WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
October 10, 2006
Minutes
I. Call to order:
L. Semprebon called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Present: Board Members: H. Arico, D. Drobney, C. Mailhos, M. Makuch,
C. Psathas, L. Semprebon, and D. Tharp
Also Present: C. Berglund, D. Harding, C. McNamara, D. Sullivan, parents and staff.
II. Motion #1: H. Arico moved that: the entire Willington Board of Education be appointed
to the personnel search committee for executive level
employment.
D. Drobney 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
III. Presentation:
Presentation by George Goens of Goens and Esparo Search Services.
IV. Communication: none
V. Present to Speak:
Laura Gilbert advocated for David Harding as a candidate for superintendent, as did Teri Gareau. Phil Monty would like the public to have the opportunity to serve on the superintendent search committee. Alicia Molloy also spoke out in support of David Harding and expressed a desire to serve on the committee.
VI. Consent Agenda:
Motion #2: H. Arico moved to: approve the consent agenda.
M. Makuch 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
VII. Committee Reports:
Water Committee will meet on 11/9/06 at 6:30 p.m. Finance Committee reviewed bills prior to meeting. EASTCONN met on 9/26 and reviewed budget for current year and future programs.
H. Arico shared a brochure on the Alliance of RESCS. Policy Committee will meet on 10/18 at
4 p.m. to review the Use of School Facilities policy.
VIII. Superintendent Reports: C. Berglund reported on agenda items.
Motion #3: D. Tharp moved to: bid transportation contract beginning 7/1/07.
M. Makuch 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
IX. Old Business:
The generator purchase was discussed. There will be a conference call at 9 a.m. on 10/11/06.
M. Makuch will attend.
X. New Business:
A. Motion #4: M. Makuch moved: to approve minor revisions on Policies #5131.9 and
D. Tharp 2nd #6143.
Aye: D. Drobney, C. Mailhos, M. Makuch, C. Psathas, L. Semprebon and D. Tharp
Abstained: H. Arico
Motion Carried
B. Motion#5: M. Makuch moved to: add Present to Speak at the end of the meeting, as well as at
the beginning of the meeting, with
Chair having ability to limit discussion length and content.
D. Drobney 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
C. Motion #6: H. Arico moved to: table superintendent goals until November meeting.
D. Drobney 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
XI. Board Comments:
L. Semprebon attended Region 19’s board meeting on 10/3/06 and spoke on bus concerns. She noted she was the only Willington high school parent in attendance. Board stated the Chinese visit was an outstanding experience and thanked administrators for extra work in hosting delegates. They also appreciated the board breakfasts. The board was thanked for its support of placePlaceNameChinese Sister PlaceTypeSchool project.
XII. Motion #7: C. Psathas moved to: adjourn at 9:32 p.m.
C. Mailhos 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Corinne S. Berglund, Ed. D.
Recorder
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