WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
November 13, 2001
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by E. D’Agata, Chair.
Present: Board Members: E. Bancroft, E. D’Agata, K. Fisherkeller, D. Tulis
Also Present: Superintendent C. Berglund, staff, townspeople, press
Absent: Board Members: H. Arico, M. Becker, M. Eldredge
II. Communications
CABE
III. Present to Speak - No one.
E. D’Agata announced change to agenda: Move item VII.F. - Superintendent
Salary to follow VIII.B.
IV. Consent Agenda
Motion #1 E. Bancroft moved to approve the consent agenda:
D. Tulis 2nd A. to approve the minutes of the 10/23/01
Aye: All Regular Meeting.
B. to approve the minutes of the 11/7/01
Special Meeting.
C. to approve payment of bills.
D. to approve interaccount transfers.
Motion Carried
V. Superintendent Reports - C. Berglund reported on:
A. October Financial Summary
B. Parent/Teacher Conferences - November 14 and 15
C. CABE/CAPSS Convention - November 16 and 17
VI. Old Business
A. Laidlaw Bus Contract
In answer to question raised by E. Bancroft, E. D’Agata reported that, under Board policy, we do not need to put contract out to bid. This does not necessarily mean that we will not put it out to bid. However, he has not yet
heard from the Laidlaw representative.
B. Center School Kitchen - Brief update on progress.
VII. New Business
A. Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process Policy
Motion #2 D. Tulis moved to approve the Suspension and Expulsion/
K. Fisherkeller 2nd Due Process Policy as presented.
Aye: All Motion Carried
B. Sexual Harassment Policy Revision - First reading conducted.
C. District Internet and e-mail Policy Revision - First reading conducted.
D. Strategic School Profiles 2000-2001
Reviewed. E. Bancroft asked how computers are being utilized and suggested looking into better programs. E. D’Agata responded that this technology just came into the schools about three years ago so some of this is still in process. He
pointed out that the computer is a teaching tool not meant to replace the teacher.
E. Board Meeting Calendar 2002
Motion #3 E. Bancroft moved to approve the Board of Education
K. Fisherkeller 2nd 2002 Calendar of Meetings.
Aye: All Motion Carried
F. Superintendent Salary - Deferred at this time.
G. Out-of-State Field Trips
Board noted that a TSA trip is scheduled in June. The issue of field trips was
referred to the Policy Committee for development of policy.
VIII. Committee Reports
A. Policy - K. Fisherkeller noted that all policies are being reviewed and a new
index is being developed.
B. Finance - E. Bancroft reported that bills had been approved for payment.
At 9:10 p.m., the board recessed for a negotiation session to discuss the superintendent’s salary. At 9:53 p.m., the board returned to public session.
Motion #4 E. Bancroft moved to approve an addendum to the superintendent’s contract
D. Tulis 2nd with a 3% salary increase.
Aye: All Motion Carried
ADJOURNMENT
Motion #5 D. Tulis moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:57 p.m.
K. Fisherkeller 2nd
Aye: Unanimous Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Ann S. Brndiar
Board Clerk
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