May 9, 2007 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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Rationale:  Richard Murray will be asking the Board to recognize this month's volunteer.

Rationale:  CABE Student Leadership awards will be given to Hannah Mack and Benjamin Nault.  Hannah should be present but we have invited Benjamin Nault to the meeting also so that they may be recognized by the Board. 

Rationale:  Two students from Killingly High School, Zachary Gebo and Jonathan Ney, were awarded the Connecticut High School Outstanding Arts award.  We have asked them to come to the Board meeting so that the Board may recognize their achievement.

Rationale:  Julie Corden will be present with the grade 8 enrichments students to show a DVD that they created for the History Day competition.

Rationale:  The following is the proclamation for National Teacher Day 2007.

Whereas, Killingly teachers make our public schools great; and
Whereas, Killingly teachers work to open students' minds to ideas, knowledge and dreams; and
Whereas, Killingly teachers keep American democracy alive by laying the foundation for good citizenship; and
Whereas, Killingly teachers fill many roles, as listeners, explorers, role models, motivators and mentors; and
Whereas, Killingly teachers continue to influence the children long after their school days are only memories.

The Killingly Board of Education proclaims Tuesday, May 8, 2007 as National Teacher Day.  We urge taking the time to recognize and acknowledge the impact of teachers on our lives.

Rationale:  Whereas, through their skill and expertise, our nation's school nurses help to foster a healthy, nurturing community in which our children can learn and grow; and
Whereas, most often, school nurses are the first, and sometimes the only, line of defense against the illnesses and conditions our students face, making their contribution to the education and welfare of the student population invaluable; and
Whereas, the nature of their profession calls on their ability to take on roles beyond that of health provider - acting as teacher, confidante, mentor and friend to the students; and
Whereas, today's society presents students with an overwhelming number of physical, social and mental ills, and school nurses have become an essential component of effective health programs; and
Whereas, the overwhelming dedication school nurses show to their profession and the children they care for stands as a testament to their commitment to the success and wellness of future generations.

The Killingly Board of Education proclaims Wednesday, May 9, 2007 as National Nurses Day 2007.  We urge all to recognize and acknowledge the impact of school nurses on our lives.

Rationale:  Bob Brennan will be present to report on what is going on with the School-to-Career program.

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Rationale:  Pete Gerardi has arranged for the assessment visit by SafirRosetti.  We anticipate that their written report will be available for the June 6 Board meeting.

Rationale:  Sheryl Kempain and Marilyn Oat returned from their sister school visit to Qufu, China.  They will give a full report to the Board at our June meeting.

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Rationale:  Dan Costello will be present at the Board meeting.

Rationale:  The Board never approved a new rate for 2006-07 for the substitute bus drivers as we awaited the conclusion of negotiations with the Bus Driver and Mechanics Union, Local 1303-261 of Council #4.  Although that agreement is still not finalized, Mr. Levola requests that the Board increase the hourly rate for substitute drivers for the remainder of the school year to enable him to have sufficient drivers.  This increase would not be retroactive, but merely for the months of May and June. 

Rationale:  The Board must approve salary increases for the 2007-08 school year for non-unionized employees as there is no multi-year contract collectively bargained for these individuals.

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