Farmington River Regional School District
Meeting #244 - Farmington River Elementary School
555 North Main Road, Otis, MA 01253
Monday, July 6, 2009 – 7:00 PM
MINUTES
Members Present: Hanna Barrett, Laurie Nikituk, Roberta Sarnacki, John Skrip, Anita Weinstein, Jane Gleason.
Guests: Larry Gould, Russ Loring, Chris Vreeland.
Call to Order: Laurie Nikituk called the meeting to order at 7:08 PM.
Approval of Minutes of Meeting #243: The Minutes of Meeting #243 were approved as submitted. Moved Anita Weinstein, Seconded John Skrip. Voted Unanimous.
Energy Audit: Discussion was held about the findings and recommendations made in the Energy Audit prepared by CET and Precision Decisions. Recommendations included improvements in the building envelope, electrical measures and calibrating the heating/ventilation system controls as well as options for the use of solar and other fuels. Further discussion took place about how to proceed in prioritizing the most feasible recommendations and pursuing grant funding for assistance with the cost of implementing the changes agreed upon. Jane Gleason will contact Scott Durkee, DOER and Kim Kiernan at WMECO. Related discussion took place regarding the roof and the status of identifying the cause of remaining leaks.
Cell Phone Policy: The second reading of the Policy on Cell Phone Usage was held.
Motion: To accept the Second Reading of the Policy on Cell Phone Usage as corrected. Moved Anita Weinstein, Seconded Hannah Barrett. Voted Unanimous.
Time & Learning Report: The Time and Learning Report for the 2009-2010 school year was presented.
Motion: To accept the Time and Learning Report for the 2009-2010 school year was accepted as presented. Moved Roberta Sarnacki, Seconded John Skrip. Voted Unanimous.
School Improvement Plan: The School Improvement Plan for 2009-2010 was reviewed. Discussion followed about the content and several grammatical corrections required were noted.
Motion: To accept the 2009-2010 School Improvement Plan as corrected. Moved Anita Weinstein, Seconded John Skrip. Voted 3 In Favor, 2 Opposed.
PK Van: Discussion was held regarding additional clarification of the 7D requirements provided by Jane Gleason. A quotation from N.E. Wheels for a 2009 Ford E-150 eight-passenger van that will accommodate 8 car seats was presented in the amount of $24,181.00.
Page 2 – July 6, 2009
Motion: To accept the bid presented by N.E. Wheels in the amount of $24,181.00. Moved Roberta Sarnacki, Seconded John Skrip. Voted Unanimous.
Budget Transfers: Jane Gleason provided a list of several line item transfers to be made. She also indicated that final outgoing school choice numbers were considerably higher than previously anticipated and may necessitate the transfer of funds from E&D to cover costs.
Motion: To authorize the line item transfers as presented and to transfer up to $40,000.00 from E&D to cover final costs for FY2009. Moved Roberta Sarnacki, Seconded John Skrip. Voted Unanimous.
Custodial & Cafeteria Bids: We participated in a cooperative bids with Lower Pioneer Valley Collaborative for custodial supplies and the Berkshire County Cooperative for cafeteria supplies. These bids resulted in favorable pricing for many of the products we are using.
Motion: To accept the Lower Pioneer Valley Custodial Supply Bid as presented. Moved Hannah Barrett, Seconded John Skrip. Voted Unanimous.
Motion: To accept the Berkshire County Cooperative Food Service Bid as presented. Moved Anita Weinstein, Seconded John Skrip. Voted Unanimous.
Motion: To adjourn the meeting at 9:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane E. Gleason
Assistant to the Superintendent
| 
