May 23, 2013 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Alexis Rich
Rationale:
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2. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Alexis Rich
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Alexis Rich
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4. Citizens' Comments
Speaker(s):
Alexis Rich
Rationale:
Members of the Killingly community are encouraged to share their thoughts with the Board of Education and are invited to do so during this segment of the meeting. When appropriate to do so, members of the Board and the administration may respond to comments. However, in consideration of those in attendance and in an effort to proceed in a timely manner, follow-up discussion may need to take place outside of the meeting setting.
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5. Student Board Members Report
Speaker(s):
Joshua Hayes and Riley Donlon
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6. New Business
Speaker(s):
Kevin Farr
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6.A. Retirement Celebration
Speaker(s):
Kevin Farr
Rationale:
Tuesday, June 11 at 2:45 to 5:00 pm.
At Gold Eagle Laurel House
in Dayville. Lunch Buffet will be served.
RSVP to Kim Burnham 860 779-6795. |
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6.B. Appointment of New Student Board Members
Speaker(s):
Alexis Rich
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board approve the appointment of new student board members, Frantha Phonesavanh and Zane Cook and as an alternate student board member Jaani Barclay. {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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6.C. Discussion and Action regarding the former Central Office Building 0n 369 Main Street.
Speaker(s):
Kevin Farr
Rationale:
Superintendent recommends that the Killingly BOE return the original portion of the building at 369 Main St. that served as the central office to the Town of Killingly. We further recommend that the rear portion of the building be retained by the Killingly Public Schools for storage per the request of the Operations and Maintenance Director.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to return the original portion of the building at 369 Main St. that served as the central office of the Killingly Public Schools. The rear storage area would be retained by the Killingly Public Schools for additional storage. {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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6.D. Warren Logee and Nick Caruso, Observation Follow-up
Speaker(s):
Warren Logee and Nick Caruso
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6.E. Teacher Evaluation
Speaker(s):
Colin McNamara
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6.F. Approval of Ratified Bus Drivers Union Agreement
Speaker(s):
Kevin Farr
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Killingly Board of Education approve the Bus Drivers Tentative Agreement ratified by both parties on April 4, 2013. {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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6.G. Ratified Supervisors Union Agreement
Speaker(s):
Kevin Farr
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Killingly Board of Education approve the Ratified Supervisors Contract as agreed to and recommended for Board approval from meeting on 5/9/2013. {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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7. Old Business
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7.A. Reconfiguration
Speaker(s):
Kevin Farr
Rationale:
The next Reconfiguration Sub-Committee meeting will be held on May 28th at 7 pm. at Central office library on Westfield Ave. Attending also will be Al Jacunski.
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7.B. Special Education Audit Contract Award
Speaker(s):
Kevin Farr/Brian O'Connell
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7.C. New Curriculum
Speaker(s):
Richard Murray/Colin McNamara
Rationale:
During the 2012-2013 school year, three new courses have been piloted at Killingly High School; Technology Internship/Genyes, Biotechnology and PE Fit. Each of these classes have been very successful in their pilot year, and include specific content standards, as well as CCSS Literacy Standards for Science and Technical Subject areas. The Curriculum Committee reviewed each curriculum and spoke with the three teachers that developed the courses at heir last meeting held on May 8th. At this meeting the Committee unanimously voted to recommend that the BOE approve each curriculum.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of Education approve the curriculum for each of the following three high school courses; PE Fit, Technology Internship/Genyes, and Biotechnology. {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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8. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Alexis Rich
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board approve the Consent Agenda consisting of:
a. May 8, 2013 Minutes
b. June 2013 Employee of the Month Nominee {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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8.A. May 8 BOE Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Alexis Rich
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8.B. June 2013 Employee of the Month Nominee
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8.C. FFA Officer Retreat and Field Trip in Massachusetts
Speaker(s):
Kevin Farr
Rationale:
Request is from Ken Couture and Beth Knowlton to attend the FFA Officer Retreat in Gill Massachusetts on August 22-23. The FFA Retreat promotes leadership and fellowship. This is an excellent opportunity for the FFA Officer Team training and chapter planning for the upcoming school year. In addition to supporting curricular goals , this trip is an outstanding enrichment opportunity for 6 students, with Officer Training, planning sessions and a low risk inflatable kayak trip.
Recommended Motion(s):
to approve the FFA Officer Retreat Fieldtrip August 22-23 {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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8.D. Technology Student Association Field Trip
Speaker(s):
Kevin Farr
Rationale:
June 28th through July2nd, Killingly's Technology Student Association Chapter (4 students) has the opportunity to be involved in a premier educational event. the National TSA conference. STEM-based competitions will be offered along with Robotics Competition, Leadership Training, Awards and Recognitions.
Recommended Motion(s):
to approve the Technology Student Association Field Trip in Orlando Florida June 28 through July 2nd 2013. {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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9. Executive Session for Specific Personnel Matters (if necessary)
Speaker(s):
Kevin Farr
Rationale:
contracts
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10. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Alexis Rich
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