May 10, 2001

 

Wednesday evening’s Board of Education meeting began with Public Participation followed by

Board Announcements and Committee Reports. Deb Larson reported on her visit to the Middle

School which occurred on the day of the bomb threat. She commended the staff and students on

how well the entire situation was handled. She also reported on her visit to the Elementary

School. Bucky Jordan reported on the last Town Park Committee Meeting and provided a brief

update on the Park status. H

e reported on the Elementary School Concert he attended. Amy

BennettLepel reported on the last Bicentennial Committee Meeting, two SAVE Committee

Meetings and the PROUD Meeting she attended. Amy also thanked all of those who helped

make the reception for the retiring Superintendent successful. Gretchen Craft reported on her

visit to the Elementary School and the reception for the newly appointed Middle School

Principal. Bill Herbert reported on the last Town Board Meeting, the Bus Road­ e­ o and the

stude nt essay contest. The Superintendent requested Board approval for a Sunday use of the

Middle School Building.

 

The Board approved Consent Agenda items which included substitute teachers, one resignation

and the approval of two additional scribes for testing in the Middle School. CSE Case

Summaries were also approved as presented.

 

Under Old Business, the Board approved the appointment of Bill Mitchell as Middle School

Physical Education Teacher effective September 1, 2001, who will be replacing retiring

teacher,

Warren Gregg. The Board discussed the parking situation at the High School. Four areas of

concern were identified. The Board will discuss possible situations (with cost implications)

during a summer Board Meeting.

 

Under New Business the Board approved the Professional Development Plan after discussion

and questions. The Board also approved the Superintendent's recommendation for

Administrative salaries for 2001­ 2002 and Supervisory and Confidential salaries for 2001­ 2002.

In final action the Board approved the Superintendent’s recommendation to transfer Heather

Brownell into the regular 5

th

grade position from Special Education. She will begin a new

seniority status but will carryover her tenure into her new appointment.

 

Meetings were reviewed and Public Participation was held. The meeting was recessed to

Executive Session at 9:30 p.m. and adjourned at 9:55 p.m. No further action was taken.