Board Present: Ron King, Dan Harvey, Chris Mitiguy

Administrators: Phil Higgins, Flora Hurteau, Frank Calano, Chris Sumner

Others: Joyce Alspach, Joan Nye, Kevin Briggs

I. Call to Order

:: The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m.

I. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes: Minutes from the January 11, 2006 Special Meeting were presented.

B. Reports: There were no reports presented.

ACTION: Ron King moved to approve the minutes. Dan Harvey seconded the

motion, the motion was approved unanimously.

II. New Business

A. Science Curriculum Implementation Presentation

Joan Nye had an update regarding the new Science Curriculum based on courses

taken by both herself and Joyce Alspach. Joyce Alspach presented the teachers

guide she received during her course. Both are extremely pleased with the

curriculum geared for K-2 students. Joan Nye added that the materials were made

available to them from Flora Hurteau and it made them enthusiastic about the

program. She added that the children have hands on experience with this inquirybased

curriculum, which is beneficial to the students. Flora added that the teachers

have been enthusiastic about taking new courses.

B. Approve Tuition Rate for 2006-2007

A packet with tuition budget numbers was passed out to all members. Chris Sumner

stated that there were no big changes in the budget with regard to the tuition budget.

Proposed tuition for the elementary school is $6,000.00 and middle school is

$7,000.00.

ACTION: Dan Harvey moved to approve the proposed tuition rates as presented.

Ron King seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.

III. General Public Comments

No comments.

IV. Old Business

No old business.

V. Policies

A. Transportation Policy – Tabled

The board reviewed the policy and there was a further change suggested by Phil

Higgins. The policy will appear on the next agenda for action at the next regular

meeting.

B. Kindergarten Entrance Policy – 2nd Reading

Minutes are unapproved until adopted at the following regular board meeting

There was a second reading of the policy, which will appear on the agenda for action

at the next regular meeting.

C. Field Trip Policy – 1st Reading

There was a first reading of the policy, which will appear on the agenda for action at

the next regular meeting.

D. Wellness Policy – 1st Reading

There was a first reading of the policy, which will appear on the agenda for action at

the next regular meeting.

E. Public Use of School Facilities Policy – Update

No discussion.

VI. Other

No other business.

VII. Executive Session (Personnel)

Entered executive session at 6:40; exited executive session at 6:55.

ACTION: Dan Harvey moved to approve the One Year Trial Job Share for Tammy

Briggs and Elaine Magnan as presented with prior side letter with the

association to not set precedent for future contract issues. Motion was

seconded by Ron King. The motion was approved unanimously.

VIII. Upcoming Meetings

Next Regular Meeting: February 7, 2006 at 6:00 PM, Georgia School Library