Public Meeting Agenda: March 20, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

I. Administrative Reports

I.A. Superintendent's Announcements (5 min.)

Rationale: Dr. Addley will provide district updates.

Goals:

Embracing Diversity: Adopt and promote strong instructional, curricular and leadership practices that embrace and advance knowledge and acceptance of human diversity and that eliminate bias.

I.B. Student Representative Reports (5 min.)

Rationale: Ms. Dwaritha Ramesh and Ms. Maddy Wilson, Student Representatives, will report on activities taking place at the high school.

Goals:

Embracing Diversity: Adopt and promote strong instructional, curricular and leadership practices that embrace and advance knowledge and acceptance of human diversity and that eliminate bias.

I.C. Business Manager's Report (5 min.)

Rationale: Ms. Anna Robbins, Business Manager, will present the February 2019 Statement of Accounts to the Board.

Attachments: (1)

Feb 2019 Statement of Accounts

3/18/2019 at 11:32 AM

Goals:

Community Engagement: Enhance communication and build trusting relationships with all stakeholders.

I.D. Schools in the Spotlight (15 min.)

Rationale: Ms. Shirley Cowles, Enrichment Coach, will present the School-Wide Enrichment Model being implemented at the middle school and students will share their experiences in a variety of enrichment activities.

Attachments: (1)

BOE Meeting GMMS Enrichment in the Spotlight

3/15/2019 at 8:23 AM

Goals:

Embracing Diversity: Adopt and promote strong instructional, curricular and leadership practices that embrace and advance knowledge and acceptance of human diversity and that eliminate bias.
Professional Learning: Develop the instructional skills and strategies of our teaching staff through ongoing, meaningful and systemic professional learning opportunities.

II. Public Comment

Rationale: Granby community engagement and attendance at BOE public meetings is welcomed. The Public Comment segment of the meeting agenda is set aside so the BOE may receive public comments. Procedurally, public remarks will be limited to about 5 minutes and citizens will be asked to identify themselves. Because the BOE is limited by the Freedom of Information Act to discussing only matters on the agenda, the BOE is not permitted to engage in a discussion of the comments presented.

Goals:

Embracing Diversity: Adopt and promote strong instructional, curricular and leadership practices that embrace and advance knowledge and acceptance of human diversity and that eliminate bias.

III. Consent Agenda (5 min.)

III.A. Minutes

Rationale: The Board will approve/amend the minutes of the March 6, 2019 Board of Education meeting and March 13, 2019 Budget Workshop.

Attachments: (2)

Draft Minutes 3-6-19

3/19/2019 at 2:24 PM
Draft Minutes 3-13-19

3/19/2019 at 2:24 PM

Goals:

Embracing Diversity: Adopt and promote strong instructional, curricular and leadership practices that embrace and advance knowledge and acceptance of human diversity and that eliminate bias.

IV. Old Business

IV.A. NEAS&C Accreditation Report (15 min.)

Rationale: Mr. Michael Dunn, High School Principal, will update the Board on the recent accreditation report for the high school.

Attachments: (1)

GMHS NEASC ACCREDITATION REPORT

3/20/2019 at 6:03 PM

Goals:

Embracing Diversity: Adopt and promote strong instructional, curricular and leadership practices that embrace and advance knowledge and acceptance of human diversity and that eliminate bias.
Professional Learning: Develop the instructional skills and strategies of our teaching staff through ongoing, meaningful and systemic professional learning opportunities.
Student Achievement: Improve student achievement, academic performance and opportunity at all grade levels and for all ability levels and decrease achievement gaps on the path to college and career readiness.

IV.B. Third Reading and Approval of Draft Policy 5141.34, Section 504 (5 min.)

Rationale: The Curriculum/Policy/Technology/Communications Subcommittee recommends revised Policy 5141.34, Section 504, to the Board for a third reading and approval.

Attachments: (1)

Draft Policy 5141.34 - Section 504

3/13/2019 at 8:48 AM

Goals:

Safety and Social Emotional Well-Being: Foster a safe and positive social emotional environment for everyone.

IV.C. Third Reading and Approval of Revised Policy 4111/4211, Hiring of Staff (5 min.)

Rationale: The Curriculum/Policy/Technology/Communications Subcommittee recommends revised Policy 4111/4211 to the Board for a third reading and approval.

Attachments: (1)

Granby Policy 4111-4211 - Hiring of Staff (Rev. Feb. 2019)

3/13/2019 at 8:49 AM

Goals:

Safety and Social Emotional Well-Being: Foster a safe and positive social emotional environment for everyone.

IV.D. FY20 Budget (15 min.)

Rationale: The Board will continue to discuss and consider approval of the FY20 Budget.

Attachments: (1)

FY20 Administrative Budget Book

3/15/2019 at 8:24 AM

Goals:

Community Engagement: Enhance communication and build trusting relationships with all stakeholders.
Embracing Diversity: Adopt and promote strong instructional, curricular and leadership practices that embrace and advance knowledge and acceptance of human diversity and that eliminate bias.
Professional Learning: Develop the instructional skills and strategies of our teaching staff through ongoing, meaningful and systemic professional learning opportunities.
Student Achievement: Improve student achievement, academic performance and opportunity at all grade levels and for all ability levels and decrease achievement gaps on the path to college and career readiness.

V. New Business

Rationale: There is no New Business to report.

V.A. CSEA/SEIU Local 2001 Contract Ratification (5 min.)

Rationale: The Board will consider the approval of the contract for CSEA/SEIU Local 2001 for Secretaries, Bookkeepers, Payroll Clerks, and Data Entry Clerks beginning July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022.

Attachments: (1)

SEIU_CONTRACT_2019-2022 FINAL

3/20/2019 at 11:28 AM

Goals:

Budget Development and Fiscal Management: Practice responsible budget development and management through transparency and maximize available financial resources through a balance of fiscal discipline and innovative educational investments.
Embracing Diversity: Adopt and promote strong instructional, curricular and leadership practices that embrace and advance knowledge and acceptance of human diversity and that eliminate bias.

VI. Miscellaneous (20 min.)

VI.A. Board Standing Committee Reports

VI.A.1. Curriculum/Policy/Technology/Communication

Attachments: (1)

Curriculum SC Minutes 3-6-19

3/20/2019 at 9:23 AM

Goals:

Embracing Diversity: Adopt and promote strong instructional, curricular and leadership practices that embrace and advance knowledge and acceptance of human diversity and that eliminate bias.
Professional Learning: Develop the instructional skills and strategies of our teaching staff through ongoing, meaningful and systemic professional learning opportunities.
Safety and Social Emotional Well-Being: Foster a safe and positive social emotional environment for everyone.

VI.A.2. Finance/Personnel/Facilities

Goals:

Budget Development and Fiscal Management: Practice responsible budget development and management through transparency and maximize available financial resources through a balance of fiscal discipline and innovative educational investments.
Community Engagement: Enhance communication and build trusting relationships with all stakeholders.
Student Achievement: Improve student achievement, academic performance and opportunity at all grade levels and for all ability levels and decrease achievement gaps on the path to college and career readiness.

VI.B. Other Board-Related Reports

VI.B.1. CREC/CABE

VI.B.2. Granby Education Foundation

VI.B.3. Start Time Study

VI.C. Calendar of Events

Attachments: (1)

Calendar of Events

3/18/2019 at 10:29 AM

VI.D. Board Member Announcements

VI.E. Action Items

VII. Executive Session/Non-Meeting

March 20, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

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