BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION
January 7, 2008
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING

Attendance: Gary Brochu

Julie Erickson

Michelle Hartel

Kathleen O’Donnell-Moss (arrived at 5:20 p.m.)

Christopher Puzio

Anthony Recck

John Richards

Also in attendance: Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Cicchetti

I. CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Brochu called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. in the Board of Education (“the Board”) meeting room at 238 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT.

II. INTERVIEWS FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES

Interviews were held with four candidates to fill two vacant positions on the Board of Education. These positions are to be filled for the remainder of this year’s Board term. The candidates interviewed were Ila Sunshine, Gary Lukens, Gus Viteri and William Lutz.

III. EXECUTIVE SESSION

At 7:12 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Richards, seconded by Mr. Puzio, to go into Executive Session to review results of interviews of candidates for Board of Education vacancies. Also in attendance was Dr. Michael Cicchetti.

FAVOR: ALL

MOTION CARRIED: 7:0

At 7:57 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Erickson, seconded by Mr. Recck, to leave Executive Session with Action Recommended for Special Board Meeting scheduled to be held immediately after this Special Meeting.

FAVOR: ALL

MOTION CARRIED: 7:0

IV. APPOINTMENT AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES

At 7:58 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Richards, seconded by Mr. Puzio, to appoint William Lutz and Gary Lukens to the Berlin Board of Education to complete vacant terms until the next election in 11/08.

FAVOR: ALL

MOTION CARRIED: 7:0

V.ADJOURNMENT

Moved by Mr. Recck, seconded by Ms. Erickson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 p.m.

FAVOR: ALL

MOTION CARRIED: 7:0

Respectfully submitted,

Michelle Hartel, Secretary, Berlin Board of Education