NORFOLK BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting - February 8, 2006

MINUTES

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Kate Briggs Johnson, Donna Rubin, Kim Thorne-Kaunelis, Jim Jackson, Madeline Falk, Bob Trestman

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Morgan

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

ADMINISTRATION ABSENT:

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Johnson

Public Comments:
None

MOTION by K. Thorne-Kaunelis, seconded by B. Trestman to approve minutes of the January 11, 2006 regular meeting. UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

MOTION by M. Falk, seconded by D. Rubin to approve minutes of the January 25, 2006 regular meeting. APPROVING: M. Falk, K. Thorne-Kaunelis, D. Rubin.
ABSTAINING: J. Jackson, K. Johnson, B. Trestman

Correspondence:
Letter from State Department of Education regarding Pandemic Flu.

Superintendent’s Report:
Superintendent Counter reviewed his report sent to the Board.
MOTION by J. Jackson, seconded by B. Trestman to approve the bills for payment for February 2006. UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

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

Affiliations:
CABE - No News.
Shared Services - No News.
Education Connection - M.Falk updated everyone on the recent meeting she attended.
PTO - D. Rubin updated everyone on their latest meeting.. Fresh Egg Breakfast is not happening, in planning stages for another fundraising event, nothing is definite.

Norfolk Board of Education Minutes - February 8, 2006 Page 2

Affiliations con’t:
After School Program - Registration is up from the fall programs.
Colebrook Collaboration - Mrs. Hennig has met with Colebrook 6th teacher regarding Cape Cod trip. Colebrook teachers have been invited to Botelle’s February 22nd in-service.

Sub Committee:
Building & Grounds: Building & Grounds committee to meet with Board of Finance on 2/14/06.
Transportation: No news.
Technology Plan: J. Jackson updated the Board on where they are at this point, another meeting of subcommittee is needed. Superintendent Counter distributed hand outs on technology. T. Lee stated that a technology plan for the school is due to Education Connection in June 2006, for 2006-2009.
Holiday Policy: A special meeting to be held on 3/15 to go over the policy book All policies are to be reviewed by BOE members prior to 3/15 meeting.

Unfinished Business
Superintendent Counter spoke about Draft I budget. No changes to be made at this point to Draft I. Board of Education has been invited to meet with Board of Finance on 2/14/06.

MOTION by K. Thorne-Kaunelis, seconded by B. Trestman to adjourn meeting at 9:04 P.M.. UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

Meeting adjourn at 9:04 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Pat Lasko
Recording Secretary

THESE MINUTES WERE APPROVED AT THE MARCH 8, 2006 MEETING.