Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 20, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall, 50 South Main Street
Legislative Chamber - Room 314
I. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Revision to Agenda Order
II. Student Participation
III. Public Communications: Comments on topics of interest
from the public. Board members do not respond to comments.
3 minutes per individual, 20 minutes per subject matter.
IV. Unfinished Business
V. New Business
A. Nomination, Appointment and Swearing in of New Board Member
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education appoint
Mr. Mark Zydanowicz as a member of the West Hartford Board of
Education to fill the position vacated by Ms. Ellen Brassil for the
period of November 20, 2012 through November 19, 2013
and THAT Ms. Essie Labrot, Town Clerk (or designee)
swear in Mr. Zydanowicz as a new Board member.
B. Election of Officers/Board Organization
Background: Pursuant to Sec. 10-218 of the State Statutes, Chapter II,
Section 4, of the Town Charter, and Section 8130 of the West Hartford
School Code Policy, the Board of Education should at this meeting elect
a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and two Financial Examiners. Such persons
to hold office for a period of one year. It is recommended that the election
be conducted in accordance with the following procedure:
The following recommendation is made by the present Chairperson:
Recommendation: THAT Karen L. List act as temporary Chairperson
of this meeting for the purpose of electing a Chairperson for the Board of Education.
1. Karen L. List, Superintendent will serve as temporary Chairperson and
will call for nominations and action for the position of Chairperson.
2. The newly-elected Chairperson will conduct the meeting.
3. The newly-elected Chairperson will call for nominations and take action
for the election of the following officers: Vice-Chairperson, Secretary,
and (2) Financial Examiners (one from each political party)
C. Motion by Bruce Putterman and Terry Schmitt to Accept Revised Policies
6421 and 6600 - First Reading
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education accept as a
First Reading the following policies which were revised by the Board
Policy Subcommittee:
6421: Parental Access to Instructional Materials
6600: Evaluation of the Instructional Program
VI. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. Summer School Report
Background: Mr. Dave Downes and Mr. Tom Moore will report.
2. Multi-Year Enrollment Projections
Background: Mr. Chip Ward will report.
VII. Routine Matters
A. Financial Statement
1. Approval of the Financial Statement for the period ending September 30, 2012
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the Financial
Statement for the period ending September 30, 2012
B. Approval of the Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes of the regular Board meeting
of October 16, 2012
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education approve the
Minutes of the regular Board meeting of October 16, 2012
VIII. Information and Reports
A. Board Members: Communications and Reports
1. Reports from Other Boards and Organizations
2. Other Information and Discussions
B. Non-Staff Communications and Reports
1. Reports from Student Board Representatives
IX. Future Business
A. Announcement of Meeting Dates
1. Tuesday, December 4, 2012, Regular Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.,
Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
2. Tuesday, December 18, 2012, Regular Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.,
Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, Legislative Chamber, room 314
B. Request for Future Agenda Items
X. Comments from Visitors - 3 minutes per individual,
20 minutes per subject matter
XI. Executive Session
XII. Adjournment