WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
March 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, placeE. Brody, D. Ostien, L. Goodwin and
parents.
II. Communications: None.
III. Present to Speak: None.
IV. Presentation: E. Brody, L. Goodwin and D. Ostien presented information and answered
questions on the revised edition of the Connected Math Series which is being considered
for Grade 6.
V. Consent Agenda:
Motion #1: H. Arico moved to: approve the consent agenda, including the 3/1/07
T. Gareau, 2nd meeting and the payment of bills.
Unanimous Motion Carried
VI. Committee Reports: M. Makuch reported that bids for electricians on the generator installation
are due by the end of March. H. Arico reported that EASTCONN met 2/27 and discussed the
Headstart and early childhood programs. The Finance Committee met.
VII. Superintendent Reports: C. Berglund reported on agenda items.
VIII. Old Business:
A. Motion #2: C. Psathas moved to: go forth with the proposal for combining Tech Ed and
computer programs starting September 2007 with
friendly amendment that curriculum for grades 7/8 be
presented to the Board in June for approval.
T. Gareau, 2nd
Aye: T. Gareau, C. Mailhos, M. Makuch, C. Psathas and
L. Semprebon
Nay: H. Arico
Motion Carried
B. District Goals to be reviewed at the Board Retreat this summer.
IX. New Business:
A. Motion#3: H. Arico moved that: pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section
10-151, The Willington Board of Education
nonrenew the teacher contracts of Kara Hennessey,
Christine Nyser and PersonNameDavetta Thacher at the end of the
2006-2007 school year as recommended by the
Superintendent.
Further move that the Superintendent be directed
to communicate this action of the Board in writing to
Kara Hennessey, Christine Nyser and PersonNameDavetta Thacher
and that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to
respond on behalf of them Board to any requests for a
hearing, if required by law, or for other data which
may be forthcoming from the teachers and/or their
representatives pursuant to applicable provisions of
Connecticut General Statutes Section 10-151; and that
the Superintendent be directed that any response to a
request for a hearing, if a hearing is required by law,
indicate that such hearing is to be before the
C. Psathas, 2nd Board of Education.
Unanimous Motion Carried
B. Motion#4: T. Gareau moved to: approve the last three days of school to be minimum
days for staff development activities and school
` C. Mailhos, 2nd improvement plans.
Aye: T. Gareau, C. Mailhos, H. Arico, C. Psathas and
L. Semprebon
Nay: M. Makuch
Motion Carried
X. Present to Speak: Parent and Teacher, Laura Gilbert, spoke positively about her teaching
experience with Connected Math 2.
XI. Board Comments: T. Gareau thanked PTA for recent events. The Kindergarten Readiness
Meeting and “Read Across America” at PlaceTypeplaceCenter PlaceTypeSchool were complimented. C. Psathas
relayed that the Book Fair is 3/30-4/05 at Hall school with a Family Night on 4/4 starting
at 2:30 p.m.. M. Makuch thanked D. Harding for hard work on the Tech Ed situation.
L. Semprebon and C. Psathas attended CABE Day on the Hill.
XII. Motion #5: C. Psathas moved to: adjourn at 9:30 p.m.
T. Gareau, 2nd
Unanimous Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Debra A. Johnston
Recorder
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