Farmington River Regional School District
Meeting #229 - Farmington River Elementary School
555 North Main Road, Otis, MA 01253
Monday, May 5, 2008 – 7:00 PM
MINUTES
Members Present: Patrick Barrett, Ernie Hood, Laurie Nikituk, Laura Rogers-Castro, Roberta Sarnacki, John Skrip, Anita Weinstein, Jane Gleason, Jo Ann Austin.
Guests: Carol Blakeslee, Larry Gould
Call to Order: Laurie Nikituk called the meeting to order at 7:04.
Roof Project Update: Larry Gould provided an update on the status of the area of the roof that is continuing to leak. The areas in question are being stripped to determine how and why the water is getting in. Meetings are being held with the committee members, Russo Barr and Titan Roofing to address the issues identified.
Approval of Minutes of Meeting #228: The Minutes of Meeting #228 were approved as submitted. Moved Roberta Sarnacki, Seconded Anita Weinstein. Voted 6 – In Favor, 1 Abstention.
Approval of Minutes of Executive Session: The Minutes of the Executive Session were approved as submitted. Moved Anita Weinstein, Seconded Roberta Sarnacki. Voted 6 – In Favor, 1 Abstention.
FRRTA Contract: Discussion was held regarding changes being made in the final contract documents. Superintendent Austin indicated that the contract is currently being typed by the MTA and the only additional changes are clarifying which areas currently stating “Superintendent/Principal” should be Principal and which areas should be Superintendent.
Motion: To ratify the agreement between the Farmington River Regional School District School Committee and the Farmington River Regional Teachers Association. Moved Anita Weinstein, Seconded John Skrip. Voted Unanimous.
Tuition Agreement: The Tuition Agreement between the Lee Public Schools and Farmington River Regional School District has been revised to include language that would cap the annual increase at 3% unless the CPI exceeds 3.5% for two consecutive years.
Motion: To approve the Tuition Agreement between the Farmington River Regional School District and the Town of Lee as amended. Moved Ernie Hood, Seconded Anita Weinstein. Voted Unanimous.
Honor Roll: Superintendent Austin provided background on the honor roll at Farmington River Elementary School. We will be implementing an honor roll this year and students will be recognized in the final quarter. To qualify students must have grades of B and above. Discussion followed on revising our report cards and implementing recognition programs for attendance and other activities.
Motion: To approve the implementation of an honor roll for grades 4 through 6 for students with grades of B and above. This recognition will begin the fourth quarter of this year. Moved Ernie Hood, Seconded Anita Weinstein. Voted Unanimous.
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Superintendent Austin provided a revised Paraprofessional Job Description, Annual Work Agreement, Statement of Conditions of Employment and Evaluation Tool. She would like all members to review these documents and be prepared to vote on this package at the June meeting.
We will have a draft of a short and long term maintenance plan at our next meeting.
Financial Report: Jane Gleason reviewed a list of line item transfers to made to the FY08 Budget.
Motion: To authorize the recommended line item transfers to adjust the FY08 Budget to reflect actual expenditures. Moved Anita Weinstein, Seconded Laura Rogers-Castro. Voted Unanimous.
Motion: To adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM. Moved John Skrip, Seconded Anita Weinstein. Voted Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane E. Gleason
Assistant to the Superintendent
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