DRAFT: Subject to Board Approval

WINCHESTER SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

OCTOBER 2, 2007

WINCHESTER SCHOOL LIBRARY

The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. by Chair, C. Duquette

Board Members Present: V. Cole, B. Moser, C. Duquette, G. O'Neal

Absent:  C. Thompson

Administration Present:  D. Crisafulli,  T. O’Connor, D. Funkhouser

G. O'Neal MOVED to accept the minutes of the September 20, 2007 Board meeting as printed; SECONDED by: V. Cole, VOTED: 3-1 (B. Moser - no), MOTION PASSED.

BOARD BUSINESS:

Policy:

Safety Program - Second Reading:

B. Moser MOVED to approve the Safety Program policy as written as a second reading; SECONDED by: V. Cole, VOTED: 4-0, MOTION PASSED.

B. Moser MOVED to approve the Facilities or Services - Grievance Procedure policy as written as a second reading; SECONDED by: G. O'Neal, VOTED: 4-0, MOTION PASSED.

Review of First Four Goals:

The Board reviewed the Buildings, Site and Facilities; Curriculum; Staff and Communications goals they previously set and made changes and deletions to the list as necessary. 

D. Funkhouser will ask D. Chamberlain about the condition of the playing fields.

D. Crisafulli suggested working with D. Chamberlain on a long and short term plan for maintenance issues to bring back to the Board.

G. O'Neal feels the Board should bring a list of goals to the Budget Committee.  He feels they should look at the possibility of solar heat as a Town project starting with the school and to look into grants for it.

                V. Cole agreed; would also like to see solar heat investigated.   

After discussion, the Board will invite Stephanie Brodie to the second meeting in November regarding her presentatioin on Abraham Lincoln.

G. O'Neal suggested putting stories from the school in the Banner; feels it is a way to get information out.

Financial Report:

The Board received a copy of the Revenue and Expense Reports in their packets. 

G. O'Neal MOVED to approve the manifest in the amount of $272,007.27; SECONDED by: V. Cole, VOTED: 3-1 (B. Moser - no), MOTION PASSED.

T. O'Connor will prepare the standard report for the Budget Committee's review.

Future Agenda Items:

                *Crossing Guard - how is it going?

                *D. Crisafulli and D. Funkhouser will talk with Megan to request that she be at the next meeting.

                *G. O'Neal asked for the number of disadvantaged students.

T. O'Connor advised that the Point of Sale software is being explored.  Will discuss with Dr. Crisafulli and a presentation will be brought to the board.

B. Moser MOVED to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 pm; SECONDED by: G. O'Neal, VOTED: 4-0, MOTION PASSED.

Respectfully submitted,

Peggy Higgins