Georgia Board of School Directors

Regular Meeting May 2, 2006

MINUTES

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

Administrators: Phil Higgins, Flora Hurteau, Frank Calano

Others: Kevin Briggs

I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m.

II. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes:

ACTION: Motion by Alice Sturgeon to approve minutes of April 18, 2006, with

minor changes, seconded by Wendy Larose, approved unanimously.

III. General Public Comments

No public comments.

IV. Old Business

No old business.

V. New Business

A. Audit – Audit price currently around $7,000.00. Would like to bid for a one-year or

four-year audit.

ACTION: Motion by Ron King to look at bids for the audit, seconded by Alice

Sturgeon, approved unanimously.

B. Banking Costs – Chris Sumner would like to stay with the Chittenden Bank. It was

suggested that we look at bids from other banks in the area.

ACTION: Motion by Ron King to look at bids from other banks, seconded by

Alice Sturgeon, approved unanimously.

C. New Hire – Frank Calano presented a contract for the hiring of Mitchell Demar for

the 5th grade position. He had the opportunity to be here at this school for a month

earlier in the year.

ACTION: Motion by Ron King to accept the hiring of Mitchell Demar, seconded

Dan Harvey, approved unanimously.

VI. Policies

A. Medication Policy

ACTION: Motion by Dan Harvey to accept the Medication Policy as presented,

seconded by Ron King, approved unanimously.

B. Public Use of School Facilities - Tabled

C. Wellness Policy – There has been a few changes made by the committee and are

included in this draft. Some additional comments were made.

D. Bus Discipline Policy - Tabled

E. Interrogation or Searches of Students Policy – The State policy was presented.

Minutes are unapproved until adopted at the following regular board meeting

F. School Visits Policy – The objective is to update the 1996 policy. There are minor

changes to be made.

G. Pupil Photo Video Policy – This will be reviewed for comment.

VII. Other

Dan Harvey handed out a memo from the playground committee. Chris Sumner will be

consulted to see if there are any funds available.

VIII. Executive Session

Entered Executive Session at 7:15 PM; exited Executive Session at 7:10 PM.

ACTION: Motion by Dan Harvey to grant Kevin Briggs an additional extension

until May 5, 2006 to return his contract, seconded by Wendy Larose, approved

unanimously.

IX. Upcoming Meetings

A. Next Regular Meeting: May 16, 2006 at 6:00 PM, Georgia School Library.

X. Adjournment