WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
August 8, 2006
Minutes
I. Call to order:
L. Semprebon called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
Present: Board Members: H. Arico, D. Drobney, C. Mailhos, M. Makuch,
C. Psathas and L. Semprebon
Absent: D. Tharp
Also Present: C. Berglund, D. Harding, D. Sullivan, and parents.
II. Communications: Thank you notes from retirees were shared.
III. Present to Speak: None.
IV. Consent Agenda:
Motion #1: H. Arico moved to: approve the consent agenda.
D. Drobney 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
V. Committee Reports:
H. Arico reported Finance Committee reviewed bills. He also reported Charter Communications Advisory Committee met. Library Liaison –The library plans to move on August 21. The library is closed and new carpet is anticipated to be installed the last week of August.
VI. Superintendent Reports:
C. Berglund reported on agenda items. D. Harding discussed the grade 6-8 report card revision, and plans to implement a computer class as part of Unified Arts as a temporary replacement for Tech Ed, due to a lack of qualified candidates to replace the departing Tech Ed teacher. The board accepted Mr. Harding’s recommendation on the condition that he present a review of the situation for further consideration at the January, 2007 board of education meeting.
VII. Old Business:
A. Motion #2: C. Psathas moved to: approve Policy #’s 9310, 9240, 2122, 3532.1
M. Makuch 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
B. Second Reading of Policy #’s 2131, 2131.1 and 6143.
Motion #3: C. Psathas moved to: approve Policy #6143 – Student Wellness.
C. Mailhos 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
The Board agreed to revise Policy 2131, Evaluation of Superintendent, by inserting “as set forth in Policy 2400” after “guidelines”.
VIII. New Business:
A. Motion #4: C. Psathas moved to: approve hiring of teachers Annette Hamilton, special education, Jason Hamilton, social studies and Debra Lang, math, effective 8/28/06.
D. Drobney 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
B. Motion #5: H. Arico moved to: approve student lunch price increase of
C. Mailhos 2nd 10 cents at both schools.
Aye: C. Mailhos, H. Arico, D. Drobney, L.Semprebon, C. Psathas
Nay: M. Makuch
Motion Carried
C. Motion#6: D. Drobney moved: that the superintendent’s 2005-2006 compensation include a 5% salary increase
C. Psathas 2nd and an $8,061.90 tax-sheltered annuity.
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion#7: M. Makuch moved: that the superintendent’s 2006-2007 compensation include a 5% salary increase C. Mailhos 2nd and an $8,465.00 tax-sheltered annuity.
Unanimous Motion Carried
IX. Board Comments:
The board expressed appreciation for Hall’s graduation ceremony and look forward to the new school year. M. Makuch and H. Arico attended CABE’s workshop on negotiations. Board members thanked people who participated in developing the Wellness Policy, and staff for preparation for the upcoming school year.
Motion #8: H. Arico moved to: adjourn at 8:53 p.m.
D. Drobney 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Debra A. Johnston
Recorder
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