Doty Memorial School Draft School Board Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: December 11, 2006

Attendance: Mark Powell, David Wells, Peter Sterling, Sandra Ferver, Carole Freeman.

Call to Order:  The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M.

Consent Agenda: Mark moved to approve the consent agenda.  Peter seconded the motion. All in favor.

Reports to the Board: Mark explained the executive committee’s decision to change IT providers and the projected savings over the next three years despite a large payment upfront.

Discussion Agenda: David asked for the board’s input on what could possibly be printed on sweatshirts that the school wants to have made up. The board gave David feedback that they would like something other than Warriors on the sweatshirt.

The second draft of the Doty budget was discussed. David presented his research that indicates that a school the size of Doty, 19,000 sq ft, needs a full time custodian.

Superintendent special education director and principal recommend reducing the number of para-educators by .5 FTE.

Action Agenda: Motion to accept the resignation of Audrey Beauregard with regrets and accept the nomination of Leslie Christian for the position of special education para-educator. Mark moved to approve the motion. Sandra seconded the motion. All in favor.

Sandra moved to adjourn.  Peter seconded.  All in favor


Adjournment:            8:55 P.M.

Minutes prepared by: Peter Sterling

Minutes are not official until approved by the Board and signed.

Approved by the Board:  _______________________________________

Date Approved:  _______________________________________