Georgia Board of School Directors

Special Meeting: Annual Board Retreat

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 3pm

Flora Hurteau’s Camp

MINUTES

Board Present: Doug Bergstrom, Irene Bonin, Jennifer Petrie,

Casey Hager, Carl Laroe

Administrators: Armando Vilaseca, Flora Hurteau

1. Call to Order

Meeting called to order by Jen Petrie at 3:05pm

2. Transportation Contract Discussion

There was discussion of additional changes to the bus contract with Grand Avenue/Terricel. The contract was amended to reflect that the school will pay for all fuel used.

ACTION: Jen Petrie moved to approve to accept the amended bus contract with Terricel Transit/Grand Avenue Enterprises, seconded by Casey Hager. Motion passed unanimously.

3. Middle School Course of Study

ACTION: Casey Hager moved to require that all middle school students complete one foreign language course in grades 7 and 8, seconded by Jen Petrie. Motion passed unanimously.

4. Tuition Waiver Request

The board denied the tuition waiver request by Paul Pelletier as their ability to establish residency in the town is uncertain.

5. Board Goals

The board identified the following goals for the 2008-2009 school year:

a. Develop and disseminate an electronic newsletter

b. Hold a community forum to design a 5 year plan

6. Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 6:55pm.