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I. The meeting was called to order at 7:32 a.m. in the High School Conference Room. Present were: Chairman Beppie Cerf, Steve Brinn, Linda Cote, Kathy Hillman-Reed, Truth Holden, Susan Nevins, Mark Terison, Superintendent George H. Entwistle and Business Manager Dan O’Shea.

II. Open Discussion: There was none.

III. New Business:

A. Laptop Proposal for Ninth Grade: Mrs. Nevins with a second from Mrs. Holden moved the Board adopt the Laptop Proposal for Ninth Grade students. In an agreement with Apple, if the State could guarantee a statewide minimum purchase, Apple would provide the units at a reduced price. The Board discussed the State’s commitment to the laptop program, calculation of the number of units required (ordering for all teachers and 9th graders), the likelihood of per-unit price decreasing (with advancing technology), and compatibility of software with curriculum. Discussion also included considering creating an “option B’ should the State/Apple proposal fall through. The motion was approved 7-0.

B. Delegating Hiring Authority: Mr. Brinn with a second from Mrs. Hillman-Reed moved the Board grant approval for the Superintendent to hire personnel during the summer months pending final Board approval. The motion was approved 7-0.

C. ‘Curriculum Coordination’ Proposal: Superintendent Entwistle proposed the one-year appointment of an Acting Director of Quality Educational Services from the existing administrative team and presented a draft job description for this position. This position would be an expansion of the responsibilities of the vacant position of the Coordinator of Teaching and Learning. Mr. Terison with a second from Mr. Brinn moved the Board accept the ‘Curriculum Coordination’ Proposal and appoint an administrator from within the district using funds already allocated. The motion passed 7-0.

D. Copier Program – Finance Agreement: Mr. O’Shea presented a proposal to upgrade the copiers in the district. To provide longer-term stability and to improve efficiency and functionality of the equipment, he recommended working with Specialized Purchasing Consultants. The cost of the program would be $144,491 to be financed at 3.5% over five years, or approximately $32,000 per year beginning in August, 2005. The legal requirements of the financing require Board approval. Mr. Brinn with a second from Mrs. Hillman-Reed moved the Board accept the copier program proposal as presented. The Board approved the motion 7-0.

E. Appointment of New Employees

1. Janet Bruen, Middle School French, 50%
2. Diane Reid, Speech/Language Pathologist
3. Randall Greason, Special Education Ed. Tech. III, M.S.
4. Maureen Ballenger, Special Education Ed. Tech. III, M.S.

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Mrs. Holden with a second from Mrs. Hillman-Reed moved the Board appoint Janet Bruen, Diane Reed, and Maureen Ballenger. The motion also included the appointment of Randall Greason pending a subsequent review of Mr. Greason’s candidacy by Superintendent Entwistle (with follow-up communication to the Board). The motion passed 6-0 (Brinn out).

IV. Adjournment: Mr. Terison with a second from Mrs. Cote moved the meeting adjourn. The motion passed 6-0 (Brinn out) and the meeting adjurned at 9:05 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

George H. Entwistle 3rd, Ed.D

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