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Agenda BOE061014.doc

Colchester Board of Education Meeting

Agenda

Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Bacon Academy Library Media Center

1. Call to Order 2. Citizen Comments 3. Additions to the Agenda by the Board of Education 4. Citizens Comments on Additions to the Agenda 5. Approval of Minutes (Enclosures and Handout) 6. Communications/Correspondence 7. Celebrations

7.1 Honoring Bacon’s Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Essayist 7.2 Recognition of Student Board Member Courtney Vitale 7.3 Teacher Retirees

8. Administrative Reports 8.1 Superintendent’s Report

8.1.1 Student Achievement: 2013-14 Universal Screening Data (Handout) 8.1.2 Annual Performance Report on Connecticut's State Performance Plan (Enclosure)

8.2 Financial Reports 8.2.1 Monthly Budget Report (Handout) 8.2.2 Request for Budget Transfer (None this meeting) 8.2.3 Notification of Transfers (None this meeting) 8.2.4 Health Insurance Account (Handout)

9. Unfinished Business 9.1 WJJMS Building Project Update 9.2 2014-15 Education Budget 9.3 *Teacher/Administrator Evaluation Update 9.4 GMO-Free/Organic Food Petition (Enclosure) 9.5 *Field Trips Policy/Regulation #6153 – Second Reading (Enclosure) 9.6 *Acceptable Computer Network Use Policy/Regulation #4118.5/4218.5 - Second Reading (Enclosure)

10. New Business 10.1 *Donations

11. Chairman’s Reports None this meeting 12. Committee Reports

None this meeting 13. Information Items (Enclosures)

13.1 Enrollment 13.2 JJIS Students Raise Funds for Equipment and to Promote Wellness 13.3 Bacon Academy Senior Awards and Scholarship Night 13.4 Thank You Letter to Barnes Foundation

14. Adjournment

* Possible action item

Info Bulletin BOE061014.doc


Information Bulletin

Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Bacon Academy Library Media Center 1. Call to Order

Chairman Ronald Goldstein

2. Citizen Comments The Board of Education provides an opportunity for members of the public to comment on issues of importance to the Board of Education in accordance with Board Bylaw #9325.

3. Additions to the Agenda by the Board of Education

Additions may be added to the agenda upon a 2/3 vote to those members of the Board present.

4. Citizens Comments on Additions to the Agenda

If additions have been added to the agenda, the Board Chairperson provides an opportunity for citizen comments on the additions.

5. Approval of Minutes (Enclosures and Handout) Recommendation: To approve the minutes of the May 27, 2014 Board of Education Regular Meeting and the May 31, 2014 and June 3, 2014 Board of Education Special Meetings. Background: Included for the Board of Education approval are the minutes of the:

• May 27, 2014 Board of Education Regular Meeting • May 31, 2014 Board of Education Special Meeting • June 3, 2014 Board of Education Special Meeting

6. Communications/Correspondence

Written correspondence to the Chairperson and/or Superintendent of Schools, received the night of the meeting, may be read by the Board Secretary with the authorization of the Chairperson if it comports with the Freedom of Information Act. Correspondence received in advance are included in the agenda packet and not read since they are available to the public.

7. Celebrations

7.1 Strategic Plan Goal #1: Students will achieve the standards of our rigorous research-based curricula. • Honoring Bacon’s Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Essayist

Background: BA Principal Ambruso will introduce the following esteemed members of the Class of 2014:


Valedictorian: Kathryn Stevens will be attending the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT Salutatorian: Meaghan Hickey will be attending Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT Essayist: Thomas Nickerson will be attending Bentley University,

Waltham, MA The students’ families have been invited to the Board meeting as well as to the reception in their honor.

7.2 Strategic Plan Goal #1: Students will achieve the standards of our rigorous research-based curricula. • Recognition of Student Board Member Courtney Vitale

Background: Student Board member Courtney Vitale has provided a perspective from the students and to the students. She has taken part in discussions and been an asset to the Board. Courtney will be attending Gordon College in Wenham, MA.

7.3 Strategic Plan Goal #4: Highly effective staff will be hired, supported, valued

and retained. • Teacher Retirees

Background: School principals will introduce and extend appreciation to the following retirees from the Colchester Public Schools:

Elisa Abel - 32 years, Special Education Teacher, CES Sue Arntsen – 35 years, Kindergarten Teacher, CES Carol Benson – 26 years, part-time Office Aide, Paraeducator, and Media Specialist, JJIS Edwina Callaghan – 29 years, 2 years Second Grade Teacher and 27 years Grade 2 Teacher of the 1-2 Combo, CES David Comas-Diaz – 13 years, first as LTS and Part-time Art Teacher and 12 years as Spanish Teacher, BA Carole Efron – 29 years, School Psychologist, first at BA, then at JJIS and CES

Sherrie Eguren – 25 years, First Grade Teacher, CES Roslyn Etra – 41 years, Music Teacher, CES Jeanette Girard – 31 years, began as a Reading Aide then was a Sixth Grade and then Science Teacher, WJJMS Kathryn Noel – 30 years, First and Second Grade and Kindergarten Teacher, CES Susan Parent – 36 years, Health and PE Teacher, CES/JJIS Wendy West – 12 years, Art Teacher, CES/JJIS


8. Administrative Reports

8.1 Superintendent’s Report 8.1.1 Student Achievement: 2013-14 Universal Screening Data (Handout) Background: Director of Teaching and Learning Barbara Gilbert will briefly review and answer any questions the Board may have about the handout showing PreK-10 reading and math universal screening data for the 2013-14 school year. 8.1.2 Annual Performance Report on Connecticut's State Performance Plan (Enclosure) Background: Director of Pupil Services and Special Education Kathie Shaughnessy will review the results of the 2012-2013 Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) determination.

8.2 Financial Reports 8.2.1 Monthly Budget Report (Handout) 8.2.2 Request for Budget Transfer (None this meeting) 8.2.3 Notification of Transfers (None this meeting) 8.2.4 Health Insurance Account (Handout)

9. Unfinished Business 9.1 WJJMS Building Project Update Background: Chairman Goldstein and Superintendent Mathieu will update the Board on the WJJMS Building Project. 9.2 2014-15 Education Budget Background: The next Town Meeting will be on June 17, 2014. The referendum on the proposed budget is Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Board members will have the opportunity to discuss budget issues as appropriate. 9.3 *Teacher/Administrator Evaluation Update Recommendation: To approve revisions to Colchester’s Teacher Evaluation Plan based on state requirements for 2014-2015. Background: Director of Teaching and Learning Barbara Gilbert presented proposed revisions to Colchester’s Teacher Evaluation Plan at the May 27, 2014 Board meeting. The Board requested time to review the revisions and asked that it be placed on the June 10, 2014 agenda for action. 9.4 GMO-Free/Organic Food Petition (Enclosure) Background:

Student Board members Courtney Vitale and Mitchell Hallee will report on the GMO- Free/Organic Food meeting held May 31, 2014.

9.5 *Field Trips Policy/Regulation #6153 – Second Reading (Enclosure) Recommendation: To approve the proposed Field Trips Policy and Regulation #6153.


Background: The Committee revised this policy incorporating the CABE model policy and attorney recommendations.

9.6 *Acceptable Computer Network Use Policy/Regulation #4118.5/4218.5 - Second

Reading (Enclosure) Recommendation: To approve the proposed Acceptable Computer Network Use Policy and Regulation #4118.5/4218.5. Background:

This policy was updated, and the regulation added, based on attorney recommendations

10. New Business 10.1 *Donations Recommendation: To accept the following donations:

• $2,805.50 from the multiple families and friends of JJIS students who sponsored the JJIS Jog- A-Thon.

11. Chairman’s Reports None this meeting

12. Committee Reports

None this meeting

13. Information Items (Enclosures) 13.1 Enrollment 13.2 JJIS Students Raise Funds for Equipment and to Promote Wellness 13.3 Bacon Academy Senior Awards and Scholarship Night 13.4 Letter of Thanks to Barnes Foundation

14. Adjournment

* Possible action item

Board of Education May 31, 2014 – Special Meeting Bacon Academy Media Center MEMBERS PRESENT: Ronald Goldstein, Donald Kennedy, Michael Egan, Mary Tomasi, Mitchell Koziol MEMBERS ABSENT: Bradley Bernier, Michael Voiland OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent Jeffry Mathieu, Director of Educational Operation Kendall Jackson, Cafeteria Supervisor Sharon Floyd 1. CALL TO ORDER This meeting started at 9:00 AM. 2. CITIZEN COMMENTS None received

3. GMO-FREE/ORGANIC FOOD PETITION

Ana Burr presented the project background. Cafeteria Supervisor Sharon Floyd and Director of Educational Operations provided the District’s prospective on the proposed program. Dave Wasniewski, Colchester Farmer and Agriculture Commission member spoke from the Farmers’ prospective. BA students Meaghan Hickey, Kevin Hackbarth, and Erica Boucher offered a project update. New London County Farm to School Coordinator Alicia McAvay and Processing Kitchen Manager for Norwich Public Schools spoke about some of the options available when working in the program.

4. ADJOURNMENT The meeting ended at 11:35 AM.

Respectfully submitted, Jeffry P. Mathieu Superintendent of Schools

5.


Minutes

Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Time: 7:00 PM

Place: Bacon Academy

Library Media Center

Board Members Present: Ronald Goldstein, Donald Kennedy, Mary Tomasi, Michael

Voiland, Mike Egan, Student members Courtney Vitale and

Mitchell Hallee

Board Members Absent: Mitchell Koziol and Brad Bernier

Administration Present: Superintendent Jeff Mathieu, Principal Mark Ambruso, Principal

Chris Bennett, Principal Deb Sandberg, Interim CES Principal

Amity Goss, Director of Teaching and Learning Barbara Gilbert,

Director of Pupil Services Katherine Shaughnessy

1. Call to Order

Chairman Ronald Goldstein called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.

2. Citizen Comments

Laurie Lindsay asked the Board for insight regarding the rumor she heard alleging that

WJJMS will soon be closed and reorganized. Chairman Goldstein responded no - with

the Boards agreement, this is a complete rumor holding no truth.

Grace Riley, 6th

grade WJJMS student, spoke as a student athlete of cross country and

track in favor of preserving the sports teams at the middle school. Stating she is proud to

represent her school through her athletic abilities.

Jennifer Twachtman Bassett, town resident and WJJMS parent, spoke in favor of school

sports and asked the Board to explore further options regarding keeping sports in schools.

David Mathieu, town resident, stated he is a parent of a non-Colchester seventh-grade

student as he sends his child to a magnet school. Mr. Mathieu spoke and gave the Board

members a handout of his views regarding sustainability of our Colchester School

District. Mr. Mathieu encouraged the Board to conduct exit interviews to all students and

families who opt to attend out-of-town schools.

3. Additions to the Agenda by the Board of Education

Additional new business item: #10.8, Innovation Grant Application.

Motion: D. Kennedy

To approve additional agenda item: new business 10.8, Innovation

Grant Application

Seconded by: M. Tomasi

Vote: Unanimous for those present

4. Citizens Comments on Additions to the Agenda

None.

5. Approval of Minutes

Included for the Board of Education approval are the minutes of the:

May 13, 2014 Board of Education Regular Meeting

5.

May 20, 2014 Board of Education Special Meeting

Motion: D. Kennedy

To approve the minutes of the May 13, 2014 Board of Education

Regular Meeting

Seconded by: M. Egan


Motion: D. Kennedy

To approve the minutes of the May 20, 2014 Board of Education

Special Meeting



Abstained: R. Goldstein and M. Egan

6. Communications/Correspondence

None.

7. Celebrations

7.1 Strategic Plan Goal #1: Students will achieve the standards of our rigorous

research-based curricula.

JJIS Students Attend State Invention Convention

Principal Sandberg introduced Linda Reid, JJIS Paraprofessional and invention

convention advisor. Ms. Reid spoke highly of the CT Invention Convention process

and shared her experience as a first time judge this year. Ms. Reid then introduced

the three JJIS students chosen to represent Colchester at the State Invention

Convention at UCONN on May 3, 2014. Each student explained how they came up

with the idea of their invention and the trials they experienced while creating it.

Henry Callan – Land Sled, on display for the Board to see.

Hunter Farrell – Independent Pet Feeder

Evan St. Louis – Locker Mate, photos on display for the Board to see.

Note: Henry Callan received the Recognized Inventor award.

The Chairman, Board members, and Superintendent Mathieu commended each

student and Ms. Reid for their achievement and presented all four with individual

certificates of achievement.

7.2 Strategic Plan Goal #1: Students will achieve the standards of our rigorous

research-based curricula.

BA Senior Top Math Competitor for Second Consecutive Year

Principal Ambruso introduced Bacon Academy senior Parker Dimock who earned the

title of Top Scoring Bacon Academy Mathlete at the Greater New London County

Mathematics League. Parker scored the most cumulative points for our district for all

six league meets for the second consecutive year for the BA Math team. Mr. Ambruso

provided accolades to Parker for his academic and athletic achievements this year.

The Board and Superintendent Mathieu presented Parker with a certificate of

achievement and commended him for his success.

7.3 Strategic Plan Goal #4: School-parent-community partnerships will continue to be

developed, strengthened, and promoted.

Stop and Shop A+ Rewards

This year Colchester Public Schools earned $6,839.10 through the Stop & Shop A+

Rewards Program. Stop & Shop is a strong supporter of community schools,

donating money that can be used for schools’ educational needs. The money will be

sent to CPS in June and the funds will be used for mobile technology at each school.

Note: Board member Mike Egan spoke here to pay tribute to each celebration and

further highlight how special each accomplishment is that is presented before the

Board. Mr. Egan shared that each of these achievements leads us to conclude that

together as a district and community, we have a dire need to sustain the avenues

which lead us to such great achievements throughout the school year. In order to do

so, we must share accurate information to the public regarding the upcoming

referendum and gain supporting votes this Thursday May 29, 2014 at the town hall.

Mr. Egan stated we desperately need the support of the community.

Chairman Goldstein further agreed and invited all to join the upcoming community

open budget forums taking place tomorrow at North Woods of Colchester.

8. Administrative Reports

8.1 Superintendent’s Report

None this meeting as it is the second meeting of month.

8.2 Financial Reports

8.2.1 Monthly Budget Report -None this meeting- as discussed at prior meeting.

8.2.2 Request for Budget Transfer - None this meeting.

8.2.3 Notification of Transfers -None this meeting.

8.2.4 Health Insurance Account -None this meeting- as discussed at prior meeting.

9. Unfinished Business

9.1 WJJMS Building Project Update

Chairman Goldstein and Superintendent Mathieu updated the Board on the WJJMS Building

Project as discussions have continued regarding the engaging of an architect with funding

from Capital transfer.

9.2 2014-15 Education Budget

The referendum on the proposed budget is Thursday, May 29, 2014. Chairman Goldstein

again encouraged all to gain information about the pending budget vote and engage in

communication. Chairman Goldstein hopes for a higher turnout of voters at this referendum

and asked community members to help spread the word and encourage all to vote. The

Chairman stated that if this budget does not pass, funds again will unfortunately be reduced.

Chairman Goldstein reminded those in attendance of some statistics from the January 28,

2014 Board meeting, including that a 2013 study completed by the Yankee Institute for

Public Policy ranked Colchester Public Schools as the most efficient of the 111 Connecticut

school districts they surveyed for educating students. Our per-pupil spending remains among

the lowest of our District Reference Group and surrounding towns.

9.3 Goals and Objectives for Colchester Public Schools Policy #0200

The current Goals and Objectives policy is outdated. The updated policy will reflect the

goals in our current Strategic Plan.

Motion: M. Egan

To approve Goals and Objectives for Colchester Public Schools

Policy #0200 as read.

Seconded by: D. Kennedy


9.4 Home Schooling Policy #6172.3

The Policy Committee recommends the adoption of this policy to define the Board’s policy

on dual enrollment.

Motion: D. Kennedy

To approve the Home Schooling Policy #6172.3 as read.



10. New Business

10.1 Donations

Telephone poles from Tony Boucher at C.C. Lounsbury for the construction of a

trail bridge at BA.

$25.00 gift card from Robert Crowell of Noel’s Grocery store for refreshments

served at the JJIS Springs Arts Festival reception.

Motion: M. Tomasi

To accept the following donation: Telephone poles from Tony

Boucher at C.C. Lounsbury for the construction of a trail bridge at

BA.



Motion: M. Egan

To accept the following donation: $25.00 gift card from Robert

Crowell of Noel’s Grocery store for refreshments served at the JJIS

Springs Arts Festival reception.



10.2 Field Trip

BA World Language grades 9-12, to Quebec City, Canada February 27-March 2,

2015

Motion: M. Tomasi

To approve the field trip: BA World Language grades 9-12, to

Quebec City, Canada February 27-March 2, 2015



10.3 Notification of Resignation

Ms. Danielle Moran has taught Math at BA since August 2013.

Motion: D. Kennedy

To accept the resignation of Danielle Moran effective at the end of

the 2013-2014 school year.



10.4 Facilities Use Fee Schedules

Facilities use fees have not increased since the 2012-2013 school year.

Motion: D. Kennedy

To approve the increase of facilities use fees for the 2014-2015

school year.



10.5 Field Trips Policy/Regulation #6153 – First Reading

The Committee revised this policy incorporating the CABE model policy and attorney

recommendations. The Board was asked to look over the revisions and provide feedback.

Additionally, the Chairman invited the public to offer input as well.

10.6 Acceptable Computer Network Use Policy/Regulation #4118.5 - First Reading

This policy was updated, and the regulation added, based on attorney recommendations.

This is a staff policy as there is a student policy already in place.

10.7 Teacher/Administrator Evaluation Update

Director of Teaching and Learning Barbara Gilbert updated the Board as the Teacher

Evaluation Advisory Group met on May 22, 2014 to address the needed revisions to

Colchester’s Teacher Evaluation Plan based on state requirements for 2014-2015.

The Board will review all revisions and revisit the option to approve such at the next Board

meeting, June 10, 2014.

10.8 Innovation Grant

Superintendent Mathieu spoke of Bacon Academy Tech Ed Teacher, Chris Petersen and his

initiative to apply for an Innovation Grant in the amount of $40,000 to be used for the

development of a 3-D engineering design program. Previously, at the September 10, 2013

BOE meeting, Mr. Peterson was commended by Principal Ambruso and the Board regarding

the $340,000 he has raised for Bacon Academy through awarded grants during the past 20

years.

The Board again offered special thanks to Mr. Peterson and Ms. Gilbert for their timely

manner when applying for the 3-D Innovation Grant.

Motion: D. Kennedy

To approve the Innovation Grant application as presented.



11. Chairman’s Reports

None this meeting

12. Committee Reports

None this meeting

13. Information Items

13.1 Partnerships: Family-School Compact

Ms. Gilbert spoke briefly about the Compact Partnership.

13.2 Bacon Academy Founder’s Day

Chairman Goldstein in keeping with the theme of excellence and accolades to the CPS

district, he spoke in high regards of two BA Alumni honors recognized at this year’s

Founder’s Day Celebration; Dr. Suzanne Cutler, Class of 1957 and Dr. Susan Alpert,

Class of 1964.

14. Executive Session (Enclosures/Handouts for Board Members only)

14.1 *Request for unpaid leave

14.2 *Development of Superintendent’s Evaluation

Motion by: M. Tomasi

To move into executive session to discuss items 14.1 and 14.2

and invite Superintendent Mathieu.

Seconded by: M. Voiland

Vote: Unanimous. Time 8:00pm

Chairman Goldstein brought the Board out of Executive Session at 8:10pm.

14.1 Request for Unpaid Leave of Absence

Motion by: M. Tomasi

To approve a one day unpaid leave of absence for BA Cafeteria

Manager H. LaBarbera.

Seconded by: M. Voiland

Vote: Unanimous

14.2 Development of Superintendent’s Evaluation

No Action taken

15. Adjournment

Motion: D. Kennedy

To adjourn the meeting.


Vote: Unanimous

Chairman Goldstein adjourned the meeting at 8:12pm

Respectfully submitted, Shannon Tamosaitis-Recording Clerk

In accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA), each state must have in place a State Performance Plan (SPP) to evaluate the state’s efforts to meet the requirements and purposes of the implementation of IDEA. The SPP is a six-year plan which describes Connecticut’s performance on 20 indicators. The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) in the U.S. Department of Education requires that states report annually to the public on the performance of each local education agency (LEA) compared to targets in

the SPP (616 (a)(1)(C(i) and 300.600 (a)).

2012-2013 School YearPublication Date: June 2014

Increase Graduation Rate with a Standard H. S. Diploma (2011-12)

Decrease H. S. Dropout Rate (2011-12)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Improve Participation and Performance on Statewide Assessments

A. Decrease 10+ Days Out-of-School

Increase Placement and Time with Nondisabled Peers (TWNDP)

2012-13 Data**SPP IndicatorMet Making

Colchester School District

75.0%

3.6%

Participation Rate

Target

ReadingMathReadingMath

District Performance Index (DPI: range 0-100)

15.0%

99.5%98.9%

58.657.4

96.3%100.0%

46.245.7

95.0%

A.B.

C.

A.B.C.

Increase Regular Class Placement

Decrease Placements in Separate Schools, Residential or Other Settings

Decrease Separate Class Placement72.0%

6.0%

6.0%

Annual Performance Report on Connecticut's State Performance Plan

Connecticut Mastery Test

CT Academic Performance Test

ReadingMathReadingMath

Connecticut Mastery Test

CT Academic Performance Test

Meets Requirements

IDEA Determination based on FFY 2012 data:

(Indicators 4B, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 and 20 contributed to the determination decision.)

ProgressTargetSubstantialCompliance

87.05%

0.60%

5.72%

Did NotMeet

0.00% 1.0%

District

B. Eliminate Significant Discrepancy in 0 Areas*

(OOS) Suspension Rate (2011-12)

10+ Days OOS Suspension Rates 0 Areas

85.3%

64.158.4

37.741.9

District and School Performance Data are reported on CSDE Web site: School Performance Reports

Colchester 2012-2013 District APRPrinted: 05/28/2014

Connecticut Department of EducationBureau of Special EducationPage 1 of 2

8.1.2

6. Increase Time in Early Childhood Educational Environments

For questions regarding this District's APR contact:

* Indicates IDEA Compliance Indicator

Katherine R. Shaughnessy at 860-537-3103

7.

Of those preschool children who entered or exited the preschool program below age expectations, the percent who substantially increased their rate of growth by the time they turned 6 years of age or exited the program.

8. Increase School Facilitation of Parent Involvement to Improve Student Outcomes

9. Eliminate Disproportionate Representation as a Result of Inappropriate Identification

10. Eliminate Disproportionate Representation by Disability as a Result of Inappropriate Identification

11. Determine Eligibility in Accordance with State Established Timelines

12. Transition: IEPs by Age 3

13. Develop Transition Goals and Services

14. Increase Postsecondary Employment and Education

A.

B.

Positive Social-Emotional Skills

Appropriate Behaviors to Meet Needs

Use of Knowledge and Skills

100%*

100%*100.0%

SPP IndicatorMet Making

Survey data reported on CSDE Web site: Special Education Publications

Survey data reported on CSDE Web site: Special Education Publications

15. General Supervision:100%*

20.

0 Areas*

0 Areas*

Timely and Accurate Reporting

Noncompliance corrected within 1 year

Target ComplianceSubstantial

Progress

100%*

Met Target

0 Areas

0 Areas

100.0%

100.0%

Did NotMeet2012-13 Data** Target

District

100%*Met Target

Measuring Child Progress (Early Childhood Outcomes - ECO)

62.5%

40.0%

33.3%

The percent of preschool children who were functioning within age expectations by the time they exited the program.

Positive Social-Emotional Skills

Appropriate Behaviors to Meet Needs

Use of Knowledge and Skills 47.6%

66.7%

33.3%

A.

B.

Increase Regular Early Childhood (80-100%) Placement

Decrease Segregated Placements

For a complete copy of the Connecticut SPP and a detailed explanation of IDEA Determinations process go to http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2626&q=322094

59.1%

48.1%

52.1%

31.1%

24.1%

56.1%

** Unless otherwise indicated, all data represent the 2012-13 school year

91.5%

0.0%

72.0%

15.0%

Colchester 2012-2013 District APRPrinted: 05/28/2014

Connecticut Department of EducationBureau of Special EducationPage 2 of 2

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Colchester Board of Education Meeting Special Meeting

Agenda

Date: Saturday, May 31, 2014 Time: 9:00 AM Place: Town Hall Room #1

1. Call to Order 2. Citizen Comments

3. *GMO-Free/Organic Food Petition

4. Adjournment

* Possible Action Item

9.4

Colchester Board of Education Meeting Meeting Outline - Developed by Courtney Vitale,

with contributions by Mitchell Hallee, Meaghan Hickey, and Kevin Hackbarth

Date: Saturday, May 31, 2014

Time: 9:00AM

Place: Town Hall Room 1

I. Project Background

A. Ana Burr (Parent of Colchester Students)

II. Current Situation

A. School’s Perspective

1. Ken Jackson (Director of Educational Operations)

2. Sharon Floyd (Food Services Director)

B. Farmer’s Perspective

1. Dave Wasniewski (Colchester Farmer and member of the Agriculture Commission)

C. Project Update from Students

1. Meaghan Hickey (Bacon Academy Student Council President)

2. Kevin Hackbarth (Bacon Academy Student Council Treasurer)

3. Erica Boucher (Bacon Academy Student Council Vice President)

III. Options

A. Erin Perpetua (Processing Kitchen Manager for Norwich Public Schools)

B. Alicia McAvay (New London County Farm to School Coordinator)

IV. Community Input

V. Approval of Committee to Continue Project

A. Committee Mission

B. Committee Structure and Personnel

6153

Instruction Field Trips

The Board of Education recognizes the valuable experiences derived from Field Trips for

students when such trips are properly planned, executed. To the extent that budgetary resources

permit, the Board encourages Field Trips in connection with the work of an organized class or

school activity. Field Trips should be directly related to, or an extension of, the classroom

learning experiences. Field Trips may be used as springboards or culminating activities for units

presented in the classroom or to provide “hands on” experience for students involved in the study

of specific topics. In addition, Field Trips may introduce students to new learning experiences

though the participation in, or observation of, activities such as exhibits, dramatic presentations

and other timely and appropriate events.

All student Field Trips that involve the public solicitation of funds shall require Board approval

before any fundraising by students or others on their behalf. Any such fundraising activities

must comply with the provisions of Board Policy #1324 regarding fundraising activities.

All Field Trips shall be approved in advance in accordance with the regulations of Field Trip

Policy #6153. The loss of class time, the availability of alternative educational experiences, and

the financial impact to families shall be strongly considered in the approval process.

All student Field Trips require prior written approval by the Board, Superintendent, Principal,

and Director of Teaching and Learning, in accordance with the accompanying regulations and

procedures. There will be no Field Trips taken without prior approval.

Given the paramount importance of student safety, the Board and/or the Superintendent,

reserve(s) the right to cancel Field Trips for safety reasons at any time.

The Board authorizes the Superintendent, and/or his or her designee, to promulgate

administrative regulations and procedures in furtherance of this policy.

Policy adopted: February 11, 2003 Colchester Public Schools

Policy revised: August 6, 2009 Colchester, Connecticut

Policy DRAFT: May 13, 2014

9.5

6153(a)

Instruction

Field Trips

Definition:

A Field Trip is a trip off school grounds approved in accordance with these procedures taken in

connection with the work of an organized class, school group, or school activity. School district

employees who organize such trips are acting within the scope of their employment. Trips

having no affiliation with, or no approval of, the Board are not “school sponsored,” irrespective

of whether the trip has an educational component or involves district students, and, therefore, do

not meet the definition of Field Trip. Activities of non-school groups or that are not approved in

accordance with these procedures are not to be considered school Field Trips and do not fall

under the purview of the Board. The Board is not responsible for any Field Trip which is not

school-sponsored and has not been approved in accordance with school policy and procedures.

Field Trip Requirements:

1. All Field Trips approved in accordance with these regulations are considered school-

sponsored activities. Such Field Trips must be approved as follows:

All Field Trips must be supported by the appropriate application as described below,

and all Field Trips must be approved in writing by the Superintendent, Principal and

Director of Teaching and Learning.

All trips involving either an overnight stay, out-of-state travel (including athletic

Field Trips) or travel outside the continental United States must also be approved by

the Board of Education.

2. School district employees who organize trips independently of the Colchester Public Schools,

when such trips involve Colchester students, must notify the Superintendent in writing at

least sixty (60) days in advance of the trip, must not advertise or promote the trip at any time

on school property or school activities, must assure that participants are notified that the trip

is not affiliated with the Colchester Public Schools, and are personally liable for any such

trip. Teachers/Sponsors seeking an exception to any of the rules or regulations governing

school Field Trips must also obtain the written approval of the Superintendent of Schools

prior to the trip. Travel agencies or other private organizations promoting travel study trips

shall not be permitted access to school property or grounds to promote or enroll students for

privately sponsored travel study programs and trips.

I. Pre-Planning and Approval:

A. Notification:

1. The teacher shall consult with the Principal before involving students

and/or parents in planning any Field Trips.

2. Where student contributions are required, the teacher shall present to the

Principal a proposal indicating fund sources and/or fund-raising activities and a plan

for providing for students unable to meet required costs.

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6153(b)

Field Trips

B. Knowledge of Location to Be Visited:

1. Before the formal plan of the trip is developed, the teacher shall visit the site, conduct

research regarding the site, and/or consult with other experts who have visited the

Field Trip location to obtain specific information about its education value for

students of the participating grade level/course.

2. The teacher or other trip organizer shall review trip conditions to confirm that the site

is age appropriate and to develop whatever safety procedures are reasonable to

promote a safe and healthy experience for trip participants. If unacceptable hazards

are present at the trip site, the Field Trip will be cancelled or postponed until such

hazards are remediated or removed.

3. Activities involving unnecessary risk must be excluded from any trip itinerary.

C. Formal Field Trip Instructional Plan:

1. Written objectives of the trip and its relationship to curricula will be outlined in a

formal Field Trip Instructional Plan (Appendix B) and be submitted to the School

Principal for approval.

2. The Principal will review and approve the Field Trip Instructional Plan (Appendix B)

before recommending the trip to the Superintendent, or his/her designee, for approval.

D. Knowledge of Students' Medical Problems:

1. The teacher will review and follow Colchester Public School Policy #5141.25:

Chronic Health Conditions and Life Threatening Food Allergy Conditions.

2. The teacher will consult with the school nurse in advance of the trip to determine

health needs of student participants.

3. Teachers shall be aware of special medical problems, allergies, disabilities,

medication needs, etc. of student participants and be trained by the school nurse in

emergency measures to be taken if a medical emergency arises.

E. Transportation:

In-state and/or single-day Field Trip requiring bus transportation will be provided by

the school district’s contracted transportation provider. Charter buses for out of state

trips will be coordinated with the district’s transportation coordinator from a list of

approved providers.

F. Approval Process and Recordkeeping :

1. Field Trips requiring approval by the Board of Education shall be submitted for

review on a completed district Field Trip Request form (Appendix A) as soon as

plans have been made and no later than two months prior to the scheduled trip. In no

instances shall Field Trip permission slips be distributed and/or monies be

collected prior to official approval.

6153(c)

Field Trips

Approval Process and Recordkeeping - continued

2. In no situation shall Field Trips take place unless the requisite approval has been

obtained beforehand.

3. Principals shall review staff members' Field Trip requests as they relate to Board

policy and the current budget. Principals may consult with the Superintendent of

Schools, as necessary.

4. Copies of the approved Field Trip request forms are to be maintained in the school

office file and with the Board’s Finance Department

G. Parental Notifications:

1. Before any student is allowed to participate, permission slips shall be obtained from

the parent and/or guardian of each student participant. Permission slips shall be taken on

the trip by the teacher. The school office will retain the permission slips for the

remainder of the school year.

2. Information on the system-wide permission slip form (Appendix C) shall

include:

the detailed purpose of the trip and its alignment to the curricula,

the place(s) to be visited,

the date and approximate times of departure from and arrival back to the school,

the type of transportation to be used,

the total costs, if any,

a release to seek emergency medical attention as needed,

any required apparel, food, and/or equipment needed, and

safety recommendations.

3. The permission slip shall request information about any special medical

needs, allergies, medication, etc.

4. Standard permission slip forms will be available at each school office.

5. Timed itineraries shall be provided to parents for overnight and/or out of state

trips with the permission slip.

H. Notification to Cafeteria Personnel:

If a Field Trip will cause students to miss lunch at school, teacher/principal shall notify

cafeteria personnel at least one week in advance.

I. Preparation of Students:

1. The teacher shall inform the students the educational purpose of the trip and

what is expected of them in the way of behavior and dress and what personal belongings

they may take with them, in accordance with Board of Education Policy.

6153(d)

Field Trips

II. Procedures on the Trip

A. Supervision:

1. Teachers, administrators, and other adults acting as chaperones shall be accountable

for the safety of the students they are supervising and will develop plans to assure

students are adequately supervised and following the Board’s Discipline Policy #5144 for

the duration of the Field Trip;

2. Adult chaperones who accompany the trip shall be briefed by the teacher as to medical

needs, safety, and safety/supervision plan for the students in their group and will receive

pertinent written procedures, including safety plans;

3. All overnight and out-of-state trips must be approved prior to the trip. In those cases,

the names and addresses and phone numbers of all chaperones must accompany the

request for approval submitted to the Superintendent of Schools;

4. The following ratios are suggested as to approximate proportion of adults to students

in terms of grade level. Except in cases of emergency, no adult chaperone will be alone

with a student. Names of chaperones and students on the trip will be provided to the

Principal’s office prior to the trip.

Grade Level Ratio: (Adult:Students)

K-2 One : Five

3-5 One : Eight

6-8 One : Ten

9-12 One day trips : One to fifteen ratio

Overnight trips: One to ten ratio

5. The teacher must notify the Principal if students will be delayed or if the itinerary is

substantially changed.

6. Should accidents or medical emergencies occur, the teacher must immediately notify

the Principal. Parents will be contacted immediately.

B. Group and Individual Activities on the Trip:

1. Adequate time shall be allowed for meals during the duration of the Field Trip.

2. Time shall be allowed for restroom purposes.

3. As the students are under the authority and responsibility of the school until they

return to the school, each student shall ordinarily be expected to remain with the group

for the duration of the trip until the return to the school.

6153(e)

Field Trip Procedures

C. Student Behavior:

The Board’s Discipline Policy #5144 applies to student behavior on Field Trips. Students

will demonstrate respect for the teacher in charge and for adults serving as chaperones.

Students acting inappropriately will be reported to the Principal by the teacher in charge

subsequent to return from the Field Trip. The Principal will take disciplinary measures as

he/she deems appropriate.

D. Adult Behavior:

1. Teachers and chaperones are role models and shall conduct themselves accordingly at

all times.

2. Adult chaperones shall stay with the group and follow Field Trip regulations

at all times.

3. All adults will follow Board of Education policies. In accordance with Board Policy,

smoking, use of alcoholic beverages or any illegal drugs and/or weapons is prohibited

during the Field Trip. The prohibition extends to all students, teachers, and chaperones.

E. Special Criteria/Requirements for Trips Outside the United States:

1. All Field Trips outside of the United States must be approved by the Board. Anyone

seeking approval for such a trip must make a written request to the Board six months

prior to the proposed trip.

2. Such trips must be organized and conducted with a professional travel

agency/organization which provides travel, housing and itinerary planning. The

teacher planning the trip shall provide the full travel brochure from the organizing

agency.

3. The travel agency/organization arranging the trip must provide evidence of

appropriate liability/trip insurance with a coverage amount acceptable to the Board,

naming the Board as an additional insured.

4. Approval of any trip outside the continental United States must take into

consideration appropriate security factors. Parents and students should be reminded

that such trips are subject to cancellation at any time at the discretion of the

Superintendent based on such security issues, including homeland security alerts, and

that they should consider purchasing trip cancellation insurance if available.

5. Field Trips abroad/outside the continental U.S. must be an extension of the

curriculum, whenever possible.

6. These types of trips should be planned for a scheduled school vacation.

6153(f)

Field Trips

Special Criteria/Requirements for Trips Outside the United States - continued

7. Participation by students is optional. In the event a trip is oversubscribed, the teacher

will allocate space on the basis of objective programmatic and curriculum-based

concerns. Individual students may be excluded from such trips on the basis of

disciplinary history and other relevant factors.

8. Adequate supervision and safety precautions shall be observed in accordance with the

type of students, activities and nature of the trip involved. The chaperone/student

ratio shall be in line with the recommendation of the agency/outside organization

planning the trip and should be consistent with the recommendations below.

9. Activities involving unnecessary risk must be excluded from any trip itinerary.

10. School absences which may result due to a scheduled and approved Field Trip shall

be considered excused absences for both students and chaperones, provided the trip

has received Board approval.

III. Follow-up Activities:

A. Reports:

1. If transportation or other trip details were unsatisfactory, the teacher shall make an

immediate written report to the Principal for follow-up and correction for subsequent

trips.

2. If an accident or medical emergency has occurred during the trip, the teacher shall

immediately furnish the Principal with complete written details on the Student Accident

Medical Report as to apparent cause and effects and as to what actions were taken.

Regulation Approved: August 6, 2009 Colchester Public Schools

Regulation Revision DRAFT: May 21, 2014 Colchester, Connecticut

4118.5(a) 4218.5(a)

Personnel - Certified, Non-certified

Acceptable Computer Network Use

Policy Statement

Computers, computer networks, electronic devices, Internet access, and e-mail are

effective and important technological resources. The Board of Education provides

computers, a computer network, including Internet access and an e-mail system, and

other electronic devices that access the network such as wireless and/or portable

electronic hand-held equipment that can be used for word processing, wireless Internet

access, image capture and recording, sound recording, information transmitting and/or

receiving, storing, etc., in order to enhance both the educational opportunities for our

students and the business operations of the district.

These computer systems are business and educational tools. As such, they are made

available to Board employees for business and education related uses. The

Administration shall develop regulations setting forth procedures to be used by the

Administration in an effort to ensure that such computer systems are used for appropriate

business and education related purposes.

Monitoring

The system administrator and others managing the computer systems may access email or

monitor activity on the computer system or electronic devices accessing the computer

systems at any time and for any reason or no reason. Typical examples include when

there is reason to suspect inappropriate conduct or there is a problem with the computer

systems needing correction. Further, the system administrator and others managing the

computer systems can access or monitor activity on the systems despite the use of

passwords by individual users, and can bypass such passwords. In addition, review of

emails, messages or information stored on the computer systems, which can be

forensically retrieved, includes those messages and/or electronic data sent, posted and/or

retrieved using social networking sites.

Incidental Personal Use

Incidental personal use of the computer systems may be permitted solely for the purpose

of e-mail transmissions and access to the Internet on a limited, occasional basis. Such

incidental personal use of the computer systems, however, is subject to all rules,

including monitoring of all such use, as the Superintendent may establish through

regulation. Moreover, any such incidental personal use shall not interfere in any manner

with work responsibilities.

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4118.5(b) 4218.5(b)



No Expectation of Privacy

Users should not have any expectation of personal privacy in the use of the computer system or other electronic devices that access the computer system. Use of the computer system represents an employee’s acknowledgement that the employee has read and understands this policy and any applicable regulations in their entirety, including the provisions regarding monitoring and review of computer activity.

Legal References:

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-48d

Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 53a-182; 53a-183; 53a-250

Electronic Communication Privacy Act, 28 U.S.C. §§ 2510 through 2520

Policy Adopted: April 10, 2007 Colchester Public Schools

Policy Revision DRAFT: May 27, 2014 Colchester, CT

4118.5(a)

4218.5(a)



Introduction

Computers, computer networks, electronic devices, Internet access, and electronic mail

are effective and important technological resources. The Board of Education has

installed computers, a computer network, including Internet access and an e-mail system,

and may provide electronic devices that access the system, such as personal laptops,

Smartphones, I-Pads or other tablet computers, I-Phones, Androids or other mobile or

handheld electronic devices, to enhance the educational and business operations of the

district. In these regulations, the computers, computer network, electronic devices,

Internet access and e-mail system are referred to collectively as "the computer systems."

These computer systems are business and educational tools. As such, they are being

made available to employees of the district for district-related educational and business

purposes. All users of the computer systems must restrict themselves to appropriate

district-related educational and business purposes. Incidental personal use of the

computer systems may be permitted solely for the purpose of e-mail transmissions and

similar communications, including access to the Internet on a limited, occasional basis.

Such incidental personal use of the computer systems is subject to all rules, including

monitoring of all such use, set out in these regulations. Moreover, any such incidental

personal use shall not interfere in any manner with work responsibilities.

These computer systems are expensive to install, own and maintain. Unfortunately, these

computer systems can be misused in a variety of ways, some of which are innocent and

others deliberate. Therefore, in order to maximize the benefits of these technologies to

the district, our employees and all our students, this regulation shall govern all use of

these computer systems.

Monitoring

It is important for all users of these computer systems to understand that the Board of

Education, as the owner of the computer systems, reserves the right to monitor the use of

the computer systems to ensure that they are being used in accordance with these

regulations. The Board of Education intends to monitor in a limited fashion, but will do

so as needed to ensure that the systems are being used appropriately for district-related

educational and business purposes and to maximize utilization of the systems for such

business and educational purposes. The Superintendent reserves the right to eliminate

personal use of the district’s computer systems by any or all employees at any time.

The system administrator and others managing the computer systems may access email or

monitor activity on the computer system or electronic devices accessing the computer

systems at any time and for any reason or no reason. Typical examples include when

there is reason to suspect inappropriate conduct or there is a problem with the computer

systems needing correction. Further, the system administrator and others managing the

computer systems can access or monitor activity on the systems despite the use of

passwords by individual users, and can bypass such passwords. In addition, review of

9.6

4118.5(b)

4218.5(b)



Monitoring - continued

emails, messages or information stored on the computer systems, which can be

forensically retrieved, includes those messages and/or electronic data sent, posted and/or

retrieved using social networking sites.

The computer systems are expensive for the Board to install, operate and maintain. For

that reason alone it is necessary to prevent misuse of the computer systems. However,

there are other equally important reasons why the Board intends to monitor the use of

these computer systems, reasons that support its efforts to maintain a comfortable and

pleasant work environment for all employees.

These computer systems can be used for improper, and even illegal, purposes.

Experience by other operators of such computer systems has shown that they can be used

for such wrongful purposes as sexual harassment, intimidation of co-workers, threatening

of co-workers, breaches of confidentiality, copyright infringement and the like.

Monitoring will also allow the Board to continually reassess the utility of the computer

systems, and whenever appropriate, make such changes to the computer systems as it

deems fit. Thus, the Board monitoring should serve to increase the value of the system to

the district on an ongoing basis.

Expectation of Privacy

Employees must understand that the Board has reserved the right to conduct monitoring

of these computer systems and can do so despite the assignment to individual employees

of passwords for system security. Any password systems implemented by the district are

designed solely to provide system security from unauthorized users, not to provide

privacy to the individual system user.

The system's security aspects, message delete function and personal passwords can be

bypassed for monitoring purposes.

Therefore, employees must be aware that they should not have any expectation of

personal privacy in the use of these computer systems. This provision applies to any and

all uses of the district’s computer systems and electronic devices that access same,

including any incidental personal use permitted in accordance with these regulations.

Use of the computer system represents an employee’s acknowledgement that the

employee has read and understands these regulations and any applicable policy in their

entirety, including the provisions regarding monitoring and review of computer activity.

4118.5(c)

4218.5(c)



Prohibited Uses

Inappropriate use of district computer systems is expressly prohibited, including, but not

limited to, the following:

Sending any form of solicitation not directly related to the business of the

Board of Education;

Sending any form of slanderous, harassing, threatening, or intimidating

message, at any time, to any person (such communications may also be a

crime);

Gaining or seeking to gain unauthorized access to computer systems;

Downloading or modifying computer software of the district in violation

of the district's licensure agreement(s) and/or without authorization from

supervisory personnel;

Sending any message that breaches the Board of Education's

confidentiality requirements, including the confidentiality rights of

students;

Sending any copyrighted material over the system;

Sending messages for any purpose prohibited by law;

Transmission or receipt of inappropriate e-mail communications or

accessing inappropriate information on the Internet, including vulgar, lewd

or obscene words or pictures;

Using computer systems for any purposes, or in any manner, other than

those permitted under these regulations;

use of another individual’s passwords;

sharing passwords;

vandalizing any system components;

sending network-wide non-business related emails, e.g. jokes, chain

letters, advertisements; and

Using social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and

LinkedIn in a manner that violates the Board’s Social Networking policy.

4118.5(d)

4218.5(d)



Prohibited Uses - continued

In addition, if a particular behavior or activity is generally prohibited by law and/or

Board of Education policy, use of these computer systems for the purpose of carrying out

such activity and/or behavior is also prohibited.

Effective Computer Practices

Employees will engage in effective and efficient computer practices as follows:

Log out when leaving a workstation; and

Maintain the confidentiality of your system password.

Electronic Communications

The Board expects that all employees will comply with all applicable Board policies and

standards of professional conduct when engaging in any form of electronic

communication, including texting, using the district’s computer system, or through the

use of any electronic device or mobile device owned, leased, or used by the Board. As

with any form of communication, the Board expects district personnel to exercise caution

and appropriate judgment when using electronic communications with students,

colleagues and other individuals in the context of fulfilling an employee’s job-related

responsibilities.

Disciplinary Action

Misuse of these computer systems will not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary

action up to and including termination of employment. Because no two situations are

identical, the Board reserves the right to determine the appropriate discipline for any

particular set of circumstances.

Complaints of Problems or Misuse

Anyone who is aware of problems with, or misuse of these computer systems, or has a

question regarding the appropriate use of the computer systems, should report this to his

or her supervisor or to the Superintendent of Schools.

Most importantly, the Board urges any employee who receives any harassing,

threatening, intimidating or other improper message through the computer systems to

report this immediately. It is the Board's policy that no employee should be required to

tolerate such treatment, regardless of the identity of the sender of the message. Please

report these events!

4118.5(e)

4218.5(e)



NOTICE REGARDING ELECTRONIC MONITORING

[To be posted in a conspicuous place

readily available for viewing by employees]

In accordance with the provisions of Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-

48d, the Board of Education hereby gives notice to all its employees of the potential use

of electronic monitoring in its workplace. While the Board may not actually engage in

the use of electronic monitoring, it reserves the right to do so as the Board and/or the

Administration deem appropriate in their discretion, consistent with the provisions set

forth in this Notice.

"Electronic monitoring," as defined by Connecticut General Statutes Section § 31-

48d, means the collection of information on the Board's premises concerning employees'

activities or communications, by any means other than direct observation of the

employees. Electronic monitoring includes the use of a computer, telephone, wire, radio,

camera, electromagnetic, photoelectronic or photo-optical systems. The law does not

cover the collection of information (A) for security purposes in any common areas of the

Board's premises which are open to the public, or (B) which is prohibited under other

state or federal law.

The following specific types of electronic monitoring may be used by the Board

in its workplaces:

Monitoring of e-mail and other components of the Board's computer systems,

including monitoring of electronic devices such as PDAs, Smartphones,

mobile or handheld devices that access the computer systems, for compliance

with the Board's policies and regulations concerning use of such systems.

Video and/or audio surveillance within school buildings (other than in

restrooms, locker rooms, lounges and other areas designed for the health or

personal comfort of employees or for the safeguarding of their possessions),

on school grounds and on school buses and other vehicles providing

transportation to students and/or employees of the school system.

Monitoring of employee usage of the school district's telephone systems.

The law also provides that, where electronic monitoring may produce evidence of

misconduct, the Board may use electronic monitoring without any prior notice when the

Board has reasonable grounds to believe employees are engaged in conduct that (i)

violates the law, (ii) violates the legal rights of the Board or other employees, or (iii)

creates a hostile work environment.

Questions about electronic monitoring in the workplace should be directed to the

Superintendent.

4118.5(f)

4218.5(f)



Legal References:

Connecticut General Statutes:

Section 31-48b

Section 31-48d

Regulation DRAFT: May 27, 2014 Colchester Public Schools

Colchester, CT

NESDEC Projected 12/17/12 Grade Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June

77 PreK 59 59 59 61 62 63 64 66 69 72158 K 161 158 160 160 160 159 158 160 161 162162 Grade 1 165 164 161 161 162 162 164 164 165 166165 Grade 2 170 173 166 166 166 168 167 166 166 167562 Subtotal 555 554 546 548 550 552 553 556 561 567

194 Grade 3 196 195 194 197 196 196 195 198 201 200218 Grade 4 222 221 219 220 220 220 221 220 220 220197 Grade 5 198 198 198 200 200 203 204 205 205 205609 Subtotal 616 614 611 617 616 619 620 623 626 625

204 Grade 6 198 197 196 196 196 198 200 202 201 201230 Grade 7 229 230 230 230 230 232 231 231 231 231247 Grade 8 242 240 239 241 242 243 244 245 245 245681 Subtotal 669 667 665 667 668 673 675 678 677 677

208 Grade 9 207 205 204 203 203 204 204 205 205 207203 Grade 10 208 208 209 210 211 210 210 208 211 211221 Grade 11 224 224 224 226 226 226 226 226 227 227260 Grade 12 271 263 265 265 262 264 263 263 262 262892 Subtotal 910 900 902 904 902 904 903 902 905 907

2744 Grand Total 2750 2735 2724 2736 2736 2748 2751 2759 2769 2776

Colchester Public SchoolsEnrollment 2013-2014

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Colchester Elementary SchoolClass 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Subtotal Total

PreK 29 43 72Kindergarten 19 21 21 21 20 20 19 21 162Grade 1 19 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 166Grade 2 21 21 21 21 22 21 20 20 167Total 567

Jack Jackter Intermediate SchoolClass 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Total

Grade 3 22 23 23 23 23 23 22 21 20 200Grade 4 22 22 23 22 20 23 22 23 22 21 220Grade 5 23 23 21 23 23 23 23 23 23 205Total 625

William J. Johnston Middle School Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Total

Grade 6 21 21 20 20 18 21 20 20 21 19 201Grade 7 23 24 24 22 22 23 27 23 21 22 231Grade 8 25 23 23 27 24 23 26 24 27 23 245Total 677

Bacon Academy Total

Grade 9 207Grade 10 211Grade 11 227Grade 12 262Total 907

Grand Total 2776

High School class sizes are not reported in this manner as they vary with every course.

Colchester Public Schools 2013-2014 Class Size by Grade - June 2014

JJIS Students Raise Funds for Equipment

Jack Jackter Intermediate School students participated in their annual Jog-A-Thon on May 29, 2014. The purpose of the event is to promote wellness through physical activity and raise funds in support of both physical education and recess equipment. Throughout the month of May the students collected donations from sponsors. Several JJIS staff members participated as they supervised the children as they ran, jogged, or walked a designated track around school field for 25 minutes. The collaborative effort by the students raised $2,805.50 to make the event a huge success.

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