Georgia Board of School Directors
February 19, 2008 at
Georgia School Library
MINUTES
Board
Present: Ron King,
Irene Bonin, Jennifer Petrie, Casey Hager
Administrators:
Flora Hurteau,
Frank Calano
Others: Sheila Rivers, Chris Sumner
I. Call to Order
The
meeting was called to order at 6:10 PM
II. Public Comment – None.
III. Consent Agenda
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Minutes
ACTION: Motion by Irene Bonin to approve the minutes of
the 10/16/07, 12/18/07, 1/08/08, 1/15/08, and 2/5/08 meetings, seconded by
Casey Hager, approved unanimously.
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Reports – Chris Sumner
distributed a financial statement. Chris stated that the budget was in good
shape.
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Correspondence – Flora
presented a letter of resignation of Philip Benjamin effective March 7, 2008.
Chris asked the board if they could hire the position as full time.
ACTION:
Motion by
Casey Hager to accept the resignation of Philip Benjamin, technology assistant,
seconded by Irene Bonin, approved unanimously.
ACTION:
Motion by
Irene Bonin to advertise for a full time replacement for the technology
position, seconded by Casey Hager, approved unanimously.
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Other
IV. New
Business
● NECAP Presentation – This is a state-wide test in Vermont,
New Hampshire and Rhode Island. This is Georgia’s third year administering the
test. Georgia has met the standard in reading and math each year. The writing
test is only given to fifth and eighth graders. Fifth grade was above standard,
eighth grade was below standard. There are data teams that meet monthly to
discuss progress of students based on results of the NECAP tests. Sheila
demonstrated the comprehensive assessment tool used to warehouse data and
evaluate data more closely. Sheila demonstrated some sample reporting that the
tool can provide to the administration.
● Math
Program Presentation – Not at this meeting.
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Review Revised Budget Presentation – There was a discussion regarding who would
be presenting the presentation at the annual meeting on March 3, 2008.
V.
Policies
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Substitute Teacher Policy – Armando made the minor changes that were discussed
previously.
ACTION:
Motion by
Ron King to approve the Substitute Teacher Policy, seconded by Casey Hager,
approved unanimously.
Other
– Frank Calano
brought up the fact that the children will be getting a new lunch card through
the Abbey. This will enable parents to pay online and view what is being
purchased. There was a discussion regarding the new Alert Now system that was
used for the first time recently. Ron King asked if the signs for the buses
regarding voting had been completed. The buses will be only running for three
more days before vacation starts. There will be voter registration on the 21st and the 25th at
the Georgia Public Library. Irene wanted to thank Ron for his contribution to
the school board over the last seven to eight years. This will be Ron’s last
meeting as a school board member.
Executive
Session –
ACTION: Motion by Ron King to accept the request for a
leave of absence without pay through February 22, 2008 for Jane Longley Earle,
seconded by Casey Hager, approved unanimously.
VII.
Upcoming Meetings
A. Annual School Meeting/Budget Presentation: March 3rd at 7:00 PM at Georgia
School Library
B. Regular Meeting: March 18th, at 6:00 PM at Georgia School Library