Approved 2/28/08

SPECIAL MEETING – POLICY SUB-COMMITTEE

Litchfield Board of Education

Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 6:00 p.m. – LIS Art Room

Meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m.

Members Present: G. Carr (Chair), T. Reardon and D. Falcetti:

Also Present: J. Noone, F. Simone, W. Shuhi, J. Katzin, Dr. Vita, G. Zaremski, P. Perusse, D. Johnson and K. Della Volpe.

Discuss the “Operations Procedures for Student Activities”

· Draft document was reviewed. Eliminate part D on page 10.

· Chaperone guidelines were distributed to be reviewed.

· Games of Change – raffles can only be conducted with appropriate state permits; approval by principal is first step.

· Fund Raising Activities were reviewed.

Discuss Current Board Policies, the Process for Developing New Policies, and the Revision of Existing Policies

· Reviewed proposed changes to policy #5127.1 Graduation Requirements;

· Students must achieve CAPT.

· Proposed adjustments effective 7/1/08 include: Social Studies 3.5 credits; elimination of Computer Applications .5 credit and Personal Finance .5 credit; electives increased to 5.5 credits. Total credits needed for graduation = 23.

Dates for upcoming meetings will be determined.

MOTION made by D. Falcetti and seconded by T. Reardon: to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m.

MOTION carried. All votes were in the affirmative. There were no abstentions.

Respectfully Submitted

Donald R. Falcetti, Recorder