II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

III.A. September 19, 2017 - Regular

IV. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

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. Thank you. [9320(a) of Board Bylaws]

VI. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

VI.A. Chairman’s Report

VI.B. Superintendent’s Report

VI.C. Student Representatives’ Report

VI.D. Committee Reports

VI.D.1. Curriculum (Kevin Hearty)

VI.D.2. Communications/Community Outreach (Ed Sbordone)

VI.E. Liaison Reports

VI.E.1. Board of Finance (Ed Sbordone)

VI.E.2. Safety

VII. INFORMATION ITEMS

VII.A. Student Achievement Results Presentation (Parts I & II)

VII.B. Superintendent Search Timeline

VIII. ACTION ITEMS

VIII.A. Personnel Report

VIII.B. Leave of Absence Request (This item will be voted on after Executive Session.)

VIII.C. Ratification of the Agreement between the New Fairfield Board of Education and the New Fairfield Administrators’ Association July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021 (To be voted on after Executive Session)

IX. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

X. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUEST

XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING DOCUMENTS RELATED TO NEGOTIATIONS

XII. ADJOURNMENT