REGULAR MEETING BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2008 7:00 P.M. – RICHARD D. HUBBARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 139 GROVE STREET, EAST BERLIN, CT
AGENDA
I.CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
II.BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
III.STUDENT PRESENTATION – HUBBARD SCHOOL
IV.AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS
V.CONSENT AGENDA
A.Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Meeting of April 14, 2008
2. Special Meeting of April 10, 2008
3. Special Meeting of April 3, 2008 - Revised
B.Action Regarding Non-renewal Notice
VI.INFORMATION AND REPORTS
A.Status of the Board of Education’s Adopted Budget for 2008-2009
B.Math Program, K-8
C.Educational Specifications for New High School – Status Report
D.Technology Bond – Status Report
E.Policy Revision – First Reading
1. Curriculum Development – Policy IF
2. Textbook Selection and Adoption – Policy IIAA
VII.RECOMMENDED ACTION
A.Policy Revision – Second Reading/Adoption - Personnel Policies
1.Policy GBA – Non-Discrimination
2.Policy GBAB – Fingerprinting, Criminal History Records and Employment Reference Checks
3.Policy GBAC – Plan for Minority Staff Recruitment
4.Policy GBCBA – Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
5.Policy GBEB – Family and Medical Leave
6.Policy GBCB – Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace
7.Policy GCC – Hiring of Certified Staff
8.Policy GDD – Hiring of Non-Certified Staff
9.Policy GDQAB – Athletic Coaches
B.Policies to be Deleted
C.School Calendar 2008-2009
VIII.ADJOURNMENT
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REGULAR MEETING BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2008 7:00 P.M. – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM TOWN HALL COMPLEX
AGENDA
I.CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
II.BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
III.AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS
IV.CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Meeting of March 24, 2008 2. Special Meeting of March 3, 2008 3. Special Meeting of March 24, 2008 4. Special Meeting of April 3, 2008
B. Payment of Bills – Period ending March 31, 2008
V.INFORMATION AND REPORTS
A.Activity Fund Reports
1.Berlin High School Enterprise Fund – Period ending February 29, 2008 2.Berlin Public Schools Activity Fund – Period ending February 29, 2008 3.Cafeteria Fund – Period ending February 29, 2008
B.Early Childhood Program C.Data Team Presentations D.Status of the Board of Education’s Adopted Budget for 2008-2009 E.Comprehensive Annual Financial Report F.Educational Specifications for New High School – Status Report G.Technology Bond – Status Report H.Policy Revision – First Reading – Personnel Policies
VI.RECOMMENDED ACTION
A.Establishment of Graduation Date B.Policy Revision – Second Reading/Adoption
1.Suicide Prevention and Intervention – Policy JHFF 2.Reports of Suspected Abuse or Neglect of Children – Policy JHFE 3.Reports of Suspected Abuse or Neglect of Adults with Mental Retardation – Policy JHFEA
C. Interdistrict Hockey Program
VII.ADJOURNMENT
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REGULAR MEETING BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2008 7:00 P.M. – EMMA HART WILLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA 1088 NORTON ROAD, BERLIN, CT
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
II. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
2007 CABE Award of Excellence for Educational Communications
III. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
IV. STUDENT PRESENTATION – WILLARD SCHOOL
V. AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS
VI. PERSONNEL
A. Anticipated Appointments
1. Assistant Principal – McGee School 2. Assistant Principal – Berlin High School
B. Non-renewal of Contracts for Non-tenured Teachers
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of March 10, 2008 B. Resignation
VIII. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
A. Status of the Board of Education’s Adopted Budget for 2008-2009 B. Project CHOICE Participation – Status Report C. Spring Hiring Process - Human Resources D. Educational Specifications for New High School – Status Report E. Technology Bond – Status Report F. Interdistrict Hockey Program G. Policy Revision – First Reading
1. Suicide Prevention and Intervention – Policy JHFF and JHFF-R 2. Reports of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect of Children – Policy JHFE 3. Reports of Suspected Abuse or Neglect of Mentally Retarded Adults – Policy JHFEA
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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REGULAR MEETING BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2008 7:00 P.M. – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM TOWN HALL COMPLEX
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
II. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS Board Member Appreciation
III. AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS
IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of February 25, 2008 B. Payment of Bills – Period ending February 29, 2008 C. Overnight Field Trip Requests – Berlin High School 1. Rhode Island and Massachusetts - AP U.S. History/Jr. Honors English Class, May 28-29, 2008 2. Camp Woodstock – UpBeat Women’s Workshop, April 6-7, 2008 D. Resignations
V. INFORMATION AND REPORTS A.Activity Fund Reports 1.Berlin High School Enterprise Fund – Period ending January 31, 2008 2.Berlin Public Schools Activity Fund – Period ending January 31, 2008 3.Cafeteria Fund – Period ending January 31, 2008 B.Educational Specifications for New High School – Status Report C.Technology Bond – Status Report
VI. ADJOURNMENT to Committee Meetings
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REGULAR MEETING BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2008 7:00 P.M. – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM TOWN HALL COMPLEX
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
STUDENT PRESENTATION – McGEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Meeting of February 11, 2008
2. Special Meeting of February 12, 2008
B. Overnight Field Trip Request – FIRST Robotics Team – Atlanta, GA – April 16-21, 2008
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Framework for Curriculum Development and the Role of Vertical Teams
Educational Specifications for New High School – Status Report
Technology Bond – Status Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Revised School Calendar 2008-2009
Proposed School Calendar for 2009-2010
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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The PowerPoint Slides that were used during the Berlin Board of Education Special Meeting on Thursday, January 24, 2008 are attached to this post in PDF format.
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REGULAR MEETING BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 7:00 P.M. – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM TOWN HALL COMPLEX
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
II. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
III. AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS
IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes – Special Meeting of January 16, 2008 B. Resignations
V. INFORMATION AND REPORTS A. Educational Specifications for New High School – Status Report B. Technology Bond – Status Report
VI. 2008-2009 PROPOSED BUDGET PRESENTATION A. Special Education Budget B. Curriculum and Instruction Budget C. District-wide Non-instructional Programs D. Board of Education Overall Review
VII. ADJOURNMENT
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TENTATIVE – WEATHER MAKE-UP DATE IF NEEDED* SPECIAL MEETING BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008 7:00 P.M. – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM TOWN HALL COMPLEX
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER II. BUDGET PRESENTATIONS III. ADJOURNMENT
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SPECIAL MEETING BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008 7:00 P.M. – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM TOWN HALL COMPLEX
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER II. BUDGET PRESENTATIONS III. ADJOURNMENT
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REGULAR MEETING BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008 7:00 P.M. – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM TOWN HALL COMPLEX
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
II. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
III.AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS
IV.CONSENT AGENDA
A.Approval of Minutes 1. Regular Meeting of December 10, 2007 2. Special Meeting of January 7, 2008 (5 p.m.) 3. Special Meeting of January 7, 2008 (8 p.m.) B. Payment of Bills – Period ending December 31, 2007 C. Out-of-State Field Trip Approval – Berlin High School Chorus – Williamsburg, VA
V.INFORMATION AND REPORTS
A. Activity Fund Reports
1. Berlin High School Enterprise Fund – Period ending November 30, 2007 2. Cafeteria Fund – Period ending November 30, 2007
B.Educational Specifications for New High School – Status Report C.Technology Bond – Status Report D.Indicators of Success Related to Board of Education Goals
VI. 2008-2009 PROPOSED BUDGET PRESENTATION
Elementary Principals’ Budget Presentations
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Discuss Materials Relative to Negotiations - Berlin Cafeteria Employees Contract
VIII. RECOMMENDED ACTION (Tentative)
Possible Ratification of Berlin Cafeteria Employees Contract
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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