June 28, 2010 at 7:00 PM - BOE Meeting Template

Rationale:  Mr. Boutwell, Director of Business Services is requesting approval from the board to pay summer bills.  The summer warrants will be provided to the board at the August meeting.

Rationale:  The textbook, Lifetime Health, which was selected by the high school physical education and health teachers to be used in the grades 9-10 health classes, was presented at the 6/14/10 board meeting.  The textbook will be purchased this year following board approval.

Rationale:  The Policy Committee is proposing a revision to this policy to include the change in state law requiring a Professional Development Committee to include staff.  Second warning/adoption will be on the 6/28/10 BOE agenda.

Rationale:  The Policy Committee has reviewed this policy and revised to include recommended changes from CABE.  Second warning will be on the 6/28/10 agenda.

Rationale:  Policy changes are due to changes in state law regarding requirements for substitute teachers subbing 10 or fewer days and 40 or more days.  Second warning/adoption will be on the 7/12/10 board agenda.

Rationale:  The Policy Committee has reviewed the policy and is recommended changes due to changes in the state law.  Second warning/adoption will be on the 7/12/10 agenda.

Rationale:  The Policy Committee is warning this new policy which is recommended by CABE.  Second warning/adoption will be on the 7/12/10 agenda.

Rationale:  The Policy Committee is warning this new policy which is recommended by CABE.  Second warning/adoption will be on the 7/12/10 agenda.

Rationale: 

The proposed social studies curriculum represents a complete re-write of grades 7, 8, 10 and 11, with substantial changes to grades 5, 6 and 9.  It has been revised to aligned with the new State Frameworks and can be view at:

http://www.somers.k12.ct.us/district/curriculum/socialstudieswebsite/

Rationale:  The proposed 8th grade Social Studies books covers the portions of US History dictated by the new State Frameworks.  If approved, it will not be purchased until the State Board of Education approves the Social Studies Frameworks next year.  Second warning/adoption will be on the 7/12/10 agenda.

Rationale:  The Board recently approved of the Transition Program (for Students Ages 18-21), which includes two staffing positions: Special Education Teacher and Paraprofessional/Job Coach. Since the duties and responsibilities of the paraprofessional/job coach serving in this capacity differ from other paraprofessionals, a job description specific to the required competencies of personnel serving in this role is warranted.

Rationale:  Mr. MacFeat and Mr. Boutwell will address the facilities update for the board.  As the third goal in the Strategic Plan the presentation will focus on the accomplishments throughout this past year.  In addition, any questions that board members may have can be directed to Mr. MacFeat, Mr. Boutwell, or the superintendent.

Rationale:  Mr. Boutwell will present an update of the 2009-2010 budget to the board.

Rationale:  The principals will be available to respond to questions regarding substantive changes to the student handbooks.  Each handbook has gone through a major revision with updates on board policies for each.