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FARMINGTON BOARD of EDUCATION DATE: Monday, June 21, 2010 – 7:00 P.M FARMINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION DATE: Monday, June 21, 2010 – 7:00 p.m. PLACE: FHS Library AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Special Student, Faculty and/or Citizen Recognition A. FHS Class of 2010 Student Recognition B. FHS Student Awards Program – Scholarships and Awards IV. Approval of Minutes: June 7, 2010 VOTE NEEDED V. Inviting and Receiving Public Comment and Communications VI. Consideration of Superintendent's Report A. Preliminary Report on School District Goals B. Professional Appointments, Resignations, and Professional Development Activities C. School-Based Information VII. Consideration of Business Administrator's Report A. May Financial Statement Report VOTE NEEDED VIII. Consideration of Committee Reports A. Personnel/Negotiations – Ron Janeczko, Chair B. Policy – Betsy Kaplan, Chair C. Curriculum – Melanie Meehan, Chair D. Communications – Heidi Steir, Chair IX. Report of Board Chair X. Report of Committee Liaisons A. CABE Liaison – Jon Landry (Mary Grace Reed, Alt) B. CREC Liaison – Mary Grace Reed C. FHS School-to-Career Committee – Tim Lodge D. Library Council – Melanie Meehan E. Farmington FOCUS – Betsy Kaplan (Heidi Steir, Alt) F. Farmington Public Schools Foundation – Bill Beckert G. Superintendent’s Interscholastic Athletics Advisory Committee – Ellen Siuta H. Chamber of Commerce – Bill Beckert I. Farmington Town and Board Joint Green Initiative – Ron Janeczko/Jon Landry J. Joint Farmington Town and Board of Education Self-Insurance Review Committee – Ron Janeczko(Co-Chair)/Betsy Kaplan XI. Unfinished Business A. 2010-2011 Budget Update B. Policy 0200 Five-Year Goals – Second Reading VOTE NEEDED C. Policy 5141.27 and Regulations – Use of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) – Second Reading VOTE NEEDED D. Joint Town of Farmington and Board of Education Environmental (Green) Guidelines Amendment VOTE NEEDED XII. New Business A. BOE Meeting Schedule for 2010-2011 VOTE NEEDED B. BOE Summer Calendars for Availability C. *Consideration of a Tuition Student (anticipated for executive session) XIII. Consideration of Future Agenda Items XIV. Inviting and Receiving Public Comments and Communications XV. *Executive Session A. Confidential student matter B. Negotiations XVI. Adjournment For the Chair of the Board of Education, Kathleen C. Greider Superintendent of Schools cc: Town Clerk – PLEASE POST CLASSIFICATION: Special Student Recognition Item: III-A 6/21/10 __________________________________________________________________ TITLE: FHS Class of 2010 Student Recognition __________________________________________________________________ The Farmington High School Class of 2010 will graduate on June 25, 2010 with a record of exceptional achievements in their academic work, interscholastic athletics and the arts. I have invited Dr. Tim Breslin, FHS Principal, to invite the students who have received special award recognition this year and their parents to Monday evening’s meeting. The Board will have the opportunity to congratulate the students and after Dr. Breslin introduces each one to the Board, each student will be invited to comment on his/her experiences as a student in the Farmington Public Schools. CABE Student Leadership Awards Colleen Rock and Greg Santoro, Farmington High School seniors, have been named as recipients of Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) Student Leadership Award. Based on criteria related to school leadership and active participation in the high school program, Colleen and Greg were nominated for this award by the FHS administration in collaboration with the Guidance Department and faculty members. Colleen Rock is a vital part of Farmington High School (FHS) and its many successes. Colleen is a member of both the National Honor Society and Math Honor Society. She was recognized as a Finalist this year by the Connecticut Technology Council’s Women of Innovation for Youth Innovation and Leadership. Colleen is a member of FHS’s Robotics Team, JETS Team, and Science Olympiad. She also founded the school’s Science Peer Tutoring Program. Colleen is also successful at Women’s Sled Hockey. She has taken 6 AP Courses and 2 Independent Study courses, one focusing on Authentic Research for Pathophysiology and another in Database Theory/Design. Greg Santoro has been a leader at Farmington High School (FHS) throughout his high school career and is currently the President of Senior Class Student Council. His warmth, patience, drive and good humor combine to make him a leader whom students like and trust. He has been actively involved in multiple community service projects, most notably at The Gables, Rebuilding Hartford, and McDonough tutoring. Greg has also interned at Stanley Black and Decker. 2 Academically Greg has excelled at FHS and will have taken 9 AP courses before he graduates this June. FHS 2010 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Yugank “Sunny” Sikka, Class of 2010 Valedictorian, has taken a rigorous course load by incorporating 10 AP classes into his schedule throughout his high school career and has been recognized as an AP Scholar with Distinction. He is a member of the National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, Tri-M, Math Honor Society, and Latin Honor Society. Every teacher who has taught Sunny states the same thing, they have never had a student like him before and he defines the term scholar. Sunny has been a leader within Farmington High School by captaining the Tennis Team as a junior and senior, being named President of Model United Nations, and holding the position of Executive Vice President. His Athletic accomplishments include CCC All-Conference for 2009 and 2010 as well as CCC All-Academic from 2007-2009. Sunny has an extensive career in music as well by being part of the Connecticut All-State Music Festival, Northern Regional Music Festival, Madrigals Singer, and Chamber Singers. Sunny has volunteered his time to numerous organizations, but most notably at the UConn Medical Health Center and for The Co-Lepra Association in India. Sunny will be attending Tufts University next fall and plans to pursue a degree in Business, Medicine, or Law. Jared Sawyer, Class of 2010 Salutatorian, is the quintessential example of a student who has made the most of the opportunities available to him in high school. Whether in the academic or extra-curricular domain, he has maximized his potential and excelled at whatever he has undertaken. Scholastically, Jared has been the model of consistency, attaining superior grades in the most demanding program of studies our school can offer. Although we do not report rank, he is currently the salutatorian of his class. By the time Jared graduates, he will have completed eleven AP courses. Based on the exam grades he has already received, the College Board has awarded him the prestigious designation of AP Scholar with Distinction. Jared’s teachers universally compliment the superior quality of his work performance. They also state that he is a powerful thinker who has great insights during class discussions. In addition, they indicate that he has excelled in all skill areas in every subject he has taken. Outside of class, Jared has applied the same stellar level of achievement. All four years he has been an integral part of the track and soccer teams. His accomplishments in these sports include being one of the top scorers on a state championship team and as a top runner on a record-breaking relay group. The 3 same devotion, leadership, and energy he has shown in sports have also been displayed in music and community service. Not only has he attained all-state honors with the cello, he has served as a volunteer to assist younger children learning to play the instrument. In every activity, he is seen as a role model to his peers. CAS Art Scholars FHS seniors, Sebastian Massa and Jessica Phelps, have been selected by Farmington High School to receive Art Awards from the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS). The awards will be presented on April 27 at a statewide Arts Awards Banquet at the Aqua Turf in Southington. This award is presented to two students with outstanding ability in the performing and visual arts. Sebby is an inquisitive, ambitious, and spirited young man who has excelled at Farmington High School. He has consistently earned high marks in a rigorous honors and Advanced Placement curriculum. Sebby is a member of Chamber Singers, Madrigal Singers, Wind Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra. He is a 2-year All-State vocalist (tenor) and a 4-year Regional Vocalist (tenor) in addition to earning All-State recognition as a Bassoonist and a 2-year Regional Bassoonist. Most of Sebby’s extracurricular activities center around his passion for music. He is a member of the Crescendo Trio, a Jazz Trio that plays at the local library and “The Timely Gents,” a Barbershop Quartet which has performed at various school functions. He also participates in the St. Patrick’s Church choir, the Young Musicians festival and has played side by side with the Farmington Valley Symphony Orchestra. Sebby is also an accomplished athlete, as he has been part of the Men’s Crew team since freshman year. He is a member of the National Honor Society, the Tri-M Music Honor Society, and is a recipient of the Abraham Huang Scholarship. The Abraham Huang Scholarship is particularly meaningful because it is given to an individual who not only demonstrates excellence in music but also lives life with integrity and a generous spirit towards others. Jessi is a delightful, mature and goal-focused young woman who has excelled at Farmington High School. Jessi has always taken a comprehensive college- preparatory course of study, which has included many Honors and Advanced Placement level courses and she has done well. Always excited to accept new and interesting challenges, Jessi is an active learner in our classrooms and a valuable member of our community. 4 Away from the traditional classroom, Jessi extracurricular activities encompass a wide variety of interests, including her love of art. Jessi has created the poster design to advertise the FHS play for the last two years.
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