BOARD OF EDUCATION

                             COLUMBIA, CONNECTICUT

 

 
                                                July 14, 2008

REGULAR MEETING

7:30 P.M.

Horace W. Porter School Library Media Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

I.         Call to Order

 

II.        Approval of June 23, 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.       The Saturday Special by Madeline Kollegger, Porter Grade 6 Student 

B.       A Triumph of Will – Michael Ciurylo, Windham High School Valedictorian - 6/12/08 Willimantic Chronicle

C.       Windham High School Student Awards

D.       Congratulation to Horace W. Porter School Teachers Reaching Tenure

·          Mr. Craig Huntington

·          Mrs. Laura Lawton

·          Mr. Steven Piro

·          Ms. Sandra Rijs

E.       Knots to Parents of Windham High School Athletes from Columbia – 6/30/08 Chronicle Opinion

F.       2007/08 End of the Year Porter Health Room Report

G.       Selectmen Shoot Down Sidewalk – 07/09/08 Willimantic Chronicle  

 

V.        Financial Review

A.       Payment of Bills

 

VI.      Reports/Discussion

A.       Board of Education Chairperson

1.       Mrs. Linda Green, Board of Education Member Resignation

2.       The Board’s Role in Planning a Bond Issue - The Board Report Volume 32, Number 5

3.       The Unique Role of the Board President - The Board Report Volume 32, Number 6 

B.       Board of Education Subcommittees

C.       Superintendent’s Report

1.       2008/2009 Budget Document

2.       2008 Columbia District CMT Scores 

 

VII.     Action Items/Discussion

A.       IRS Mileage Rate Increase Approval

B.       Budget Transfer Approvals

C.       Fuel Rate Lock in Rate Price Approval

D.       National Insurance Services 2008 Life Insurance Consortium Participation Agreement Approval

E.       Resignation Approval of Mrs. Cassandra Rowett, Life Skills Teacher

 

VIII.    Future Agenda Items

 

IX.       Board of Education Member Comments

 

X.        Executive Session for the Purpose of Negotiations Discussion

 

XI.       Adjournment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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