BERLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION

January 24, 2008

MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING

Attendance: Gary Brochu

Julie Erickson

Michelle Hartel

Gary Lukens

William Lutz

Kathleen O’Donnell-Moss

Christopher Puzio

Anthony Recck Absent

John Richards

Also in attendance: Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Cicchetti; Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Rena Klebart; Director of Business Operations Roman Czuchta; Director of Pupil Personnel Services Margaret Butler; Principal of Berlin High School George Synnott; Principal of McGee Middle School Brian Benigni; Principal of Griswold School Laurie Gjerpen; Principal of Willard School Robert J. Sullivan II; Principal of Hubbard School Alfred Souza; Supervisor of Special Education Linda Holian; McGee Middle School Dean of Students James Sachs; members of the Berlin Town Council; and John Kennedy, Consultant, New England School Development Council (NESDEC).

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. in the Catherine M. McGee School Auditorium at 899 Norton Road, Berlin, CT. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

II. PRESENTATION TO TOWN COUNCIL – STATEMENT OF NEED/NEW HIGH

SCHOOL

Board of Education President Gary Brochu and Secretary Michelle Hartel, respectively, provided information on the NESDEC Facilities Study and on the Educational Specifications for the New High School. Mr. Donald Kennedy provided comments after each of the presentations. Mr. Brochu responded to questions from members of the audience.

III. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Michelle Hartel, Secretary, Berlin Board of Education