WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes
July 10, 2007
Call to Order
L. Semprebon called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.
Present
Board Members: H. Arico, C. Mailhos, T. Gareau, M. Makuch, C. Psathas, L. Semprebon. Also: Superintendent, D. Harding, M. Palmer, Lenard Engineering, Recording Secretary,
B. LaFemina-Weber, Community Member.
Absent
D. Tharp, on active duty.
MOTION #1
M. Makuch moved to add item under New Business; to move to Executive Session regarding pending litigation. T. Gareau seconded. Passed unanimously.
Communications
Letter from Mrs. Phelps thanking the Board for her receipt of the Town’s Citizenship Award.
Present to Speak
None.
Presentation
None.
Consent Agenda
MOTION #2
H. Arico moved to approve the consent agenda, including minutes and payment of bills.
M. Makuch moved to approve the consent agenda, including minutes and payment of bills with the exception of one bill to discuss later. C. Psathas seconded. Passed unanimously.
Committee Reports
Finance Committee met prior to meeting. M. Makuch led discussion on generator status.
M. Palmer provided update on Public Water project and reported next Water Committee Meeting will be on July 26, 2007.
Superintendent Reports
D. Harding reported on agenda items.
Old Business
D. Harding discussed the end of year financial status of the lunch program reporting the fund was “in the black” for the first time ending with a balance of $701.
MOTION #3
C. Psathas moved to approve the State of placeStateConnecticut, Department of Education Ed-099 Healthy Food Certification Statement for July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 and that the Board will provide an exception list for the next Board meeting. C. Mailhos seconded. Passed unanimously.
MOTION #4
Following Board discussion, M. Makuch moved to raise lunch prices $.05 as follows: from $1.80 to $1.85 at Center; from $1.90 to $1.95 at Hall; Adult lunch price and milk prices to remain at the same price. After further Board discussion, M. Makuch moved to amend
Motion #4 and also raise Adult lunch prices from $2.75 to $2.80. Milk prices remain the same. H. Arico seconded. Passed unanimously.
New Business
Discussion on August, 2007 Board Meeting dates. Originally scheduled Board Meeting on August 14, 2007 cancelled. Special Board meeting to be held on August 23, 2007.
MOTION #5
C. Psathas moved to approve the hiring of Kevin Buno as Hall Music Teacher effective 2007-2008. T. Gareau seconded. Passed unanimously.
MOTION #6
L. Semprebon moved to proceed to Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. H. Arico seconded. M. Makuch moved to withdraw the Motion on the table to allow Present to Speak.
H. Arico seconded. Passed unanimously.
Present to Speak
M. Palmer addressed M. Bidwell’s concerns regarding the Public Water project.
Board Comments
The Board welcomed D. Harding as new Superintendent and stated they look forward to working with him. The Board reported that they, the graduates and the community, enjoyed the Hall 8th grade graduation ceremony. The Board requests school reading lists are made available to the Public Library for the library to obtain materials. The Board was pleased with Mrs. Phelps’ appreciation regarding receipt of her award.
MOTION #7
H. Arico moved to convene to Executive Session at 8:25 p.m. M. Makuch seconded. Passed unanimously.
MOTION #8
M. Makuch Moved to approve payment of P.O. #005045. H. Arico seconded. Passed unanimously.
MOTION #9
C. Psathas moved to adjourn at 9:21 p.m. C. Mailhos seconded. Passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda LaFemina-Weber
Recorder
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