November 13, 2017 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. Update on Superintendent Evaluation Process -  if available 

V. Board President's Comments:

V.A. Open

VI. Board Vice President's Comments:

VI.A. MASB Training Opportunities - Reporting and Monitoring Organizational Performance - CBA 229 - Do we reschedule as a full board or take classes individually

VI.B. Open

VII. New Issues

VII.A. Use of Technology to Replace Printed Meeting Materials - Going paperless

VII.B. Bylaw Changes to reflect new timing of Organizational Meeting, inclusion of pre-organizational Workshop Meeting and updated language for chairing of Organizational Meeting

VII.C. Board Vision/Mission Statement Revision - On the Agenda

VII.C.1. Recommending a study session to critique mission and vision statement

VII.D. Resolution acknowledging the retirement of Debra Carpenter

VII.E. Resolution adding our voices in opposition to state legislation on guns in schools

VII.F. Strategy and timeline for reviewing and adopting proposed board policy revisions

VII.G. Ways in which the School District can celebrate Japan student ambassadors

VII.H. Resolution acknowledging General Motors $10,000 contribution to Robotics Team

VII.I. Adopting MASB's Board Governance Standards

VIII. Committee Reports - 3-5 minutes:

VIII.A. Policy - William Carrington

VIII.B. Community Advisory - Caroll Turpin

VIII.C. Fundraising - Sherman Williams

VIII.D. Youth Recreation Committee - Kerry Tolbert & Dubrae Newman

VIII.E. Youth In Government - Mike McGuinness

IX. Board Comments and Announcements

X. Vision:

X.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.

XI. Adjournment