WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION REVISED
November 14, 2006 11/20/06
Minutes
I. Call to order:
L. Semprebon called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Board Members: H. Arico, C. Mailhos, M. Makuch (arrived at 7:35 p.m.), D. Tharp (arrived at 7:23 p.m.), C. Psathas and L. Semprebon
Also Present: C. Berglund, D. Harding, C. McNamara, D. Sullivan, staff and parents.
C. Mailhos read a letter of appreciation for retiring staff member PersonNameNancy Walker. A brief
reception followed.
II. Communications: Letter from Kirk Murad, Principal, placeCityWindham Tech.
III. Present to Speak: Hall teacher, J. Meyers spoke on behalf of the unified arts team endorsing D. Harding as the next superintendent of Willington Public Schools.
D. Tharp arrived at 7:23 p.m.; M. Makuch arrived at 7:35 p.m.
IV. Consent Agenda:
Motion #1: C. Psathas moved to: add the minutes of Special Meeting 10/17/06
H. Arico 2nd to the consent agenda.
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion #2: H. Arico moved to: approve the consent agenda.
D. Tharp, 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
V. Committee Reports:
Finance Committee reviewed bills and transfers. EASTCONN met 10/24 to review budget and student services. Charter Communications Committee meets on 11/20. Policy Committee is reviewing policy #1330, Use of School Facilities. Transportation Committee will meet on 12/5/06. Water Committee is waiting for information from Drinking Water Division before scheduling its next meeting.
VI. Superintendent Reports: C. Berglund reported on agenda items with particular attention to the 2005-2006 Strategic School Profile.
VII. Old Business:
A. Motion #3: C. Mailhos moved to: approve superintendent goals.
H. Arico 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
B. Motion #4: M. Makuch moved to: review Wellness ED 099 possible
C. Mailhos, 2nd exceptions in August.
Aye: C. Mailhos, M. Makuch, C. Psathas,
L. Semprebon and D. Tharp
Abstain: H. Arico
Motion Carried
C. Superintendent Search Committee update: L. Semprebon explained process to include as many focus groups as possible. Open forum 11/27/06 at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. December meeting targeted for feedback from search consultant.
VIII. New Business:
A. Motion #5: M. Makuch moved: to approve compensating superintendent
H. Arico, 2nd for ten vacation days.
Unanimous Motion Carried
B. Motion #6: M. Makuch moved: approve CIP proposal with updated
C. Psathas, 2nd estimates for submission to Town.
Unanimous Motion Carried
David Tharp left the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
C. Motion #7: H. Arico moved: to approve board calendar for 2007.
C. Psathas, 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
D. The Use of School Facilities Policy #1330 first reading was discussed.
E. Motion#8: C. Mailhos moved to: approve Mission Statement revision.
M. Makuch, 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
F. Motion #9:H. Arico moved to: regretfully accept resignation of
board member Dorothy Drobney and
C. Psathas 2nd thank her for her work on the board.
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion #10:C. Psathas moved: to add to agenda an appointment to fill
C. Mailhos, 2nd board vacancy.
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion #11:M. Makuch moved: to approve Teri Gareau to fill the
C. Mailhos, 2nd board of education vacancy, as
recommended by the Democratic Town Committee.
Unanimous Motion Carried
G. Motion #12: M. Makuch moved: to approve request to add certified special education position at Hall School.
H. Arico, 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion #13:C. Psathas moved: to add to agenda an acceptance of
C. Mailhos, 2nd resignation of math teacher, PersonNameDebra Lang . Unanimous Motion
Carried
Motion #14:C. Mailhos moved: to accept resignation of PersonNameDebra Lang
H. Arico, 2nd effective 11-22-06.
Unanimous Motion Carried
IX. Present to Speak: Phil Monty addressed a number of issues and expressed interest in a board position. Dot Drobney thanked the board for their kind comments and wished PersonNameTeri Gareau well.
X. Board Comments: M. Makuch shared an article on math programs. He asked
the board’s permission to state that David Tharp, a reservist, has been called
to active duty for early December and expressed wishes for his quick and safe return. Several members expressed appreciation for the work that the administration put into the state profile. Board members thanked D. Drobney for her work and welcomed Teri Gareau. They also thanked Nancy Walker for her years of service to the district.
XI. Motion 15: C. Psathas moved to: adjourn at 10:19 p.m.
C. Mailhos 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Debra A. Johnston
Recorder
| 
