September 26, 2011 at 7:00 PM - BOE Meeting Template
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                                        1. CALL TO ORDER                 
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                                        2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                 
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                                        3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES                 
                    
        Rationale: 
Let the 9/12/11 regular meeting minutes reflect that all votes taken which included newly appointed board member, Mr. Marc Cicciarella be changed from Passed 6-0 to Passed 5-0.  Upon being sworn in by the Town Clerk all future votes cast by Mr. Cicciarella will be included.     
                            
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                                        4. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS                 
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                                        5. CORRESPONDENCE                 
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                                        6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS                 
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                                        7. CONSENT AGENDA                 
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                                        7.1. Approval of Bills                 
                                            
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                                        7.2. Resignation (L. Bernardi)                 
                    
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Lori Bernardi, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, has submitted her resignation from the part-time position she held in our district.  The position has been advertised.     
                            
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                                        8. NEW BUSINESS                 
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                                        8.1. DBS Code: 3541.3 - Transportation                 
                    
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The BOE Bylaws require a two-thirds vote to ratify a revised or amended policy.  At our meeting in March the vote for the revised transportation policy passed 5-0, one vote short of our required bylaw.  Since six members minimum are required to ratify this policy a new vote will be taken this evening to do so.     
                            
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                                        8.2. First Warning of DBS Code: 5127: Graduation/Separation                 
                    
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Changes in this policy are mandated by PA 11-35 concerning implementation dates for Secondary School Reform.  Second warning/adoption will be included on the 10/11/11 agenda.     
                            
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                                        8.3. First Warning of DBS Code: 4121 - Substitute Teachers                 
                    
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Revisions are being recommended to this policy as per the CABE Policy Service.  Second warning/adoption will be included on the 10/11/11 agenda.     
                            
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                                        8.4. First Warning of DBS Code: 5145.52 - Harassment                 
                    
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Revisions are being recommended to this policy as per the CABE Policy Service.  Second warning/adoption will be included on the 10/11/11 agenda.     
                            
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                                        8.5. Final Approval of 2011-2012 Budget                 
                                            
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                                        8.6. Approval of Donation                 
                    
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An air compressor has been donated to the SHS Technology Department by Ms. Barbara Capuano.  This compressor will be replacing the existing compressor which is 34 years old.     
                            
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                                        8.7. Ratification of SAA Contract                 
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                                        9. OLD BUSINESS                 
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                                        10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS                 
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                                        10.1. Activity Account Update                 
                    
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The Activity Account Update was postponed from the 9/12/11 BOE meeting.  It is again included in the packet and Mr. Boutwell will be available to answer any questions.     
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                                        11. COMMITTEE REPORTS                 
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                                        11.1. Budget                 
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                                        11.2. Curriculum                 
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                                        11.3. Policy                 
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                                        11.4. Salary & Negotiations                 
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                                        11.5. Planning                 
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                                        11.6. Other Committees                 
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                                        12. OTHER                 
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                                        13. ADJOURNMENT                 
                                            
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