WILLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
January 8, 2002
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by E. D’Agata.
Present: Board Members: E. D’Agata, K. Fisherkeller, D. Tulis, S. Bourbeau,
A. Gray, D. Radell
Also Present: Superintendent C. Berglund, staff, townspeople
Absent: Board Member H. Arico
II. Communications
a) Federated Church of Willington - thank you, food drive
b) Town of Willington Board of Finance - dates, submission for annual reports
c) CABE Advocacy & Policy Highlights
III. Present to Speak - No one.
IV. Request to Do Eagle Project - Soccer Refreshment Stand
L. Benson presented his proposal. E. D’Agata indicated to Luke that A. Gray of the Facilities Committee would work with him, as appropriate and if needed, to interact with the building inspector and the fire marshal to check code because of the
proposed work.
Motion #1 D. Tulis moved to authorize E. D’Agata to sign Application for
S. Bourbeau 2nd Certificate of Zoning Compliance and
Aye: All Application to Zoning Board of Appeals for
Zoning Variance for the addition to the
concession stand.
Motion Carried
V. Consent Agenda
Motion #2 D. Tulis moved to separate the consent agenda into three
K. Fisherkeller 2nd items, A, B. and C.
Aye: All Motion Carried
A. Motion #3 A. Gray moved to accept the minutes of the 12/11/01 regular
D. Radell 2nd meeting.
Aye: All Motion Carried
B. Motion #4 D. Tulis moved to approve the payment of bills.
A. Gray 2nd
Aye: All Motion Carried
C. Motion #5 A. Gray moved to transfer $10,000 from 1-01-1112-1000-111-20
K. Fisherkeller 2nd Music Salaries Hall to 1-01-2310-2300-590-34
Aye: All Purchased Services.
Motion Carried
VI. Superintendent Reports
C. Berglund wrote to the Recreation Commission concerning problems with
gymnasium weekend community use. The Recreation Commission is to submit
a plan by next week for addressing the problems.
VII. Budget 2002-2003 Workshop
Review of Current Services, Staffing, Enrollments, CIP, and District Worksheets.
Motion #6 A. Gray moved to send the CIP list to the CIP Committee as
K Fisherkeller 2nd was presented.
Aye: All Motion Carried
E. D’Agata suggested investigating whether installing energy efficient windows in the
north end of Center School should be added to a future CIP list.
VIII. Old Business
E. D’Agata and C. Berglund gave update on additional information obtained
concerning the used modular classroom. Consensus of Board is that it is not worth
pursuing. E. D’Agata requested that the Facilities Committee provide a cost
comparison of options at a future meeting.
IX. New Business
Accept Teacher Resignation for Retirement 6/30/02
Motion #7 D. Tulis moved to accept the resignation of David Blanchard with
A. Gray 2nd regrets and best wishes for a successful, happy
Aye: All retirement.
Motion Carried
X. Committee Reports
Finance - D. Tulis reported that bills were reviewed and approved.
Facilities - A. Gray reported that meeting will be scheduled shortly.
Policy - K. Fisherkeller noted that meeting is scheduled for January 23rd.
Safety - E. D’Agata recommended that a safety committee be set up within
the school and that a liaison be available to attend town safety meeting.
Board Goals - E. D’Agata hopes to have handouts available next week.
XI. Board Comments
E. D’Agata requested that board members think about citizenship award
nominations. A notice will also be placed in the newsletter announcing that
nominations will be accepted.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion #8 D. Tulis moved to adjourn at 10:10 p.m.
A. Gray 2nd
Aye: All Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Ann S. Brndiar, Board Clerk
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