Colebrook Consolidated School
COLEBROOK BOARD OF EDUCATION
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: James Chittum, Beth Driscoll OTHERS PRESENT: None 1. Meeting Call to Order
: The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. by Brad Bremer. The motion was made by Sherri Gray and seconded by Louise Plager to move Item #8.a. (Election of Officers) to this time in the meeting.
The motion was unanimously approved. 8. New Business: a. Election of Officers
-The motion was made by Barney Adams and seconded by Jeanne Jones to make Superintendent Chittum the temporary chairman of the meeting. The motion was unanimously approved.
As per Section 10-218 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the results of the elections of officers are as follows: Voting results as listed:
Barney Adams for Brad Bremer Brad Bremer for Brad Bremer Lisa Fragale for Brad Bremer Sherri Gray for Brad Bremer
Jeanne Jones for Brad Bremer Ernie Marmer for Brad Bremer Louise Plager for Brad Bremer Voting results as listed:
Barney Adams for Lisa Fragale Brad Bremer for Lisa Fragale Lisa Fragale for Lisa Fragale Sherri Gray for Lisa Fragale
Jeanne Jones for Lisa Fragale Ernie Marmer for Lisa Fragale Louise Plager for Lisa Fragale 2. Pledge to the Flag
: Due to the location, the pledge was not recited. 3. Consideration of the Minutes: Jeanne Jones moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting of November 4, 2009.
Louise Plager seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. Public Comment: None 5. Correspondence: None 6. Budget: a.
Capital Spending – Jay Chittum reviewed the Capital Projects Fund Report (Exhibit 2). 7. Unfinished Business: a. Policies 3511; 3541; 3515; Student Health/Nutrition/Wellness for Approval
– The motion was made by Barney Adams and seconded by Louise Plager to approve Policies 3511 (Compliance with 504 Regulations); 3541 (Transportation); and 3515 (Community Use of School Facilities).
The motion was unanimously approved. Jeanne Jones made the motion to approve Policy 6142.101 (Student Health/Nutrition/ Wellness Policy). Sherri Gray seconded the motion. Jay Chittum clarified some sections.
The motion was unanimously approved. b. 2008-2009 Strategic School Profile
– Superintendent Chittum reviewed the 2008-2009 Strategic School Profile and comparison information. Four-year comparisons were presented as well as a comparison to the other elementary schools in the region.
c. Norfolk/Colebrook Cooperation
– Brad Bremer updated the Board that Colebrook is highly interested and is waiting for Norfolk to agree to the initiation of a study committee. Due to elections, there were a number of new members elected to the Norfolk Board of Education. Jay Chittum has a meeting with Norfolk next week.
a. Election of Officers: Moved to the beginning of the meeting. b. Review of 2010-2011 Calendar
– Jay Chittum reviewed the 2010-2011 school calendar. 9. Superintendent's Report: Jay Chittum reviewed his report. He also stated that Albert Pearce of Colebrook donated an electric stove/oven to the
teachers/staff room. Beth Driscoll has sent Mr. Pearce a letter of appreciation. 10. Committee Reports: a. Building & Grounds – A meeting will be held on December 15, 2009. c. Curriculum
– No report. d. Education Connection
– Ernie Marmer reported that not too many people take advantage of their free/nominal fee programs. Ernie went to Education Connection and took a tour of the facility and spoke with them. e.
Facilities Study – No report. f. Personnel & Policy – Policies were approved earlier in the meeting. g. Shared Services
– RTI standardization. Five to six courses are available for Gifted & Talented students. h. Strategic Plan
– Jay Chittum reported that we need to get the group back together and get back on track. 11. Negotiations: The
motion was made by Jeanne Jones and seconded by Sherri Gray to enter Executive Session to discuss negotiations. The motion was unanimously approved. Entered Executive Session at 8:52 p.m.
The motion was made by Lisa Fragale and seconded by Sherri Gray to exit Executive Session. The motion was unanimously approved. Exited Executive Session at 9:19 p.m. 12. Adjournment
: The motion was made by Brad Bremer and seconded by Louise Plager to adjourn the meeting. The motion was unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Lisa Ann Fragale, Secretary
Regular Meeting – December 2, 2009
MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Barney Adams, Brad Bremer,
Lisa Fragale, Sherri Gray, Jeanne Jones, Ernie Marmer, Louise Plager
Chairman: Brad Bremer
Vice Chairman: Barney Adams
Voting results as listed:
Barney Adams for Barney Adams
Brad Bremer for Barney Adams
Lisa Fragale for Barney Adams
Sherri Gray for Barney Adams
Jeanne Jones for Barney Adams
Ernie Marmer for Barney Adams
Louise Plager for Barney Adams
Secretary: Lisa Fragale
8. New Business:
b.
CABE – Barney Adams reported that CABE distributed the results of a study that said low class size (14-17 students) for Grade K-3 students has a positive effect through Grade 8.
i. Transportation
– The current contract expires this year – June 2010. Region 7 is taking the lead in the negotiations of the new contract, and we are waiting for them to set the meeting date.
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