THETFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT

Tuesday September 26, 2006

Thetford Elementary School

The meeting was convened by Andy Boyce, at 7:07PM in the Art Room. The following were present: Andy Boyce, Robin Brown, Kristen Downey, Jennifer Reining, Susan Weider, School Board; Alice Worth, Principal; Virginia Stone, Secretary; Brian Carroll, OESU; Dan and Dana Grossman

Agenda Review - Additions: Executive Session for student issues

Action Items - Transportation questions to be addressed under Superintendent’s Report

Dan Grossman swore in new Board member Kristen Downey.

7:10PM Dan and Dana Grossman left the meeting.

7:13PM Lisa Celone joined the meeting.

Minutes - MOTION: (Reining/Brown) moved/seconded to approve the minutes of the 9/12/06 Board meeting as amended; unanimous. The minutes of the 9/12/06 Board meeting were amended to correct the spelling of Kristen Downey’s name.

Orders - MOTION: (Brown/Boyce) moved/seconded to approve order #6/06; unanimous.

Reports

Principal’s Report - Alice Worth reviewed her written report. Topics: Professional Development, Enrichment, Facilities, the Hot Lunch Program, Health, and Parent Night.

Lisa Celone reported to the Board on her groups’ discussions with the Rassias Foundation regarding foreign language instruction.

7:40PM Lisa Celone left the meeting.

Superintendent’s Report - Brian Carroll reported on transportation questions:

1) There are no state regulations regarding the length of bus routes in time or mileage.

2) For a Class 1 bus, seatbelts are installed but use is mandatory only for Head Start students.

Susan Weider reported on the last OESU Board meeting and the discussion of ways to assess schools for the costs of running the OESU.

Other Business

Strategic Plan Review - From 7:50PM to 9:30PM the Board reviewed the draft of the Strategic Plan and had a lengthy discussion. Andy Boyce and Susan Weider will make proposed changes and circulate a revised draft to Board members for discussion in November.

Future Agenda Development - no discussion