June 14, 2010 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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5. CORRESPONDENCE
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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. Resignation (K. Chung)
Rationale:
Kate Chung, MBA World Language teacher (.4 FTE) has submitted her resignation effective at the end of the 2009-2010 school year. Ms. Chung has been employed by the district since 2005.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
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8.1. Approval of Math Curriculum
Rationale:
The proposed math curriculum represents an update of the 2006 curriculum. It has been revised to include the 2009 grade level expectations in grades K-8 and realigned to match the State's pacing guides. The link to the curriculum is http://www.somers.k12.ct.us/district/curriculum/mathwebsite/
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8.2. Approval of Transition Program for Students 18-21
Rationale:
Currently in the Long Range Plan as proposed in September 2009, the district has committed to develop its own community-based transition program for eligible students with special needs as an alternative to contracting with other public and/or private organizations. Somers is mandated to provide these services under IDEA. The proposed program would allow students to participate in a local program while also realizing significant savings compared to out-of-district programs.
The costs affiliated with the program include 1.0 FTE special education/vocational education teacher, 0.8 FTE (25-hour/week) paraprofessional/job coach (no benefits), transportation, and curriculum materials. A minimum savings of $45,000 is anticipated (See attached sheet). |
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8.3. First Warning of DBS Code: 4131 - Professional Development
Rationale:
The Policy Committee is proposing a revision to this policy to include the change in state law requiring a Professional Development Committee to include staff. Second warning/adoption will be on the 6/28/10 BOE agenda.
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8.4. First Warning of DBS Code: 5144.1 - Physical Restraint
Rationale:
The Policy Committee has reviewed this policy and revised to include recommended changes from CABE. Second warning will be on the 6/28/10 agenda.
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9. OLD BUSINESS
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10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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10.1. Building Goal Results
Rationale:
Administrators will present their building goals report for the 2009-2010 school year. Any questions the board may have can be directed to the applicable building administrator at the meeting.
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10.2. Staff Evaluations
Rationale:
Evaluations are in the process of being completed with all staff and will be concluded by within the next couple of weeks.
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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. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Superintendent's Evaluation & Legal Matters
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13. OTHER
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14. ADJOURNMENT
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15. Minutes 6/14/2010
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