SALEM BOARD OF EDUCATION

SALEM, CT

“Salem School District is dedicated to providing learning environments that challenge each student to reach his or her full potential through an excellent academic program in a nurturing, student-centered atmosphere. The family-school partnership, with the support of the community, will inspire our students to achieve excellence in all aspects of their educational experience and to become productive, responsible members of our community, our country and our world.”

Monday, October 3, 2016 7:30 p.m. Salem School Media Center

I. Call to Order

A.  Additions to the agenda

II.  Salute to the Flag

III. Special Reports and Presentations

A.  ELHS Student Representative Report (Luke Wojcik)

B.  BOE Retirement Award

C.  CAPT & SAT Results (Michael Susi)

D.  East Lyme Coherence Planning and Central Office Restructuring Update (Jeff Newton)

E.  CMT Science Results (Joan Phillips)

F.  School Climate Report (Kim Fentress)

IV. Public Comment

The public comment portion of the meeting is a time for members of the audience to address the Board of Education to express opinions concerning the educational program or other topics within the purview of the Board.The public is advised that any discussion of specific Board employees will not be allowed. The Board will listen to your remarks but discussion and Board action is limited to agenda items only. When making a comment, please use the microphone and state your name and address.

V.  Communications

VI. Consent Agenda

A.  Approve Minutes of the September 12, 2016 Regular and September 21, 2016 Special BOE Meetings

B.  SY2016-17 Expenditure Report

C.  SY2016-17 Line Item Adjustments

D.  SY2016-17 Monthly Grant Spending Report

VII.  Report of the Superintendent

A.  Superintendent’s Report

B.  Principal/Assistant Principal’s Report

C.  Director of Student Services Report

D.  Director of Facilities Report

E.  Business Manager Report

VIII.  Information Items

A.  Community Service Program

IX. Action Items

X.  Discussion Items

  1. 2017-18 Budget Discussion: Present Preliminary Capital Budget Plan
  2. BOE Vacancy Process

XI. Committee Reports

A.  Policy

B. Personnel/Contract Negotiations

C. Long-Range Educational Planning

D. Community Relations (Ad-Hoc)

E.  Town Building Committee

F.  Board of Selectman

G.  Board of Finance

H.  LEARN

I.  East Lyme BOE

J.  Cable Advisory

K.  Annual Management Plan Review

XII.  Public Comment

The public comment portion of the meeting is a time for members of the audience to address the Board of Education to express opinions concerning the educational program or other topics within the purview of the Board.The public is advised that any discussion of specific Board employees will not be allowed. The Board will listen to your remarks but discussion and Board action is limited to agenda items only. When making a comment, please use the microphone and state your name and address.

XIII.  Agenda Items for Next Meeting – November 7, 2016
XIV.  Adjournment