NORWICH BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2007
7:02 P.M., MARION CROSS SCHOOL

Minutes

Present: Board members Callaghan, Gray, Vitt, Williams; Administrators Gersen, Aubin, Edson; and 17 members of the public. Recorded by R. Lohr

1. Call to order –Vice Chair Williams called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

2. Approval of minutes

Linda Gray moved and Cary Callaghan seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 3, as submitted. The motion passed.

3. Curriculum Spotlight
Ruth Hall introduced students from her fifth grade class, who read samples of their writing. Board members expressed appreciation to the students for their good work, and thanked the parents for attending.

4. Communications and Reports

Report of Chair
Vice Chair Williams announced that the next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5, 7:00 PM at the Marion Cross School Library.

c) Reports of Administrators

Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Gersen updated the Board about the Faculty Survey, which will be administered at a faculty meeting on November 28.

Assistant Superintendent’s Report
Assistant Superintendent for Business John Aubin announced that the budget process has been initiated earlier than in previous years.

Principal’s Report

Principal Edson announced that the second grade had family night and the Safe Routes to School initiative has tallied a total of 1,300 miles to date. He also announced that the town has received the fourth largest Safe Routes grant in the state $160,000, for a sidewalk construction project.

d) PTO Report

It was announced that 1,300 bulbs had been planted on the green and that every student participated. Gift requests submissions are being received.

5. Public Input

Irv Thomae briefed the Board on legislative deliberations in Montpelier.

6. Business Requiring Discussion

Safety Forum
The Board discussed the light attendance at the School Safety Forum held on November 1 and suggested that the public attend regular Board meetings to address any issues during the public input part of the agenda. The forum has led to more attentive coverage during playground time.

Policy JRC, Protection of Pupil Rights, which is relevant for completing surveys had a first reading.

7. Business Requiring Action
Principal Edson explained details related to the Friends Grant that was used to acquire software that allows students to compose at Marion Cross School.
Cary Callaghan moved and Linda Gray seconded a motion to approve the Friends’ Grants as proposed and attached to the original meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously.

8. Executive Session
Cary Callaghan moved and Linda Gray seconded a motion to enter executive session in accordance with Title 1, Section 313 for discussion of a personnel matter. The motion passed unanimously.
The Board entered executive session at 7:37.

9. Adjournment

Linda Gray moved and Cary Callaghan seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:15 PM. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.