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
Colchester, Connecticut
6.27.2024 Special Meeting Minutes
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