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Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Public Communications and Comments
V. Board of Education Committee and Other Reports
VI. Superintendent Reports and Recommendations
VI.A. BOE Expenditure/Projection Report
VI.B. Preston Cafeteria Profit and Loss Report
VI.C. Transportation Report
VII. New Business
VII.A. Votes Required
VII.B. Discussion
VIII. Old Business
VIII.A. Votes Required
VIII.B. Discussion
IX. Information
X. Executive Session
XI. Date and Time of Next Meeting
XII. Adjournment
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Meeting: October 19, 2009 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Deborah Burke-Grabarek: Acting Chair
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Deborah Burke-Grabarek: Acting Chair
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III. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Deborah Burke-Grabarek: Acting Chair
Rationale:
Approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting of 8/10/09.
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IV. Public Communications and Comments
Speaker(s):
Deborah Burke-Grabarek: Acting Chair
Rationale:
CSEA Bus Grievances
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V. Board of Education Committee and Other Reports
Speaker(s):
Dr. Welch
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VI. Superintendent Reports and Recommendations
Speaker(s):
Dr. Welch
Rationale:
1.  H1N1 Conference

2.  Financial Software Acquisition Project

3.  RESULTS by Mike Schmoker

4.  Student Improvement Plans

5.  EAP Early Retirement

6.  Cyndi Carano Fundraiser

7.  PPMS Boiler/Generator
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VI.A. BOE Expenditure/Projection Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Welch
Rationale:
1.  FY09 End of the Year Report

2.  FY10
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VI.B. Preston Cafeteria Profit and Loss Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Welch
Rationale:
1. Preston Cafeteria Profit and Loss Report

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VI.C. Transportation Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Welch
Rationale:
Transportation Report
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VII. New Business
Speaker(s):
Dr. Welch
:
VII.A. Votes Required
Speaker(s):
Dr. Welch
Rationale:
1. Preston BOE Instruction Policies:  6141.32: Technology and Instruction
                                                    6141.321:Telecommunications/Internet
                                                    6141.322: Computers:  Web Sites
                                                    6141.323: Internet Acceptable Use
                                                    6141.8: School Readiness
                                                    6142: Basic Instructional Program
                                                    6142.2: Reading/Language Arts
                                                    6144:  Controversial Issues
                                                    6144.1: Exemption from Instruction
                                                    6145: Extra Class Activities

2.  Preston BOE Policy 5144.2:  Students:  Use of Physical Force:  Physical Assistance

3.  Preston BOE Policy 5144.1:  Students:  Use of Physical Force:  Physical Restraint(s) and Seclusion

4.  Lunch Price Increase at PVMS
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VII.B. Discussion
Speaker(s):
Dr. Welch
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VIII. Old Business
Speaker(s):
Dr. Welch
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VIII.A. Votes Required
Speaker(s):
Dr. Welch
Rationale:
1.  Moved, to authorize the Superintendent in conjunction with the First Selectman et al to select a financial software program suitable for use by municipal and school officials on or before July 1, 2010.

2.  Moved, to authorize the Superintendent in conjunction with the First Selectman et al to employ a Director of Finance on or beofre July 1, 2010. 
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VIII.B. Discussion
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Hess (Board Member)
Rationale:
1.  Respect and Morale Committee
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IX. Information
Speaker(s):
Dr. Welch
Rationale:
1. H1N1 memos
2. Bus Driver Commendation
3. Teacher Commendations
4. Custodian Commendations
5. Thank you to Linda Riegel
6. Thank you BOE
7. Thank you from the Kindergarten Team
8. NFA Class of 2009 Placement Record
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X. Executive Session
Speaker(s):
Dr. Welch
Rationale:
Moved, to convene in executive session for the purpose of discussing strategy and negotiations with respect to collective bargaining.

Principals' Agreement

MEUI/CSEA Negotiations

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XI. Date and Time of Next Meeting
Speaker(s):
Deborah Burke Grabarek: Acting Chair
Rationale:
Monday, November 9, 2009, 7pm
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XII. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Deborah Burke Grabarek: Acting Chair

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