REVISED 1/11/07
WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
December 12, 2006
Minutes
I. Call to order:
L. Semprebon called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Present: Board Members: H. Arico, T. Gareau, C. Mailhos, M. Makuch,
C. Psathas and L. Semprebon
Absent: D. Tharp (on Active Duty)
Also Present: C. Berglund, D. Harding, D. Sullivan and community members.
II. Communications: The Board Report
III. Present to Speak: none
IV. Consent Agenda:
Motion #1: H. Arico moved to: approve the consent agenda.
T. Gareau 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
V. Committee Reports:
Transportation Committee met on 12-5-06 to review the bid proposal.
VI. Superintendent Reports: C. Berglund reported on agenda items, including the 2005-2006 Special Education Strategic School Profile.
VII. Old Business:
A. Motion #2: C. Psathas moved to: table discussion of the Facilities Use policy to 1-09-07.
M. Makuch 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
B. Motion #3: H. Arico moved to: table Statement of Integrity to 1-09-07. Motion fails for lack of second. Board members will bring any concerns to the 1-09-07 meeting.
C. At the November CABE/CAPSS Conference, L. Semprebon learned that some districts offer a bonus to teachers who commit to providing a retirement notice by a certain date.
D. Eliza Holcomb, CABE Search Consultant, presented and distributed copies of her report summarizing the results of the superintendent search public forums held on 11-16 and 11-27-07.
VIII. New Business: None
IX. Present to Speak: The generator has arrived. It is insured and Stu Cobb, Director of Emergency Management, is in charge of installation.
X. Board Comments: Willington students were congratulated on making Honors and High Honors at E. O. Smith. Shakespeare’s Play, Comedy of Errors, was well done under the direction of Mrs. Pinney.
XI. Motion #4 C. Psathas moved to: adjourn at 8:03 p.m.
C. Mailhos 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Corinne S. Berglund
Recorder
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