reports are provided as a courtesy to the Board, and do not require action/approval.
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12. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE
Speaker(s):
Superintendent Dr. Sue Nash-Ditzel
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12.A. DISCUSSION AND ACTION OF THE 2024-25 RECOMMENDED OPERATION BUDGET
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13. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING KILLINGLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS' EDUCATOR DIVERSITY PLAN.
Speaker(s):
Superintendent Dr. Sue Nash-Ditzel
Rationale:
Legislative Mandate: Public Act 23-167 Section 10 (Effective July 1, 2023) (a) Not later than March 15, 2024, each local and regional board of education shall submit the increasing educator diversity plan described in subsection (a) of section 10-220 of the general statutes, as amended by this act, to the Commissioner of Education for review and approval. (b) The Commissioner of Education shall review each increasing educator diversity plan submitted pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. The commissioner may approve such plan or may return such plan to the local or regional board of education that submitted such plan with instructions to revise such plan. Not later than May 15, 2024, any such board shall revise such plan in accordance with such instructions and submit such revised plan to the commissioner for approval. (c) For the school year commencing July 1, 2024, and each school year thereafter, each local and regional board of education shall implement the increasing educator diversity plan approved by the commissioner pursuant to subsection (b) of this section. Each such board shall make such plan available on the Internet web site of such board. (d) The Department of Education shall make each increasing educator diversity plan available on the Internet web site of the department. |
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14. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CONNECTICUT STRONGER CONNECTIONS GRANT (SCG)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jeffrey Guiot
Rationale:
Through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, CT was awarded $9.12 million in funding to distribute competitively to "high need" local education agencies. The goals are to 1) create safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments; 2) foster a sense of belonging and engagement in school; and 3) improve academic outcomes and reduce violence and disciplinary actions.
A total of $8.66M will be available for distribution to eligible LEAs that receive qualifying scores on their grant application. Funds are available for obligation through September 30, 2026. |
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15. CONSENT AGENDA
Speaker(s):
BOARD CHAIR
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15.A. February 28, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
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15.B. March 1, 2024 Student Enrollment
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15.C. March 2024 Employee of the Month Nominee
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15.D. KHS Field Trip Request to Roger Williams University
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15.E. KHS Field Trip Request to Eric Carle Picture Book Museum in Amherst, MA
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15.F. KHS Vo-Ag Field Trip Request to Foster Parrots in Hope Valley R.I
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15.G. KMS Field Trip Request to Ecotarium in Worcester, MA
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16. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS EMPLOYEE SICK BANK REQUEST
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17. POSSIBLE ACTION REGADING EMPLOYEE SICK BANK REQUEST
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18. ADJOURNMENT
Speaker(s):
BOARD CHAIR
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