WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
October 11, 2005
Minutes
I. Call to order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chair S. Bourbeau
Present: Board Members: S. Bourbeau, K. Cushman, C. Psathas,
L. Semprebon, D. Tharp, and A. Vasington
Absent: H. Arico
Also Present: C. Berglund, D. Harding, C. McNamara, staff and parents.
II. Communications:
CCJEF – Dianne deVries
Richard Blumenthal
III. Present to Speak:
Donna Cook spoke against the renaming of Center School, and she agrees with town historian. She also had a suggestion for the school calendar regarding snow days.
John Frassinelli, a parent of two children at Center School and a Public Health Nutritionist, is interested in serving on the committee to develop a Wellness Policy. He will be notified of Health and Safety Committee meetings.
IV. Presentation:
D. Harding, M. Heneson and N. Palmer gave an overview of the past two years’ work which revised the K-3 report card last year and 4-5 grades this year, including trimester grading periods. This provides articulated reporting in grades K-5. The reporting is based on Standards Based Assessment and CT Frameworks. There are end of marking period expectations available on the website. Mathematics benchmarks are completed, and language arts benchmarks will be completed soon.
V. Consent Agenda:
Motion #1: T. Tharp moved to: approve the consent agenda.
A. Vasington 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
VI. Superintendent Reports:
Superintendent reported on agenda items.
VII. Old Business:
Letter to selectmen has been written and will be sent.
VIII. New Business:
A.Volunteer members of the community, staff and town committees will be requested for the Study Committee on School Growth. K. Cushman and L. Semprebon are interested in serving.
B. Purchase of a generator will be added to the November agenda. C. Berglund will investigate town funding and participation.
IX. Committee Reports:
A. Finance Committee reviewed bills and transfers.
B. Policy review of Titles – 5000 series – Students.
C. Transportation Committee met on 10/11/05 at 6:30 p.m. A decision will be forthcoming.
D. S. Bourbeau and C. Berglund will attend PTA meeting on 10/20/05 at 6:30 p.m.
X. Board Comments:
· Complimented efforts of Report Card Committee.
· Curriculum Nights at Center and Hall were successful and well attended.
· Newsletter well-received and the request for comments regarding the Center School Renaming was appreciated.
· Thanks to community members who attended this meeting.
XI. Adjournment:
Motion #2: D. Tharp moved to: adjourn at 8:27 p.m.
C. Psathas 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Corinne S. Berglund
Recorder
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