November 2, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Rationale:  This year's recipients of the CAPSS Superintendent's Award are Caleigh O'Neil and Graham Aird . I have attached bios of these students which describe their many accomplishments in school and within the community. This award is based on their service, leadership, and academic prowess.  Jim Wygonik will introduce them.

Rationale: 

1. Please note the personnel report as you will find employee information reflected in it.  

2. Our November enrollment report will be e-mailed to you next week.  With Jeanne out this week, we were not able to compile all of the necessary information.  

3.  Congratulations are due for a few of our staff members.  Mrs. Dean was asked to speak at the International Institute for Restorative Practices World Conference in Pennsylvania last week.  She spoke about our transition to the use of restorative practices.  Andy Raucci and MaryBeth Schriendorfer were invited to speak at the annual CECA (Connecticut Educators Computer Association) conference where they presented their award winning project titled Physical Fitness Training Exercises Videos.

4. Our newly revised version of the Focus on Education is expected to be out as an insert in the Lyme Times either this week or next.  I think you will be pleased with the new look and feel.

4.  As mentioned last month, if you have not signed up for the CABE/CAPSS Convention through Jeanne, please do so.  We have traditionally had a good turnout as it tends to be an interesting and inspiring event. It takes place this year on November 18 and 19.

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

Rationale:  Our library media specialists will present an update on their services and how they are impacting the schools.

Rationale:  We had a bid opening on this item yesterday.  John will share the results of the bid opening.  Dependent on the outcome of said opening, this may or may not require Board action.

Rationale:  The policy committee is recommending changes to policy 4600 and policy 4605.  This is a first read and does not require Board action.

Rationale:  The Policy Committee is recommending the removal and/or revision of some outdated policies which are attached.  This is a second read of these policies and will require Board action.