03/18/08
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 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. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: Comments on topics of
interest - 3 minutes per individual, 20 minutes per subject.
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF 2009-2010 SCHOOL CALENDAR - (A1) (A2) (A3) (B1) (B2)
Second Reading and Adoption
Recommendation: THAT the Board approve as a
second and final reading the 2009-2010 School
Calendar.
B. APPROVAL OF THE LEADERSHIP PLANNING
COMMITTEE NOMINEES
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education
approve the recommended nominees to serve on the
Leadership Planning Committee.
C. APPROVAL OF DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN
District Improvement Plan
Summary
Implementation Chart
Glossary and Bibliography
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education review
and approve the District Improvement Plan.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. NON-RENEWAL OF NON-TENURED PERSONNEL
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education accept
the administration’s recommendation for the non-renewal
of non-tenured teachers’ contracts and to proceed with
written notification to the individuals involved.
B. BUGBEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – ADDITION AND
RENOVATIONS
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education accept
the Educational Specifications dated February, 2008 for
a six classroom addition and installation of a fire
suppression system at Bugbee Elementary School AND
THAT the Board of Education authorizes the
Superintendent to complete the necessary architectural
drawings for the project and submit applications to the
State Department of Education for a construction grant.
C. SECURE OUR SCHOOLS – DISTRICT WIDE SECURITY
IMPROVEMENTS
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education accept
the Federal and State Grants to improve security throughout
the district AND THAT the Board of Education authorizes
the Superintendent to complete the necessary architectural
drawings for the project and submit applications to the State
Department of Education for a construction grant.
V. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
A. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
B. STAFF REPORTS AND BOARD DISCUSSION
VI. ROUTINE MATTERS
A. FINANCIAL REPORT
1. Approval of the Financial Report for the period
ending January 31, 2008.
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education
approve the Financial Statement for the period
ending January 31, 2008.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the minutes of the regular Board
meeting of February 26, 2008.
Recommendation: THAT the Board approve the
minutes of the regular Board meeting of February
26, 2008.
2. Approval of the minutes of the regular Board
meeting of March 4, 2008.
Recommendation: THAT the Board approve the
minutes of the regular Board meeting of March 4,
2008.
VII. 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 REPORT
VIII. FUTURE BUSINESS
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEETING DATES
1. Public Hearing on the 2008-09 Budget, Thursday,
March 27, 2008, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall –
Legislative Chamber, Room 314.
2. Budget Workshop #3, Thursday, March 27, 2008,
immediately following the Public Hearing.
3. Next regular Board meeting
(Adoption of 2008-2009 Budget), Tuesday,
April 1, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Town Hall - Legislative
Chamber, Room 314.
B. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
IX. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS – 3 minutes per
individual, 20 minutes per subject matter
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XI. ADJOURNMENT