Colebrook Consolidated School
COLEBROOK BOARD OF EDUCATION
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Barney Adams, Brad Bremer, Sherri Gray, Jeanne Jones, Louise Plager BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Lisa Fragale, Susan Read Stanton ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: James Chittum, Beth Driscoll
OTHERS PRESENT: Ernie Marmer 1. Meeting Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Brad Bremer. 2. Pledge to the Flag: The Board recited the pledge. 3.
Consideration of the Minutes: Jeanne Jones moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting of September 2, 2009. Sherri Gray seconded the motion.
The motion was unanimously approved. 4. Public Comment: None 5. Correspondence: None 6. Budget: a. Capital Spending
- $92 carried over in Technology Replacement Plan; $5,000 carried over for Architect; and $7,000 for Heating Cables for the Roof. b. Quarterly 2009-2010 Budget Update
– The superintendent reported that as of this date all expenses were on budget and special education costs were as planned. c. 2010-2011 Budget Schedule
– The 2010-2011 Budget Schedule was presented. The motion was made by Sherri Gray and seconded by Jeanne Jones to approve the schedule as presented. The motion was unanimously approved.
7. Unfinished Business: a. 2009-2010 Board of Education Goals for Approval
– The 2009-2010 Board of Education Goals were discussed. No revisions were made to these goals, which were first presented at the September Board of Education meeting. The motion was made by Louise Plager and seconded by Jeanne Jones to approve the goals.
The motion was unanimously approved. 8. New Business: a. Series 3000 – Business & Non-Instructional Operations Policies for First Reading
– These policies were reviewed and will be presented for approval at the next Board Meeting. b. Presentation of Revised Report Cards
– Beth Driscoll presented proposed changes to report cards for the Board's information and review. c. Approval of Dates for Calendar Year 2010 Board of Education Meetings
– The motion was made by Sherri Gray and seconded by Louise Plager to accept the 2010 Board of Education Meeting Dates. The motion was unanimously approved. d. Employee Health Issues
– Jay Chittum explained H1N1 issues as discussed with other school districts. If sick, students and staff should stay home. Jay requested to be allowed to use discretion for non-certified staff getting extra sick days as needed. Jeanne Jones moved that the superintendent is authorized for the 2009-2010 school year to extend paid sick leave on an individual basis to non-certified employees exceeding the number of days provided in the employees' salary agreement in cases where flu-like symptoms prevent or have prevented the employee from coming to work. Barney Adams seconded the motion.
The motion was unanimously approved. 9. Superintendent's Report: Jay Chittum reviewed his report as presented. 10. Committee Reports: a. Building & Grounds
– Jay Chittum reported on an energy grant. The revised project will use the grant for solar panels only. The administration will look for an alternative for heated water. Jay also discussed asbestos abatement to remove tiles. A contractor will provide a proposal to the school district to do testing and create a work plan. The costs will be presented to the Board of Finance.
b. CABE – No report. c. Curriculum – No report. d. Education Connection – No report. e. Facilities Study – No report. f. Personnel & Policy – No report. g. Shared Services – Bridges II Program moved to Norfolk. Jeanne Jones is the new Shared Services Board Chairperson. h. Strategic Plan – No report. i. Transportation – No report. 11. Superintendent Evaluation: Jay Chittum presented his 2009-2010 Superintendent Performance
Goals. The motion was made by Louise Plager and seconded by Sherri Gray to approve the 2009-2010 Superintendent Performance Goals as presented. The motion was unanimously approved. 12.
Administrator's Contract Negotiations: Barney Adams moved to enter Executive Session for a review of the Superintendent Contract. Jeanne Jones seconded the motion.
The motion was unanimously approved. Entered Executive Session at 9:06 p.m. The motion was made by Sherri Gray and seconded by Louise Plager to exit Executive Session. The motion was unanimously
approved. Exited Executive Session at 9:39 p.m. The motion was made by Barney Adams and seconded by Jeanne Jones to allow Brad Bremer to finalize a contract for James Chittum consistent with the
recommendations of the Personnel Committee. The motion was unanimously approved. 13. Adjournment
: The motion was made by Jeanne Jones and seconded by Louise Plager to adjourn the meeting. The motion was unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 9:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Barney Adams, Acting Secretary
Regular Meeting – October 7, 2009
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