BOARD OF EDUCATION
East Hampton, Connecticut

Date:		Monday, December 4, 2017
Time: 		6:30 p.m.					
Place:		High School T-Bell

1.	Call to Order

2.	Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 
								
 3.	Liaisons
	3.1	Inter-Board Liaisons
	3.2	Labor Union Representative
	3.3	Update from Principals & Director of Curriculum & Instruction

 4.	Audience of Citizens
	
 5.	Consent Agenda
	5.1	November 20, 2017 special meeting minutes
	5.2	November 20, 2017 minutes
	5.2	Extended Childrearing Leave (as stated in 13.1) 

 6.	Student/Staff Recognition
	6.1	Recognition of Ms. Ryczek, a Kindergarten Teacher at Memorial School, for receiving the 2017-18 LifeChanger of the Year Award.
	6.2	Recognition of Kathryn Rivard-Lentz, a high school student, for receiving the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents’ (CAPSS) Superintendent/Student Recognition Award.
	6.3	Recognition of Tyler Seifert, a high school student, for receiving the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents’ (CAPSS) Superintendent/Student Recognition Award.

 7.	Committee Reports
	7.1	Student Board of Education Representative
	7.2	Personnel
	7.3	Policy & Curriculum
	7.4	Finance, Transportations, Buildings & Grounds
	7.5	Liaison Reports
			- LEARN
			- High School Building Committee

 8.	Communications
	8.1	Superintendent’s Report
		-  Budget Process 2018-19
		-  NESDEC Projections

 9.   Program Presentation
	 9.1  	Curriculum Update – Ms. Clark

10.	 New Business

11.	 Unfinished Business
	 11.1	 Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 2120, Organizational Chart (Second Reading)
	 	Motion:  That the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education Policy & Curriculum Committee and approve Policy 2120, Organizational Chart.  
	 
	11.2	 Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 2141, Recruitment of Superintendent (Second Reading)
			 Motion:  That the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education Policy & Curriculum Committee and approve Policy 2141, Recruitment of Superintendent.

	 11.3	 Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 4111, Recruitment (Second Reading)
			 Motion:  That the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education Policy & Curriculum Committee and approve Policy 4111, Recruitment.

	 11.4	 Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 4112.2, Certification (Second Reading)
			 Motion:  That the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education Policy & Curriculum Committee and approve Policy 4112.2, Certification.

	 11.5	 Review of Recommended Board of Education Policy 6172.6 Online Courses (Second Reading)
			 Motion:  That the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education Policy & Curriculum Committee and approve Policy 6172.6, Online Courses.

12.	 Future Business

13.	 Personnel Actions
	 13.1	 To grant Christina Amaral’s request for Extended Childrearing Leave commencing on January 5, 2018 to January 26, 2018.

14.	 Audience of Citizens

15.	 Calendar of Events as Attached

16.  Adjournment

Dates to Remember

East Hampton High School
Dec. 2:  SAT’s
Dec. 9:  ACT’s
Dec. 27 & 29:  Holiday Basketball Tournament

East Hampton Middle School
Dec. 13:  Middle School PTO Meeting, Middle School Library, 6:00 p.m.
Dec. 22:  Holiday sing along in the gym

Center School
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 
Dec. 1-14:  3rd Grade Food Bank Drive
Dec. 5:  PTO Vendor Fair, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 6:  Elementary PTO Meeting, Center School, 6:00 p.m.
Dec. 8:  CCMC Pajama Day
Dec. 8:  Bingo Night, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Districtwide
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.

East Hampton Public Schools
District Goals
2016—2017

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.   Promote dynamic instructional improvement in order to increase student academic performance and achievement.

Goal 2.   Promote a district vision that supports personalized learning, the acquisition of 21st Century skills, and technology integration.

Goal 3.   Promote an educational environment in each building that is safe, supportive, and respectful.

Goal 4.   Maximize district resources and provide professional development support for staff in order to promote the highest level of teaching and learning.

Goal 5.   Promote open communication of district information and district initiatives throughout the school and the community.

Goal 6.   Examine, review, and revise Board of Education policies in response to legislation, mandates, and district initiatives.

Goal 7.   Continue to plan from the care, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to all building facilities and property.