WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
September 20, 2005
Minutes
I. Call to order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Secretary L. Semprebon
Present: Board Members: K. Cushman, C. Psathas, D. Tharp and
A. Vasington
Absent: H. Arico and S. Bourbeau
Also Present: C. Berglund, D. Harding, C. McNamara,
D. Sullivan, parents and staff.
II. Communications:
None.
III. Present to Speak:
None
IV. Presentation:
Content Literacy – Staff members P. Curtis, M. Heneson, D. Ostien and D. Vokoun worked this summer to revise the reading and writing across content areas. They discussed beliefs, expectations, goals and assessments for the program. Sample material was displayed.
V. Consent Agenda:
Motion #1: T. Tharp moved to: approve the consent agenda.
C. Psathas 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
VI. Superintendent Reports:
Superintendent reported on agenda items. Effective immediately, Kathy Nohmy resigned her position as board secretary. Effective October 21, Terry Hoffman resigned her position as accounting supervisor. The board suggested a letter be sent to the first selectman regarding hiring the replacement for the accounting supervisor. Regional Science Curriculum Review will be reported at the October 11 meeting since the final report has not been received.
VII. Old Business:
It was agreed that the board will meet on 10/18/05 with N. Caruso of CABE for a light supper at 6:00 p.m. followed by a 6:30 p.m. workshop. It was suggested that the topic for the meeting would be “How to Be an Effective Board Member” and a board self-evaluation.
Motion #2: C. Psathas moved to: approve the revised Policy 1312, Public Complaints and 4113, K. Cushman 2nd Athletic Coaches.
Unanimous Motion Carried
VIII. New Business:
A. Motion #3: D. Tharp moved to: approve the professional agreement between the Willington Board of
Education and the Willington Public School Administrators K. Cushman 2nd Association, July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2009.
Unanimous Motion Carried
IX. Committee Reports:
A. Transportation Committee met on September 7, 2005.
B. Finance Committee approved bills.
C. Policy review was tabled until next board meeting.
X. Board Comments:
· omplimented Hall staff on working to improve Content Literacy.
· Appreciated tour of Hall School. The building looks great, and they complimented the custodial staff for their hard work over the summer.
· Recommended that “present to speak” procedures be reviewed so that visitors understand the meeting is in public but not a public meeting.
IX Adjournment:
Motion #4: D. Tharp moved to: adjourn at 8:35 p.m.
C. Psathas 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Corinne S. Berglund
Recorder
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