Georgia Board of School Directors

February 7, 2006 at 6:00 pm

Regular Meeting Minutes

 

 

Board Present:     Doug Bergstrom, Dan Harvey, Ron King, Alice Sturgeon, Chris Mitiguy

Administrators:  Phil Higgins, Flora Hurteau

Others:             Wendy Larose, Transcriptionist; Cyndie Bourgea, Videographer, Kevin Briggs, Teacher

 

1.  Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 6:13 PM.                                    

 

2.  Consent Agenda             

::     Minutes:       Minutes from the December 20th and January 17. 

::     ACTION:     Dan Harvey moved to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Ron King.

The motion was approved unanimously.

::     Principal Reports:     Flora presented both reports as Frank was not in attendance.  Kevin

Briggs presented information on the school climate survey.  They are trying to make the two buildings more cohesive.  There are many activities occurring this spring for staff, students and parents.  

::     ACTION:     Dan Harvey moved to approve the principal reports as presented, seconded by Chris MItiguy.The motion was approved unanimously.

 3. General Public Comments    

::  No public in attendance. 

 

4.  Old Business  

5.  New Business

A.      Community Relations Team

Flora Hurteau gave an update on what the Communications team was working on.  Their next meeting is February 9 at 6:00 PM. Community night is scheduled for February 9 and 23. 

B.  Budget Communication Plan

Frank Higgins passed out a plan for communicating on the budget.  The list was updated with persons responsible for carrying out the communication activity. Alice Sturgeon suggested incorporating the budget information into Community Night on February 23.  The Ellie Bilodeau Fundraising Dance is February 25 from 7:00-10:00 PM. 

C.  Public Flier

Last year’s budget flier was distributed.  Some minor changes were made.  There was some discussion on how to note the large impact of high school costs.  This is an uncontrolled cost for the school district.  Informational meeting is March 6 at 7:00 PM in cafeteria. 

D.     Elementary Action Plan

Flora Hurteau distributed the elementary school action plan.  Teachers had previously felt they didn’t have an active role developing the plan.  They reviewed the old plan and changed what they felt was needed.  Different groups focused on various parts of the plan.  Teachers are meeting monthly to talk about aspects of the action plan that pertain to them.  Teachers want to increase the use of responsive classroom in the building.  This spring there is a Responsive Classroom II class being held.  Flora Hurteau commented she’s never worked with a group who is as committed to professional development as Georgia’s staff. 




 

6.  Policies   

a.     Transportation Policy - Action

::     ACTION:  Chris Mitiguy moved accept the policy as presented, seconded by Ron King.     

::      DISCUSSION:     A status on Overlake Development was asked about.  Ron King visited the development to review the concerns.  He contacted the state about putting up a school bus sign.  A letter requesting the sign needs to be sent to the state.  He felt the situation there was acceptable.  

::     ACTION: Chris Mitiguy moved to accept the Transportation Policy as presented, seconded by Ron King.  Motion passed unanimously. 

b.     Kindergarten Entrance Policy - Action

::     ACTION:  Dan Harvey moved to accept the Kindergarten Entrance Policy as presented, seconded by Chris Mitiguy.  Motion passed unanimously. 

c.  Field Trip Policy – 2nd Reading

::     DISCUSSION:  There was discussion around who children are allowed to ride with to and from field trips.  Take out #1 and replace it with #4. 

d.     Wellness Policy – 2nd Reading

::     DISCUSSION:  Tabled until next meeting.  

 

7.  Other

::  No one signed up for the three-year term.  At this point, the board will look for a write-in candidate.

::  Bill H.175 is moving pretty quickly.  This bill was introduced to have a common school calendar for the state. 

::     Milton Independent was interested in getting more articles and information from Georgia.  Doug Bergstrom told them we’d be interested in doing it if the paper would cover more of Georgia.  There seemed to be some interest. 

 

8.  Upcoming Meetings                                   

a.  Next Regular Meeting: February 21, 2006 at 6:00 PM, Georgia School Library

b.     Franklin West Supervisory Meeting:  February 8, 2006, 7:00 PM at Fairfax School Library.  Commissioner Cate is visiting to discuss the boundaries for Franklin West. 

 

9.  Executive Session

::     ACTION:     Chris Mitiguy moved to enter executive session for a student matter, seconded by Dan Harvey.

 

10.          Adjournment    

::     ACTION:     Dan Harvey moved to adjourn, seconded by Chris Mitiguy.  The motion was approved unanimously.