REVISED

March 24, 2008

REGULAR MEETING

7:30 P.M.

Horace W. Porter School Library Media Center

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of March 10, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes – Take Action

III. Comments from the Audience (Bylaws of the Board #9300)

Time allotted for public participation-30 minutes, time allotted for an individual speaker-3 minutes

IV. Correspondence/Communications/Information

A. Willimantic Chronicle Album Saturday Special – Joey Morgan, Grade 3 H.W. Porter Student

B. Grade 6 N. E. Math League Contest Winners: Spencer Leger, Alex Parsell, Austin King, Andrew Senechal, Stephanie Tulis

C. Grade 7 N.E. Math League Contest Winners: Kyle Erickson, Austin Nolette, Caitlin Eaton-Robb

D. Grade 8 N.E. Math League Contest Winners: Tim Bright, Keith Chamberlain, Thomas Donlon, Joshua Ethridge, Nicolas Barros, Kelley Leist, Amanda Moreau

E. Grade 4 Teachers Ms. Bedard, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Persons, and Mrs. Traber to Porter Administrators – Gratitude for School-Wide CMT Initiatives

F. March 13, 2008 Porter Principal’s Weekly Newsletter

G. University of Hartford Coordinator Mr. Edward Lazaroff to Dr. Saddlemire – Thanks for Presentation to Succeed

H. Conflict Over “Territory” Sparks Criticism of Superintendent – 3/7/08 Reminder News

I. March 11, 2008 Fiscal Policy Meeting Minutes

V. Board of Education Response to FIPAC Cuts

VI. Financial Review

A. Payment of Bills

VII. Reports/Discussion

A. Board of Education Chairperson

B. Board of Education Subcommittees

C. Superintendent’s Report

1. Safe Routes to School Grant

2. Technology Grant Application/Awards - 2000 to Present

3. High School Choice and Success Pamphlet

4. Class of 2007/2008 Porter Grade 8 High School Choices Update

VIII. Action Items/Discussion

A. 2007/2008 Horace W. Porter School Calendar Revision

IX. Future Agenda Items

X. Board of Education Member Comments

XI. Executive Session for Purpose of Personnel Discussion

XII. Adjournment