Georgia Board of School Directors

March 20, 2007 at Georgia School Library

Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM

MINUTES - REVISED

 

Board Present:    Ron King, Doug Bergstrom, Wendy Larose

Administrators:    Frank Calano, Flora Hurteau

Others:                   Sheila Rivers

 

I.          Call to Order                                                                                                     

The meeting was called to order at 6:08 PM

II.                  Board Reorganization – Wendy Larose nominates Doug Bergstrom as Chair of the Board.  Ron King nominates Wendy Larose as Clerk.  Wendy Larose nominates Ron King for Franklin West Seat; approved unanimously.

 

III.                Town Meeting Day Recap – Parent voter turn out was extremely low.  Flora suggested a PTA calling tree for the next town meeting day to get the word out.  The weather may also have been a factor at below zero.  Wendy suggested adding this topic to the All Admin retreat which is held in the summer.  Doug suggested engaging the PTA for the budget forum meetings.  A brainstorming session with the PTA may also be helpful.  Doug mentioned the possibility of changing when the town meeting was held.  The article regarding the capital improvement fund was passed and will be implemented.

 

IV.       Public Comment – None.

 

V.        NECAP (New England Common Assessment Program) Presentation – Sheila Rivers was present to discuss the overall test results for the Georgia Elementary and Middle School.  This is the second year this state level test was given.  Science will be added to the testing next year.  Currently it assesses math, reading and writing.  The results compare state-wide, Franklin West and Georgia.  Georgia scores met the standard.  There was discussion regarding state to state comparisons, which are currently not provided.  The results of the tests are given to the teachers and they can assess students individually.

 

VI.       Consent Agenda

                        ACTION:  Motion by Ron King to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting on February 20, 2007, seconded by Wendy Larose, approved unanimously.

 

VII.      New Business

            A.  School Board Vacancies – Doug mentioned that he has two people interested in the school board positions; Jen Petrie and Irene Bonin.  Ron King brought three names forward of people he thought might be interested.  Doug discussed placing an ad in the local newspapers instructing them to forward a letter of intent and/or plan to attend the April 3rd meeting.

            B.  SPC Copier Proposal – There was discussion regarding the proposals that were distributed for consideration.  Doug has questions for Armando regarding the proposals.

                              ACTION:  Motion by Wendy Larose to table the SPC Copier Proposal; seconded by Ron King, approved unanimously.

            C.  WAN Update – Tabled.

            D.  2007-2008 School Calendar

                              ACTION:  Motion by Ron King to approve the 2007-2008 School Calendar; seconded by Wendy Larose, approved unanimously.

            E.  Meeting Schedule – Tabled.

            F.   Year-End Purchases – A year-end budget was presented for consideration of year-end purchases.  Wendy suggested giving the administration some latitude to make purchases up to a certain dollar limit without Board approval.

                              ACTION:  Motion by Wendy Larose to approve year-end purchases presented; seconded by Ron King, approved unanimously.  Doug amended the motion to consider the $15,000 for the playground; seconded by Wendy Larose, approved unanimously.

 

VIII.     Policies

            A.  Public Use Of School Facilities – Tabled.

 

IX.       Other – None.

 

X.        Executive Session – Entered Executive Session regarding a student request at 7:50 PM; exited Executive Session at 8:00 PM; student request was denied.

 

            XI.       Upcoming Meetings                                             

A.     Next Regular Meeting:  April 3, at 6:00 PM, Georgia School Library