October 12, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Study Session - Board Governance

I. Opening of the Meeting

I.A. Welcome

I.B. Roll Call

I.C. Pledge of Allegiance

I.D. Approval of Agenda

II. Recognition of Elected Officials

III. Communications, Petitions and Delegations

IV. Superintendent Items:

IV.A. Dr. Don Weatherspoon - Consent Agreement Consultant

V. Board President's Comments - 5 minutes:

V.A. Review minutes of goal setting and strategic planning meeting on September 27, 2015 - Loveland

V.B. Efficient and Effective Board meetings - PSD Board norm #6

V.C. Use of updates and communication process from Superintendent and Board President

V.D. Reviewing Board Packet prior to televised Board Meetings

V.E. Board Reporting Format

V.E.1. Frequency of meetings held

V.E.2. Minutes from advisory and governance meetings

V.E.3. Formatting requirements of report

V.F. Good news about Trustees

VI. Board Vice President's Comments - 3 minutes:

VI.A. TBD

VII. Discussion - Old Issues - 3 minutes each - Policy 1180:

VII.A. Discussion

VIII. Discussion - New Issues - 3 minutes each - Policy 1180:

VIII.A. Communications from Angela Powell

VIII.B. Board Fundraising

VIII.C. Lights out Trunk or Treat & Holiday Extravaganza Parade participation

IX. Committee Reports - 3 minutes:

IX.A. Policy

IX.B. Fundraising

IX.C. Community Advisory

IX.D. Superintendent Evaluation

X. Board Comments and Announcements

XI. Vision:

XI.A. The Board of Education believes that the Pontiac School District can become the premier school district as a recognized leader in student achievement, high school graduation rates, college readiness, and postsecondary success.  We, the trustees of the Pontiac School District, are committed to achieving this vision, and realize that hard work coupled with community partnerships is paramount to not only the success of the school district, but for the success of all our communities.

XII. Adjournment