Norwalk Board of Education Meeting Minutes Part 2

June 24, 2008

Ms. Bishop-Pullan agreed with the suggestion of combining two Central Office positions into one. The savings could be $150,000+. Ms. Mosby thought that the savings would be closer to $200,000. Dr. Corda asked the Board members that if two Central Office positions were combined, that one newly created position would be responsible for 19 schools. The Board members said they understood that. Dr. Corda felt that they would see a reduction in the level of the improvements already made due to staffing not being adequate.

Some discussion took place regarding timing, as the budget needs to be in place by June 30. Dr. Corda clarified what the Board members were requesting and created a “priority list”. The priority list included three things: the combination of 2 directors in the Central Office and elimination of 1 secretary; examining the Assistant Principal positions with the possible reduction of 2 positions; and the Title 1 money.

The Board members agreed that they would table the vote on the budget reconciliation before them, and reconvene at another time with a new draft based on the input received within the last 6 months. It was requested that the priority list be provided to the entire Board for the next meeting.

** MR. KIMMEL MOVED TO TABLE THE APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET RECONCILIATION.

** MS. RIVAS SECONDED.

** MOTION PASSED WITH EIGHT (8) VOTES IN FAVOR (CHIARAMONTE, BISHOP-PULLAN, KIMMEL, IANNACCONE, MURRAY, HAMILTON, RIVAS, MOSBY) AND ONE (1) VOTE ABSTAINED (BURNETT).

The Board members agreed that they would meet at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, 6/26/08.

VIII. INFORMATION AND REPORTS

A. Board of Education Bylaw 9130 concerning appointment to committees

Ms. Bishop-Pullan said this was reviewed by the Policy Committee and they are recommending that it be adopted by the Board.

B. Board members’ announcements

There were no Board members’ announcements.

IX. DISCUSSION OF SUPERINTENDENT’S EVALUATION 2008/2009 SALARY PROPOSAL CONTRACT EXTENSION/NON EXTENSION SET DATE FOR A SPECIAL MEETING TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT’S CONTRACT (Executive Session Anticipated)

** MR. IANNACCONE MOVED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS SUPERINTENDENT’S EVALUATION, 2008/2009 SALARY PROPOSAL, CONTRACT EXTENSION/NON-EXTENSION; SET DATE FOR A SPECIAL MEETING TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT’S CONTRACT.

** MS. BISHOP-PULLAN SECONDED.

** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

** MR. IANNACCONE MOVED TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF TIME PAST 11:00 P.M.

** MS. HAMILTON SECONDED.

** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

The Board entered into Executive Session at 11:10 p.m.

X. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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