WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
April 13, 2004
Minutes
I. Call to Order
S. Bourbeau called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Board Members: S. Bourbeau, D. Radell, L. Semprebon and D. Tharp
Absent: Board Members: H. Arico, D. Tulis and K. Cushman
Also Present: C. Berglund, D. Harding and residents
II. Communications:
The Board Report for February and March 2004.
III. Present to Speak:
None
IV. Presentation:
Hall School teacher, Cyndy Saunders, spoke enthusiastically of her recent trip to China and her wonderful experiences. She presented a slide show on her month as a teacher in China, and thanked Paul Nash for helping her create the presentation. She responded to questions from the board members and the residents.
V. Consent Agenda:
Motion # 1 D. Radell moved to: approve the consent agenda.
D. Tharp 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
VI. Superintendent Reports:
The 2003-2004 budget status was presented. The superintendent reported that she and Principal Harding met for almost three hours with Beth Gankofskie, Jan Boudreau and Janice Mills about working together to improve the Food Service Program.
The superintendent reviewed upcoming events: Annie – June 4 and 5 at Hall School; 8th Grade Graduation - June 18; last day of school - June 21; spring concert - May 20 at 7:30 p.m. at UCONN’s Jorgenson Hall, UCONN.
VII. Old Business:
The Town Budget Hearing, health and trash contracts, and electrical purchasing consortium were briefly discussed.
VIII. New Business:
Principal D. Harding reviewed Year 1 of the Blue Chip Grant.
Motion # 2 L. Semprebon moved to: approve the submission of the Year 2 Blue Chip Grant application.
D. Tharp 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion # 3 L. Semprebon moved to: approve the submission of the IDEA, Part B, Section 611 and 619 application.
D. Radell 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Superintendent Berglund said that D. Tulis had requested the board pick a date for the CABE Workshop “Board Roles and Responsibilities.” The board will schedule the workshop on April 27 at 6:00 p.m. with a light supper.
She also noted that the Hall parking lot light that needed replacing is progressing.
IX. Committee Reports:
Facilities Committee – The committee met to review a proposal from Birmingham Utilities. Canterbury School has shared bid information for the engineer and well prices as a comparison.
X. Board Comments:
D. Tharp apologized for missing the last meeting. He also mentioned meeting Rob Simmons and speaking with him about education at an annual dinner.
L. Semprebon encouraged board members to attend town and school events. She recently visited Center School and also attended a CABE technology workshop. She commented that History Day was very successful, and the kids did a great job.
S. Bourbeau said that the parents should also attempt to attend board meetings. She also attended History Day and said it was excellent.
C. Berglund said Earth Day was postponed due to the weather until Wednesday, April 28, 2004.
XI. Adjournment:
Motion # 4 S. Bourbeau moved to: adjourn at 8:45 p.m.
D. Tharp 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Recorder,
Heather M. Driscoll
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