WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
May 11, 2004
Minutes
I. Call to Order
D. Tulis called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
Present: Board Members: S. Bourbeau, D. Radell, L. Semprebon, K. Cushman, D. Tulis
Absent: Board Members: H. Arico and D. Tharp
Also Present: C. Berglund, D. Harding, B. Lysik and residents
II. Communications:
Department of Education Notice of Mediation and Arbitration, WEA Contract.
III. Present to Speak:
None
IV. Presentation:
C. LeGere, J. Shearer and J. Castle gave a media presentation on the importance of the music program, its growth and benefits. They also responded to questions from the board. The music teachers thanked the PTA for paying for the buses and Jorgenson Auditorium from their butter-braid sale. They also thanked Paula Enderle for her efforts in making the concert at Jorgenson possible.
V. Consent Agenda:
Motion # 1 L. Semprebon moved to: approve the consent agenda.
K. Cushman 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
VI. Superintendent Reports:
The superintendent reviewed upcoming events, summer curriculum work and the Health and Safety Committee minutes.
An update on the Electricity Purchasing Consortium was shared.
Zachary Uppling and Aaron nelson will go to the National History Day competition June 13-17 at the University of Maryland.
Kayley Crooke received Honorable Mention in the Long Island Sound and Its Watershed drawing contest.
Nancy Bassilakis, grade 7 math teacher, submitted a letter of resignation and the superintendent accepted it on behalf of the board.
VII. Old Business:
The Staff and Citizenship Awards were discussed briefly.
VIII. New Business:
Motion # 2 S. Bourbeau moved to: approve the submission of the application for Year Three 2004-2005 Special Education Sliver Grant
L. Semprebon 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion # 3 L. Semprebon moved to: approve the WPSAA Contract – Memorandum of Understanding
S. Bourbeau 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
The schedule for summer meeting dates will be distributed.
IX. Committee Reports:
Facilities Committee – L. Semprebon reported that the Department of Health and Birmingham Utilities met with the committee to review the proposal for a new water system, well or redeveloping the well that was previously capped. The funding is possible, but will take time; we need extensions for both schools.
X. Board Comments:
L. Semprebon and S. Bourbeau attended the Kindergarten Ice Cream Social and said the students did a wonderful job.
K. Cushman thanked the Music Department for a fine job in their presentation.
D. Tulis apologized for missing the Ice Cream Social, and also asked D. Harding or C. Berglund to hand out diplomas for the 8th grade graduation.
XI. Adjournment:
Motion # 4 L. Semprebon moved to: adjourn at 8:30 p.m.
K. Cushman 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Recorder,
Heather M. Driscoll
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