BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Jeanne Jones

ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: James Chittum, Beth Driscoll

OTHERS PRESENT: Ernie Marmer

1. Meeting Call to Order :  The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Brad Bremer.

2. Pledge to the Flag:  The Board recited the pledge.

3. Consideration of the Minutes:  Sherri Gray moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting of April 1, 2009 as amended per the memo from Superintendent Chittum.  Susan Read Stanton seconded the motion.  The motion was unanimously approved.

4. Public Comment:  None

5. Recognition:  None

6. Correspondence: 

     a. Brad Bremer shared correspondence with the Board regarding a resident's     happiness with the education at CCS.

     b. Jay Chittum shared correspondence with the Board regarding 2007-2008 District    Annual Performance Reports in   
          accordance with IDEA.  The report states that we    are meeting standards.

     c. Received a letter from Governor Jodi Rell proclaiming May 6, 2009 "Nurse's Day". This proclamation will be shared
         with Nurse Beth Kelly.

7.   Budget:

     a. Capital Spending – There are no changes to report.  Library furniture will be   ordered soon.

8. Unfinished Business: 

     a. 2009-2010 Proposed Budget – Jay Chittum discussed state statutes regarding town referendums.  Louise Plager moved
        that the Board approve the recommendation of Superintendent Chittum that the Board of Education provide no role in
        the development of the explanatory text.  Lisa Fragale seconded the motion. 
        The vote was:  1 opposed, 4 yes, 1 abstention.

 Barney Adams moved that the Board of Education unanimously recommends that the Colebrook community vote against the town budget because it does not meet the minimal educational requirements of Colebrook Consolidated School and that voters mark in response to Advisory Question 2:  "Not enough".  Susan Read Stanton seconded the motion.  The motion was unanimously approved.

  The Board Chairman informed the Board that he will be sending out a press release regarding the budget referendum.

     b. Colebrook/Norfolk Cooperative Collaboration – This cooperative effort is still being discussed and considered.  Time
         limits/deadlines need to be established.  The Board Sub-committee of Barney Adams, Lisa Fragale, and Brad Bremer
         will meet with Norfolk.  Superintendent Chittum will contact Norfolk to coordinate the schedule.

     c. Consideration of Students with Food Allergy Care Needs Policy for Approval – The motion was made by Susan Read
         Stanton and seconded by Barney Adams to approve the "Students with Food Allergy Care Needs Policy". 
         The motion was unanimously approved.

9. New Business: 

     a. Series 2000 – Administration Policies for First Reading – Jay Chittum presented the Series 2000 – Administration
         Policies for First Reading.

     b. Leadership Team Self-Assessment Worksheet – Jay Chittum presented the Self-Assessment Worksheets for the Board
         to complete by May 22^nd.  This process is recommended by CABE.

     c. Superintendent Self-Evaluation – Year in Review – Jay Chittum presented his Self-Evaluation – Year in Review and
         discussed the progress of his goals and objectives.

10. Superintendent's Report – Jay Chittum reviewed his report.

11. Committee Reports:

     a. Building & Grounds – No report.

     b. CABE – No report.

     c. Curriculum – No report.

     d. Education Connection – Will be meeting on May 7^th.

     e. Facilities Study – No report.

     f. Personnel & Policy – Started reviewing the Series 3000 policies at a meeting today. Louise Plager will join the Policy
        committee. Contract negotiations with the superintendent and the principal will begin after the 2009-2010 budget is
        approved.

     g. Shared Services – No report.

     h. Strategic Plan – No report.
 
     i. Transportation – No report.

12. Adjournment – The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Louise Plager and seconded by Barney Adams.  The motion was unanimously approved.  The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

 Respectfully submitted,