Special Meeting - August 30, 2005

MINUTES

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Kate Briggs Johnson, Mark Morgan, Jim Jackson, S. Carr, Kim Thorne-Kaunelis, Donna Rubin (1:42).

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Madeline Falk

ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: George Counter, Superintendent, Timothy Lee, Principal

ADMINISTRATION ABSENT:

The meeting was called to order at 1:30 by Chairman Johnson.

Public Comments:
None

MOTION by M. Morgan, seconded by K. Thorne-Kaunelis to approve minutes of the June 8, 2005 regular meeting as amended. UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

Correspondence:
Letters from State Department of Education regarding: Annual Yearly Progress Report
Minimum Budget Requirement Proposed ERG for Norfolk
Letter from Norfolk Lions Club inviting Board members to their volunteer picnic to be held September 25.
Letter from NW YMCA regarding use of school for an after school program.

Superintendent’s Report:
Superintendent reviewed his report sent to the Board.

Principal’s Report: Mr. Lee reviewed his report sent to the Board.

Affiliations:
CABE - Annual conference to be held in October
Shared Services - will begin Teachers’ negotiation September 7.
Education Connection - Meeting scheduled for September 1.
PTO - First meeting of the year scheduled for September 1.
After School Program - no report.
Colebrook Collaboration - no report.

Sub Committee:
Bus Route for school year 05/06: MOTION by S. Carr, seconded by K. Thorne-Kaunelis to approve conditionally with the understanding the routes will be reviewed by the bus company and the administration for accuracy and fuel efficiency by September 9th. UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

Negotiation Committee met for a strategy meeting. First negotiation session is set for September 7 at 6:00 P.M.
Building & Grounds:
Adele Winn Sign - Mark Burke is doing the woodwork for the sign.
Gym Bleachers - Safety inspection was done at the end of June. Final report is still pending.
AED Units have been installed.
Security System has been updated and a high water alarm has been added to the school sewer line.
Town Capital Projects - Trane Units are in final work should be completed by October 1.
Sewer line has been completed
Culvert on driveway has been repaired and additional parking added to the side of the building.

New Business:
Board Goals: Tabled to September 14 meeting.

MOTION by S. Carr, seconded by D. Rubin to adjourn meeting at 2:47 P.M.. UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

Meeting adjourned at 2:47 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Janet Fleet
Recording Secretary

THESE ARE NOT APPROVED MINUTES. SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL AT THE NEXT MEETING.