SPECIAL MEETING

THOMPSON BOARD OF EDUCATION

THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

6:00 p.m.

I. Call to Order and Roll Call

Chairperson Donna Lynch began the meeting at 6:13 p.m.

Members Present:                 Members Absent

Patricia Donnelly-left at 8:26 p.m. Laurence Consiglio   

Joseph Lindley                                   Christopher Eichner

                        Donna Lynch                                      William Witkowski                           

Ellen Corrado

Jacklyn Bonneau                               

Thomas Angelo

Also present was Michael Jolin, Nick Caruso.

Donna Lynch presented the recording secretary with a gift in honor of Administrative Professional’Äôs Day. 

II. Citizens Comments

None

III. Presentation/Dialogue

Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE)

Board of Education Roles and Responsibilities 

Nick Caruso of CABE presented Board of Education Roles and Responsibilities.

IV. CITIZENS COMMENTS

None

V. Board of Education Comments

Discussion was held regarding the strategic plan process, the evaluation process for the superintendent and the self evaluations for Board members.    Discussion was also held regarding the budget process and the issue of not having goals and a strategic plan in place. 

Joseph Lindley stated he feels the strategic planning process and self evaluations cannot move forward until all Board members are aware of their roles and responsibilities.   Another meeting with CABE was suggested in order to present this information to the Board members who did not attend this meeting. 

Dr. Jolin and Nick Caruso will discuss dates for the next meeting. Discussion was held regarding having the presentation during the next Board meeting.  Nick Caruso will check his availability for the May Board meeting.

Joseph Lindley suggested having a draft Code of Ethics available prior to the next meeting with CABE. 

Donna Lynch asked how the Boards’Äô evaluation fits into this.  Nick Caruso noted if the Board adopts a Code of Ethics now then in 3 to 6 months after operating under that Code of Ethics the Board can evaluate itself to determine how it is doing. 

VI.       Adjournment

The meeting ended at 9:19 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Roberta Baublitz

Recording Secretary

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