November 19, 2012 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Rationale:  1. Please note the personnel report as you will find new hires and resignations reflected in it.

2. Due to Super Storm Sandy, many events scheduled for last week and this week have been rescheduled. The public is encouraged to visit our website to stay abreast of new dates and times. Principals from each of the schools will communicate to parents the dates and times for rescheduled events.

3. Fortunately, our schools did not suffer any major damage from the storm. I will provide the Board with an update of our emergency operations throughout the storm and during the aftermath.

4. At this time the last day of school is scheduled for June 19 as we have to make up four student days. Staff will also have to make up one professional development day. It is too early to make calendar recommendations for this year as winter has not yet begun.  I have also included for your review the 2013-2014 proposed calendar.  I wanted you to see this first before I presented it to all stakeholder groups.  Over the next few months I will ask for feedback from the PTO’s, the unions, and the community.  I will then return to the Board with recommendations.  At that time, you will have an opportunity to add your input and vote on a proposed 2013-2014 calendar.

5. Please take note of the November enrollment report. We have a total of 1476 students enrolled. On Tuesday 11/6, we received updated enrollment projections from both NESDEC and Peter Prowda and will review them with the enrollment committee. This new information will be examined as it relates to our official enrollment count of October 1.

6. As a follow up to last month’s discussion regarding the cost of Advanced Placement Tests and UCONN Early College Experience (ECE) courses, the following information was provided by the LOLHS Guidance Department:  Last year, we gave 188 AP tests which cost $14,970.  The cost of an AP test is $82 but the students are charged $87-89 to offset proctors, testing materials and language software. This year, we have 229 students enrolled in AP classes which at $82 would be $18,778. In terms of ECE, we have 94 students enrolled in these courses. Courses are $25.00 per credit hour plus an additional $15.00 University Resource Fee. So, our Biology and Physics students pay $115; we have 32 students in these courses this year: $3680. The Drawing, Music and Spanish students pay $90.00; we have 62 students in these courses this year, $5580. The total cost for both AP and ECE is $28,038. No student is turned away due to financial need. All students are made aware through classroom discussions and meetings with their counselors of the resources available to participate in these programs.

 

 

Rationale:  Ms. Warren will provide a year to date budget status report as well as a contingency fund report.

Rationale:  Beth Borden and Karen Pasiuk will present on the new EnVision K-5 Math Program that was adopted to better prepare our students for the new Common Core State Standards.

Rationale:  Mr. Rhodes will present the Building Committee's recommendation for approval of the LOLHS Project proposed change order #00674 to provide guardrail fencing to protect the grounds and specifically the athletic fields. This requires Board action.

Rationale:  Please share written minutes and/or oral reports as necessary.