March 13, 2023 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:
Thirteen 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 reported on the financial status of the district.
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4.b. Board Report
Discussion:
On February 21, 2023, the Building & Grounds committee met to discuss the need to lease a bobcat to complete work and projects around the school property, such as discus/shot put rings and driveway maintenance, as well as other projects. They also discussed potential areas that may need addressed, such as water runoff on the playground, asphalt and cement maintenance as well as other areas in need of improvement.
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4.c. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Discussed possible strategic plan options to utilize the work the staff has done so far to compile data, potential future needs and other valuable information from the school improvement process in developing a plan to empower all stakeholders. The Budget Item Report was also shared with the board.
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4.d. Principal's Report
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Mr. Kenton reported that student enrollment is currently 280 students and parent-teachers conferences were well attended. The bulldogs have done well in athletics and activities this winter: Girls Basketball with a 3rd place finish in state, Boys Basketball with a 4th place finish in state, Sebastian Sauceda with a 1st place medal at state wrestling as well as Skyler Summers qualifying for state speech in extemporaneous speaking. NSCAS testing is coming up for grades 3rd through 8th and ACT testing for the Junior class.
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5. New Business
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5.a. Consideration to approve sanctioning a girls' wrestling team beginning in 23-24
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Discussion:
Athletic director Ryan Province presented on the possibility of sanctioning girls wrestling. Personal statements were presented by Grace Dack and Emily Wiehn.
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5.b. Consideration to approve the resignation of Sierra McQuade and the end of the 22-23 school year.
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5.c. Consideration to approve the resignation of Dwight Jones at the end of the 22-23 school year.
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5.d. Consideration to approve a teaching contract for Jocelyn Glenn for the 23-24 school year.
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5.e. Consideration to approve a teaching contract for McKenzie Gomez for the 23-24 school year.
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5.f. Per ESSA III requirements, conduct a 6-month review of the Shelton Safe Return to School Plan.
Discussion:
The board reviewed the safe return to school plan.
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6. Old Business
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There was no old business to discuss at this time.
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7. Adjournment
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