March 5, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Rationale: 

1. Please note the personnel report as you will find updated employee information reflected in it.
2. Please take note of the March enrollment report. We have a total of TBD students enrolled.
3. The budget edition of the Focus will go out in the mail this week.  Of note in this issue is the fact that this is the lowest overall budget increase on easily accessible record.  Those records date back to 1986. 
4. I had previously reported on the Uniform Chart of Accounts that is supposed to go into effect this year. I have received an unofficial report that this will be delayed for a year. When I receive official notification of this change, I will inform the Board.
5. At our April meeting, we will have an official vote to set a date for graduation as prescribed in statute.
6. Please join me in recognizing the LOLHS Math team for winning the overall title of the Greater Middlesex County Math League. The following students were a part of this incredible victory:  Robert Melchreit, John Fairfield-Sonn, Joe Sweeney, Eric Pan, Jared DiCarlo, Thomas Roth, and Ryan Harty. The team scored 69 points to beat all contenders.
7. The month of March is Connecticut Board of Education Member Appreciation Month. I will take a moment to recognize all of our Board members for their dedicated service to our communities.

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

Rationale:  Dr. Borden will present our final recommendation for the adjustment of the teacher evaluation program for this year.  We are required to submit a form to the CSDE verifying board and committee approval.  Therefore, item 1 under new business will require you to take action on this presentation.

Rationale:  I will recommend approval of flexibility options for the 2013-2014 teacher evaluation program as presented in the educational presentation. This requires Board action.

Rationale:  The Policy Committee is recommending an update to Policy #6300 and #6330. While we have previously reviewed Policy #6330, more changes were made and, therefore, we are considering both policies as a first read. This does not require Board action.

Rationale:  As stated in our last meeting, February 14 was an unusual day in terms of our schedule. We did end up proceeding with the plan I reviewed at the last meeting. As a result, I am recommending the reduction of student days for the 2013-2014 calendar year from 183 to 182. The calendar in its present state is attached for your consideration. This requires Board action.

Rationale:  The 2014-2015 proposed school calendar is attached for your review. I am recommending adoption of this regional calendar as presented. I will review the feedback I have received when sharing this with various groups. Approval of the 2014-2015 calendar requires Board action.

Rationale:  Since 1994 the Board has provided liability insurance for the Safe Grad party. The Safe Grad Committee has again requested this coverage. This is general liability coverage for the event at the named facility which is known only to the Safe Grad Committee, the insurance carrier, and Lynn Warren (for purposes of requesting coverage). This requires Board action.

Rationale:  Mr. Rhodes will present the results of the bidding for the electronic door lock replacement. Acceptance of a bid requires Board action.

Rationale:  Mr. Rhodes will present a necessary security upgrade to some of our classroom door locks that was discovered during our regular security reviews and drills. This is not an item that was budgeted for and, therefore, will require use of the maintenance contingency fund. This requires Board action.

Rationale:  As is annual practice to ensure compliance with state statute, and in accordance with Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-151(b), which gives authority to the Superintendent to determine whether a non-tenure teacher should be offered a contract for the subsequent school year, I am recommending the non-renewal of all non–tenured teachers. This requires Board action.

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