WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
November 18, 2003
Minutes
I. Call to Order
C. Berglund called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Present: Board members: D. Radell, L. Semprebon, K. Cushman, H. Arico, D. Tharp
and S. Bourbeau
Also Present: C. Berglund, D. Harding, M. Heneson, B. Lysik and J. Panicek
Absent: D. Tulis
II. Election of Officers
C. Berglund called for nominations for board chair.
Motion #1: S. Bourbeau moved: to nominate D. Tulis as board chair.
L. Semprebon 2nd
Aye: D. Tharp, D. Radell, K. Cushman, L. Semprebon, S. Bourbeau
Abstain: H. Arico Motion Carried
Motion #2: D. Tharp moved: to nominate S. Bourbeau for vice chair.
H. Arico 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion #3: H. Arico moved: to nominate L. Semprebon for secretary.
D. Radell 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
III. Communications – None
IV. Present to Speak:
B. Lysik thanked C. Berglund for planting the boulevard gardens at Center School. She
announced that Philip Stevens will receive the Outstanding New Professionals Award from the Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance
on Thursday, November 20, 2003.
V. Presentation
Using Data to Drive Reading Instruction – B. Lysik and M. Heneson
In reading and writing areas over the last three years, increasing numbers of students are above Goal. More students yearly are moving from Proficient to Goal and fewer students require Intervention.
VI. Consent Agenda
Motion #4: H. Arico moved: to separate items in the consent agenda.
L. Semprebon 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion #5: S. Bourbeau moved: to approve the minutes of 10/14/03.
H. Arico 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion #6: K. Cushman moved: to approve payment of bills.
D. Tharp 2nd
L. Semprebon – Abstain Motion Carried
Motion #7: S. Bourbeau moved: to approve transfers.
D. Radell 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
VII. Superintendent Report
Superintendent Berglund reported on Strategic School Profile 2002-03. She distributed curriculum map packet from the Hall and Center Open Houses. Today, twelve 4-H members assisted her in planting the boulevard gardens at Center School. The CAPPS
Superintendent Student Awards ceremony will be held November 20 at RHAM High School. Jocelyn Breton, Carmine Colangelo, Nicole Davies and Ben Taiman will be recognized from Hall School.
VIII. Old Business
Motion #8: H. Arico moved: to adopt October 2003 Mission Statement
D. Tharp 2nd and Goals.
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion #9: K. Cushman moved: to adopt Superintendent’s Goals.
D. Tharp 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
IX. New Business
A first reading of the Homeless Students policy was conducted.
Motion #10: H. Arico moved: to table Statement of Integrity until next
D. Radell 2nd meeting.
Unanimous Motion Carried
X. Committee Reports
Finance Committee met and approved bills.
H. Arico reported on EASTCONN AND Charter Advisory Council.
XI. Board Comments
K. Cushman stated that she had enjoyed the presentation tonight.
L. Semprebon offered to help in any way she can.
H. Arico, S. Bourbeau and D. Radell welcomed new board members.
D. Tharp thanked the board members.
S. Bourbeau attended a CABE meeting on religion and holidays in the classroom and she will share when she has learned.
XII. Adjournment: 8:50 p.m.
H. Arico moved to adjourn.
D. Radell 2nd
Unanimous
Recorder,
Heather Driscoll
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