ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS’

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012

7:00 P.M.

HS CONFERENCE ROOM

AGENDA

 

NOTICES

 

COPY OF OPEN MEETINGS ACT:  The Board of Education makes available at least one current copy of the Open Meetings Act posted in the meeting room at a location accessible to members of the public.  The Act is posted on the south wall of the meeting room.

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO SPEAK DURI

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS’

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012

7:00 P.M.

HS CONFERENCE ROOM

AGENDA

 

NOTICES

 

COPY OF OPEN MEETINGS ACT:  The Board of Education makes available at least one current copy of the Open Meetings Act posted in the meeting room at a location accessible to members of the public.  The Act is posted on the south wall of the meeting room.

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO SPEAK DURING PUBLIC FORUM: 

 

Getting Started:  When it is your turn to speak during the public forum portion of the agenda, please come forward, sign your name and address on the sign-in sheet and state your name to the Board of Education.

 

Time Limit:  You may speak only one time and must limit comments to 5 minutes or less.

 

Personnel or Student Topic:  If you are planning to speak about a personnel or student matter involving an individual, please understand that our policies require that such concerns initially be directed to the administration for consideration.  Board members will generally not respond to any questions you ask or comments you make about individual staff members or students.  You are cautioned that slanderous comments are not protected just because they are made at a board meeting.

 

General Rules:  Please remember that this is a meeting of the Board of Education held in public for conducting the business of the Board of Education.  Offensive language, personal attacks and hostile conduct will not be tolerated. 

 

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1.         CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

 

1.1       Pledge of Allegiance

 

1.2       Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda.  President requests changes or additions to agenda, otherwise agenda stands approved as presented (amended).

 

2.         WELCOME TO GUESTS AND PUBLIC FORUM

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA:

 

3.1       Minutes/Ratify Action of the February 13, 2012 Regular Meeting and February 15 Board Retreat.   (Enclosures)

 

3.2       Monthly Financial Reports, Claims (Check Register), Special Fund Transfers, Hot Lunch Report and Activity Report.  (Enclosures)

 

2012-2013 Special Education Contract:  ESU#3  Occupational Therapist .10; Vision Res. Teacher .20.

 

 

4.         CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS:  Foreign Language, 2nd Grade (Enclosures)

 

5.         PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS (Enclosures)

 

6.         SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

 

6.1       Quarter Enrollment Figures (Enclosure)

 

7.         BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

            7.1       Finance Committee

 

            7.2       Negotiations Committee

 

            7.3       Professional Development Sharing

 

8.         REVIEW OF ANNUAL DISTRICT PLAN

 

8.1       Discuss and Consider the Details of 1.0 Arlington Public Schools Will Meet the Needs of All Students and Maximize Learning Experiences. (Enclosure)

   

9.         UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  

 

9.1       Discuss and Consider the Final Copy of Annual District Plan to be Publicly Presented.  (Enclosure)

 

10.       NEW BUSINESS: 

 

10.1     Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Adopt a Resolution Calling for the Early Redemption of School Bonds and a Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Refunding Bonds.  (Enclosure)

 

10.2     Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Option Enrollment Capacities for the 2012-2013 School Year.  (Enclosure)

 

10.3     Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Accept a Staff Member’s Resignation. 

 

10.4     Discuss and Consider the Recommendations for Certificated Teachers.

 

10.5     Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Certified Contracts for the 2012-2013 School Year.  (Enclosure) 

 

 

 

10.6     Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve 2012-2013 Activity Admissions and Pass Prices. 

 

            Recommendation is not to increase admission or pass prices for the 2012-2013 school year.  

 

10.7     Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the 2012-2013 School Calendar.  (Enclosure)

 

10.8     Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Adopt Policy 4250 Non-Certified Staff - Bus Drivers.  (Enclosure)

 

10.9     Review, Discuss and Consider the Following Policies:  (Enclosures)

            2000                Functional Principle of Administration

            2010                Election of Administrative Personnel

            2100                Superintendent of Schools

            2110                Duties of the Superintendent of Schools

            2120                Superintendent’s Evaluation  

            Reg. 2120A     Evaluation Instrument for Superintendent

            2200                Principalship

 

11.       EXECUTIVE SESSION:  Discuss and Consider Negotiations.

 

12.       ADJOURNMENT

 

NG PUBLIC FORUM: 

 

Getting Started:  When it is your turn to speak during the public forum portion of the agenda, please come forward, sign your name and address on the sign-in sheet and state your name to the Board of Education.

 

Time Limit:  You may speak only one time and must limit comments to 5 minutes or less.

 

Personnel or Student Topic:  If you are planning to speak about a personnel or student matter involving an individual, please understand that our policies require that such concerns initially be directed to the administration for consideration.  Board members will generally not respond to any questions you ask or comments you make about individual staff members or students.  You are cautioned that slanderous comments are not protected just because they are made at a board meeting.

 

General Rules:  Please remember that this is a meeting of the Board of Education held in public for conducting the business of the Board of Education.  Offensive language, personal attacks and hostile conduct will not be tolerated. 

 

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1.         CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

 

1.1       Pledge of Allegiance

 

1.2       Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda.  President requests changes or additions to agenda, otherwise agenda stands approved as presented (amended).

 

2.         WELCOME TO GUESTS AND PUBLIC FORUM

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA:

 

3.1       Minutes/Ratify Action of the February 13, 2012 Regular Meeting and February 15 Board Retreat.   (Enclosures)

 

3.2       Monthly Financial Reports, Claims (Check Register), Special Fund Transfers, Hot Lunch Report and Activity Report.  (Enclosures)

 

2012-2013 Special Education Contract:  ESU#3  Occupational Therapist .10; Vision Res. Teacher .20.

 

 

4.         CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS:  Foreign Language, 2nd Grade (Enclosures)

 

5.         PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS (Enclosures)

 

6.         SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

 

6.1       Quarter Enrollment Figures (Enclosure)

 

7.         BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

            7.1       Finance Committee

 

            7.2       Negotiations Committee

 

            7.3       Professional Development Sharing

 

8.         REVIEW OF ANNUAL DISTRICT PLAN

 

8.1       Discuss and Consider the Details of 1.0 Arlington Public Schools Will Meet the Needs of All Students and Maximize Learning Experiences. (Enclosure)

   

9.         UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  

 

9.1       Discuss and Consider the Final Copy of Annual District Plan to be Publicly Presented.  (Enclosure)

 

10.       NEW BUSINESS: 

 

10.1     Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Adopt a Resolution Calling for the Early Redemption of School Bonds and a Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Refunding Bonds.  (Enclosure)

 

10.2     Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Option Enrollment Capacities for the 2012-2013 School Year.  (Enclosure)

 

10.3     Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Accept a Staff Member’s Resignation. 

 

10.4     Discuss and Consider the Recommendations for Certificated Teachers.

 

10.5     Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Certified Contracts for the 2012-2013 School Year.  (Enclosure) 

 

 

 

10.6     Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve 2012-2013 Activity Admissions and Pass Prices. 

 

            Recommendation is not to increase admission or pass prices for the 2012-2013 school year.  

 

10.7     Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the 2012-2013 School Calendar.  (Enclosure)

 

10.8     Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Adopt Policy 4250 Non-Certified Staff - Bus Drivers.  (Enclosure)

 

10.9     Review, Discuss and Consider the Following Policies:  (Enclosures)

            2000                Functional Principle of Administration

            2010                Election of Administrative Personnel

            2100                Superintendent of Schools

            2110                Duties of the Superintendent of Schools

            2120                Superintendent’s Evaluation  

            Reg. 2120A     Evaluation Instrument for Superintendent

            2200                Principalship

 

11.       EXECUTIVE SESSION:  Discuss and Consider Negotiations.

 

12.       ADJOURNMENT