WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
March 14, 2006
Minutes
I. Call to order:
L. Semprebon called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
Present: Board Members: H. Arico, D. Drobney, M. Makuch, C. Psathas and
L. Semprebon
Absent: D. Tharp
Also Present: C. Berglund, D. Harding, C. McNamara and parents.
II. Present to Speak:
Brian Semprebon spoke on the math program currently used in grades 6-8.
III. Presentation:
Principal C. McNamara described the Center School Improvement Plan and distributed an article “Outcomes of Professional Learning Communities for Students and Staffs.” He shared an outline of the process and how the Center School staff has begun the undertaking.
IV. Consent Agenda:
Motion #1: H. Arico moved to: separate items in the consent agenda.
D. Drobney 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion #2: M. Makuch moved to: approve the minutes of 2/14/06.
D. Drobney 2nd
Aye: D. Drobney, M. Makuch, C. Psathas
Abstain: H. Arico
Motion #3: H. Arico moved to: approve payment of bills dated M. Makuch 2nd 2/14/06.
Unanimous Motion Carried
V. Committee Reports:
H. Arico informed the board that Charter Communications Committee met at Altnaveigh last month. Finance Committee met. EASTCONN Executive Committee met on 2/28/06. He described their program review, and also reported on the Arts at Capital Theater program. C. Psathas reported that the Wellness Committee met 2/16/06 to review modules Health Ed, Physical Ed and Nutrition. Committee members will attend a second meeting on 3/15/06. CIP draft was shared, with no change in education’s funds. The selectmen and board of finance will be approving the plan. C. Psathas is the board liaison.
VI. Superintendent Reports:
C. Berglund reported on agenda items. Radon testing will take place March 20-22. A letter was sent to all parents and guardians. Ron Ormiston, Jessie Mehrhoff and Christian Schirmer gave a very successful presentation at the State Board of Education on March 1. Technology representatives from Hall School have also been invited to present at Department of Information Technology (DOIT) on May 23.
VII. Old Business:
Board Citizenship Award was discussed. A decision will be made at the next meeting.
Motion #4: M. Makuch moved to: add to agenda a discussion on
workshops for board members.
D. Drobney 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
L. Semprebon stated she wished to attend a CCMC workshop on Effective Meetings and Parliamentary Procedures for $50 on March 20. C. Psathas is interested in attending CABE’s Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members and Superintendents for $75.00 and hoped that the new board member would also attend.
Motion #5: H. Arico moved to: authorize two board members to attend CCMC or CABE workshop.
2nd - none
Motion #6: M. Makuch moved to: authorize superintendent to transfer
$500 to Board Conference Acct. #2310-330-34 for board attendance
D. Drobney 2nd at future workshops.
Unanimous Motion Carried
VIII. New Business:
A. Motion #7 M. Makuch moved to: nominate Christina Mailhos to fill
D. Drobney 2nd vacancy on the board of education.
Motion #8: C. Psathas moved to: nominate Teri Gareau to fill the
H. Arico 2nd vacancy on the board of education.
L. Semprebon requested a show of hands on the nomination of Christina Mailhos.
Aye: H. Arico, D. Drobney, M. Makuch L.
Semprebon
L. Semprebon requested a show of hands on the nomination of Teri Gareau.
Aye: C. Psathas
Motion #8 carried to: nominate Christina Mailhos to fill
vacancy on the board of education.
Motion #9 H. Arico moved to: accept bid of McKay/Johnson for
$16,000 to replace library roof to be
M. Makuch 2nd completed by June 30, 2006.
Unanimous Motion Carried
IX. Board Comments:
D. Drobney stated Tolland’s principals appreciated the opportunity to attend Center School’s professional day. M. Makuch thanked Christina Mailhos and Teri Gareau for their interest in the board position.
X. Adjournment:
Motion #10 D. Drobney moved to: adjourn at 9:07 p.m.
2nd C. Psathas
Unanimous Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Corinne S. Berglund
Recorder
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