WINDHAM-ASHLAND-JEWETT CENTRAL SCHOOL
Board of Education Minutes
March 9, 2006
Teri Martin Parents
Jacqueline Maier Teachers
William Haltermann Administrators
A. J. Savasta Members of the
Drew Shuster community
John Wiktorko, Superintendent
Marge Curran, Treasurer
Felicia Senigo, Clerk
Board President, Teri Martin, called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.
Ms. Martin led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A moment of silence was observed in memory of Marcia Drum.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 9, 2006 were read and approved on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Jacqueline Maier.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Treasurer’s Report for January 2005 was read and approved on motion by Jacqueline Maier and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Superintendent Transfers were read and approved on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Jacqueline Maier.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Bill Schedule for March 2006 was read and approved on motion by Jacqueline Maier and seconded by Drew Shuster.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Extra-Classroom Activity Fund Account balances were read for the month ended January 31,2006 and we approved on motion by Jacqueline Maier and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
There was no correspondence.
Ms. Martin reading the rules, called for public comments.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the Board accept the resignation of Patricia Charbonneau effective June 30, 2006, which would be the last day of employment with the Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Jacqueline Maier.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the Board accept the resignation of Vincent Charbonneau effective June 30, 2006, which would be the last day of employment with the Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District on motion by Jacqueline Maier and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board appoints Joel Middleton to the extracurricular position of Junior Varsity Softball Coach for the 2005-06 school year with compensation as outlined within the WAJTA Collective Bargaining Agreement on motion by Jacqueline Maier and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board authorizes John Albert to volunteer with the girl’s softball program for the 2005-06 season under the direction of the program coaches and the WAJ athletic director on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Jacqueline Maier.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board authorizes an extension of an unpaid leave of absence for personal reasons to Cathleen Lashua through June 30, 2006 on motion by William Haltermann and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board authorizes adding Jerry Kamna to the substitute custodian list for the 2005-06 school year on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Jacqueline Maier.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the Board approve the recommendation from the Committee on Special Education for student #’s:. 239, 268, 271, 284, 416, 641 and 662 on motion by Jacqueline Maier and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board modifies the 2005-06 school calendar in the following manner: March 17 is designated as regular day of student attendance, March 31st is designated as a teacher conference day. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if the district uses an additional emergency closure day before March 31st, the 2005-06 school calendar will be modified in the following manner: March 17th and March 31st are designated as regular days of student attendance and April 14th is designated as a teacher conference day on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Jacqueline Maier.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board modifies the composition of the Audit Finance Committee to allow up to 3 members of the public to serve on the committee for the remainder of the 2005-06 school year on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Jacqueline Maier.
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Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board appoints Barbara Neumeister to the Audit Finance Committee as a volunteer community member for the remainder of 2005-06 school year on motion by William Haltermann and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin and Savasta.
No Shuster Motion Carried.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board appoints Kevin Cohane to the Audit Finance Committee as a volunteer community member for the remainder of 2005-06 school year on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Drew Shuster.
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Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board appoints Kathleen Murray to the Audit Finance Committee as a volunteer community member for the remainder of 2005-06 school year on motion by Drew Shuster and seconded by William Haltermann.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried.
RESOLVED, that the Board designate William Haltermann as chairperson of the Audit Finance Committee for the remainder of the 2005-06 school year on motion by Jacqueline Maier and seconded by Drew Shuster.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board authorizes the district to solicit Requests for Proposals (RFP) for Construction Management (CM) Services and to make a selection recommendation for such services based on qualifications, qualified experience, costs and other relevant considerations to the Board of Education no later than May 31, 2006 on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Jacqueline Maier.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried.
RESOLVED, the Board approves the dates and times for the Annual School District Meeting as follows:
Nominating Petitions April 3, 2006
Available for Board Candidates
Nominating Petitions Due April 17, 2006 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Voter Registration May 1 to May 5, May 8 to May 12, 2006,
8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. School District Office
Budget Hearing May 9, 2006
7:30 p.m. School Library
Vote on Budget, Propositions, and May 16, 2006
Board of Education Member 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. School Cafeteria
on motion by William Haltermann and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried.
Important dates were read.
Mr. Wiktorko gave his reports as follows:
Discussed a proposed memorial fund for Marcia Drum
Thanked the Board for attending the fiscal training last week
Discussed PTSA Tool Kits for approaching adolescents
Budget development scenarios for the 2006-07
Fund balances
Ms. Martin, reading the rules, called for additional public comment.
Mr. MacGregor, Windham, spoke regarding a possible alliance with Creamery Pond and the school; that sometimes the cheapest contract is not the best contract alluding to the Town’s problems; Marcia Drum’s sister is organizing a scholarship fund.
RESOLVED, that the Board go into Executive Session at 8:06 PM to discuss the employment history of 3 employees leading to the possible appointment of employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of these persons and current and pending litigation.
The items discussed during the Executive Session will be made public as appropriate at future meetings of the Board of Education.
The Board reconvened into regular session at 10:25 PM on motion by A. J. Savasta, seconded by Jacqueline Maier, and carried by those present.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:26 PM on motion by A. J. Savasta, seconded by William Haltermann, and carried by those present.
Felicia Senigo, Clerk of the Board
John Wiktorko, Clerk Pro Tem