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COLCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION
Board of Education Special Meeting
Thursday, June 27, 2024
5:00 PM
Board of Education Central Office Conference Room
926
MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT : Chair Alexander Oliphant, Secretary Margo Gignac, Donna
Antonacci, Michelle Millington, Rosemary Gignac and Stefanie Tracey-Calash.
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT : Superintendent Daniel P. Sullivan, Ill.
OTHERS PRESENT : Director of Finance and Operations Rachel Linkkila and Executive
Assistant to the Superintendent Alyssa Fratoni.
1.
MEETING OPENING
1.1. Call to Order
M. Gignac called the meeting to order at 5:11 PM.
1.2 Roll Call
Chair Oliphant, R. Gignac and Vice-Chair C. Rivers not present during Roll Call.
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
PUBLIC COMMENT
2.1. For Public Comments, please see Bylaw on Meeting Conduct
No Public Comment.
*CONSENT AGENDA
3.1 *Approval of Minutes from June 4, 2024 Board of Education Regular Meeting.
Motion by: D. Antonacci
Motion to approve Minutes from June 4, 2024 Board of Education Regular
Meeting.
Second: M. Millington
Roll Call: All in favor
Vote: Motion carried
*PRIORITY DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
4.1 *Approval of revisions to the Town of Colchester’s Purchasing Policy.
The Board discussed the revisions.
Motion by: M. Millington
Motion to approve revisions to the Town of Colchester’s Purchasing Policy
Second: S. Tracey-Calash
Roll Call: All in favor
Vote: Motion carried
R. Gignac arrived at 5:15 PM.
4.2 *Approval of the Colchester Federation of Educational Personne! Contract for
2024-2028.
Superintendent Sullivan stated that there were no changes to the language in the
Contract. The only changes to the Contract were the length of lunch and the longevity
compensation adjustment chart.
Motion by: S. Tracey-Calash
Motion to approve the Colchester Federation of Educational Personnel Contract
for 202-2028.
Second: R. Gignac
Roll Call: All in favor
Vote: Motion carried
4.3 *Approval of book disposal at William J. Johnston Middle School
The Board asked what will replace the disposed books and Superintendent
Sullivan stated that it is going more towards electronic resources.
Motion by: M. Millington
Motion to approve book disposal at William J. Johnston Middle School
Second: R. Gignac
Roll Call: Alt in favor
Vote: Motion carried
4.4 *Approval of books and furniture disposal at Bacon Academy.
The Board discussed the disposal request of Band Uniforms and if the Marching
Band would make a come-back in the future years. It was discussed that the students already
have very full schedules with extra-curricular activities and sports.
Motion by: S. Tracey-Calash
Motion to approve disposal of books and furniture at Bacon Academy.
Second: R. Gignac
Roll Call: All in favor
Vote: Motion carried
4.5 *Discussion and Possible Action on Non-Union Non-Certified Salaries
The Board discussed the Salary Increase percentage for Non-Union
Non-Certified Salary Members.
Motion by: M. Millington
Motion to approve Non-Union Non-Certified Salaries as discussed.
Second: S. Tracey-Calash
Roll Call: All in favor
Vote: Motion carried
4.6 *Approval of Policy Committee changes to Policies - First Read
Policy Committee Chair D. Antonacci went over all changes. The Policies will go
to the Full Board for Second Read at the next full Board of Education Meeting.
A.Oliphant arrived at 5:49 PM.
4.7 *Approval of Policy Committee changes to Policy 1411 Law Enforcement Officials -
Second Read |
Motion by: S. Tracey-Calash
Motion to approve Policy 1411 Law Enforcement Officials changes.
Second: M. Millington
Roll Call: All in favor
Vote: Motion carried
4.8 *Approval of Policy Committee non-substantive changes to Policies - First and
Second Read
Policy Committee Chair D. Antonacci wanted to make the Board aware of the
changes, no vote is necessary since no language has been changed.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by: M. millington
Motion to adjourn.
Second: A. Oliphant
Roll Call: All in favor
Vote: Motion carried
A.Oliphant adjourned the meeting at 5:52 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Alyssa Fratoni
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent