A special meeting of the Litchfield Board of Education was held on Wednesday, July 25, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the Litchfield Intermediate School cafeteria.

 

            Board members present were: Mr. Shuhi, Chairperson; Messrs. Fairchild, Falcetti, Gorman, Katzin, Noone, Simone, and Tourtellotte.  Mrs. Reardon was absent.

 

            Also present were: Dr. Vita; Mrs. Perusse; Mr. Zaremski; the public and the press.

 

New Business

 

                        MOTION made by Mr. Simone and seconded by Mr. Tourtellotte: to appoint Jennifer Marinelli as the Litchfield Intermediate School Principal.

 

            Dr. Vita reported that she is the selection committee’s recommendation and also the Board’s recommendation and will begin on Monday.

 

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

 

            Dr. Vita reported that the selection committee unanimously recommended the candidate for Director of Curriculum and Instruction but there are a few pending details needing to be worked out.  Pending consultation and negotiation with the candidate, the Board needs to authorize the execution of a satisfactory agreement. 

 

MOTION made by Mr. Tourtellotte and seconded by Mr. Gorman: to authorize the superintendent to negotiate and enter into an employment agreement with the selected candidate for the Director of Curriculum position pending resolution of issues related to the specifics of this position.

 

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

 

Old Business

 

Mr. Noone reported on the discussions held at the Finance and Facilities Committee meeting regarding the possible extension of the school transportation services contract.   The Committee was generally receptive to the idea of extending this contract pending the Board’s ability to negotiate acceptable terms for this agreement.

 

MOTION made by Mr. Tourtellotte and seconded by Mr. Fairchild: to authorize the Superintendent to enter into discussions with All-Star Transportation to develop an acceptable terms for an extended agreement for the provision of school transportation services.  Should a tentative agreement be reached, the Board will vote on this at the next regular Board meeting on August 22, 2007.

                       

 

                                    MOTION carried.  All votes were in the affirmative.  Mr. Simone abstained. 

 

                        MOTION made by Mr. Simone and seconded by Mr. Gorman: to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m.

 

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

 

                                                            Respectfully submitted,

                                                            Donald Falcetti, Secretary

                                                            Joanne Bertrand, Recording Secretary