Georgia Board of School Directors

November 7, 2006 at Georgia School Library

Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM

MINUTES

 

Board Present:                  Wendy Larose, Ron King, Doug Bergstrom, Chris Mitiguy

Administrators:                  Armando Vilaseca, Flora Hurteau, Frank Calano

Others:  

 

I.            Call to Order                                                                                                                                                                                                

The meeting was called to order at 6:10 PM

 

II.      Consent Agenda

            A.      Principal’s Report/Minutes – Frank Calano mentioned that we were going out to bid for the cafeteria services.  The parameters have been circulated to the committee.  Doug Bergstrom mentioned the flexibility regarding the elementary conference times.  Every teacher should be offering evening hours.  The elementary school will hold a Veteran’s Day assembly.  There will be some veterans in attendance to speak to the children.

                  ACTION:  Motion by Wendy Larose to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting on October 17, 2006 and the Principal’s Report, seconded by Chris Mitiguy, approved unanimously.

 

III.      New Business

            A.      Open Seat on FWSU Board – Ron King went over the time constraints of the position.  Wendy Larose volunteered for the position.

            B.      Committee Reports – The Public Use of School Facilities policy was circulated with minor changes.  There were a few more changes discussed.  It will be brought for a first reading for November 21st meeting.

 

IV.            Policies

A.     Tuition Payment Policy – There was some discussion regarding the policy.  There will be a change made.

            ACTION:  Motion by Chris Mitiguy to approve the Tuition Payment Policy, seconded by Wendy Larose, approved unanimously.  Chris Mitiguy rescinded the Motion.

            ACTION:  Motion by Wendy Larose to defer reading of the Tuition Payment until the December 5th meeting, seconded by Chris Mitiguy, approved unanimously.

B.     Student Conduct & Discipline Policy

            ACTION:  Motion by Chris Mitiguy to approve the Student Conduct & Discipline Policy, seconded by Ron King, approved unanimously.

C.    Student Suspension & Expulsion Policy

            ACTION:  Motion by Chris Mitiguy to expunge the Student Suspension & Expulsion Policy, seconded by Ron King, approved unanimously.

D.    Employment of 12 Month Personnel Policy – The policy was circulated for review by the Board.

 

            V.      Public Budget Forum – There was a public forum regarding the budget.

 

            VI.      Other – Budget documentation was circulated: 1) pre-K through 8 enrollment; 2) first draft of the budget; and 3) auditors report.  These items will be discussed at the next meeting.

           

            VII.      Upcoming Meetings                                               

A.     Next Regular Meeting:  November 21st, at 6:00 PM, Georgia School Library

 

VIII.          Executive Session – Entered Executive Session at 8:40 PM; exited Executive Session at 9:00 PM.

            ACTION:  Motion by Wendy Larose to ratify and sign the support staff agreement, seconded by Chris Mitiguy, approved unanimously.