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Meeting Agenda
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1. Call to Order
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2. Roll Call
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
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4. Citizen's Comments
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5. Transportation Department Report
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6. Approval of Grants
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6.A. PIXI Grant
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6.B. School Attendance Model Kindergarten Program Grant
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7. Approval of Policies
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7.A. SECOND Reading of Policy #5123, Students- Promotion/Acceleration/Retention
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7.B. SECOND Reading of Policy #6114.1-Instruction-Fire Emergency
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7.C. SECOND Reading of Policy #9132, Bylaws of the Board-Standing Committees
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8. Financial Update
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9. Review and possible action of Non-Lapsing Account MOU
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10. Executive Session for Discussion of Specific Personnel Matter.
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11. Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | June 22, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting | |
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1. Call to Order
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| Speaker(s): |
Greg Bugbee
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2. Roll Call
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| Speaker(s): |
Greg Bugbee
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
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| Speaker(s): |
Greg Bugbee
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4. Citizen's Comments
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Greg Bugbee
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Rationale:
Members of the Killingly community are encouraged to share their thoughts with the Board of Education and are invited to do so during this segment of the meeting. When appropriate to do so, members of the Board and the administration may respond to comments. However, in consideration of those in attendance and in an effort to proceed in a timely manner, follow-up discussion may need to take place outside of the meeting setting.
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5. Transportation Department Report
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Linda Records
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Rationale:
Ms. Linda Records, Director of Transportation will update the Board of Education as to Route efficiency, status of software, integration of software with other school software programs- PowerSchool, notification system, and a general update as to how the year went, improvements and goals for the summer. |
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6. Approval of Grants
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6.A. PIXI Grant
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Rationale:
This is an annual application for a grant that has been awarded to Killingly over many years. The grant continues to support early identification and service to at-risk children and their families by implementing non-special education and school-based programs for detection and prevention of emotional, behavioral and school adjustment problems.
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6.B. School Attendance Model Kindergarten Program Grant
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Rationale:
Killingly has applied and has been awarded this grant for the past two years, receiving $8,000 each year. The grant supports the Board's #2 Goal by committing to improving kindergarten attendance in the district with a focus on chronic non-attenders in kindergarten. This year's award is for $6,370.00.
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7. Approval of Policies
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Jeff Buchbinder
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7.A. SECOND Reading of Policy #5123, Students- Promotion/Acceleration/Retention
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Rationale:
State Statute revised reference number. Ensured compliance with State statute regarding social promotion, as well as bringing our policy inline with the current practice at the high school.
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7.B. SECOND Reading of Policy #6114.1-Instruction-Fire Emergency
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Jeff Buchbinder
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Rationale:
Legal compliance in State statute reference.
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7.C. SECOND Reading of Policy #9132, Bylaws of the Board-Standing Committees
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Rationale:
There were a few grammar and reference changes as well as clarification regarding procedures for liaison appointments.
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8. Financial Update
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Christine Clark and Kevin Farr
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Rationale:
Provide the Board with an update of the current fiscal year status as we approach the closeout of the year on June 30, 2016.
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9. Review and possible action of Non-Lapsing Account MOU
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Rationale:
The attached Memorandum of Understanding is in direct relationship to the Resolution for the Non-lapsing Account that was approved by the Town Council on June 14th, 2016. Attorney for the Board of Education has reviewed and an update will provided at the Board meeting with possible action by the board.
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10. Executive Session for Discussion of Specific Personnel Matter.
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11. Adjournment
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