November 14, 2022 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
Discussion:
Administrators Gannon, Kenton, and Meyer were present. There were two visitors 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
Discussion:
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:
Negotiations committee had their first meeting with SEA and will have a follow-up meeting end of the month.
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4.c. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Gannon gave an update on NDE and shared the numerous vacant positions. These vacancies have led to a lack of support from NDE regarding curriculum, assessment, and instruction. Dr. Gannon also provided the board with a copy of the annual audit (performed by Dana F. Cole Company).
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4.d. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Current enrollment is 268 students. Grandparents Day will be Wed, Nov 23rd. Admin and the board discussed alternative options for this day in the future. October 24th the District had a HOLD in Place Drill. Nov 17th there will be a Lockdown Drill. Discussed concerns maintaining a secure building with the exercise facility available for public use. The board and Admin discussed placing visible signage in the weight room and gym listing open hours and rules.
November 11th SPS hosted the annual Veterans Day Program complete with guest speaker David Mueller SSG US Army, the Shelton Jr/Sr High Band and Choir, and Patriot’s Pen essay contest winners.
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5. New Business
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5.a. Final read and consideration to adopt Policy 3028 District Criteria for Selecting Evaluators to be Used for Special Education and Verification and Independent Educational Evaluations
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gannon
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5.b. Discussion regarding the 2021-2022 Annual Report
Discussion:
Dr. Gannon shared the 21-22 Annual report that will be sent out.
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5.c. Discussion regarding Rule 10 safety audit
Discussion:
Dr. Gannon shared the Rule 10 safety audit. There were numerous commendations, along with a few recommendations. Admin is addressing the recommendations such as putting up signage in the restrooms, adding a 2nd emergency bag in the SPED room, and organizing the entrance to the playground. There was also a discussion around updating the school security cameras as they are getting outdated, as well as adding lights on the elementary playground.
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5.d. Superintendent's Evaluation
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gannon
Discussion:
The board performed the Superintendent evaluation.
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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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