December 17, 2007

REGULAR MEETING

7:30 P.M.

Horace W. Porter School Library Media Center

I. Call to Order by the Superintendent of Schools

II. Election of Board of Education Officers

III. Approval of November 19, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes – Take Action

IV. Audience of Citizens (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 – Emily Sternat, H. W. Porter Grade 3

B. The Saturday Special – Nora O’Brien, H. W. Porter Grade 3

C. University Region Superintendent’s Association Student Recognition Awards Program

D. November 29, 2007 Porter Principal’s Weekly Newsletter

E. December 6, 2007 Porter Principal’s Weekly Newsletter

F. December 13, 2007 Porter Principal’s Weekly Newsletter

G. Windham High School Marking Period 1 Honor Roll

H. Pam & Peter Cavanagh to Mrs. Sharon Leahy, Letter of Thanks

I. Town of Columbia Safe Routes to School Project Selected for Funding

J. November 21, 2007 Columbia Financial Planning and Allocation Commission Meeting Minutes

K. Court’s Ruling Ties Hands of Districts – American School Board Journal/December 2007

L. Superintendents, Boards Have Good Relationships: Study = WWW.AASA.ORG

M. FOIC Caucus Vs. Meeting – Municipal Law Report 9/24/07

N. The Nutmeg Board Deals with FOI and Developing the Board Agenda – The CT Boards of Education Journal

O. The Nutmeg Board Deals with a Teacher Grievance for Back Pay – The CT Boards of Education Journal

P. October 31, 2007 Fiscal Policy Board Meeting Minutes

Q. November 13, 2007 Fiscal Policy Board Meeting Minutes

R. Dr. Saddlemire to Columbia High School Parents/Guardians – Inclement Weather Transportation Policy

S. December 1, 2007 Horace W. Porter School Enrollment

T. Windham Board of Education 2008 Meeting Dates

U. EASTCONN Director of Teaching, Learning & Technology Solutions to Dr. Saddlemire – Professional Development Days

V. December 11, 2007 Fiscal Policy Board Minutes

W. Slippery Roads Delay Start for Area Schools – 12/10/07 Willimantic Chronicle

X. The Heavy Federal Hand of NCLB – George Will – Hartford Courant

VI. Presentations

A. Physical Education at Horace W. Porter School – Mr. Justin vanGelder, P.E. Teacher

B. Superintendent’s 2007/08 Goals – Dr. Richard D. Saddlemire, Superintendent of Schools

VII. Financial Review

A. Payment of Bills

B. Report by Object

C. Project 30 Grants – Fiscal 2007/2008

D. November 2006 to November 2007 Cost Comparison

VIII. Reports/Discussion

A. Board of Education Chairperson

1. What Performance Indicators Should You Monitor? – The Board, Volume 31-Number 15

2. Keep Your Eye on the Horizon – The Board, Volume 31-Number 16

3. 2008 Regular Meeting Dates

4. 2008 Columbia Board of Education Committee Membership

5. Columbia Board of Education Member Listing

B. Board of Education Subcommittees

1. January 10, 2008 - Budget Subcommittee Meeting

2. January 14, 2008 - Facilities Subcommittee Meeting

3. January 17, 2008 - Budget Subcommittee Meeting

4. January 28, 2008 - Budget Subcommittee Meeting

C. Superintendent’s Report

1. Final 2006/07 Strategic School Profiles (SSP)

2. Columbia Public School Enrollment Projected to 2017

3. October 1, 2007 Columbia District Enrollment

4. The School Environment in the Age of Testing – Superintendent’s CCSU Presentation

(More on the back of this page)

IX. Action Items/Discussion

1. 2008-2009 Board of Education Budget Calendar Draft

X. Future Agenda Items

XI. Board of Education Member Comments

XII. Executive Session for the Purpose of Personnel Discussion

XIII. Adjournment