October 27, 2008 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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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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3.1. October 14, 2008
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4. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
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5. CORRESPONDENCE
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5.1. CABE Award of Excellence for Educational Communications
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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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7.1.1. BOE Resignation (D. Rudolf)
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8. NEW BUSINESS
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8.1. Second Warning/Adoption of DBS Code 1212: School Volunteers
Rationale:
Agenda items 8-1-8.9 are in their second reading. The Policy Committee has reviewed each of the policies and has submitted them for approval to the board.
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8.2. Second Warning/Adoption of DBS Code 3310: Expenditures/Expending Authority
Rationale:
Agenda items 8-1-8.9 are in their second reading. The Policy Committee has reviewed each of the policies and has submitted them for approval to the board.
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8.3. Second Warning/Adoption of DBS Code 3323: Soliciting Prices
Rationale:
Agenda items 8-1-8.9 are in their second reading. The Policy Committee has reviewed each of the policies and has submitted them for approval to the board.
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8.4. Second Warning/Adoption of DBS Code 3435: Fraud Prevention & Investigation
Rationale:
Agenda items 8-1-8.9 are in their second reading. The Policy Committee has reviewed each of the policies and has submitted them for approval to the board.
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8.5. Second Warning/Adoption of DBS Code 3516.4: Verification of Sex Offender Status
Rationale:
Agenda items 8-1-8.9 are in their second reading. The Policy Committee has reviewed each of the policies and has submitted them for approval to the board.
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8.6. Second Warning/Adoption of DBS Code 4112.51/4212/51: Reference Checks
Rationale:
Agenda items 8-1-8.9 are in their second reading. The Policy Committee has reviewed each of the policies and has submitted them for approval to the board.
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8.7. Second Warning/Adoption of DBS Code 4112.61/4212/61: Use and Disclosure of Employee
Rationale:
Agenda items 8-1-8.9 are in their second reading. The Policy Committee has reviewed each of the policies and has submitted them for approval to the board.
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8.8. Second Warning/Adoption of DBS Code 4118.4/4218.4: Electronic Mail
Rationale:
Agenda items 8-1-8.9 are in their second reading. The Policy Committee has reviewed each of the policies and has submitted them for approval to the board.
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8.9. Second Warning/Adoption of DBS Code 3453: School Activity Funds
Rationale:
Agenda items 8-1-8.9 are in their second reading. The Policy Committee has reviewed each of the policies and has submitted them for approval to the board.
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8.10. First Warning of DBS Code 5131.11 - Bullying
Rationale:
The Policy Committee has reviewed the current bullying policy and has made the necessary changes to it in accordance with the new state regulations. Once the board has adopted the new policy we will begin to implement the timeline for reporting to the CSDE as required. No action is required at this meeting. |
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8.11. Approval of Long-Range Plan Requests
Rationale:
The board received a presentation from all administrators at the prior board meeting in October outlining long-range plan requests. The Planning Committee has met to review all of the requests and is submitting to the board the adjusted plan based upon priorities established by the Planning Committee. |
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8.12. Approval of Drama Club Field Trip
Rationale:
Mrs. Kathy Welch requests approval for an overnight field trip to the New England Theatre Conference in Warwick, Rhode Island. She intends to take five students and will ensure for two chaperones. |
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8.13. Approval of Strategic Plan 2008-2012
Rationale:
The Strategic Plan 2008-2012 has been developed since July’s BOE retreat with administrative and staff input. The plan specifically has monthly established benchmarks with goals that ensure for a district-wide plan. All building and program goals are directly linked to the new Strategic Plan.
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8.14. Athletic Department Donation from the U.S. Army
Rationale:
The U.S. Army has expressed an interest in making a financial donation to the Somers High School athletic department of $600.00. |
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9. OLD BUSINESS
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10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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10.1. Building/Department Goals Presentation
Rationale:
Each building principal and director will present to the board their building/program goal(s) for the 2008-2009 school year. Each goal is directly linked with the new Strategic Plan and will ensure for continuity of services and district needs.
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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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