Agenda for January 14, 2014 Workshop Meeting

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Submitted by Migration on Fri, 01/10/2014 - 3:18pm

Dates:

Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 10:30pm

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

Skillman, New Jersey 08558

Meeting, Tuesday, January 14, 2014

6:45 p.m. Executive Session

7:30 p.m. Public Session

Upper Middle School Media Center

PUBLIC WORKSHOP MEETING A G E N D A

District Goals 2013-2014

Goal 1: To develop specific communication protocols with parents, staff and community members that are consistent in message and reflect the vision of “Connected, Known and Valued,” with particular focus on the implementation of AchieveNJ and curriculum initiatives.

Goal 2: To review, evaluate and assess current programs and staffing structures to determine gaps/needs; make specific recommendations to the Board to address in a fiscally responsible and efficient manner in the following areas: special education, student/staff attendance and the organizational management structure of the district.

Goal 3: To identify and implement social-emotional programming appropriate for all schools by June 2014 and identify the appropriate assessments to measure the efficacy of the programs.

OPENING OF THE MEETING

Call to Order - Board President

Statement of Open Meeting and Public Participation - In accordance with the State's Sunshine Law, adequate notice of this meeting was provided by mailing notice of the meeting on January 8, 2014. Notice was provided to Board of Education Members, Montgomery Township Clerk, Rocky Hill Borough Clerk, Public Library, Township Posting, School Postings, PTSA Officers, Courier News, Princeton Packet, Trenton Times, and The Star Ledger.

The Board reserves the right to enter into Executive Session during all meetings of the Board of Education.

This meeting is being tape-recorded for the purpose of Board review and future reference and to assist in the preparation of minutes.

It is the School Board’s intention to conclude this meeting no later than 10:00 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

It is recommended that the Board convene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing items related to personnel, student disciplinary matters and a personal matter involving a board member’s request. When the need for confidentiality no longer exists, the matters will be disclosed to the public.

RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION – 7:30 p.m.

SALUTE THE FLAG

ROLL CALL

BOARD MEMBER CODE OF ETHICS TRAINING

PRESENTATION

· 2014-2015 Operations Budget

COMMITTEE/REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS

Representative Reports

Student Representative Report
MTEA Report
Board Member Delegate/Representative Reports

(SCSBA, PTSA, Legislative, NJSBA, Ed. Services Commission, etc.)

Board Committee Reports

· Assessment, Curriculum and Instruction Committee Report

· Finance and Budget Committee Report

· Human Resources Committee Report

· Operations and Facilities Committee Report

· Policy Committee Report

· President’s Report

BOARD/PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public are allotted one opportunity to address the Board regarding board committee/representative reports or any other business for a maximum of five (5) minutes during this period of the meeting. All responses will be provided at the end of this session.

REVIEW OF MINUTES – It is recommended that the Board review the minutes of the following Board Meeting(s):

December 17, 2013 Executive Session Meeting

December 17, 2013 Workshop and Business Meeting

REVIEW DRAFT BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA FOR JANUARY 28, 2014 - Attachment

BOARD/PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public are allotted one opportunity to address the Board regarding the draft Business Meeting Agenda and Special Meeting Agenda for a maximum of five (5) minutes during this period of the meeting. All responses will be provided at the end of this session.

SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING

· Action Agenda - Attachment

ADJOURNMENT

Public Attachments: