April 7, 2009 at Georgia School Library
Board Present: Jennifer Petrie, Carl Laroe,
Matt Crepeau, Irene Bonin
Administrators: Bruce Chattman, Frank Calano, Flora Hurteau
Others: Mary Lynn Riggs
I. Call
to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00PM
II. Recognition
of Past Board Member - Jennifer Petrie presented Casey Hager with
a token of appreciation for serving on the School Board.
III. Public
Comment - None
IV. Consent
Agenda
● Minutes: 3/3/09 (Special Meeting), 3/10/09
(Regular Meeting)
● Reports:
Principal, Superintendent
● Correspondence
ACTION: Motion by Matt Crepeau to
approve the 8th Grade Field Trip to Montreal on June 9, 2009,
seconded by Irene Bonin, approved unanimously.
ACTION: Motion by Irene Bonin to
approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Matt Crepeau, approved unanimously.
V. Board
Business
● Community Forum
Recap – Irene Bonin reported about the Community Forum. There have been follow up meetings. The committee is working on a tight schedule
and will present to the Board an outline to work from in forming a plan. Irene is hoping that the Strategic Committee
will present to the Board in June.
● Authorize Payment of BFA St. Albans Tuition
Bill – Doug and Bruce met
with the Board at BFA St. Albans to discuss the tuition bill. They discussed the potential of losing
students because of the cost and busing issues.
ACTION: Motion by Irene Bonin to authorize payment
to BFA St. Albans of the Tuition Bill, seconded by Matt Crepeau, approved
unanimously.
● NECAP/AYP Presentation – Mary Lynn Riggs was present to discuss the NECAP/AYP (adequate yearly progress) results. The results for Georgia are impressive. There are a number of students that exceed the standards in reading, math and writing. In most cases, Georgia has exceeded state averages. There are additional subgroups, students with disabilities/students who receive reduce/free lunches, and they have fallen below the state averages. Overall, Georgia exceeds the standards.
VI. Policy Review
● Role of Policy
● Policy Development & Adoption
● Policy Dissemination, Administration & Review
ACTION: Motion by Irene Bonin to
approve the Role of Policy; Policy Development and Adoption; and Dissemination,
Administration and Review Policy policies, seconded by Carl Laroe, approved
unanimously.
● Staffing & Job Descriptions – 1st Reading – Bruce discussed recommended changes.
● Personnel Files Policy – 1st Reading – Bruce discussed the changes.
● Volunteers & Work Study Students Policy – 1st
Reading – Bruce presented a model policy regarding a new law as a result
of the death of Brooke Bennett. This
policy requires volunteers and work study students to be subjected to a record
check.
VII. Other – Frank would like 8th grade graduation to be held on June
12. The last day of school for all
other students would be June 15, half day.
Through a parent and staff survey, the new school day will be 8:00 AM to
2:30 PM.
VIII. Executive Session (Personnel) -
Entered
Executive Session at 7:20PM
Action: Motion
by Carl Laroe to approve two leaves without pay as discussed in Executive
Session and direct the Principal/superintendent to bring more information on
the third request to the next GEMS Board meeting and it will be considered at
that time; seconded by Matt Crepeau, approve unanimously.
Exited
Executive Session at 7:28PM
IX. Upcoming Meetings
● Regular Meeting: May 7th
at 6PM at Georgia School Library