April 11, 2007 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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Rationale:  Richard Murray has asked the Board to recognize the KHS gymnastics team for their successful season this year.  It is hopeful that each member will be present:  Sarah Tworzydlo, Christine Caron, Krista Boisclair, Amanda Guillot, Justine Basley and Kasey Fillmore.

Rationale:  This recognition was originally supposed to happen last month but Sherry Hart was sick and could not make it to the meeting. Sherry will be recognized for her volunteering with the vocational agriculture center.  

Rationale:  Joan will be present to report on the goings-on at the building.

Rationale:  Joe Costa and the design team will share schematic design information presented to the Permanent Building Commission and the Town Council.  I have asked them to focus on the interior of the building (layout, educational features, relationship to the ed spec) and the site layout (parking, bus loop, fields). This is an opportunity for Board members to ask questions and provide input into the school design prior to the start of the design development phase of the project.

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Rationale:  There are three staff members who have retired to date:  Denise LeBlanc, Larry Simons, and Janice Blanchette.  The past several years the Board (by appointing a ad hoc committee) has cooperatively planned a recognition event with the KEA. 

Rationale:  The selection committee is conducting site visits for three finalists this week and next.  It is anticipated that finalists will visit KPS the last week of April, with Board interviews shortly thereafter.

Rationale:  Anticipated budget meetings:
- Town Council: Monday April 9 (attendance may be needed)
- Public Hearing: Thursday, April 12
- Town Council: Tues/Wed/Thurs April 17-19 (TBD)
- Annual Town Meeting: Monday, May 14
- Budget Referendum: Tuesday, May 29 (tentative)

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Rationale:  Joseph Fleming indicated that as he reflects on staff and events that have had the greatest impact on KHS during the time that he has been at Killingly High School he nominated Janet Woronick, Andrea Johnson, Dan Durand and Kevin Marcoux for their extensive work with students to help them achieve.

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Rationale:  This item is placed on the agenda for the Board's consideration to approve another retirement plan option for employees in addition to 403(b) plans.  This is a CASBO 457(b) compensation plan  for employees of Connecticut's public schools.  The plan has been reviewed by our attorneys.  Kim Gillispie-Burnham and Scott Reed will be at the meeting to present the plan to the Board.

Rationale:  With no additional snow days needed this year, it is anticipated the final day of school will be Monday, June 18.  Administration recommends that the Board reduce the student year by one day, making Friday, June 15 the final day of school for students.  Teaching staff will report for a professional development day on Monday, June 18.  Mr. Thompson is meeting with principals to plan the day's activities.  As you know, these days at the close of the year have been highly productive the past two years.

Rationale:  The Ad-Hoc Textbook Approval Committee (Robby, Alexis, Richard) approved the purchase of the following textbook proposals (Pending approval of the 2007-2008 school budget)

1. Everyday Math (Houghton/Mifflin, 2006)
    Grades K-3 for 2007-2008;
    Grades 4 & 5 in subsequent years

2. Essentials of Geometry (McDougal Littell, 2005)
    Grades 9-12

3. Technoloogy Interactions (McGraw Hill/Glencoe,
    2007) 
    Technology Education 9-12

Rationale:  Please bring your calendars to the meeting so we can try to select dates for these meetings.

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