Current & Archived Meetings

The archives below will contain a list of materials related to each Board of Education meeting held, including the agenda, minutes, and video recording. If an item of discussion or a comment during a Board meeting spurs a question in your mind, feel free to send us your question at Regional School District 12 Board of Education, 11A School Street, PO Box 386, Washington Depot, CT 06794. You may also call (860) 868-6100 or email boe@region-12.org.

2018-2019 Board of Education Meetings

Date	Topics	Links
September 24, 2018 Education Meeting	National Honor Society Advanced Placement Presentation Agriscience Presentation Agriscience Update First Reading Policy 3281 School Fundraisers First Reading Policy 4135.3 Negotiations/Consultants	Agenda Minutes Video
September 17, 2018 Retreat	CANCELLED	Notice
September 10, 2018 Business Meeting	First Day of School Enrollment Agriscience Update Approve Video Club Trip Second Reading - Policy 6172.4 Parent and Family Engagement Policy for Title I Students	Agenda Minutes Video
August 20, 2018 Business Meeting	Enrollment Technology Agriscience Update First Reading - Policy 6172.4 Parent and Family Engagement Policy for Title I Students Approve Contract with Board of Education Town of Sherman Discussion of Non-certified Staff 2018/19 Salaries	Agenda Minutes
July 23, 2018 Special Meeting	Approve Construction Documents and related documents as recommended by the Building Committee	Agenda Minutes
July 11, 2018 Business Meeting	Organizational	Agenda Minutes

2017-2018 Board of Education Meetings

Date	Topics	Links
June 18, 2018 Education Meeting	State of the Schools AgSTEM Update Consider Request from Housatonic Valley Association to use Washington Primary School Discussion of Non-certified Staff 2018/19 Salaries and Contracts	Agenda Minutes Video
June 4, 2018 Business Meeting	Recognition of Volunteers Recognition of Teacher of the Year Recognition of Students AgSTEM Update Second Reading - Policy 3542.43 Food Service Charging Healthy School Nutrition Program Safety & Security Update	Agenda Minutes Video
June 4, 2018 Special District Budget Meeting	2018-2019 Proposed Budget	Agenda Minutes Video
May 21, 2018 Education Meeting	Recognition of Volunteers Discussion of 2018-2019 school district budget Adopt amended 2018-2019 school district budget Call district meeting date for June 4, 2018 with possible referendum on June 5, 2018 Update on Goals AgSTEM Update	Agenda Minutes Video
May 17, 2018 Special Meeting	Discussion on 2018-2019 school district budget Adopt amended 2018-2019 school district budget Call District Meeting date for June 4, 2018 and possible referendum date on June 5, 2018	Agenda Minutes Video
May 14, 2018 Retreat	Discussion regarding 2018-2019 school year priorities.	Agenda Minutes
May 7, 2018 Business Meeting	Field Trip to Bronx Zoo, Bronx, NY on June 6, 2018 (Grade 6) AgSTEM Update First Reading - Policy 3542.43 Food Service Charging Administrative Matter	Agenda Minutes Video
May 7, 2018 Annual District Budget Meeting	2018-19 Proposed Budget	Agenda Minutes Video
April 25, 2018 Special Meeting	Action on the appointment of the Region 12 Superintendent of Schools	Agenda Minutes Video
April 23, 2018 Education Meeting	Region 12's Sexual Assault Prevention Program K-12 ACT Update AgSTEM Update Second Reading - Policy 5118.2 Enrollment of the Children of Non-resident Certified and Non-certified Staff Second Reading - Policy 5118.3 Non-resident Attendance	Agenda Minutes Video
April 9, 2018 Business Meeting	AgSTEM Update Second Reading - Policy 6146 - Graduation Requirements First Reading - Policy 5118.2 Enrollment of the Children of Non-resident Certified and Non-certified Staff First Reading - Policy 5118.3 Non-resident Attendance	Agenda Minutes Video
April 9, 2018 Special Meeting	Discussion of the 2018-2019 budget. Set and approve the school district's budget for the 2018-2019 school year. Set District Meeting date for May 7, 2018 and possible referendum for May 8, 2018.	Agenda Minutes Video
April 9, 2018 Public District Budget Hearing	Overview presentations of the budget process and the 2018-2019 budget Questions/statements of the budget to be entertained	Agenda Minutes Video
March 26, 2017 Special Meeting	Approve Senior Class Trip Budget discussion with possible motion to adopt 2018/2019 Budget Presentation of superintendent search survey and focus group results	Agenda Minutes Video
March 19, 2018 Education Meeting	Board Appreciation Month CABE Day on the Hill School Calendar Approval of Phase I Documents for Agriscience and Science Labs Projects AgSTEM Update Budget Discussion	Agenda Minutes Video
March 5, 2018 Business Meeting	Review Enrollment and Application numbers from Region 14's Agriscience Program AgSTEM Update Second Reading - Policy 5141.213 Administering Medication First Reading - Policy 6146 Requirements for Graduation Consider transfer up to 1% from the 2017-2018 budget appropriation into the Reserve Fund Authorize an expenditure from the 1% Capital Fund for Capital Improvements Authorize an expenditure from the Elementary Capital Non-recurring Reserve Fund	Agenda Minutes Video
March 5, 2018 Special Meeting	Tour of Booth Free School K-5 Project Lead the Way CABE Bonnie B. Carney Award of Excellence Honorable Mention AASA Conference Highlights Minds in Motion CABE Day on the Hill Safety Protocols Consider Burnham PTO request to use Burnham School for Cinco de Mayo Auction AgSTEM Update Second Reading - Policy 0521 Nondiscrimination/Equity/Title IX Second Reading - Policy 5144.1 Use of Physical Force	Agenda Minutes Video
February 26, 2018 Education Meeting	Tour of Booth Free School K-5 Project Lead the Way CABE Bonnie B. Carney Award of Excellence Honorable Mention AASA Conference Highlights Minds in Motion CABE Day on the Hill Safety Protocols Consider Burnham PTO request to use Burnham School for Cinco de Mayo Auction AgSTEM Update Second Reading - Policy 0521 Nondiscrimination/Equity/Title IX Second Reading - Policy 5144.1 Use of Physical Force	Agenda Minutes Video
February 5, 2018 Business Meeting	Field Trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City AgSTEM Update Second Reading - Policy 5118.1 Students, Homeless Students Second Reading - Policy 6121.1 Instruction, Equal Opportunity First Reading - Policy 0521 Non-discrimination / Equity / Title IX First Reading - Policy 5144.1 Use of Physical Force	Agenda Minutes Video
February 1, 2018 Special Meeting	Approve Search Consultant Contract	Agenda Minutes
January 22, 2018 Education Meeting	Legislative Update from CABE Summary of District Management Conference Enrollment Projections to 2027 Minds in Motion CABE Day on the Hill REACH Transition Program AgSTEM Project Schedule Authorize Building Committee to expend funds for AgSTEM and Science Labs Projects Personnel Matter	Agenda Minutes Video
January 8, 2018 Business Meeting	Acceptance of FY2017 Region 12 Annual Audit AgSTEM Update Second Reading - Policy 4118.11 Personnel, Nondiscrimination Second Reading - Policy 5145.4 Nondiscrimination First Reading - Policy 0521 Goals, Nondiscrimination, Equity, Title IX First Reading - Policy 5141.213 Students, Administering Medications First Reading - Policy 6121.1 Instruction, Equal Opportunity Personnel Issue	Agenda Minutes Video
December 18, 2017 Education Meeting	Computer Science Presentation District Professional Goals Update Boardwalk Media + Communication Contract Approve Ed Specs Appoint Superintendent Search Committee Personnel Issue	Agenda Minutes Video
December 4, 2017 Business Meeting	CABE Convention AIA Meeting First Reading - Policy 4118.11 Personnel, Nondiscrimination First Reading - Policy 5145.4 Nondiscrimination Second Reading - Policy 4112.5/4212.5 Personnel - Security Check/Fingerprinting Second Reading - Policy 5113 Students - Attendance/Excuses/Dismissals Briefing/Update: CABE Delegate Assembly AgSTEM UPdate Approve Ed Specs Revision Authorize Building Committee to expend funds Approve Revision to the 2017-2018 Board Meeting Schedule Approve 2018-2019 Board Meeting Schedule Personnel Issue	Agenda Minutes Video
November 13, 2017 Education Meeting	Tour of Burnham School Burnham School Chorus The Multiage Community at Burnham School	Agenda Minutes Video
November 6, 2017 Business Meeting	Field Trip to Radio City Music Hall, NYC CABE Honorable Mention - District Newsletter Second Reading - Policy 4112.51/4212.51 Personnel - Employment Reference Check First Reading - Policy 4112.5/4212.5 Personnel - Security Check Fingerprinting First Reading - Policy 5145.4 Students - Nondiscrimination First Reading - Policy 5113 Students - Attendance/Excuses/Dismissal CABE Delegate Assembly District Professional Goals AgSTEM Update Approve Commissioning Agent Approve Revision to the Board Meeting Schedule 2017-2018	Agenda Minutes Video
October 23, 2017 Retreat	Cohesiveness through messaging Review of previous retreat Improving communications Round-table	Agenda Minutes
October 16, 2017 Education Meeting	Field Trip to Model United Nations, Boston, MA October Enrollment Establish graduation date for Shepaug Class of 2018 Request from Burnham PTO to use Burnham School Approve changes to AgSTEM building design Discussion of pending litigation Discuss administrators' contract	Agenda Minutes Video
October 2, 2017 Business Meeting	Cancelled	Notice
September 25, 2017 Education Meeting	Field trip to Boston Science Museum, Freedom Trail, Quincy Market Class of 2017 Discussion of pending litigation	Agenda Minutes Video
September 18, 2017 Retreat	Cancelled	Notice
September 11, 2017 Business Meeting	Tuition-in Program Library Clerk Position at Burnham School Field Trip to Fenway Park, Boston, MA First Reading - Policy 4112.5/4212.5 Personnel - Security Check/Fingerprinting First Reading - Policy 4112.51/4212.51 Personnel - Certified/Non-certified First Reading - Policy 5145.4 Students - Nondiscrimination First Reading - Policy 5113 Attendance/Excuses/Dismissal AgSTEM / Building Committee Update Administrators' Agreement	Agenda Minutes Video
August 28, 2017 Business Meeting	First Day of School Enrollment School Business Manager Search Agriscience STEM Approve Funding to re-survey SVS property Second Reading - Policy 4111/4211 Recruitment and Selection Second Reading - Policy 5118.1 Homeless Students Ratification of Nurses' Contract Review Administrators' Contract	Agenda Minutes Video
July 17, 2017 Business Meeting	Board Reorganization Update on AgSTEM Presentation on PR Proposal Approve contract extensions Review job description posting for Director of Finance and Operations	Agenda Minutes

2016-2017 Board of Education Meetings

Date	Topics	Links
June 28, 2017 Special Meeting	Authorize the Building Committee to enter into agreement with Kaestle Boos Assoc.; T2; Nutmeg Soil Services; T. Michael Alex, Land Surveyor. Authorize the Building Committee to expend funds for Scope of Services, Kaestle Boss Assoc.; T2; Nutmeg Soil Services; T. Michael Alex, Land Surveyor.	Agenda Minutes
June 12, 2017 Education Meeting	Recognition of Board Member Public Relations Presentation State of the Schools Consider Request from Housatonic Valley Association to use Washington Primary School Discussion of Multi-family Discount and Reduced Tuition at SVS for Out-of-district Students Discussion of Non-certified Staff 2017/18 Salaries and Contracts Superintendents' End of Year Evaluation	Agenda Minutes Video
June 5, 2017 Business Meeting	Welcome New Board Member Teacher of the Year Recognition Student Recognition Overview of 2017-2018 Plan for Burnham School Second Reading - Policy 5145.25 Directory Information Second Reading - Policy 9126 Bylaws of the Board, Treasurer First Reading - Policy 4111/4211 Recruitment and Selection First Reading - Policy 5118.1 Homeless Students Healthy School - Nutrition Program Review Non-certified Staff 2017/18 salaries Central Office Personnel Matter Superintendent's End of Year Evaluation	Agenda Minutes Video
May 18, 2017 Special Meeting	Board Self-Evaluation	Agenda Minutes
May 15, 2017 Education Meeting	Special Recognition of Volunteers K-12 STEM presentation TAG presentation Approve revision to the 2016-17 School Calendar Tuition Change	Agenda Minutes Video
May 1, 2017 Business Meeting	Field Trip to Statue of Liberty, New York on May 7, 2017 (Grades 6-12) Special Recognition Board Member Second Reading - Policy 5141.25 Students with Special Dietary Needs	Agenda Minutes Video
May 1, 2017 Annual District Budget Meeting	2017-2018 Proposed Budget	Agenda Minutes Video
April 17, 2017 Education Meeting	Field Trip to Silver Lake Conference, Sharon, CT on May 12-13, 2017 (Grades 6-7) Special Education Overview Professional Development Presentation Second Reading - Policy 5141 Student Health Services Second Reading - Policy 6154 Homework Second Reading - Policy 9126 Bylaws of the Board, Treasurer First Reading - Policy 5141.25 Students with Special Dietary Needs Board of Education Self-Evaluation	Agenda Minutes Video
April 3, 2017 Retreat	Superintendent's Mid-Year Evaluation Board of Education Self-Evaluation	Agenda Minutes
March 27, 2017 Business Meeting	Consider transfer up to 1% from the 2016-2017 budget appropriation into the Reserve Fund. Authorize an expenditure from the 1% Capital Reserve Fund for Capital Improvements. Authorize an expenditure from the Elementary Capital Non-recurring Fund.	Agenda Minutes Video
March 27, 2017 Special Meeting	Discussion of the 2017-2018 budget Set and approve the school district's budget for the 2017-2018 school year. Set District Meeting date for May 1, 2017 and possible referendum for May 2, 2017.	Agenda Minutes Video
March 27, 2017 Public District Budget Hearing	Overview presentations of the budget process and the 2017-2018 annual budget. Review Burnham School Update Questions/statements of the budget to be entertained.	Agenda Minutes Video
March 20, 2017 Education Meeting	Field Trip - Senior Class Trip on April 28-30, 2017 Next Generation Accountability K-12 PE/Wellness Curriculum Overview Budget Discussion 2017-2018 Adopt 2017-2018 Budget to present at Public Hearing	Agenda Minutes Video
March 13, 2017 Retreat	Roles and Responsibilities of Boards of Education and Superintendent Superintendent's Mid-Year Evaluation	Agenda Minutes
March 6, 2017 Business Meeting	Second Reading - Policy 4152.6 Personal Leaves Second Reading - Policy 5117.1 School Attendance Areas Second Reading - Policy 5142 Student Safety Second Reading - Policy 5145.14 On-Campus Recruitment First Reading - Policy 5141 Student Health Services First Reading - Policy 5145.15 Directory Information First Reading - Policy 6154 Homework First Reading - Policy 9126 Bylaws of the Board Budget Discussion	Agenda Minutes Video
March 6, 2017 Special Meeting	Presentation of Superintendent's Proposed Budget for 2017-2018	Agenda Minutes Video
February 27, 2017 Education Meeting	Student Presentations: Entrepreneurship and Investing Courses Technology Update K-12 Music Tuition-in Students and Multiple Student Family Tuition Discount Superintendent's Goals - Mid-Year Update	Agenda Minutes Video
February 6, 2017 Business Meeting	Consider and approve date change of Business Meeting and Budget Hearing. Consider request for GUNN Memorial Library to use WPS. Authorize the Building Committee to review and approve Kaestle Boos Associates and O&G Industries costs to continue work to the bid phase on the AgSTEM and science lab projects. Acceptance of FY2016 Region 12 Audit Report Discussion of negotiations strategies and considerations of potential settlement for the 2017-2020 SVEA contract.	Agenda Minutes Video
January 30, 2017 Education Meeting	CANCELLED	Agenda
January 23, 2017 Education Meeting	RESCHEDULED
January 18, 2017 Special Meeting	Review of the Status of the AgSTEM Project Question and Answer Session	Agenda Minutes Video
January 10, 2017 Special Meeting - RESCHEDULED TO JANUARY 18, 2017	Review of the Status of the AgSTEM Project Question and Answer Session	Agenda
January 9, 2017 Business Meeting	Approve 2017-2018 Board Meeting Schedule Follow-up on Legal Opinion on Policy 4152.6 Personal Leaves Authorize funds owed to Kaestle Boos Associates and O&G Industries for work performed to prepare projects for the State's Priority List.	Agenda Minutes Video
January 3, 2017 Special Meeting	Updated AgSTEM Approve Public Comment Guidelines	Agenda Minutes Video
December 19, 2016 Education Meeting	Region 12 Enrollment Projections to 2026 Public Comment Guidelines Burnham School K-2 Configuration Follow-up on Legal Opinion on Policy 4152.6 Personal Leaves	Agenda Minutes Video
December 5, 2016 Business Meeting	TEACH 2016 Fellowship in the Persian Gulf Second Reading - Policy 4152.6 Personal Leaves First Reading - Policy 5117.1 Intra District Choice/Open Enrollment First Reading - Policy 5142 Student Safety First Reading - Policy 5145.14 on Campus Recruitment	Agenda Minutes Video
November 28, 2016 Special Meeting	Approve Updated Ed Specs, Conceptual Drawings, and Costs for the AgSTEM Project.	Agenda Minutes Video
November 14, 2016 Education Meeting	VHS First Reading - Policy 6154 Homework	Agenda Minutes Video
November 7, 2016 Business Meeting	Second Reading - Policy 4115 Evaluation Support Second Reading - Policy 5111.1 Foreign Exchange Students Second Reading - Policy 5112 Student's Age of Attendance Second Reading - Policy 6146 Graduation Requirements Second Reading - Policy 6146.2 Statewide Proficiency / Mastery Examinations Second Reading - Policy 9326 Video Taping at Board of Education Meetings First Reading - Policy 4152.6 Personal Leaves Revision to the Board Meeting Schedule	Agenda Minutes Video
November 2, 2016 Special Meeting	Approve revised population enrollment for AgSTEM Approve revised Ed Specs for AgSTEM and Science Labs Consider and approve conceptual drawings and revised square footage	Agenda Minutes Video
October 24, 2016 Retreat	Consider and Approve Quebec, Canada Trip on February 9-12, 2017 Findings and Ramification of the CCJEF vs. Rell ruling. Unfunded federal and state directives Navigating the DAS Superintendent Evaluation What makes an effective meeting	Agenda Minutes
October 17, 2016 Education Meeting	Welcome New Board Members Panorama Timeline France Trip, Spring 2017 White House Student Film Festival Trip Report Class of 2016 AgSTEM: Rightsizing the Building Project, Projected Enrollment Establish Graduation Date for Shepaug Class of 2017 Remaining Efforts to Expunge Old Logo Superintendent's Goals	Agenda Minutes Video
October 3, 2016 Business Meeting	Welcome New Board Members Superintendent's Goals First Reading - Policy 4115 Evaluation/Support First Reading - Policy 5111.1 Foreign Exchange Students First Reading - Policy 5112 Students Age of Attendance First Reading - Policy 6146 Graduation Requirements First Reading - Policy 6146.2 Statewide Proficiency/ Mastery Examinations First Reading - Policy 9326 Video Taping at Board of Education Meeting Approve Gym Floor Repairs at SVS Approve the 2017-2018 School Calendar Approve the 2018-2019 School Calendar	Agenda Minutes Video
September 26, 2016 Education Meeting	Field trip to White House Student Film Festival in Washington DC on October 2-4, 2016 Field trip to Model UN Conference in Boston, MA on January 26-29, 2017 Video Production REACH Scholarship Program Progress Report - Region 12 Student Achievement	Agenda Minutes Video
September 19, 2016 Retreat CANCELLED	The findings and ramification of the CCJEF vs. Rell ruling. Unfunded state and federal directives and their impact on budget and human resources. Navigating the DAS Superintendent Evaluation What makes an effective meeting and tools to be efficient in getting through agendas without 'cutting off' conversation.	Agenda
September 12, 2016 Business Meeting	CABE Conference Retreat on September 19, 2016 Current Enrollment compared with Prowda Projections SVS Update Agriscience Update Follow-up on Meeting with Superintendent, Trooper Sordi and Board Chair Review Non-certified Staff Contract Extensions	Agenda Minutes Video
August 29, 2016 Business Meeting	Field Trip to Silver Lake Conference Center on September 16-17, 2016 (Grades 9-12) Enrollment Update First Day of School Teachers' Workspace and Summer Work Update HS - Chemistry Agriscience Update Superintendent's Goals for 2016-2017 Approve changes to the Board of Education Meeting Schedule 2016-2017 Discuss Evaluation Criteria for Superintendent Review Non-certified Staff Contract Exensions	Agenda Minutes Video
August 16, 2016 Special Meeting	Authorize an expenditure determined by the Building Committee to engage with Kaestle Boos Associates	Agenda Minutes
July 25, 2016 Business Meeting	Board Reorganization Consider HVA request to use WPS Employee grievances	Agenda Minute s
July 18, 2016 Business Meeting	RESCHEDULED	Notice
July 12, 2016 Special Meeting	Continued Superintendent's Evaluation Review Non-Certified Staff 2016/17 Salaries	Agenda Minutes

2015-2016 Board of Education Meetings

Date	Topics	Links
June 13, 2016 Education Meeting	France Trip State of the Schools Superintendent's Goals Consider encumbering 2015/16 appropriations to partially offset borrowing of Agriscience STEM and Shepaug science lab projects. Burnham Sign Superintendent's End of Year Evaluation Review Non-Certified Staff 2016/17 Salaries	Agenda Minutes Video
June 6, 2016 Business Meeting	Teacher of the Year Recognition Student Recognition SVS Library in the Digital Age College and Career Center, Future Planning Guide Textbook Updates Next Generation District Accountability Overview Second Reading - Policy 5111 - Admission / Placement Approve Participation with the Lighthouse Project Consider encumbering 2015/16 appropriations to partially offset borrowing of Agriscience STEM and Shepaug science lab projects. Approve addendum to Agreement for Child Nutrition Program (ED-099) for school year 2016/17.	Agenda Minutes Video Part1 Video Part2
May 23, 2016 Education Meeting	Special Recognition: Volunteers, Teacher of the Year, Board Member Sale and disposal of books, equipment and supplies in accordance with Policy 3260 Lighthouse Project Discussion of AgSTEM - Delay of Funding by Legislature Delegate authority for Building Project to Building Committee Consider purchase of Panarama Education product for surveys First Reading - Policy 5111 - Admission / Placement	Agenda Minutes Video
May 9, 2016 Business Meeting	Nurse and Teacher Appreciation Discussion: College Acceptances	Agenda Minutes Video
May 9, 2016 Annual District Budget Meeting	2016-2017 Proposed Budget	Agenda Minutes Video
April 25, 2016 Education Meeting	Music Department Presentation (auditorium) Field Trip - CT Appalachian Trail on June 17-22, 2016 CABE Convention Review Second Reading - Policy 4118.5 Personnel - Rights, Responsibilities, Duties Second Reading - Policy 4118.11 Personnel - Nondiscrimination	Agenda Minutes Video
April 6, 2016 Business Meeting	Field Trip - Silver Lake Conference Center, Sharon, CT on May 6-7, 2016 Approve 2016-2017 Board Meeting Schedule Consider revision to the 2015-16 School Calendar. Consider transfer up to 1% from the 2015-16 budget appropriation into the Reserve Fund. Authorize an expenditure from the 1% Capital Reserve Fund for Capital Improvements. Authorize an expenditure from the Elementary Capital Non-recurring Fund. First Reading - Policy 4118.5 Personnel - Rights, Responsibilities, Duties First Reading - Policy 4118.11 Personnel - Nondiscrimination	Agenda Minutes Video
April 6, 2016 Special Meeting	Discussion of the 2016-2017 budget Set and approve the school district's budget for the 2016-2017 school year. Set district meeting date for May 9, 2016 and possible referendum for May 10, 2016.	Agenda Minutes Video
April 6, 2016 Public District Budget Hearing	Overview presentations of the budget process and the 2016-2017 annual budget. Questions/statements of the budget to be entertained.	Agenda Minutes Video
March 21, 2016 Education Meeting	Homework Discussion Update on Teaching and Learning Second Reading - Policy 3542.22 Food Service - Code of Conduct Second Reading - Policy 4117.4 Certified Non-Renewal / Suspension Second Reading - Policy 5113.2 Truancy Adopt the 2016-1017 budget as recommended for presentation at the District Budget Hearing on April 4, 2016 Superintendent's Goals	Agenda Minutes Video
March 14, 2016 Special Meeting	Discussion of the proposed 2016-2017 budget Adopt the 2016-2017 budget as recommended for presentation at the District Budget Hearing on April 4, 2016	Agenda Minutes Video
March 7, 2016 Business Meeting	First Reading - Policy 3542.22 Food Service, Code of Conduct First Reading - Policy 4117.4 Certified Non-Renewal / Suspension First Reading - Policy 5113.2 Truancy Possible Budget Discussion	Agenda Minutes Video
March 7, 2016 Special Meeting	Presentation of Superintendent's Budget for 2016-2017	Agenda Minutes Video
February 22, 2016 Education Meeting	Field Trip - Senior Class Trip to Boston, MA on April 29-May 1, 2016 Legislative Session Update RAMP "Recognized American School Counseling Association Model Program" Second Reading - Policy 5113 - Attendance/Dismissals Second Reading - Policy 5141.4 - Reporting of Child Abuse, Neglect and Sexual Assault Superintendent's Mid-Year Evaluation	Agenda Minutes Video
February 8, 2016 Business Meeting	CANCELLED	Agenda
January 25, 2016 Education Meeting	Field Trip - Model United Nations, Boston, MA on January 28-31, 2016 Ace Program at Burnham School NEASC Report Minds in Motion - CAG February 27, 2016 Update on Superintendent's Goals for Evaluation 2016 Testing Consider GUNN Memorial Library request to use WPS Acceptance of FY2015 Region 12 Annual Audit Report	Agenda Minutes
January 4, 2016 Business Meeting	REACH Program update Prowda Enrollment Projection to 2025 Second Reading - Policy 5118.3 Non-resident Attendance Second Reading - Policy 5131.6 Alcohol Use, Drugs, and Tobacco (including Performance Enhancing Substances) Second Reading - Policy 5144.1 Use of Physical Force First Reading - Policy 5113 Attendance/Excuses/Dismissals First Reading - Policy 5141.4 Reporting of Child Abuse, Neglect and Sexual Assault	Agenda Minutes Video
December 14, 2015 Education Meeting	CANCELLED	NOTICE
December 7, 2015 Business Meeting	Second Reading - Policy 5114 Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process First Reading - Policy 5118.3 Non-resident Attendance First Reading - Policy 5131.6 Alcohol Use, Drugs, and Tobacco (including Performance Enhancing Substances) First Reading - Policy 5144.1 Use of Physical Force Approve contract with Kaestle Boos as architect for the Agriscience STEM Academy project	Agenda Minutes Video
November 16, 2015 Education Meeting	Moving forward with AgSTEM project Minds in Motion - CAG Review of BEST Summit First Reading - Policy 5114 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process	Agenda Minutes Video
November 13, 2015 Special Meeting	Establish Building Committee Authorize the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications Authorize the filing of the grant applications for: Shepaug Valley Regional Agriscience STEM Academy, Shepaug Science Labs Renovations, Shepaug Agriscience Equipment Grant	Agenda Minutes
November 2, 2015 Business Meeting	NEASC Report Second Reading - Policy 4112.5 Personnel Records Second Reading - Policy 5125 Student Records Second Reading - Policy 5145.511 Sexual Abuse Prevention and Education Program Set graduation date for Shepaug Class of 2016 Authorize expenditure to replace boiler at Booth Free School	Agenda Minutes Video
October 26, 2015 Board Retreat	CANCELLED	NOTICE
October 19, 2015 Education Meeting	Mall update Staffing update EL enrollment Shepaug Valley School Class of 2015 Report and AP Results First Reading - Policy 4112.6 - Personnel Records First Reading - Policy 5125 - Student Records First Reading - Policy 5145.511 Sexual Abuse Prevention and Education Program	Agenda Minutes Video
October 5, 2015 Business Meeting	October 1 Enrollment Consider and act upon resolutions approving the submission to the voters of resolutions with respect to an appropriation and borrow authorization for costs related to design, construction, furnishing, equipping and financing of Agriscience STEM Academy facilities and renovations of the existing science wing at Shepaug Valley School; establishing the particulars of a District referendum in respect to appropriation and borrowing authorization; authorizing the preparation of explanatory materials and other matters related thereto. Second Reading - Policy 5141.21 - Administering Medication	Agenda Minutes Video
October 5, 2015 District Meeting - Public Hearing	Presentation of the final conceptual design and cost estimate for the Shepaug Valley Regional Agriscience STEM Academy Science Labs Renovations at Shepaug Valley School Financial impact Questions/statements concerning the above items to be entertained.	Agenda Minutes Video
September 28, 2015 Education Meeting	First Reading - Policy 5141.21 - Administering Medication Testing Results Presentation - Teresa DeBrito Consider and act upon resolutions with respect to an appropriation and borrowing authorization of Agriscience STEM Academy facilities and renovations of the science wing at Shepaug Valley School. Schedule a public hearing	Agenda Minutes Video
September 21, 2015 Business Meeting	Field Trip - Simply Smiles trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, July 2 - 9, 2016 Second Reading - Policy 3323 Business - Soliciting Prices Agriscience update Approve the questions for the referendum (Note: approval for questions only, not for the referendum date.)	Agenda Minutes Video
September 14, 2015 Special Meeting	Agriscience STEM and science lab renovations projected costs and reimbursement as approved on August 31, 2015 Update on Agriscience STEM marketing	Agenda Minutes Video
August 31, 2015 Business Meeting	Enrollment update Second Reading - Policy 3323 Business - Soliciting Prices Superintendent's Goals 2015-2016 Agriscience update - consider Facilities Committee's recommendation to accept the Agriscience project and Shepaug science lab renovations and to prepare documentation and motions for a tentative referendum on November 10, 2015	Agenda Minutes Video
August 17, 2015 Special Meeting	Agriscience STEM projected plans and costs - Charlie Boos	Agenda Minutes
August 17, 2015 Board Retreat	Preparing for a new school year and upcoming referendum facilitated by Ann Baldwin	Agenda Minutes
August 3, 2015 Special Meeting		Meeting Cancelled
July 20, 2015 Business Meeting	First Reading - Policy 3323 Soliciting Prices Consider and approve daily rate of pay for substitute teachers. Consider and ratify the Shepaug Valley Clerical Employees agreement.	Agenda Minutes
July 13, 2015 Special Meeting	Welcome new Board members Approve renovation and upgrades to SVS entrance/mall. Agriscience update Planning for a referendum CAG Minds in Motion Consider and ratify the Shepaug Valley Custodians and Cafeteria School Employees agreement.	Agenda Minutes

2014-2015 Board of Education Meetings

Date	Topics	Links
June 15, 2015 Education Committee Meeting	Recognition of Board members State of the Schools Superintendent's Goals Agriscience Update Teacher of the Year Update Second Reading - Policy 4112.2 Certification Second Reading - Policy 4112.5 Security Check/Fingerprinting Consider request from HVA to use Washington Primary School Approve Ed Specs for Shepaug Valley Regional Agriscience STEM Academy	Agenda Minutes Video
June 1, 2015 Business Meeting	Recognition of Students Second Reading - Policy 6130 Organizational Plan Second Reading - Policy 5131.911 Hazing First Reading - Policy 4112.5 Security Check/Fingerprinting First Reading - Policy 4112.2 Certification Healthy School-Nutrition Program Consider lunch price increase Consider transfer to Reserve Fund for Capital and Non-recurring Expenditures	Agenda Minutes Video
May 18, 2015 Education Committee Meeting	Baldwin Media Marketing update College & Career Center and Five Year Review of "Most Competitive College" Acceptances Pre-K Study First Reading - Policy 6130 - Organizational Plan First Reading - Policy 5131.911 - Hazing Consider request from Burnham PTO to use Burnham School	Agenda Minutes Video
May 4, 2015 Business Meeting	Middle School Students: Shrek (auditorium) Presentation of the drawings (draft) for the Shepaug Valley Regional Agriscience STEM Academy Consider and approve changes to the 2015-2016 Region 12 Teacher Evaluation Plan Consider and approve revision to the 2014-2015 School Calendar	Agenda Minutes Video
May 4, 2015 Annual District Budget Meeting	2015-2016 Proposed Budget	Agenda Minutes Video
April 20, 2015 Education Committee Meeting	Mobile App Design and CAD for Career and Technology Education Presentation Approve Ed Specs for the science labs at SVS	Agenda Minutes Video
April 6, 2015 Business Meeting	NEASC follow-up Baldwin Media Marketing update Staff non-renewals pursuant to CT GS Sect. 10-151. Approve contract with BOE of the Town of Sherman commencing 2015 through 2018.	Agenda Minutes Video
April 6, 2015 Special Meeting	Discussion of the 2015-2016 budget Set and approve the school district's budget for the 2015-2016 school year. Set district meeting date for May 4, 2015 and possible referendum date for May 5, 2015.	Agenda Minutes Video
April 6, 2015 Public District Budget Hearing	Overview presentations of the budget process and the 2015-2016 annual budget. Questions/statements concerning the budget to be entertained.	Agenda Minutes Video
March 31, 2015 Special Meeting	Continue discussion of the proposed 2015-2016 budget Adopt the 2015-2016 budget as recommended for presentation at the District Budget Hearing on April 6, 2015	Agenda Minutes
March 31, 2015 Retreat	Communication Strategies with Ann Baldwin	Agenda Minutes
March 23, 2015 Education Committee Meeting	Multi-grade Classroom Presentation K-12 Art Presentation Board Appreciation Update on agriscience application Discussion of the 2015-2016 Budget	Agenda Minutes Video
March 9, 2015 Business Meeting	Update on agriscience application Consider GUNN Memorial Library request to use WPS.	Agenda Minutes Video
March 9, 2015 Special Meeting	Presentation of Superintendent's Proposed Budget for 2015-2016	Agenda Minutes Video
February 23, 2015 Education Committee Meeting	Elementary School Music Performances Update on Superintendent's Goals for Evaluation Approve revision to the 2016-2017 School Calendar Approve Technology Grant Acceptance of FY2014 Region 12 Annual Audit Report Authorize expenditure from the Elementary Capital Non-recurring Fund Approve application for the Agriscience STEM Academy.	Agenda Minutes Video
February 9, 2015 Business Meeting		Agenda Meeting Cancelled
January 26, 2015 Education Committee Meeting		Agenda Meeting Cancelled
January 5, 2015 Business Meeting	Second Reading - Policy 3292 - Investing Second Reading - Policy 3517 - Security of Buildings and Grounds Second Reading - Policy 3542.31 - Free or Reduced Priced Lunches Consider and approve the 2015-2016 School Calendar Consider and approve the 2016-2017 School Calendar	Agenda Minutes Video
December 15, 2014 Education Committee Meeting	Ag Science STEM Presentation SVAA Contract	Agenda Minutes Video
December 15, 2014 Special Meeting	Discuss Administrators' Contract	Agenda Minutes
December 1, 2014 Business Meeting	Second Reading - Policy 1411 - Law Enforcement Officials Second Reading - Policy 2400 - Administration Second Reading - Policy 5118 - Non-Resident/Non-Tuition Attendance First Reading - Policy 3292 - Investing First Reading - Policy 3514 - Equipment First Reading - Policy Security of Buildings and Grounds First Reading - Policy 3542.31 - Free or Reduced Priced Lunches	Agenda Minutes Video
November 24, 2014 Retreat	Understanding the SVS Schedule	Agenda No quorum
November 17, 2014 Education Committee Meeting	Alumni Update K-5 Math Pilot Program	Agenda Minutes Video
November 12, 2014 Retreat	Strategies to publicize and market Region 12	Agenda Minutes
November 3, 2014 Business Meeting	Field Trip - Model United Nations Conference on January 29 - February 1, 2015 Future of Shepaug Valley School Baldwin Media Marketing update on plans First Reading - Policy 5118 - Non-Resident/Non-Tuition Attendance First Reading - Policy 2400 - Administration First Reading - Policy 1411 - Law Enforcement Officials First Reading - Policy 0521.1 Grievance Procedure Second Reading - Policy 3240 - Tuition Fees Authorize expenditure to modify door configuration in boys locker room at SVS	Agenda Minutes Video
October 20, 2014 Education Committee Meeting	NEASC Preparation Presentation Shepaug Valley School Class of 2014 Report SAT Results Course Offerings and Enrollment Technology Update Update on marketing firms October 1 Enrollment ABC Program in Wilton Appointment of retirement plan management Establish graduation date for Shepaug Valley School Class of 2015	Agenda Minutes Video
October 6, 2014 Business Meeting	Proposed Madrid, Spain trip Proposed Quebec trip Science Scores Presentations - Community Relations and Communications Services First Reading - Policy 3240 - Tuition Fees First Reading - Policy 5118 - Non-resident / Non-tuition Attendance Consider hiring consultant/firm for Community Relations and Communications Services Approve funds for additional parking spots at BFS	Agenda Minutes Video
September 29, 2014 Retreat	Discussion - The Advantage Future plans	Agenda Minutes
September 15, 2014 Education Committee Meeting	Professional Development Highlights REACH Consider funds not to exceed $21,000 from the 1% Capital Reserve Fund for a science lab chemical cabinet and relocation of existing kilns at SVS.	Agenda Minutes Video
September 8,2014 Business Meeting	Enrollment update Superintendent's goals SVS Update Motion to show support of schools Approve funds for ice/snow guards on roof of BS	Agenda Minutes Video
August 19, 2014 Retreat	Discussion - The Advantage Future plans	Agenda Minutes
August 18, 2014 Business Meeting	Consider request from Housatonic Valley Assoc. Ratify Nurses Contract	Agenda Minutes
July 14, 2014 Business Meeting	Policy 5118.3 Non-resident Attendance Set rate of tuition for out-of-district students	Agenda Minutes

2018-2019 Committee Meetings

Building Committee
Digital Committee
Education Committee
Facilities Committee
Finance Committee
Long Range Planning Committee
Policies and Bylaws Committee

Building Committee

Date	Location	Links
September 24, 2018	Shepaug Valley School	Agenda
September 10, 2018	Shepaug Valley School	Agenda
August 27, 2018	Shepaug Valley School, Washington CT	Agenda Minutes
August 13, 2018	Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, CT, (1st Floor Conf. Rm)	Agenda Minutes
July 30, 2018	Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, CT, (1st Floor Conf. Rm)	Agenda Minutes
July 23, 2018	Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, CT, (1st Floor Conf. Rm)	Agenda Minutes
July 9, 2018	Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, CT, (1st Floor Conf. Rm)	Agenda Minutes

Digital Committee

Date	Links
September 17, 2018	Agenda

Education Committee

Date	Links
September 10, 2018	Agenda
July 25, 2018	Agenda

Facilities Committee

Date	Links
September 24, 2018	Agenda Minutes

Finance Committee

Date	Links
October 1, 2018	Agenda
September 10, 2018	Agenda Minutes

Long Range Planning Committee

Date	Links
September 17, 2018	Agenda

Policies and Bylaws Committee

Date	Links
September 24, 2018	Agenda Minutes

2017-2018 Committee Meetings

Building Committee
District Goal Setting Committee
Education Committee
Facilities Committee
Finance Committee
Long Range Planning Committee
Policies and Bylaws Committee

Building Committee

Date	Links
June 25, 2018	Minutes
June 11, 2018	Minutes
June 4, 2018	Minutes
May 30, 2018	Minutes
May 21, 2018	Cancelled
May 14, 2018	Minutes
May 7, 2018	Minutes
April 23, 2018	Minutes
April 9, 2018	Minutes
March 26, 2018	Minutes
March 12, 2018	Minutes
February 26, 2018	Minutes
February 12, 2018	Minutes
January 29, 2018	Minutes
January 8, 2018	Minutes
December 11, 2017	Minutes
December 4, 2017	Minutes
November 20, 2017	Minutes
November 8, 2017	Minutes
October 30, 2017	Minutes
October 17, 2017	Minutes
October 9, 2017	Minutes
October 4, 2017	Minutes
September 20, 2017	Minutes
September 11, 2017	Minutes
August 21, 2017 - Cancelled	Notice
August 7, 2017	Minutes
July 18, 2017	Minutes

District Goal Setting Committee

Date	Links
September 26, 2017	Agenda Minutes

Education Committee

Date	Links
June 4, 2018	Minutes
April 9, 2018 - Cancelled	Agenda
March 5, 2018	Minutes
February 5, 2018	Minutes
January 29, 2018 - Cancelled	Notice
January 8, 2018 - Cancelled	Notice
December 4, 2017	Minutes
November 6, 2017	Minutes

Facilities Committee

Date	Links
June 18, 2018	Minutes
May 21, 2018	Agenda
April 23, 2018 - Cancelled	Notice
April 16, 2018 - Cancelled	Agenda
March 19, 2018	Agenda
February 26, 2018 - Cancelled	Notice
January 22, 2018	Agenda
December 18, 2017	Minutes
November 13, 2017	Minutes
October 16, 2017	Minutes
September 25, 2017	Minutes

Finance Committee

Date	Links
June 4, 2018	Minutes
May 23, 2018	Minutes
May 7, 2018	Minutes
April 9, 2018	Minutes
March 5, 2018	Minutes
February 5, 2018	Minutes
January 8, 2017	Minutes
December 4, 2017	Minutes
November 6, 2017	Minutes
October 2, 2017	Minutes
September 18, 2017	Minutes
September 11, 2017 - Cancelled	Notice

Long Range Planning Committee

Policies and Bylaws Committee

Date	Links
June 18, 2018	Agenda
May 21, 2018	Minutes
April 23, 2018	Minutes
March 19, 2018 - Cancelled	Agenda
February 26, 2018	Minutes
January 22, 2018	Minutes
December 18, 2017	Minutes
November 13, 2017	Minutes
October 16, 2017	Minutes
September 25, 2017	Minutes

2016-2017 Committee Meetings

Building Committee
Facilities Committee
Long Range Planning Committee
Finance Committee
Policies and Bylaws Committee

Building Committee

Date	Links
June 26, 2017	Minutes
June 20, 2017 - CANCELLED	Agenda
June 6, 2017	Minutes
May 22, 2017	Minutes
May 16, 2017	Notice
May 8, 2017	Minutes
April 24, 2017	Minutes
April 6, 2017	Minutes
March 7, 2017	Minutes
February 17, 2017	Minutes
February 13, 2017 - CANCELLED	Agenda
February 6, 2017	Minutes
January 31, 2017 - CANCELLED	Agenda
November 16, 2016	Minutes
October 26, 2016	Minutes
October 17, 2016	Minutes
October 3, 2016	Minutes
August 30, 2016 - CANCELLED	Agenda

Facilities Committee

Date	Links
June 12, 2017	Minutes
May 15, 2017	Minutes
April 17, 2017 - CANCELLED	Agenda
March 20, 2017	Minutes
February 27, 2017 - CANCELLED	Notice
January 30, 2017 - CANCELLED	Agenda
January 23, 2017 - CANCELLED	Agenda
December 19, 2016	Minutes
November 14, 2016 - CANCELLED	Notice
October 17, 2016 - CANCELLED	Notice
September 26, 2016	Agenda

Long Range Planning Committee

Date	Links
May 10, 2017 - CANCELLED	Agenda
March 8, 2017	Minutes
January 4, 2017	Minutes
December 19, 2016 - CANCELLED	Agenda
November 2, 2016	Minutes
September 15, 2016	Minutes

Finance Committee

Date	Links
June 5, 2017	Minutes
May 10, 2017	Minutes
May 1, 2017	Minutes
April 3, 2017 - CANCELLED
March 13, 2017	Minutes
March 6, 2017 - CANCELLED	Notice
February 23, 2017	Minutes
February 6, 2017 - RESCHEDULED	Notice
January 9, 2016	Minutes
December 5, 2016	Minutes
November 7, 2016	Minutes
October 3, 2016	Minutes
September 12, 2016	Minutes

Policies and Bylaws Committee

Date	Links
June 12, 2017	Minutes
May 15, 2017	Minutes
April 17, 2017	Notice
March 20, 2017	Minutes
February 27, 2017	Minutes
February 17,2017	Minutes
January 30, 2017 - CANCELLED	Agenda
January 23, 2017 - CANCELLED	Agenda
December 19, 2016	Notice
November 14, 2016	Minutes
October 17, 2016	Minutes
September 26, 2016	Minutes

2015-2016 Committee Meetings

Agriscience Steering Committee
Building Committee
Facilities Committee
Long Range Planning Committee
Finance Committee
Policies and Bylaws Committee

Agriscience Steering Committee

Date	Links
September 21, 2015	Agenda
September 3, 2015	Agenda
August 27, 2015	Minutes
August 24, 2015	Minutes

Building Committee

Date	Links
June 28, 2016 - cancelled	Notice
June 14, 2016	Minutes
May 31, 2016	Minutes
May 10, 2016	Minutes
April 26, 2016 - cancelled	Agenda
April 12, 2016	Minutes
March 22, 2016	Minutes
February 23, 2016 - cancelled	Agenda
February 4, 2016	Minutes
February 1, 2016	Minutes

Facilities Committee

Date	Links
June 13, 2016	Minutes
May 23, 2016 - cancelled	Agenda
April 25, 2016	Minutes
March 21, 2016	Minutes
February 22, 2016	Minutes
January 25, 2016	Minutes
December 14, 2015 - cancelled	Notice
November 30, 2015	Minutes
November 16, 2015	Minutes
October 19, 2015	Minutes
September 28, 2015 - cancelled	Notice
August 27, 2015	Minutes
July 13, 2015	Minutes

Long Range Planning Committee

Date	Links
June 15, 2016	Minutes
June 13, 2016 - Rescheduled	Notice
May 23, 2016 - cancelled	Agenda
April 25, 2016	Minutes
March 21, 2016	Minutes
February 22, 2016	Minutes
January 25, 2016 - cancelled	Notice
December 14, 2015 - cancelled	Notice
November 16, 2015 - cancelled	Notice
October 19, 2015 - cancelled	Notice
September 28, 2015 - cancelled	Notice

Finance Committee

Date	Links
June 6, 2016	Minutes
May 16, 2016	Minutes
May 9, 2016	Minutes
April 4, 2016 - cancelled	Agenda
March 7, 2016	Minutes
February 8, 2016 - cancelled	Agenda
January 4, 2016	Minutes
December 7, 2015	Minutes
November 2, 2015	Minutes
September 28, 2015	Minutes
September 21, 2015 - cancelled	Notice

Policies and Bylaws Committee

Date	Links
June 13, 2016	Minutes
May 23, 2016 - cancelled	Agenda
April 25, 2016	Minutes
March 21, 2016	Minutes
February 22, 2016	Minutes
January 25, 2016	Minutes
December 14, 2015	Minutes
November 16, 2015	Minutes
October 19, 2015	Minutes
September 28, 2015	Minutes
August 31, 2015	Minutes
August 3, 2015	Minutes

2014-2015 Committee Meetings

Facilities Committee
Finance Committee
Long Range Planning Committee
Policies and Bylaws Committee

Facilities Committee

Date	Links
June 15, 2015	Minutes
May 18, 2015	Minutes
April 20, 2015	Minutes
March 23, 2015	Agenda
February 23, 2015	Minutes
February 11, 2015	Minutes
February 4, 2015	Minutes
February 2, 2015 - Cancelled	Agenda
January 26, 2015 - Cancelled	Agenda
November 17, 2014	Minutes
October 27, 2014	Minutes
October 20, 2014	Minutes
September 15, 2014	Minutes
August 18, 2014	Minutes

Finance Committee

Date	Links
June 1, 2015	Minutes
May 4, 2015	Minutes
April 6, 2015 - Cancelled	Cancelled
March 9, 2015	Minutes
February 11, 2015	Minutes
January 5, 2015	Minutes
December 1, 2014	Minutes
November 3, 2014	Minutes
October 6, 2014	Minutes
September 8, 2014	Minutes

Long Range Planning Committee

Date	Links
June 15, 2015	Cancelled
May 18, 2015	Cancelled
April 20, 2015	Cancelled
March 23, 2015	Agenda
February 23, 2015	Minutes
January 26, 2015	Agenda
December 15, 2014	Minutes
October 6, 2014	Minutes

Policies and Bylaws Committee

Date	Links
June 15, 2015	Minutes
May 18, 2015	Minutes
April 20, 2015	Minutes
March 23, 2015	Minutes
February 23, 2015	Minutes
January 26, 2015 - Cancelled	Agenda
November 17, 2014	Minutes
October 20, 2014	Minutes
September 15, 2014	Minutes