Georgia Board of School Directors
November 6,
2007
Georgia School Library
MINUTES
Board Present: Jennifer Petrie, Casey Hager, Doug Bergstrom, Ron
King, Irene Bonin
Administrators: Flora Hurteau, Frank
Calano, Armando Vilaseca, Adrienne Fisher
Others:
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 PM.
III. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes
B. Reports
C. Correspondence
D. Other
ACTION: Motion by Irene Bonin to approve the
Consent Agenda, seconded by Casey Hager, approved unanimously.
IV. Old Business
A. Ratify New Master Agreement
– Doug explained some minor changes that had occurred since the last
distribution.
ACTION: Motion by Ron King to approve the new contract for the
years 2007-2010, seconded by Jennifer Petrie, approved unanimously.
V. New Business
A. FY2009 Budget – Special
Education – Adrienne Fisher distributed the numbers regarding Special
Education. Tuition is up $18,000. Insurance is being budgeted at an increase of
10-12%. For the first $50,000 spent, the school is reimbursed from the State at
a rate of 60%. Over $50,000, the reimbursement from the State is 90%.
B. Review Kindergarten Program
Proposal with Data – There was a packet distributed to the Board regarding the
Kindergarten Program. Flora distributed a class size chart and the projections
for next year. The number currently for next year kindergarten is 51. This
number usually increases by approximately 12 by the start of the school year.
The school is open to allowing half-day attendance if a parent chooses. There
will be more numbers presented at a later date.
VI. Other – Doug stated personally
that he was not at the meeting on 10/16/07 because of prior commitment, not
because the Kindergarten presentation was on the agenda. Doug talked to the
fact about not being able to gather data from high schools that we send our
students to. Armando stated that this information is vital to Georgia. The administration
is in the process of receiving information at this time and there will be a
presentation with this information. Frank suggested that it be decided exactly
what a successful student is based on, therefore asking for more specific
information could yield better results.
Doug had a request from
Franklin Central Supervisory Union to invite board members to a public forum on
December 6th from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Albans Town School.
Flora and Frank are in the
process of putting together the curriculum budget numbers for Chris Sumner.
Flora mentioned a senior
citizen luncheon on December 7, 2007 at 11:30 AM. Students will be serving the
meal and providing entertainment. Doug mentioned that it would be a good idea
to have a table set up at the luncheon. The plans for the 2nd Annual Georgia
Fall Fest are in the works.
The transportation committee
has recommended that the school should stay with the current bus service at
least for one more year.
VII. Policies
A. Employment of Twelve-Month Personnel – 1st Reading – This
policy has been shortened from the original policy.
B. Aids/HIV Policy – 1st Reading – No
changes have been made to this policy. It is up for review.
A. Next Regular Meeting: November 20th at 6:00 PM, Georgia School Library