BOARD OF EDUCATION
East Hampton, Connecticut

Date:		Monday, December 18, 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	December 4, 2017 special meeting minutes

 6.	Student/Staff Recognition
	6.1	Recognition of Taylor Karabetsos, Matthew Balamucki, Juliana Ware and Nora Hyte, students at Memorial School  who have been recognized by the Art Department for an award recognition by both the East Hampton VFW and the East Hampton Board of Education.
	6.2	Recognition of Gabriella Wiesner and Chelsea Ryan, students at Center School who have been recognized by the Art Department for an award recognition by both the East Hampton VFW and the East Hampton Board of Education.

 7.  Program Presentation
	7.1  	Profile of a Graduate

 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  2017-18
		-  Budget 2018-19
		-  Update on District Goals for New Members

	9.2  Enrollment Report

10.	 New Business

11.	 Unfinished Business

12.	 Future Business

13.	 Personnel Actions

14.	 Audience of Citizens

15.	 Calendar of Events as Attached

16.  Adjournment

Dates to Remember

East Hampton High School
Dec. 27 & 29:  Holiday Basketball Tournament
Jan. 11, 12, 16 & 17:  High School Exam Days, Early Dismissal

East Hampton Middle School
Dec. 22:  Holiday sing along in the gym
Jan. 10:  Winter Concert, 1:20 p.m. for students and 6:30 p.m. for parents 
Jan. 11:  Snow Date for Winter Concert
Jan. 10:  Middle School PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
Jan. 26:  PBIS Assembly
               8th Graders visit East Hampton High School
               5th Graders visit East Hampton Middle School

Center School
Jan. 3:  Elementary PTO Meeting, Memorial School, 6:00 p.m.
Jan. 16 & 23:  Grade 4 Visit to Millstone
Jan. 26:  Grade 5 Visit to Middle School

Memorial School 
Jan. 3:  Elementary PTO Meeting, Memorial School, 6:00 p.m.

Districtwide
Dec. 22:  Early Dismissal for Staff and Students
Dec. 25-29:  Winter Recess – No School
Jan. 1:  New Year’s Day, No School
Jan. 15:  Martin Luther King Day, No School
Jan. 16:  Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m., High School T-Bell
Jan. 29:  Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m., High School T-Bell

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.