4-8-2014 Workshop Meeting
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Submitted by Migration on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 10:14am
Dates:
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - 10:30pm
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
Skillman, New Jersey 08558
Meeting, Tuesday, April 8, 2014
7:00 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 and April 2, 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 negotiations with all bargaining groups. 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 RECOGNITION
· Jennifer Yulo, National Teacher Board Certification
· Anthony Cassar, State Champion-Wrestling
· Zach Warner, State Champion-Swimming
· Justin Kovacevich, Basketball-1,000 points scored
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):
March 12, 2014 Executive Session Meeting
March 12, 2014 Workshop and Special Meeting
March 25, 2014 Executive Session Meeting
March 25, 2014 Business Meeting
REVIEW DRAFT ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA FOR APRIL 22, 2014 - Attachment
BOARD/PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public are allotted one opportunity to address the Board regarding the draft Organization/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:
Groups audience:
- Private group -