November 15, 2021 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting of the Shelton Public Schools Board of Education
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1. Call to order and roll call
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Discussion:
Three visitors were present. Administrators Gannon, Kenton and Meyer were present.
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2. Routine matters
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2.a. Review and approve minutes
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2.b. Review and approve claims
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3. Request to address the Board of Education
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There were no requests to address the Board of Education.
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4. Reports
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4.a. Financial Report
Discussion:
Dr. Gannon gave an update on the financial status of the district.
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4.b. Board Report
Discussion:
State school board convention is coming up this week. The Americanism committee met this evening. Mrs. Meyer gave a presentation showing how the district is meeting the civics requirements.
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4.c. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Gannon reported that the audit went very well and the findings were very similar to what has been in the past. Due to increase cost of our current firm she has reached out to other companies to get a proposal for next year's audit but hasn't heard back from any of them. Negotiations will begin soon.
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4.d. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Current enrollment is 274 students. Grandparents day is Nov 24th 10:30 - 11:30. Four staff members attended ELA training on Nov. 1st. Kim Burr from CHI presented to the JH and HS on dangers of tobacco and vaping. November 10th there was a HOLD drill and drug dogs were in the school. No findings were found. Nov 11th was the annual Veterans Day program complete with the Band, Choir and Student essays.
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5. New Business
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5.a. Information and discussion regarding a district staffing study.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gannon & Carl Dietz
Discussion:
Dr. Gannon and Carl Dietz presented the staffing summary to the Board.
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5.b. Discussion and possible action regarding varsity football for the next two-year cycle.
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5.c. Discussion and possible action regarding varsity golf for the next two-year cycle
Speaker(s):
Mr. Kenton
Discussion:
This item is tabled until next month for further information.
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5.d. Discussion and information regarding School Improvement External Visit commendations and recommendations
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gannon
Discussion:
Dr. Gannon shared information regarding the School Improvement External Visit. Goal commendations were made around the considerable effort in terms of addressing the goal to improve scores in Math number sense, including the purchase of a high level PK-12 curriculum and emphasis on professional development. Goal recommendations were made around continuous professional development, consistent fidelity checks, district-wide curriculum mapping, and clear instructional routines. Over-all District Recommendations included pride in the school (great teachers, students, parents, and community members), positive external communication, commitment to using research based resources and school data; while over-all District commendations revolved around internal communication, identity, and PBIS.
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6. Old Business
Discussion:
There was no old business to discuss.
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7. Adjournment
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