WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
February 13, 2007
Minutes
I. Call to order:
L. Semprebon called the meeting to order at 7:00 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, C. McNamara, D. Sullivan, S. Cobb, T. Millix and
community members.
II. Communications: Letter from Julie Bilyak.
III. Present to Speak: A. Bock-Hughes from HMS band spoke regarding rehearsal space in Tech Ed room.
L. Quinn spoke regarding same and read letters in favor of using this space. Phil Monty spoke
about Tech and Computer Ed and distributed handouts. A Tech Ed teacher, Richard Waring,
talked in support of Tech Ed. S. Cobb commented on Tech Ed, music program, and space.
IV. Consent Agenda:
Motion #1: H. Arico moved to: approve the consent agenda with a friendly amendment
T. Gareau, 2nd that C. Psathas left 1/16/07 meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Unanimous Motion Carried
V. Committee Reports: Finance Committee met to review bills. EASTCONN met last month
to review budget and Capitol Arts program for 9th graders. C. Psathas shared information on CIP
meeting. Water committee meeting of 2/8/07 was postponed.
VI. Superintendent Reports: C. Berglund reported on agenda items.
VII. Old Business:
A. Motion #2: C. Psathas moved to: keep Computer Ed class for 2007-2008.
T. Gareau, 2nd
Motion #3: H. Arico moved to: table the above motion until next meeting.
Motion Failed for lack of second
Aye: T. Gareau, C. Mailhos, M. Makuch, C. Psathas and
L. Semprebon
Abstain: H. Arico
Main Motion Carried
B. Motion #4: C. Psathas moved to: amend the Board’s motions on February 13, 2007,
concerning the payment of sick leave benefits to the
M. Makuch, 2nd retiring Superintendent of Schools.
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion #5: H. Arico moved to: make the the payment schedule one payment per month
beginning 2/2/07 for the months of February through May
and two times during the month of June from the 2006-2007
M. Makuch, 2nd budget, final payment being the remainder balance payment.
Unanimous Motion Carried
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Motion #6: C. Psathas moved to: add discussion of placement of Hall generator to agenda.
T. Gareau, 2nd
Aye: T. Gareau, C. Mailhos, M. Makuch, C. Psathas, and
L. Semprebon
Abstain: H. Arico
Motion Carried
Motion #7: M. Makuch moved to: move generator discussion to VII.C and Facilities Use to D.
H. Arico, 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
C. Stu Cobb and Tyler Millix proposed a change in placement of the generator to the Board.
Motion #8: M. Makuch moved to: empower an ad hoc committee of R. Strong, D. Harding,
M. Makuch and S. Cobb or T. Millix to decide on placement
C. Mailhos, 2nd of the generator after viewing proposed site.
Unanimous Motion Carried
D. Motion #9: C. Psathas moved to: accept Policy 1330 Use of School Facilities, without the
H. Arico, 2nd Rental Fee Schedule.
Unanimous Motion Carried
VIII. New Business:
A. Motion#10: T. Gareau moved to: approve Michael Cioe as math teacher beginning 8/27/07.
C. Mailhos, 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
B. Motion#11: H. Arico moved to: accept Lenard Engineering Proposal for PlaceTypeplaceHall PlaceTypeSchool public water.
T. Gareau, 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Motion#12: H. Arico moved to: include Present to Speak after VIII. with same ground rules.
M. Makuch, 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
IX. Present to Speak: L. Gilbert expressed appreciation over the processes of the Board as did L. Quinn
and P. Monty.
X. Board Comments: Congratulations to P. Stevens’ exercise program and to E. Wiecinski for organizing
PTA dance. Four board members attended informative CABE workshop. Science night winners were
congratulated. Claudette Cote was thanked for her service to the district.
XI. Motion #13: T. Gareau moved to: adjourn at 9:14 p.m.
C. Psathas, 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Debra A. Johnston
Recorder
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