WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
February 15, 2005
Minutes
I. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:17 p. m by Chair D. Tulis.
Present: Board Members: D. Tulis, H. Arico, C. Cushman, C. Psathas and
D. Tharp.
Absent Member: S. Bourbeau and L. Semprebon
Also Present: C. Berglund, D. Harding, D. Sullivan, M. Heneson and
N. Palmer
II. Communications:
Board Report
III. Present to Speak:
Board of Finance Member Geoff Prusak asked for an update on the Hall and Center water projects. Superintendent Berglund described the projects to-date and the engineering report and cost estimate
which will be prepared by Lenard Engineering.
IV. Presentations:
A. D. Sullivan reported on 2004 Mastery Test Results. M. Heneson and N. Palmer discussed district efforts to move more students to their next higher grouping. A spring report on reading progress will be shared with the board.
B. D. Harding shared copies of parent, student and staff surveys. Responses will be available for presentation in May.
C. M. Heneson reported on the Center School Parent Report Card Survey and distributed the results which were very positive.
V. Consent Agenda:
Motion #1: H. Arico moved to: approve the consent agenda with the addition of
K. Cushman 2nd “2nd” to Motion #2 of January 11 minutes.
Unanimous Motion Carried
VI. Superintendent Reports:
C. Berglund reported on the agenda items.
VII. Old Business:
A. Superintendent Berglund described the water project under III, “Present to Speak.”
B. A copy of the CCM report entitled Governor’s Proposed Budget – Impact on Willington was distributed, and a preliminary copy of the CIP was shared.
VIII. New Business:
Motion #2: H. Arico moved to: accept the 2005-2006 Tri Town School Calendar.
K. Cushman 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
IX. Committee Reports: none
X. Board Comments:
D. Tulis announced that due to family concerns she will resign from the board, effective immediately.
XI. Adjournment:
Motion #3 K. Cushman moved to: adjourn at 8:35 p.m.
C. Psathas 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Respectfully Submitted,
Corinne S. Berglund
Recorder
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