BOARD OF EDUCATION
East Hampton, Connecticut

Date:		Monday, November 20, 2017
Time:		6:30 p.m.					
Place:		High School T-Bell

1.	Call to Order

 2.	Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 

 3.	Board of Education Organization
	3.1	Election of the Board of Education Chairperson
			Board members will nominate and vote to elect a new Board of Education Chairperson.
			Motion:  to elect East Hampton Board of Education Chairperson.

	3.2	Appointment of the Board of Education Acting Chairperson
			The new Board of Education Chairperson will appoint an Acting Chairperson.

	3.3	Election of the Board of Education Secretary
			Board members will nominate and vote to elect a Board of Education Secretary.
			Motion:  To elect East Hampton Board of Education Secretary.

	3.4	Appointment of the Board of Education Acting Secretary
			The new Board Chairperson will appoint an Acting Secretary.

	3.5	Board of Education Committee Assignments
			The new Board Chairperson will appoint Committee members.

 4.	Liaisons
	4.1	Inter-Board Liaisons
	4.2	Labor Union Representative
	4.3	Update from Principals & Director of Curriculum & Instruction

 5.	Audience of Citizens

 6.	Consent Agenda
	6.1	November 8, 2017 minutes

 7.	Student/Staff Recognition

 8.	Committee Reports
	8.1	Student Board of Education Representative
	8.2	Personnel
	8.3	Policy & Curriculum
	8.4	Finance, Transportations, Buildings & Grounds
	8.5	Liaison Reports
			- LEARN
			- High School Building Committee

  9.	Communications
	9.1	Superintendent’s Report
		- Budget process 2018-19

	9.2	Enrollment Report

10.  Program Presentation
	 Hannah Balda – Study Abroad/Community Service, Costa Rica

11.	 Unfinished Business
	 
12.	 New Business
	12.1	 Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 2120, Organization Chart – Policy and Chart (First Reading)
		  Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 2120, Organization Chart – Policy and Chart.  At the next meeting we will recommend the approval of Policy 2120.

	12.2	 Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 2141, Recruitment of Superintendent (First Reading)
		  Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 2141, Recruitment of Superintendent.  At the next meeting we will recommend the approval of Policy 2141.

	12.3	 Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 4111, Recruitment (First Reading)
		  Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 4111, Recruitment.  At the next meeting we will recommend the approval of Policy 4111.

	12.4	 Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 4112.2, Certification (First Reading)
		  Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 4112.2, Certification.  At the next meeting we will recommend the approval of Policy 4112.2.

	12.5	 Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 6172.6, Online Courses (First Reading)
		  Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 6172.6, Online Courses  At the next meeting we will recommend the approval of Policy 6172.6.

	12.6	Approval of the World Language Class Trip to Quebec City and Montreal from February 15 – 18, 2019
		Motion to approve the World Language Class Trip to Quebec City from February 15 – 18, 2019 pursuant to Board of Education Policy #6153 (Field Trips).

	12.7	Approval of the annual Senior Class Trip to Washington, D.C. from October 2 – 5, 2018
		Motion to approve the annual Senior Class Trip to Washington, D.C. from October 2 – 5, 2018  pursuant to Board of Education Policy #6153 (Field Trips).

	12.8	Approval of the World Language Class trip to Valladolid, Centre, Mayan Village, Xel-ha Mexico to view the Mayan ruins, visit colonial cities, and experience the culture from April 10 – 17, 2019.
.		Motion to approve the World Language trip to Valladolid, Centre, Mayan Village, Xel-ha Mexico from April 10 – 17, 2019 pursuant to Board of Education Policy #6153 (Field Trips).

	12.9	Approval of the Middle School World Language Class trip to Montreal Quebec from May 3 – 6, 2018.
.		Motion to approve the World Language trip to Montreal Quebec from May 3 – 6, 2018 pursuant to Board of Education Policy #6153 (Field Trips).

13.	Future Business
	
14.	Personnel Actions

15.	Audience of Citizens

16.	Calendar of Events as Attached

17.  Adjournment

Dates to Remember

East Hampton High School
Nov. 21:  Senior Dinner, Glastonbury Hills Country Club, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Nov. 27:  Girls Basketball Starts
Dec. 2:  SAT’s
Dec. 9:  ACT’s
Dec. 27 & 29:  Holiday Basketball Tournament

East Hampton Middle School
Nov. 22:  Summer Reading Challenge Celebration
                Drama Club Auditions
                Picture Re-take Day
                VoAg presentation for 8th graders, 8:15 a.m. in Commons
                Winter Sports try-outs
                Winter Sports parents’ night
                AMC Math test in the morning
Dec. 13:  Middle School PTO Meeting, Middle School Library, 6:00 p.m.
Dec. 22:  Holiday sing along in the gym

Center School
Nov. 27 – Dec. 1:  Book Fair
Nov. 28 & 30:  Early Release Day, Parent Conferences
Nov. 29:  Evening Parent Conferences
Dec. 6:  Elementary PTO Meeting, Center School, 6:00 p.m.
Dec. 12:  Winter Concert, 2:00 p.m.
Dec. 13:  Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m.

Memorial School 
Nov. 28 & 30:  Early Release Day, Parent Conferences
Dec. 6:  Elementary PTO Meeting, Center School, 6:00 p.m.

Districtwide
Nov. 20:  Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 22:  Early Dismissal for Staff and Students
Nov. 23-24:  Thanksgiving – No School
Dec. 22:  Early Dismissal for Staff and Students
Dec. 25-29:  Winter Recess – No School

Welcome to this meeting of the East Hampton Board of Education.  This meeting is the time when the board conducts its business and observers are always welcome.   This is an official business meeting of the school board conducted under a prepared and limited agenda distributed to the board, town hall, and school offices several days ahead of time.

The policy of the board with respect to public participation during this meeting of the East Hampton Board of Education states:  “All official meetings of the board, except executive sessions, shall be open to the public and opportunities shall be provided for members of the public to present a statement.”

One ten minute period will be provided at the beginning and another at the end of each Board regular session. Comments should be kept to three minutes or less so that everyone has an opportunity to be heard. We ask that each speaker identify themselves and their home address for our records.  You may address the Board from your seat or in front of the chairs. By standing others will be able to hear you better.

The Board will not respond to comments from the public.  The Board or administration will take time to review the comments after the meeting at a future date and give them the fair airing that they deserve.  If the Board or administration believes there is a need to take further action on a citizen’s matter of interest, it may be placed on the agenda for a future meeting.

We thank you for taking the time to share your input, comments and thoughts and allowing us to review them.

Board of Education Goals
2013—2016

Vision

The East Hampton School District – preparing and inspiring our students to be innovative, responsible, contributing members of an ever-changing global society.

The Mission of East Hampton Public Schools

The mission of East Hampton Public Schools in partnership with our community is to develop knowledgeable, responsible, productive citizens who effectively demonstrate problem-solving and communication skills, make informed decisions and respond appropriately and confidently to life’s challenges.

Goal 1.   East Hampton Public Schools will engage all students in integrated curriculum that fosters essential life skills of critical thinking and reasoning, collaboration and communication, problem solving and innovation.

Strategies: 
1a. Align and articulate a Prek-12 standards-based curriculum that is rigorous and relevant.
1b. Design, implement and evaluate teaching and learning to achieve and maintain high standards.

Goal 2. East Hampton Public Schools will prepare all students for college, career and life by advancing digital literacy.

Strategies:
2a. Align, integrate and assess digital learning standards across the Prek-12 curriculum.
2b. Advance professional’s capacity to utilize digital literacy for instruction through curriculum-focused professional development.

Goal 3. East Hampton Public Schools will ensure that all students are taught and led by highly qualified professionals through the continuous improvement of feedback and reflection provided through the advancement of professional learning communities.

Strategies:
3a.  Develop structures and systems for continuous feedback and reflection of the effectiveness of one’s professional practice.

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              3b.  Align professional development to meet the needs of all staff fulfilling continuous student improvement.