January 9, 2012 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                 
                                            
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                                        4. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS                 
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                                        4.1. Curriculum Presentations - Math & World Language                 
                    
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Kathleen Pezza, Director of Curriculum will do PowerPoint presentations on the Math and World Language curricula. She will be available to answer any questions board members may have.     
                            
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                                        5. CORRESPONDENCE                 
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                                        5.1. Devlin thank you note.                 
                                            
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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. Retirement Notifications - A. Holmes, C. Loughlin, M. Winseck                 
                    
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Retirement notifications have been received from Al Holmes (MBA Tech Ed teacher) who has been employed by the district since 1978, Claire Loughlin (SES Kindergarten teacher) who has been employed by the district since 1992, and Maureen Winseck (SES School Psychologist) who has been employed by the district since 1988.      
                            
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                                        7.3. Resignation - C. Juncadella                 
                    
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Claire Juncadella, SHS Spanish Teacher (.4 Position) has submitted her resignation effective 12/29/11.  The position has been advertised.     
                            
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                                        8. NEW BUSINESS                 
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                                        8.1. District Pension Plan                 
                    
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Mr. Brendon Hutchins, Sr. Vice President of St. Germain Investment Management, and Mr. Roy Caso, Investment Advisor Mass Mutual, will give an update on the District's pension plan.     
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                                        8.2. Approval of 2012-2013 School Calendar                 
                    
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The 2012-2013 school calendar has been discussed with the Administrative Council and shared with the SEA President.      
                            
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                                        8.3. First Warning of DBS Code: 4117.4 - Non-Renewal                 
                    
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The Policy Committee has reviewed recommendations by CABE for policy revisions and is presenting the revised policy for first warning to the board.  Second warning/adoption will be included on the 1/23/12 agenda.     
                            
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                                        8.4. First Warning of DBS Code: 5111 - Admission/Placement                 
                    
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The Policy Committee has reviewed recommendations by CABE for policy revisions and is presenting the revised policy for first warning to the board. Second warning/adoption will be included on the 1/23/12 agenda.     
                            
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                                        8.5. First Warning of DBS Code 5112.3 - Dropouts                 
                    
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The Policy Committee has reviewed recommendations by CABE for policy revisions and is presenting the revised policy for first warning to the board. Second warning/adoption will be included on the 1/23/12 agenda.     
                            
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                                        8.6. First Warning of DBS Code: 5113.2 - Attendance                 
                    
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The Policy Committee has reviewed recommendations by CABE for policy revisions and is presenting the revised policy for first warning to the board. Second warning/adoption will be included on the 1/23/12 agenda.     
                            
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                                        8.7. First Warning of DBS Code 6141.5 - Advanced College Placement/Courses                 
                    
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The Policy Committee has reviewed recommendations by CABE for policy revisions and is presenting the revised policy for first warning to the board. Second warning/adoption will be included on the 1/23/12 agenda.     
                            
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                                        8.8. First Warning of DBS Code: 6146 - Graduation Requirements/Standards of Proficiency                 
                    
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The Policy Committee has reviewed recommendations by CABE for policy revisions and is presenting the revised policy for first warning to the board. Second warning/adoption will be included on the 1/23/12 agenda.     
                            
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                                        9. OLD BUSINESS                 
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                                        10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS                 
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                                        10.1. Burden of Proof Discussion                 
                    
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Ms. Brandy Bunnell, Director of Pupil Services, will explain current developments in CT special education law that may require future Board action.     
                            
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                                        10.2. 2012-2013 Budget Presentation                 
                    
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The 2012-2013 Budget will be presented for discussion.     
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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. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Superintendent of Schools Mid-Year Evaluation                 
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                                        14. ADJOURNMENT                 
                                            
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