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FARMINGTON SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 29, 2005 FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY NON-PUBLIC SESSION BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Rich Cilley, Chairman Brian Blake, Superintendent Steve Yurick Joel Chagnon, Associate Principal Ken Dickie Todd Lefebvre Dave Vachon The Non-Public Session begins at 9:41 p.m. Joel is here this evening to speak to the Board. He is upset that his nomination for guidance counselor did not pass with the Board. He is trying to figure out how this happened. He feels that the Board does not respect his professional opinion. He would like to feel that the Board trusts him to put forth the best candidate possible. Ken Dickie expresses his opinion on this subject and Mr. Chagnon appreciates his point of view. Discussion followed. Joel leaves the non-public session at 9:50 p.m. Brian presents a letter from a student of Farmington, and a letter from the students' parents. The student has been in Farmington and would like to graduate with her class. Over the summer the family had some problems and moved to Rochester. They are trying to find housing in Farmington. The student would not be able to graduate from the Rochester School System because of the grading system in Rochester. Steve states that we can allow her to stay in Farmington if they can establish residency within 90 days then the family would have to pay tuition. MOTION: Steve Yurick motions to allow the student to stay if they can establish residency within 90 days of the first day of school. If they cannot do that, they would need to pay tuition. SECOND: Ken Dickie VOTE: 4 yes, 1 abstain, Todd Lefebvre Brian presents a letter to the Board that Brian has already sent to the Board of Selectman. This is to inform the Board of an issue with the Fire Chief. Brian presents the following nominations: Greg Brown - Boys Varsity Basketball $ 2,335.00 stipend replaces K. Bickford Kelly Downs - Custodian HWMS $ 9.02 / hr. replaces B. Hart Tammy Allard - lunch program $ 7.67 /hr. replaces Jennie O. Kim Vachon - lunch program $ 8.52 /hr. replaces C. Howard Bethany Bouchard - lunch program $ 7.67 /hr. new position -budgeted Janet Lundrigan - lunch program $ 7.88 /hr. new position - budgeted MOTION: Dave Vachon motions to approve SECOND: Rich Cilley DISCUSSION: Steve Yurick asks if the resignations were accepted. Yes. VOTE: Unanimous Linda Stearns Title IIA Teacher Grant funded $ 20.15 MOTION: Steve Yurick motions to approve SECOND: Rich Cilley VOTE: Unanimous Donna Therrian Guidance Counselor $ 29,550.00 + 15 days at half salary replaces S. Omand MOTION: Todd Lefebvre motions to approve SECOND: Dave Vachon VOTE: Unanimous Joanne Allfrey Speech and Language $ 25,462.00 replaces K. Setzer MOTION: Steve Yurick motions to approve SECOND: Dave Vachon VOTE: Unanimous Susan Parker Paraprofessional VVCS $ 8.59/hr. New Position- budgeted MOTION: Dave Vachon motions to approve SECOND: Rich Cilley VOTE: Unanimous Heidi Stanley Fall Spirit Coach $ 428.00 stipend Jason Durrance Asst. Coach - Football Volunteer MOTION: Steve Yurick motions to approve SECOND: Dave Vachon VOTE: Unanimous Tracy Cameron Transition Specialist $ 24,000.00 former JAG position MOTION: Rich Cilley motions to approve SECOND: Steve Yurick VOTE: Unanimous Rima Sutton VVCS SPED EH Program M/5 $30,770.00 replaces K. Marshall MOTION: Steve Yurick motions to approve SECOND: Dave Vachon VOTE: Unanimous Tracy Maxfield Paraprofessional VVCS $ 12.34/hr. replaces Sandy (Alexandra) Champagne MOTION: Steve Yurick motions to rescind the motion for hiring Alexandra Champagne. SECOND: Rich Cilley VOTE: Unanimous MOTION: Steve Yurick motions to approve the nomination of Tracy Maxfield SECOND: Dave Vachon VOTE: Unanimous Brian presents the resignation of Kelly Sweet - O.T. - he explains that Kelly has signed a contract and her resignation letter is dated August 29, 2005. MOTION: Rich Cilley motions to accept the resignation with the stipulation that she stay until we hire a suitable replacement. SECOND: Steve Yurick VOTE: Unanimous Brian presents the following nominations: Kathleen Letts for the Alternative Education Director $55,000.00 MOTION: Rich Cilley motions to approve with a starting salary of $48,000.00, and a review after 6 months for a possible salary increase. SECOND: Dave Vachon DISCUSSION: Rich Cilley asks if this is an Administrative position. Brian states yes. Brian states that this would be a 260 day contract. Discussion followed. VOTE: Unanimous Terry Rogers Program Assistant for the Alternative Education Program 14.11/hr. new position MOTION: Dave Vachon motions to approve SECOND: Steve Yurick seconds for discussion VOTE: Unanimous MOTION: Dave Vachon motions to come out of Non-Public Session. SECOND: Ken Dickie VOTE: Unanimous by roll call at 10:46 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Karen Dunham/Secretary Back to Top |
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