WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
November 8, 2005
Minutes
I. Call to order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair S. Bourbeau.
Present: Board Members: H. Arico, S. Bourbeau, K. Cushman, C. Psathas,
L. Semprebon, D. Tharp, and A. Vasington
Also Present: C. Berglund, D. Harding, staff and parents.
II. Present to Speak:
Teri Gareau asked about enrollments for next year and budget planning which will begin December 13. Patti Phillips asked that students and staff be reminded to wash hands and suggested antibiotic sanitizers.
III. Consent Agenda:
Motion #1: H. Arico moved to: approve the consent agenda, with an
addition to minutes of 10/11/05, VII.
Old Business “regarding not scheduling meetings on conflicting D. Tharp 2nd nights”.
Unanimous Motion Carried
IV. Superintendent Reports:
C. Berglund reported on agenda items including the Strategic School Profile and the Professional Day activities for November 14.
V. Old Business:
A. H. Arico will cast the vote for Willington at the CABE delegate assembly.
Motion #2: L. Semprebon moved that: specifications be developed and bids requested for the purchase and installation of a generator at Hall
D. Tharp 2nd School.
Unanimous Motion Carried
VI. New Business:
A. First Reading of #3324 revision “Purchasing Procedures”.
Motion #3: L. Semprebon moved to: accept Willington Board of Education’s 2006 calendar of H. Arico 2nd meetings.
Unanimous Motion Carried
C. Board members reviewed the survey results on Center School renaming; 75 residents responded with 63 voting for no change, 10 for a name change and 2 undecided. Based on these results, no action was taken. Community members will be thanked for their responses in the next newsletter.
VII. Committee Reports:
A. Transportation Committee met to hear a parent’s concerns.
B. Finance Committee met and reviewed bills.
C. Charter Communications Advisory Committee will meet 11/21/05.
D. EASTCONN Executive Committee met 10/25/05 to review programs, budget and develop 2006-07 budget.
The board recessed at 8:10 p.m. for negotiation session and returned to public session at 8:34 p.m.
VIII. Board Comments:
Board members thanked Shannon Bourbeau and Amy Vasington for their board service. Best wishes were extended from board members leaving to those remaining.
IX. Adjournment:
Motion #4: H. Arico moved to: adjourn at 8:36 p.m.
K. Cushman 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Corinne S. Berglund
Recorder
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