Farmington River Regional School District
Meeting #231 - Farmington River Elementary School
555 North Main Road, Otis, MA 01253
Monday, July 7, 2008 – 7:00 PM
MINUTES
Members Present: Patrick Barrett, Ernie Hood, Laurie Nikituk, Roberta Sarnacki, John Skrip, Jane Gleason, Jo Ann Austin.
Call to Order: Laurie Nikituk called the meeting to order at 7:25 PM
Approval of Minutes of Meeting #230: The Minutes of Meeting #230 were approved as submitted. Moved Ernie Hood, Seconded John Skrip. Voted Unanimous.
Approval of Minutes of Executive Session: The Minutes of the Executive Session were approved as submitted. Moved Ernie Hood, Seconded Roberta Sarnacki. Voted Unanimous.
2008-2009 School Calendar: Superintendent Austin presented the proposed 2008-2009 school calendar as well as the Berkshire Hills Regional School District and Lee Public Schools calendars. It was noted that there will be a two week break in December/January during the Christmas and New Year Holiday. This represents 180 days for students and 184 days for teachers.
Motion: To accept the 2008-2009 School Calendar as presented. Moved John Skrip, Seconded Ernie Hood. Voted Unanimous.
Paraprofessional Job Description: Superintendent Austin presented the revised Paraprofessional Job Description, Conditions of Employment and Evaluation Tool.
Motion: To accept the Paraprofessional Job Description, Evaluation and Conditions of Employment as presented. Moved Roberta Sarnacki, Seconded Ernie Hood. Voted Unanimous.
School Improvement Plan: Superintendent Austin presented the School Improvement Plan prepared by the School Governance Council. Discussion was held about the recommendations.
Motion: To accept the School Improvement Plan as presented. Moved Pat Barrett, Seconded Roberta Sarnacki. Voted Unanimous.
Summer Maintenance Plans: Jo Ann Austin indicated that we have hired additional part-time maintenance staff for the summer. She then outlined the projects that are to be completed during the summer break.
Superintendent’s Goals: Superintendent Austin presented and discussed her goals for the 2008-2009 school year.
1. Finish the Crisis Management Policy
2. Revise K-6 Report Cards
3. Create a 5-Year Technology Plan
4. Create a School-Wide Enrichment Plan
Motion: To adjourn the meeting at 8:45 PM. Moved Pat Barrett, Seconded Ernie Hood. Voted Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane E. Gleason
Assistant to the Superintendent
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