March 14, 2007 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Richard Murray
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2. Roll Call
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
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4. Recognition of Visitors
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4.A. Recognition of Chris Haveles for Winning Mathcounts Competition
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4.B. Recognition of Volunteer
Speaker(s):
Richard Murray
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Sherry Hart will be recognized for her volunteering with the vocational agriculture center. Doug Butterfield will also be present to honor her along with the board.
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4.C. Friends of Learning in Killingly (FOLK)
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Janice Ahola-Sidaway from FOLK will have a reception in the town hall prior to the board meeting. At the board meeting she will announce the the teachers and the program for which they have been awarded money to implement.
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5. Report of Killingly High School Student Board Members
Speaker(s):
Hannah Mack and Charlene Pratt
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6. Report of Town Council Liaison
Speaker(s):
Janice Thurlow
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7. Reports
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7.A. News from Vocational Agriculture
Speaker(s):
Douglas Butterfield
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Mr. Butterfield has been asked to give a brief report on what is happening in the vo-ag department.
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8. Report of Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Speaker(s):
Bill Silver and Brad Thompson
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8.A. High School Principal Search Process
Speaker(s):
Bill Silver
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Dr. Silver will update the Board on the first meeting of the selection committee and the revised process timeline.
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8.B. Head Start 2007-2008
Speaker(s):
Bill Silver
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Lynda Fosco and Dr. Silver will briefly summarize the year's experience collaborating with EASTCONN Head Start and plans in process for next year.
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8.C. Snow Days/Last Day of School
Speaker(s):
Bill Silver
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Two snow days have been used this year (so far). The last day of school is now Monday, June 18. If no other snow days are needed, the superintendent will recommend that the Board reduce the number of student attendance days by one, allowing June 18 to be a professional development day for staff.
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8.D. Graduation Credit Requirements of Local High Schools
Speaker(s):
Bill Silver
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Mr. Thompson will report on his data collection efforts to determine the graduation credit requirements and schedules of local high schools. This information will be used to inform Board discussion on increasing KHS credit requirements.
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8.E. Security Update
Speaker(s):
Bill Silver and Peter Gerardi
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Mr. Gerardi will update the Board on his efforts to contract with a security consultant to advise the district on school security procedures and equipment.
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9. Consent Agenda
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9.A. Approval of Minutes
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9.B. Approval of Bills
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9.C. Approval of Employee of the Month
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9.D. Approval of Grants
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10. Action Items
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10.A. Approval of 2007-2008 Budget
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At its special meeting on March 7, the BOE reviewed the base budget and
decision packages recommended by the Fiscal Committee. Additional
information, as requested by the Board, will be shared at this
meeting. The Board must adopt the budget this evening so it can be
forwarded to the Town Manager by March 15, as required by the Town
Charter.
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10.B. Discussion/Action on 2007-2008 School Calendar
Speaker(s):
Bill Silver
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Two proposed calendars for the 2007-08 school year are presented.
Neither have a full week for February vacation; most districts in our
area will not have a February vacation next year. The major difference
between the calendars is the timing of the spring (April) vacation.
One version has the first week in April, the other the third week. All
surrounding districts use the third week; it is recommended that
Killingly adopt that as well in the interest of transportation
coordination and savings.
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10.C. Non-Renewal of Non-Tenured Teachers
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In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes, the Superintendent is
recommending the non-renewal of the attached list of non-tenured
teachers. All teachers recommended are being non-renewed for cause or
are filling long-term leave contracts.
The Board may want to meet in executive session to discuss these personnel matters before taking action. |
10.D. Discussion/Action on High School Building Project
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The Town Council will meet on Tuesday, March 13 and receive a report from their ad hoc land purchase committee. This item is on the agenda in case the Board wishes to discuss and/or talk action on the project.
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10.E. Appoint Ad Hoc Committee for Student Board Member Selection
Speaker(s):
Richard Murray
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In accordance with Board policy, Richard Murray will need to appoint three members of the board to interview the perspective new KHS student board members for the 2007-08 school year.
Ms. Mack and Ms. Pratt will update the Board on their efforts to recruit students to apply for the student board member seats. |
11. Report of Board Committees
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12. Other Informational Items Including Open Action Items
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13. Additions to the Agenda
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14. Planning Future Activities
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Discussion of possible Board retreat on Saturday afternoon, March 31.
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15. Executive Session (Negotiations/Personnel)
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