June 6, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting 2019

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

III.A. May 16, 2019 - Regular

III.B. May 30, 2019 - Special

IV. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

V. SPECIAL PRESENTATION – WCSU 2019 DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP AWARD

VI. 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]

VII. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

VII.A. Chairman’s Report

VII.B. Superintendent’s Report

VII.C. Student Representatives’ Report

VII.D. Committee Reports

VII.D.1. Curriculum

VII.D.2. Policy

VII.E. Liaison Reports

VII.E.1. Permanent Building Committee

VII.E.2. School Security and Safety Committee

VIII. INFORMATION ITEMS

VIII.A. Introduction of Assistant Superintendent

VIII.B. Introduction of Director of Curriculum Pre-K - 12

VIII.C. Superintendent Goals - End of Year Progress

IX. ACTION ITEMS

IX.A. Personnel Report

IX.B. New Textbook Adoption

IX.B.1. Chemistry in the Earth System

IX.B.2. SRA Essentials for Algebra

IX.C. New Course Proposal

IX.C.1. Pre-Algebra

IX.D. Grades K-2 Fundations Program Suspension of the Rules [referring to Grades K-2 Fundations Program]

IX.E. Grades 3-5 Spelling Connections Program Suspension of the Rules [referring to Grades 3-5 Spelling Connections Program]

IX.F. Board of Education Policies Suspension of the Rules [referring to Policies 4112.6/4212.6, 5142.2, 6142.101,6172.111 and the 7000 Series]

IX.F.1. Policy 4112.6/4212.6 - Personnel Records

IX.F.2. Policy 5142.2 - Safety: Student Dismissal Precautions

IX.F.3. Regulation 6142.101 - Student Nutrition and Physical Activity (School Wellness)

IX.F.4. Policy 6172.111 – External Course Reimbursement for Extraordinary Students

IX.F.5. 7000 Series - Construction

IX.F.5.a. Policy 7000 - Concepts and Roles in Planning for Educational Facilities

IX.F.5.b. Policy 7000.1 - Process

IX.F.5.c. Policy 7010 - Goals and Objectives

IX.F.5.d. Policy 7100 - Planning

IX.F.5.e. Policy 7110 - 5 Year Cap and Non Plan

IX.F.5.f. Policy 7114.2 - Temporary School Facilities

IX.F.5.g. Policy 7115 - Developing Educational Specifications

IX.F.5.h. Policy 7123 - Educational Consultant, Architectural Consultant, and/or Architect

IX.F.5.i. Policy 7141 - Literature Distribution

IX.F.5.j. Policy 7144 - Public Presentation/Public Approval

IX.F.5.k. Policy 7221 - Construction of Physical Facilities

IX.F.5.l. Policy 7230 - Design and Process

IX.F.5.m. Policy 7230.1 - Energy-Conserving Construction

IX.F.5.n. Policy 7230.2 - Extensions/Renovations or Replacements

IX.F.5.o. Policy 7240.1 - Selection and Installation of Playground Equipment

IX.F.5.p. Policy 7410 - Project Bids and Quotations

IX.F.5.q. Policy 7453 - Supervisor, Clerk-of-the-Works

IX.F.5.r. Policy 7500 - Occupying: Certificate of Occupancy

IX.F.5.s. Policy 7510 - Staff Orientation and Training

IX.F.5.t. Policy 7523 - Inspection by Board of Education

IX.F.5.u. Policy 7540 - Assembling and Preserving Documents

IX.F.5.v. Policy 7550 - Dedication of New Facilities

IX.G. Closeout of School Construction Project

IX.G.1. 091-0042RNV/E - Meeting House Hill School

IX.H. Approval of Educational Specifications

IX.H.1. New Fairfield High School

IX.H.2. Consolidated Early Learning Academy

IX.I. New Fairfield Public School 2020-2021 Calendar

IX.J. Approval of Unpaid Leave of Absence Request per Section 7.6 of the Secretaries’ Contract (This item will be voted on after Executive Session)

IX.K. Non-Union Salaries and Benefits (This item will be voted on after Executive Session.)

X. 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]

XI. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

XII. XECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUEST

XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING NON-UNION CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

XIV. ADJOURNMENT