WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
June 8, 2004
Minutes
I. Call to Order
D. Tulis called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Present: Board Members: D. Tulis, H. Arico, L. Semprebon and D. Tharp
Absent: Board Members: S. Bourbeau, K. Cushman and D. Radell
Also Present: C. Berglund, D. Harding, B. Lysik and residents
II. Communications:
None
III. Present to Speak:
None
IV. Consent Agenda:
Motion # 1 H. Arico moved to: approve the consent agenda.
D. Tharp 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
V. Superintendent Reports:
In addition to agenda items, superintendent also reported that Year Two of the Blue Chip Technology Grant has been awarded to Hall School; no dollar amount is available yet. The Strategic Energy Proposal arrived June 8.
VI. Old Business:
Motion #2: L. Semprebon moved to: accept with regret the resignation of Willington Board of Education Member, Denise Radell.
H. Arico 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion #3: L. Semprebon moved to: approve purchase of 42 computers for Center School and a lap top cart for Hall School from the 2003-2004
budget, providing funds are available.
D. Tharp 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
VII. New Business:
Motion #4: H. Arico moved to: accept the recommendation of superintendent and administrators to approve the hiring of teachers Michael L. Semprebon
2nd Seal and Deanna Vokoun effective August 30, 2004.
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion #5: D. Tharp moved to: accept Deborah L. Sullivan as Pupil Services Director
H. Arico 2nd beginning July 1, 2004.
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion #6: H. Arico moved to: elect Christine Psathas to vacancy on the Willington
L. Semprebon 2nd Board of Education.
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion #7: D. Tharp moved that: Chair send letter of support for Willington Housing
L. Semprebon 2nd Authority.
Unanimous Motion Carried
VIII. Committee Reports:
Finance Committee reviewed bills and transfers.
EASTCONN – Commissioner B. Sternberg attended annual meeting of board.
Executive Director D. Calchera is retiring. Paula Colen has been appointed to become Executive Director.
IX. Board Comments:
L. Semprebon stated that the musical “Annie” was a tremendous job. She complimented the staff for the time given. Parents also are to be thanked.
H. Arico indicated that the flag pole at Hall needs repair and painting. Superintendent Berglund reported that equipment is being secured to repair and paint the flag pole.
X. Adjournment:
Motion #8 L. Semprebon moved to: adjourn at 8:00 p.m.
H. Arico 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Recorder,
Corinne S. Berglund
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