Rochester School Board
Special Services Committee
School Board Conference Room
February 21, 2008
6:30 PM

Members Present:	Members Absent:	Others Present:
Ms. Caroline McCarley, Chair Mr. Frank Callaghan Mr. Tim Bruneau Mr. Mark Torr Mr. William Brennan		Mr. Michael Hopkins Mr. Kent Hemingway Ms. Linda Casey Dr. Anthony Pastelis Ms. Peggy Parker Mr. Robert Watson

The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:38 pm. A quorum was present

Budget

Ms. Casey reviewed the Special Services section of the proposed 2008-09 school budget. She highlighted major areas and specific line items.

Mr. Brennan moved, second Mr. Bruneau, to approve the Special Services portion of the FY 09 budget. The motion carried unanimously.

Special Education Transportation Bid

Mr. Hemingway and Ms. Casey presented information regarding the bid opening on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 for special education transportation. The administration recommends the Board contract with “The Provider”, who presented the low bid and met all specifications.

Mr. Callaghan moved, second Mr. Torr, to recommend to the finance Committee acceptance of the Provider 5 year bid for Special Education Transportation. The motion carried unanimously.

Employee Recognition Program

Mr. Torr and Mr. Bruneau volunteered to accompany administrators on monthly Employee of the Month recognition visits in the schools. Mr. Callaghan volunteered to sit with the selection committee for their monthly deliberations.

Adjournment

Mr. Callaghan moved, second Mr. Torr, to adjourn at 6:58 pm. The motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. Caroline McCarley