August 13, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Special Meeting 2020

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

III.A. June 18, 2020 - Regular

III.B. July 2, 2020 - Special

III.C. July 13, 2020 - Special

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. Committee Reports

VI.C.1. Policy (Samantha Mannion)

VI.C.2. Special Education Ad Hoc (Stephanie Strazza)

VI.D. Liaison Reports

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

VI.D.2. School Security and Safety Committee (Samantha Mannion)

VII. INFORMATION ITEMS

VII.A. New Fairfield High School/Consolidated School Building Project Update

VII.B. School Reopening Plan

VII.C. 2020-21 Staffing

VII.D. Superintendent/District Goals (Draft)

VII.E. Superintendent’s Evaluation Timeline

VIII. ACTION ITEMS

VIII.A. Personnel Report

VIII.B. New Fairfield Public Schools 2020-21 Revised Calendar

VIII.C. Board of Education Policies Suspension of the Rules [referring to Policies 5131.911, 5141.25, 6172.3 & Bylaw 9325.2]

VIII.C.1. Policy 5131.911 - Hazing – Bullying

VIII.C.2. Policy 5141.25 - Students with Special Health Care Needs

VIII.C.3. Policy 6172.3 - Educational Instruction under Parental Direction (Home Schooling)

VIII.C.4. Bylaw 9325.2 - Order of Business

VIII.D. Reduction in Force (This item will be voted on after Executive Session.)

IX. 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]

X. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING REDUCTION IN FORCE

XII. ADJOURNMENT