December 11, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Speaker(s):
Mr. Greg Biggs
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2. ROLL CALL
Speaker(s):
Mr. Greg Biggs
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Speaker(s):
Mr. Greg Biggs
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4. WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Speaker(s):
Mr. Greg Biggs & Mr. Steve Rioux
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5. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Speaker(s):
Mr. Greg Biggs
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5.A. Election of Board of Education Chairperson
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5.B. Election of Board of Education Vice Chairperson
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6. Five-minute Recess
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7. PUBLIC COMMENT
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. However, in consideration of those in attendance and in an effort to proceed in a timely manner, comments will be a limited to 3 minutes per person. Those making public comments will not be allowed to speak for a second time, until everyone wishing to speak has had an opportunity to do so. When appropriate to do so, members of the Board and the administration may respond to comments. Follow-up discussion may need to take place outside of the meeting setting.
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8. PRESENTATION BY Native American Guardians Association
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9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS REGARDING THE KHS MASCOT
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9.A. Discussion and possible action to rescind the previously approved motion on 6/26/19, which directed the superintendent to ensure Killingly Public Schools shall not have or adopt a name, symbol, or image that depicts or refers to another race, individual, custom, or tradition and that is used as a mascot, nickname, logo, letterhead or team name of the school and that the Superintendent consult with members of the Nipmuc Tribe and based on their input, take action.
Recommended Motion(s):
to rescind the previously approved motion on 6/26/19, which directed the superintendent to ensure Killingly Public Schools shall not have or adopt a name, symbol, or image that depicts or refers to another race, individual, custom, or tradition and that is used as a mascot, nickname, logo, letterhead or team name of the school and that the Superintendent consult with members of the Nipmuc Tribe and based on their input, take action. {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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9.B. Discussion and possible action to rescind a motion, approved on 10/8/2019 changing the mascot name to Red Hawks.
Recommended Motion(s):
to rescind a motion, approved on 10/8/2019 changing the mascot name to Red Hawks. {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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9.C. Discussion and possible action to reinstate the KHS mascot to "Redmen".
Recommended Motion(s):
to reinstate the KHS mascot to "Redmen". {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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10. REPORT BY KILLINGLY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS
Speaker(s):
Jordan Dreibholz and Alexandra Purcell
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11. NOVEMBER 2019 FINANCIAL REPORT
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12. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF 2020-21 DISTRICT CALENDAR
Recommended Motion(s):
to approve the 2020-21 District Calendar as presented. {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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13. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING USE OF WESTFIELD AVE
Speaker(s):
Mr. Steve Rioux
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14. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING NON-LAPSING WITHDRAWAL FOR KCS ADA PROJECT
Speaker(s):
Mr. Steve Rioux
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15. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUB-COMMITTEE AND LIAISON APPOINTMENTS
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16. CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended Motion(s):
to approve consent items,
16.A-November 2019 Issued Checks
16.B-November 13 2019 Board Meeting Minutes
16.C-December 2019 Student Enrollment {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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16.A. November 2019 Issued Checks
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16.B. November 13 2019 Board Meeting Minutes
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16.C. December 2019 Student Enrollment
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17. ADJOURNMENT
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn {Insert Action Result} with a motion by {Insert Board Member} and a second by {Insert Board Member}.
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