June 1, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting 2017
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
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III.A. May 18, 2017 - Regular
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IV. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - The Board welcomes public participation. Pursuant to our Board Policy, public participation is limited to no more than three (3) minutes per speaker and a total of no more than fifteen (15) minutes. People who wish to speak longer are encouraged to attend any and all related subcommittee meetings where most of the board’s groundwork is done. We value your input, but due to these time limitations, we ask you to be concise and please do not repeat a previous comment. We know you will observe the rules of common courtesy. Thanks. [9320(a) of Board Bylaws]
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VI. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
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VI.A. Chairman’s Report
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VI.B. Superintendent’s Report
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VI.C. Student Representatives’ Report
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VI.D. Committee Reports
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VI.D.1. Curriculum (Kevin Hearty)
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VI.D.2. Policy (Susan Starr)
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VII. INFORMATION ITEMS
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VII.A. Comfort/Therapy Dog Program Update
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VII.B. SEE Projects
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VII.C. NOAA Teacher-at-Sea Program
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VII.D. Increasing Communication and Improving Teaching and Learning
Rationale:
During the summer of 2016, the administrative team began its focus on improving our communication with the community, focusing on improving teaching and learning. We agreed that we would work to build the capacity of our staff to communicate regularly and openly with each other, with families and with community members. We would seek to collaborate with and engage our stakeholders to improve and support learning for all children and their families. The links and explanations below are examples (not all-inclusive) of our communication and collaboration efforts. We understand that our improvements as a district will only continue as we all work together to support teaching and learning in New Fairfield. |
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VII.E. New Textbook Adoption (First Review)
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VII.E.1. Earth Science
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VII.F. Board of Education Policies (First Reading)
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VII.F.1. Policy 3542.43 – Food Service – Charging Policy
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VII.F.2. Policy 4112.5/4212.5 – Security Check/Fingerprinting
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VII.F.3. Policy 5141.251 – Accommodating Disabled Students with Special Dietary Needs
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VII.F.4. Policy 6142.101 – Student Nutrition & Physical Activity (School Wellness Policy)
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VII.F.5. Policy 6146 – Graduation Requirements
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VII.F.6. Policy 6172 – Alternative Education Programs
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VII.F.7. Policy 6172.4 – Parent and Family Engagement Policy for Title I Students
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VIII. ACTION ITEMS
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VIII.A. Personnel Report
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VIII.B. 2017-18 Budget
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VIII.C. District Transition Teacher
Rationale:
I have revised the duties for this requested position in conjunction with the high school and PPS office. The NFEA has approved the revised job description.
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VIII.D. Acceptance of Donation
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VIII.D.1. Aunt Mary’s Bookshelf
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VIII.E. Retirement Settlement (This item will be voted on after Executive Session.)
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VIII.F. Non-Union Salaries and Benefits (This item will be voted on after Executive Session.)
Rationale:
The Non-Union Salaries and Benefits will be attached next week.
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VIII.G. Reduction in Force
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IX. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
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X. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING TEACHER EMPLOYMENT
Rationale:
Attached is an agreement stating that this one-time allowance would not be precedent-setting.
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XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING NON-UNION CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
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