[Unapproved Minutes] ATTENDANCE
HERE ATTENDEE AFFILIATION
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Y Frank Carrano – Chairman Board of Education
Y Art Lombard – Vice Chairman Board of Education
Y Dr. Linda Barr Board of Education
Y Judith Hotz Board of Education
Y Michael Krause Board of Education
Y John Prins Board of Education
Y David Squires Board of Education
N Marie Watson Board of
Education
Y Dr. Kathleen Halligan, Superintendent Central Office
Y Dr. Mary Peraro, Assistant Superintendent Central Office
N Tashie Rosen – Business Manager Central Office
Y Taryn Mockus, BHS Student Representative
Y Jenna Grande, BHS Student Representative
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BUSINESS ITEMS
ITEM DESCRIPTION
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CALL
01 Meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Chairman Carrano.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
02 (Prins/Squires) Motion to approve Minutes of the September 17, 2008, Regular Meeting.
MOTION PASSED/APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
HONORS & TRIBUTES
Donna Melcher, Board member for three years, was presented with a petite crystal bowl for her service to the Board.
Linda Braddock, Board recording secretary for twelve years, was presented a Cross pen for her service to the Board.
Vice-Chair Arthur Lombard announced his retirement from the Board effective November 4, 2008, for personal reasons. He requested that we consider a course in Chinese history from 1900 on and in later years to consider providing language courses at BHS in Chinese and Arabic. November 4, 2008 is the 35th year anniversary of his first election to the Board. His years on the Board were not connective.
PRESENTATIONS
Clint Kennedy, Chief Technology Officer, introduced Dave Gruendel, Walsh Intermediate School Grade 7 Geography Teacher, who presented 21st Century Learning Skills.
Robin Goeler, Principal, Walsh Intermediate School, presented their School Improvement Plan.
Lee Panagoulias, Principal, Branford High school, presented their School Improvement Plan.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES’ REPORT
Student Representatives reported on college application meetings, a blood drive, and athletic activities.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Halligan reported that Chrissie Brown will speak on _____ world language at the elementary level at the World Language Committee. Safety, Health, and Wellness Committee met to discuss evacuation plans, alarm systems, wellness policies and playground equipment.
DISCUSSION/ACTION AGENDA
03 (Hotz/Prins) Motion to approve Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program in Morocco for Leslie Casanova.
MOTION PASSED/APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
04 (Prins/Lombard) Motion to approve BHS Model Congress field trip to Washington, D.C. November 19-23, 2008.
MOTION PASSED/APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
05 (Hotz/Lombard ) Motion to ratify the Nurses’ contract for 2008-2011.
MOTION PASSED/APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
Branford Public Schools’ budget assumptions and priorities 2009-2010 was discussed. Dr. Halligan will make the suggested changes and bring back to the Board.
CONSENT AGENDA
06 (Hotz/Lombard) Motion to approve budget transfer of $121,872 from the 2008-09 budget from multiple salary accounts to other benefits, transportation and mileage accounts.
MOTION PASSED/APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
07 (Prins/Lombard) move to Executive Session to discuss Negotiations at 10:30 P.M.
MOTION PASSED/APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
08 (Prins/Barr) Motion to return to Regular Session at 11:15 P.M.
MOTION PASSED/APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
No votes were taken.
09 (Prins/Barr) Motion to adjourn at 11:16 P.M.
MOTION PASSED/APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Hotz
Secretary
Prepared by
Aura Wilson, CEOE
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