Georgia Board of School Directors

Regular Meeting March 21, 2006

MINUTES

Board Present: Dan Harvey, Ron King, Doug Bergstrom, Wendy Larose, Alice Sturgeon

Administrators: Phil Higgins, Flora Hurteau, Frank Calano, Adrienne Fisher

Others: Kevin Briggs

I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m.

II. Board Reorganization

ACTION: Doug Bergstrom nominated as Chair by Dan Harvey, seconded by Ron

King, approved unanimously.

ACTION: Dan Harvey nominated as Clerk by Ron King, seconded by Wendy

Larose, approved unanimously.

The following committees were formed:

Franklin West: Ron King, Dan Harvey, Alice Sturgeon

Paraprofessional Negotiation: Dan Harvey, Doug Bergstrom, Alice Sturgeon

Professional Negotiation: Ron King, Doug Bergstrom, Wendy Larose

Buildings and Grounds: Ron King, Wendy Larose

Nutrition: Wendy Larose

Transportation: Ron King, Alice Sturgeon

Community Relations: Ron King

Long-Range Building: Doug Bergstrom, Ron King

Technical: Doug Bergstrom

III. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes:

ACTION: Motion by Doug Bergstrom to approve minutes from February 7th and

February 21st, seconded by Wendy Larose, approved unanimously.

B. Reports:

ACTION: Motion by Doug Bergstrom to approve financial statement, seconded

by Wendy Larose, approved unanimously.

IV. General Public Comments

No public comments.

V. Old Business

A. Town Meeting Follow Up

Sound system in the gym must be updated. Suggested that coffee, refreshments be

served at Town Meeting. The idea of changing Town Meeting to a Saturday should

be discussed for next year’s vote to possibly increase attendance. Sending out

flyers starting in September/October may help get more people involved. Adding

board notes to the community newsletter to keep the community updated on issues.

Minutes are unapproved until adopted at the following regular board meeting

VI. Executive Session

Entered Executed Session at 6:30 PM; exited Executive Session at 7:40 PM.

ACTION: Motion by Dan Harvey to accept Judy Welna’s resignation, seconded

by Wendy Larose, approved unanimously.

ACTION: Motion by Alice Sturgeon to grant Dawn Hanf two personal days,

seconded by Wendy Larose, approved unanimously.

ACTION: Motion by Wendy Larose to grant April O’Donnell two unpaid personal

days, seconded by Dan Harvey, approved unanimously.

VII. New Business

A. School Action Plan

ACTION: Motion by Dan Harvey to approve EE-8 Action Plan for the 2006-2008

school year, seconded by Wendy Larose, approved unanimously.

B. 2006-2007 School Calendar

ACTION: Motion by Alice Sturgeon to approve 2006-2007 school calendar,

seconded by Dan Harvey, approved unanimously.

C. Kindergarten Configuration

Flora Hurteau presented the Kindergarten Configuration for the 2006-2007 school

year. The configuration involves three teachers and four groups of children. The

new configuration will allow 7 contact hours per week more for each student. There

will be additional support from other sources also; ie special education; reading. The

teachers view this as a team approach as all students will interact with all three

teachers.

ACTION: Motion by Dan Harvey to approve the Kindergarten Configuration

2006-2007 School Year, seconded by Alice Sturgeon; approved unanimously.

VIII. Policies

A. Field Trip Policy

ACTION: Motion by Ron King to approve the Field Trip Policy, seconded by

Wendy Larose, approved unanimously.

B. Nutrition Policy

Issues regarding non-fat vs. fat should be looked out regarding the best alternative

for children of this age group. The way money is collected in the K-4 age group may

need to be evaluated; especially regarding extras. The amount of time children have

to get through the line and eat is limited and may need to be looked at.

C. Student Conduct & Discipline Policy

No changes.

D. Wellness Policy

No changes.

IX. Other

The Principals’ Report was given to all members.

X. Upcoming Meetings

A. Next Regular Meeting: April 4, 2006 at 6:00 PM, Georgia School Library.

B. Professional Negotiations Meeting: March 28, 2006 at 5 PM, GEMS Office

C. Paraprofessional Negotiations Meeting: March 29, 2006 at 5:00 PM, GEMS Library

XI. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.