The Kent Board of Education held its regular meeting on Thursday, February 4, 2010. Present were:  Chairman Tracy Horosky, Kendra Galusha, Scott Harvey, Carol Kallstrom, Patti Leo, CiCi Nielsen, Superintendent of Schools Patricia Chamberlain, Principal Rima McGeehan;  also present were several  teachers and two members of the press.

Tracy Horosky called the meeting to order at 5:36 p.m.

1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:  Carol Kallstrom made a motion to:

            Approve the agenda as presented.

The motion was seconded by CiCi Nielsen and approved unanimously.

2.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  CiCi Nielsen made a motion to:

            Approve the minutes of the January 13, 2010 regular meeting, as written.

The motion was seconded by Carol Kallstrom and approved unanimously.

3.  COMMUNICATIONS:  a) High School Student Report:  Senior Maddie Casey spoke about the Media Studies Program, an English elective which includes reading books and video projects.  They will be entering their video in a state-wide competition.

b) Comments  - Tracy Horosky reported on the progress of the newly created Kent Education and Learning Foundation (KELF).  She emphasized that monies from KELF is for innovative and creative projects for KCS and is not to supplement the Board of Education budget.

c) Written – A letter was received from resident Jonathan Moore expressing interest in the vacancy on the Region One board.

4.   PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:  Dr. McGeehan – see attached. 

5.   COMMITTEE REPORTS:  a) High School Report:  Cici Nielsen reported on the following: the new Freshmen Focus Group;  the PBIS program,  which was selected as a model for the state;  the dinner for the music program raised $7000;  two students were selected to compete in the All State Music competition; and Brittany Barrett gave a presentation on math intervention.

b) Building Committee – Scott Harvey – see attached.

c) Budget:  Carol Kallstrom – The Board has submitted its Five year Capital Plan to the Town.  We are still waiting for figures for health insurance.  The next budget meeting will be on February 11, 2010 at 5:15 p.m.

d) All Boards Chair – Patti Leo – The next meeting is scheduled for March.

e) Wellness Committee  – Rima McGeehan – The next meeting will be February 9th at
 9 a.m.

f)  Math Curriculum  - Kendra Galusha – met with Rima McGeehan and Brittany Barrett.  The looked at books received from Pearson as well as books already on the shelf.

6.  SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS’ REPORT:  a) Superintendent Patricia Chamberlain – see attached written report;  and articles on:   Legislative Priorities;  A Day on the Hill;  and the International Society for Technology Education.

     7.  OLD BUSINESS:  Cable access – no update

     8.  NEW BUSINESS:  none

      9.  COMMENTS:  Reporter Lynn Worthington reminded the board of the FYI time                    frame for posting minutes and motion.

      Rima McGeehan advised that the Women in History celebration will be held on March     25th, with more details to follow.

      10.  EXECUTIVE SESSION:  CiCi Nielsen made a motion to:

            Go into executive session at 6:44 p.m. to discuss the superintendent’s     evaluation and the principal’s evaluation.   (Patricia Chamberlain was invited         to sit in.)

The motion was seconded by Patti Leo.

The Board came out of executive session at 7:40 p.m.

1.  ADJOURNMENT:  CiCi Nielsen made a motion to:

            Adjourn at 7:45 p.m.

The motion was seconded by Kendra Galusha.

Respectfully submitted,

Barbara Lynch
Secretary to the Board

DISCLAIMER:  These minutes are a DRAFT and not official until approved at next Board meeting.

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