October 17, 2017 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order / Attendance
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II. School / Community Session - 7:30 p.m.
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II.A. Recognition
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II.A.1. Martha Curran - Connecticut Association of Schools Middle Level Exemplary Educator of the Year Award for 2017-2018
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II.B. Public Participation
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III. Board of Education Student Representatives' Report
Speaker(s):
Emily Baker and Ryan Tomicic
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IV. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Thomas R. Scarice
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IV.A. Other Matters
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V. Board of Education Member Recognition
Jean Fitzgerald, John Dean and Matt Keller
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VI. Board Members' Comments
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VII. Board Committees / Liaison Updates (Ref. Bylaw #9450)
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VII.A. Planning Committee
Speaker(s):
Members: Jessica Bowler, Chair; Galen Cawley, Alison Keating
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VII.B. Personnel Committee
Speaker(s):
Members: John Dean, Chair, Alison Keating, Happy Marino
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VII.C. Policy Committee
Speaker(s):
Members: Katie Stein Chair; Seth Klaskin, Matt Keller
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VII.D. Finance Committee
Speaker(s):
Members: Alison Keating, Chair; Alison Keating, Jessica Bowler, Happy Marino
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VII.E. LEARN Liaison
Speaker(s):
Katie Stein
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VIII. Audience Response to Information Presented (Ref. Bylaw #9540.10)
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IX. Consent Agenda (Ref. Bylaw #9540.2 and #9540.8)
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IX.A. Bills Payable: $386,951.43 2017-2018 Budget
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IX.B. Line Transfers: $82,992.68
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IX.C. Donation: $17,000 from VIBE supporters for costumes for performances by students in the Show Choir.
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IX.D. Donation: $6,300 from VIBE supporters for riser legs for Show Choir rehearsals and performances.
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X. Action Item: Minutes of the October 3, 2017 Board of Education Meeting (Ref. Bylaw #9540.9)
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XI. Action Item: The Board of Education votes to close Island Avenue Elementary School. We will charge our Superintendent to finalize the re-configuration and re-districting plan with a target date of Fall 2019.
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XII. Action Item: To adopt the Brown Math Enrichment course.
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XIII. Action Item; To adopt the Philosophy and Grade 9 Global Studies Course
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XIV. Action Item; To adopt the Race, Literature and Culture Course.
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XV. Action Item: Discuss and take action on approving 457 and 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan participation agreements.
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XVI. Old Business
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XVII. Future Agenda Items
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XVIII. Meetings / Dates of Importance (see attached)
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XIX. Adjournment
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XX. “The Town of Madison does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and the meeting facilities are ADA accessible. Individuals who need assistance are invited to make their needs known by contacting the Town’s ADA/Human Resources Director Debra Milardo at 203-245-5603 or by email to milardod@madisonct.org at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting.”
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