WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
December 13, 2005
Minutes
I. Call to order:
C. Berglund called the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Board Members: H. Arico, D. Drobney, M. Makuch, C. Psathas,
L. Semprebon, and D. Tharp
Absent: K. Cushman
Also Present: C. Berglund, D. Harding, C. McNamara,
D. Sullivan, M. Heneson, staff and parents.
II. Election of Officers:
Motion # 1: C. Psathas moved to: nominate Laurie Semprebon
as Willington Board of Education
M. Makuch 2nd Chair.
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion #2: C. Psathas moved to: nominate Herb Arico as Willington
D. Drobney 2nd Board of Education Vice Chair.
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion #3: D. Drobney moved to: nominate Christine Psathas as
Willington Board of Education
H. Arico 2nd Secretary.
Unanimous Motion Carried
III. Communications:
State Department of Education – Commendation
First Selectman – Joint Committee
IV. Present to Speak:
A parent asked about the weekend condition of the gym and gym floor. Superintendent Berglund said that two letters have recently been sent to the Recreation Commission asking for more responsible use of the facility. In addition to extreme untidiness, exterior doors have been propped open with shovels and dust pans; the door alarms have now been activated.
V. Presentation – Fundations:
Marcia Heneson and Deborah Sullivan described training for staff and the implementation of structured, systematic, sequential phonics instruction within the language arts program.
VI. Consent Agenda:
Motion #4: H. Arico moved to: approve the consent agenda.
D. Drobney 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
VII. Superintendent Reports:
C. Berglund reported on agenda items. In addition, the DOT has approved the installation of a blinking light on Route 32 at Hall; all costs are the responsibility of Willington. On 12/19, the State Drinking Water representatives will meet with the Superintendent and First Selectman.
VIII. Old Business:
A. Chair L. Semprebon will send a positive response to the First Selectman’s letter on a joint committee. Several board members are interested in participating.
B. Discussion of the Purchasing Procedures policy took place and edits were suggested for the third reading.
C. These goals will be discussed on 12/20/05 at a special meeting with CABE Facilitator Nick Caruso.
IX. New Business:
A. Motion #5: C. Psathas moved to: reaffirm BOE Bylaw – Statement
D. Drobney 2nd of Integrity.
Unanimous Motion Carried
B. Motion #6: H. Arico moved to: approve the CIP proposal request for
M. Makuch 2nd 2006-2011.
Unanimous Motion Carried
C. 2006-07 Budget Program Overview was presented by Superintendent Berglund.
D. C. Psathas recommended the Policy Committee review #3432 (Property, Liability,
Compensation Insurance: Staff Transportation of Students in Personal Vehicles).
X. Committee Reports:
A. Health and Safety Committee will meet on January 23 at 2:45 p.m. at Center School. The Wellness Policy will be discussed.
B. Finance Committee met to review bills.
EASTCONN Executive Committee met. The Head Start and Inter-District programs were discussed. Capital Theater construction project was closed-out for state grants. Charter Advisory Committee met.
XI. Board Comments:
CABE/CAPSS Convention was attended by several board members. Two new board members attended CABE’s recent workshop. The new members were welcomed. Success Assembly has grown to be very popular and positive. New chair was congratulated. D. Tharp emphasized the need to focus on the vision of the future as the budget season begins.
XII Adjournment:
Motion #7: C. Psathas moved to: adjourn at 9:48 p.m.
D. Drobney 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Corinne S. Berglund
Recorder
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