Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall, 50 South Main Street
Legislative Chamber - Room 314
Board Awards and Recognition Ceremony
January 17, 2012
King Philip Middle School
6:00 p.m.
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 matter
III. Old Business
A. Motion to Accept and Approve the Revision to Bylaw 8357
- Second Reading
Recommendation: That the Board of Education
accept and approve as a Second and Final
Reading the following bylaw:
8357: Agenda, Minutes and Reports--Order of
Business
IV. New Business
A. Presentation of Capital Improvement Plan for 2012-13
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education
receive the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for
2012-2013 and begin the process of reviewing for
final approval and adoption at the February 7, 2012
Board of Education meeting
Click here for the complete CIP Report
B. Approval of Plans for the Conard High School
Partial Roof Replacement
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education
approve the final plans and specifications for the
partial roof replacement at Conard High School
C. Asbestos Abatement and Floor Tile Replacement at Four
Schools; Braeburn, Bugbee, King Philip, and Morley
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education
accepts the educational specifications dated January
2012 for asbestos abatement and floor tile installation
at the following four schools; Braeburn, Bugbee,
King Philip and Morley Schools and THAT the Board
of Education authorizes the Superintendent to
complete the necessary architectural drawings and
submit applications to the State Department of
Education for four construction grants.
D. Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman, and
Terry Schmitt to Approve the Reviewed Policy 6250
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education
approve the following policy which was reviewed by
the Board Policy Subcommittee:
6250: Class Size
E. Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman, and
Terry Schmitt to Accept Revised Policy 6242
- First Reading
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education
accept as a First Reading the following policy which
was revised by the Board Policy Subcommittee:
6242: Activity Funds Management
F. Motion by Lib Brassil Spinella, Bruce Putterman, and
Terry Schmitt to Accept Revised Policy 6310
-First Reading
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education
accept as a First Reading the following policy which
was revised by the Board Policy Subcommittee:
6310: Graduation Requirements
V. Staff Communications and Reports
A. Superintendent's Report
B. Staff Reports and Board Discussions
1. Update on Continuous Improvement Plan for
Students with Disablities
Background: Dr. Eileen Howley and Mr.
Glenn McGrath will report.
2. Personnel Report
Background: Mr. Rick Ledwith will report.
VI. Routine Matters
A. Financial Statement
1. Approval of the Financial Statement for the Period
Ending November 30, 2011
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education
approve the Financial Statement for the period
ending November 30, 2011
B. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the minutes of the regular Board Meeting
of December 20, 2011
Recommendation: THAT the Board of Education
approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting
of December 20, 2011
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 Reports
1. Reports from Student Board Representatives
VIII. Future Business
A. Announcement of Meeting Dates
1. Next Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday,
February 7, 2012
B. Request for Future Agenda Items
IX. Comments from Visitors - 3 minutes per individual,
20 minutes per subject matter
X. Executive Session
XI. Adjournment