LITCHFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

 

            A special meeting of the Litchfield Board of Education was held on Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Conference Room.

 

            Board Members Present:  Mr. Shuhi, Chairperson; Mrs. Reardon; Messrs. Costa, Falcetti, Gorman, Noone, Simone, Tourtellotte and Fairchild.

 

            Also present:  Dr. Vita, Mrs. Perusse, Mrs. Scozzafava (LEA); the public and press.

 

New Business:

 

a.                   Discuss and vote to ratify the proposed Agreement between the Litchfield Board of Education and the Litchfield Education Association (2007-2011) as recommended by those members of the Board who served as negotiations liaisons.

 

MOTION made by  Mr. Costa and seconded by Mr. Tourtellotte: to ratify contract as are recommended.

 

Discussion:  Negotiation was expedient process by both the Litchfield Education Association and the Board of Education.  Legal fees were avoided; a very positive process; 4-year contract; wage increases were reviewed; clarification concerning insurance; option of a Health Savings account; premium cost share reviewed for all plans; phase out of retirement adjustment agreement.  Mr. Shuhi and Mr. Noone recused themselves from the process.  LEA commented on the negotiation process in a positive manner.

 

                                    MOTION carried.  All votes were in the affirmative.  Mr. Shuhi and Mr. Noone abstained.

 

                        MOTION made by F. Simone and seconded by Mr. Falcetti: to adjourn the meeting at 6:11 p.m.

 

                                    MOTION carried.  All votes were in the affirmative.  There were no abstentions.

 

 

                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                                    Donald R. Falcetti, Secretary