April 26, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Jennifer Thompson
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2. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Jennifer Thompson
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Jennifer Thompson
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4. Citizen's Comments
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Jennifer Thompson
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. Recognition and Celebration
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Jennifer Thompson
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5.A. March 2017 Employee of the Month
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Jennifer Thompson
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5.B. Student Achievements in the TSA Conference
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5.C. Student Achievements in Music Festivals
Rationale:
The following KIS students were selected, through a rigorous audition process, to participate in the CT Eastern Region Middle School Music Festival. The festival took place Saturday, March 4th at RHAM High School and both the choral and instrumental performances were outstanding. KHS Students who participated in the 2017 CT Eastern Regional Festival in January at University of ConnecticutTerren Allen, Samuel Antonelli,Benjamin Brower, Jordan Chenette, Nazmia Dionis, Alyssa Dotson, Autumn Jefferson, Hailey Jimenez, Allison Levesque, Arianna Moulton, Logan Moyer, Devin Nichols, Isabella Notarantonio, Michael O'Conner, Sedona Pratt, Brynly Rich, Emily Robinson, Kory Seiden, Jennifer White
KHS Students who participated in the New England Festival of Music, March 16-18 in Norwalk, CT
Jennifer White, Jordan Chenette, Alyssa Dotson, Brynly Rich, Logan Moyer, Sam Antonelli, Kory Seiden and Aeron Sampson
KHS students who participated in the CT All-State Festival, March 30-April 1 in HartfordSamuel Antonelli, Nazmia Dionis, Brynly Rich and Jennifer White
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6. Interim Superintendent of Schools Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Lynne Pierson
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7. KMS Report
Speaker(s):
Principal, Tina Chahanovich
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8. Report of Board Chair, Sub-Committees
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Jennifer Thompson
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8.A. Appointment of Board Members to the Assistant Superintendent Screening Committee.
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Jennifer Thompson
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8.B. Personnel Sub-Committee
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Alexis Rich
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8.B.1. Update on Student Board Member Recruitment
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8.C. Policy Sub-Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jeff Buchbinder
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8.D. Curriculum Sub-Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. Chris Viens
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8.D.1. Discussion of the Re-Organization of the Alps Program with Possible Action
Rationale:
The Curricuum Sub-Committee on March 21 was in unanimous agreement with the Administration recommendation to move the Alternative Learning Program to High School, in an effort to create a “school within a school” model.
Recommended Motion(s):
to move the Alternative Learning Program to High School, in an effort to create a “school within a school” model. {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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8.D.2. Discussion and Possible Action on KHS 1:1 iPad Program
Rationale:
The curriculum sub-committee on March 21 had an affirmative vote 4-0 in support of Administration to continue the 1:1 iPad program at Killingly High School
Recommended Motion(s):
to continue the 1:1 iPad program at Killingly High School per recommendation of the Curriculum Sub-Committee {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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8.E. Fiscal Sub-Committee
Speaker(s):
Hoween Flexer
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8.E.1. March 2017 Financial report
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8.E.2. Line Item Transfer for KIS Video Surveillance System Installation
Speaker(s):
Hoween Flexer
Rationale:
In accordance with KPS Policy 3160, Business- Transfer of Funds Between Categories It is requested that the Killingly Board of Education authorize a transfer of $28,874.02 from Instructional Improvement Textbook account (100.155.00.22100.5641) to Operations and Maintenance Repair/ Maintenance Account (100.170.70.70.26000.5430). The funds are needed to meet the local 25% match requirement of the School Security grant in the amount of $14,839.02 and $14,035 to complete the balance of the installation of the video surveillance system at Killingly Intermediate School.
Recommended Motion(s):
to approve the line item transfer for KIS Video Surveillance System Installation as presented. {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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8.F. Facilities Sub-Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. John Burns
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8.F.1. Discussion and Action Regarding the Application for the General Improvements to Alliance Districts’ School Buildings.
Rationale:
Department of Administrative Services (DAS) announced a second round of Alliance Building Grants. Killingly is eligible for a grant up to $580,000.
Recommended Motion(s):
to authorize the Superintendent or designee to submit an application for the General Improvements to Alliance Districts’ School Buildings, 2017-2018 Program Proposal. {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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8.F.2. Discussion and Two Motions on ADA Capital Improvement Project
Rationale:
Recommended Motion(s):
#1 Motion
that the Killingly Board of Education move the KMS ADA Capital Improvement Project to the Town Manager and Town Council:
#2 Motion
that the Killingly Board of Education move the KCS ADA Capital Improvement Project to the Town Manager and Town Council.
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS:
KMS ADA Capital Improvement Project: install chairs lifts and make necessary renovations to ensure ADA compliance relating to all students having access to all programing at Killingly Memorial School.
KCS ADA Capital Improvement Project: make necessary renovations to ensure ADA compliance relating to all students having access to all programing at Killingly Central School. {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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9. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Jennifer Thompson
Recommended Motion(s):
that the board approve the following consent items:
9.A May 2017 Employee of the Month Nomination
9.B March 2017 Financial Report
9.C March 2017 System Objects Report
9.D March 2017 Issued Checks {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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9.A. May 2017 Employee of the Month Nomination
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9.B. March 2017 Financial Report
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9.C. March 2017 System Object Report
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9.D. March 2017 Issued Checks
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10. Discussion and Action Regarding BOE Revised 2017-18 FY Budget with Reductions
Recommended Motion(s):
that the Board accept the reduction of $546,852 per Town Council's recommendation for a total revised BOE Proposed 2017-18 FY Budget of $43,197,374. {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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11. Adjournment
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