WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
July 8, 2003
Minutes
I. Call To Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by E. D’Agata, Chair.
Present: Board members: E. D’Agata, D. Tulis, H. Arico, S. Bourbeau, D. Radell and
K. Cushman.
Also Present: C. Berglund, B. Lysik, M. Heneson and staff members.
Absent: K. Fisherkeller
II. Communications:
a. CABE Local Action Required as a result of the 2003 General Assembly
b. State Board Report
c. E. D’Agata acknowledged thank you notes from C. Upton, A. Jones and A. Brndiar for
retirement gifts; and K. Voght for Billie Scott Wallis Drama Award
III. Present to Speak: No one
IV. Presentation:
CMT Action Plan Update and Assessments
B. Lysik and M. Heneson discussed the CMT Action Plan Update and Assessments. A handout
of slides was distributed on the literacy program at Center School.
V. Consent Agenda:
Motion #1 D. Tulis moved to separate items in the consent agenda.
H. Arico 2nd
Aye: All Motion Carried
Motion #2 D. Tulis moved to approve the minutes of 6/10/03 as amended – D. Radell H. Arico 2nd present and D. Tulis absent.
Aye: All Motion Carried
Motion #3 D. Tulis moved to approve payment of bills.
K. Cushman 2nd
Aye: All Motion Carried
VI. Superintendent Reports: C. Berglund reported on:
· the 2002-2003 Budget, 2003-2004 Budget, and 2003-2004 School Calendar.
· the Center School parking lot work has begun.
· Superintendent Berglund responded to a number of requests by the Committee for the
Willington Plan of Conservation and Development.
VII. Old Business:
A. Exit Interviews
Exit Interviews were appreciated as received.
B. Review Policies
Motion #4 H. Arico moved to accept policies as presented.
S. Bourbeau 2nd
Aye: All Motion Carried
VIII. New Business:
A. Accept Resignation for Retirement
Motion #5 H. Arico moved to accept the resignation for retirement of Lee
S. Bourbeau 2nd Houle-Madden with regret and appreciation for
Aye: All thirty-five years of service. .Motion Carried B. Approve Teacher Hires
1. Motion #6 S. Bourbeau moved to approve the hiring of Colleen LeGere as
H. Arico the Hall Memorial School vocal music
Aye: All teacher. Motion Carried
2. Motion #7 H. Arico moved to approve the hiring of Julie Thomas as the
K. Cushman 2nd .5 FTE Spanish teacher at Center School.
Aye: All Motion Carried
C. Superintendent Evaluation
E. D’Agata presented a form for review for the Superintendent Evaluation. It will be discussed at the next meeting. A copy will be mailed to K. Fisherkeller for review as
well.
IX. Committee Reports:
Curriculum - Committee will meet on Monday, July 28, 3:30 p.m.
Finance – Committee met and reviewed bills.
X. Board Comments:
· E. D’Agata would like: 1. a report on the hot lunch program;
2. the board to plan a fall breakfast for the employees.
C. Berglund will contact principals for dates;
will contact principals for dates;
3. the board to have a retreat, possibly in September. C.
Berglund will contact N. Caruso at CABE for available dates. board goals also need to be set;
4. a review of the Core List;
5. to place discussion of the superintendent evaluation form on
the next agenda;
He also reminded members that a board secretary or recorded meetings as an option need to be discussed.
· D. Radell and S. Bourbeau would like to add the topic of nutrition to the hot lunch report.
· D. Tulis would like a report about mid-year on 4th grade and Center’s student progress in reading and math.
· H. Arico commended the Policy Committee on a fine job. He thought the 8th grade
graduation was very successful.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion #8 S. Bourbeau moved: to adjourn at 9:30 p.m.
D. Tulis 2nd
Aye: All Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Corinne S. Berglund
Recorder
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