Norwich board votes to start limited snow-walker bus service earlier; elects new officers
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Summary
The board approved a motion to begin snow-walker bus service Dec. 11 for nine days at an estimated cost of $3,802.86 (vote 8–0 with one abstention reported), and elected Greg (vice chair), Chris (secretary) and nominated John Giovino for chair in officer elections.
The Norwich Board of Education approved a motion on Dec. 9 to offer temporary bus transportation to students identified as 'snow walkers' (those living within 1.5 miles) beginning Thursday, Dec. 11, covering nine days through the usual winter service period. The motion was made by a board member (speaker 18) and seconded from the floor. Administrators provided a cost estimate of $3,802.86 for the nine-day extension; the business administrator and superintendent said the district can absorb the cost within current transportation savings and snow-bus group-stop efficiencies.
After questions about precedent and operational logistics, the board voted to change the agenda and approve the snow-bus service. The chair called the vote; members recorded eight votes in favor and one abstention (the minutes reflect that outcome).
Later in the meeting the board held officer elections by written ballot for chair, vice chair and secretary. John Giovino was nominated for chair. The vice-chair contest produced a vote split with Greg receiving six votes, Kevin one and Heather two; Greg was declared vice chair. Chris (full name not provided in the record) ran unopposed for secretary and was elected. Ballots are recorded in the meeting materials as required by the bylaws.
The board adjourned after brief remarks from newly elected officers and holiday greetings.
