WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
September 11, 2001
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:53 p.m. by E. D’Agata, Chair.
Present: Board Members H. Arico, E. Bancroft, E. D’Agata, M. Eldredge,
K. Fisherkeller, D. Tulis
Also Present: Superintendent C. Berglund, staff, townspeople, press
Absent: Board Member M. Becker
E. D’Agata called for a moment of silence to remember those who died in today’s
national tragedy.
II. Communications
CABE Convention flier
III. Present to Speak
W. Knight of the Board of Selectmen requested follow up as to whether the Board will be participating in the town’s proposed Safety Committee charter regarding health, safety, and welfare of employees. E. D’Agata responded that the Board has not had a chance
to address this due to summer scheduling but that it will do so soon.
IV. Consent Agenda
Motion #1 H. Arico moved To approve the consent agenda:
M. Eldredge 2nd To approve minutes of 8/28/01 regular meeting.
Aye: All To approve payment of bills.
Motion Carried
V. Superintendent Reports - C. Berglund reported on:
A. Opening of School:
Principal B. Lysik reported a smooth opening; new bus routes are working very well.
Principal D. Harding reported a smooth opening as well.
Enrollment information was shared.
HMS Open House - 10/1/01 CES Open House - 10/3/01
Center School parent newsletter has been issued. Kitchen renovation update given.
B. Exit Interview - In packet. Self-explanatory.
E. D’Agata suggested that this item be placed on the agenda for the next meeting
as this was an interest of M. Becker who is absent this evening.
VI. Old Business:
A. Willington Professional Development and Teacher Evaluation Plan
Information distributed by D. Harding. General discussion.
B. Superintendent Evaluation
Motion #2 E. Bancroft moved To accept the evaluation of the superintendent
M. Eldredge 2nd as complete.
Aye: All Motion Carried
Motion #3 E. Bancroft moved To extend the contract of the superintendent
D. Tulis 2nd for one year to June, 2003.
Aye: 4
Abstain: 2 Motion Carried
(H. Arico, M. Eldredge)
Motion #4 E. Bancroft moved To add under Item VII – New Business – ED-099
H. Arico 2nd Agreement for Child Nutrition Programs,
Aye: All Authorized Signatures Change Form.
Motion Carried
VII. New Business
A. Signature Change Form
Motion #5 E. Bancroft moved To revise the Authorized Signer of the ED-099
H. Arico 2nd as follows:
Aye: All David Harding to replace Emanuel Gluck as
secondary signatory for claims for reimburse-
ment in the absence or incapacity of the first
designated individual, Sup’t. Corinne S. Berglund.
Motion Carried
B. Board Goal Setting
E. Bancroft stated that he would be interested in the thoughts of the building
Principals on board goals. In-depth discussion of this topic deferred at this time.
VIII. Committee Reports
Finance - E. Bancroft reported that bills had been approved.
IX. Board Comments
K. Fisherkeller commented that the teacher breakfasts last year were well received.
E. D’Agata agreed and will place this item on the agenda to be considered at the next
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion #6 D. Tulis moved To adjourn at 8:40 p.m.
M. Eldredge 2nd
Aye: All Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Ann S. Brndiar, Board Clerk
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