BOARD OF EDUCATION

COLUMBIA, CONNECTICUT

June 23, 2008

REGULAR MEETING

7:30 P.M.

Horace W. Porter School Library Media Center

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of June 2, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes – Take Action

III. Approval of June 12, 2008 Special Meeting Minutes – Take Action

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

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

V. Correspondence/Communications/Information

A. The Saturday Special by Danielle Groman, Porter Grade 6 Student

B. Porter Proclamation – End-of-the Year Edition

C. ACT Students Present The Wiz - David Wikholm as The Cowardly Lion and Anna Nassiff as The Tin Man

D. ACT Students Present The Merchant of Venice - David Wikholm

E. Chronicle Threads to Porter Gym Teachers Mr. Justin vanGelder and Mr. Steven Piro for Summer Basketball Camp & Proceeds to Benefit Porter School’s Athletic Supply Inventory

F. Hoops Camp Could Aid Porter School – Willimantic Chronicle

G. Mrs. Beth Cheney to Dr. Saddlemire – Letter of Appreciation to Kristin Cavallo, Mrs. Ekstrom, Mr. Hetherington, Ms. Kari vanOstrand, Mrs. Janna Traber, Mrs. Ann Clairmont, and Mrs. Tammy Nye

H. Columbia Voters Approve Budget – 05/30/08 Willimantic Chronicle

I. Saddlemire’s Contract is Not Renewed – 06/03/08 Willimantic Chronicle

J. Saddlemire Defends His Term as Working for the Children – 06/04/08 Willimantic Chronicle

K. Canton Selectmen Hire New Administrative Officer – 6/12/08 Hartford Courant

L. Skinner Will Leave for Canton Position – 06/03/08 Willimantic Chronicle

M. Budget Balanced by Cutting Staff – 06/13/08 Willimantic Chronicle

N. No Free Lunch – June 2008 American School

O. The Toll of NCLB – Executive Director Commentary, Association of Boards of Education

P. Freedom of Information-Board Minutes – Association of Boards of Education

Q. Case Dismissed (CT Federal Lawsuit on NCLB Awaiting Appeal) - Association of Boards of Education

R. The Nutmeg Board Deals with FOI Act (Social Gatherings vs. Meeting of the Board) - Association of Boards of Education

S. 2008/09 Revised Windham Public Schools Calendar

T. June 1, 2008 Horace W. Porter School Enrollment

U. June 10, 2008 Fiscal Policy Board Meeting Minutes

V. Dr. Saddlemire to Windham Superintendent Ms. Doreen Fuller – Invitation to Speak to Columbia Parents

W. Dr. Saddlemire to Windham School Representatives – Thank You for Speaking to Columbia Parents re: Budget Cuts

X. Lebanon Cuts Sports, Administrator – 6/17/08 Willimantic Chronicle

Y. Columbia Parents Angry at Windham Sports Cuts – 06/18/08 Willimantic Chronicle

Z. 2007/08 Columbia Graduates

AA. Columbia Set to Hire an Interim Manager – 6/18/08 Willimantic Chronicle

BB. Columbia, Canton Swap Town Managers – 6/19/08 Willimantic Chronicle

VI. Financial Review

A. Payment of Bills

B. Budget Projections

VII. Reports/Discussion

A. Board of Education Chairperson

1. Harnessing the Benefits of Board Service - The Board Report Volume 32, Number 4

B. Board of Education Subcommittees

1. 07/07 Regular Meeting Cancelled

2. 07/14/08 Special Meeting for Budget Transfers

3. 06/09/08 Columbia Board of Education Budget Subcommittee Meeting Minutes

4. 06/09/08 Columbia Board of Education Program Development Subcommittee Meeting Minutes

C. Superintendent’s Report

1. Update on Budget Cuts: Porter, Windham, and Lebanon

2. Horace W. Porter School Technology Plan

VIII. Action Items/Discussion

A. Healthy Food Certification Approval

IX. Future Agenda Items

X. Board of Education Member Comments

XI. Adjournment

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