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Sterling Board approves consent agenda, budget items and accepts memorial bench gift
Summary
At its Aug. 20, 2025 meeting the Sterling Board of Education unanimously approved the consent agenda and budget and expense report, accepted a donated memorial bench or plaque honoring four former teachers and approved line-item transfers; the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
The Sterling Board of Education met Aug. 20, 2025, in the school district Community Room and voted unanimously to approve routine business, take up budget items and accept a donated memorial bench or plaque honoring four former teachers.
Courtney Langlois, board chair, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and the board approved the consent agenda — including the June 16, 2025 minutes, the superintendent’s report, the special education director’s report, the principal’s report, the clinical supervisor’s report and the monthly check register — on a motion by Vice Treasurer Victoria Robinson-Lewis, seconded by Vice Chair Jennifer Mossner. The vote was recorded as "all in favor."
Business Manager Sara Howley reviewed the district’s Financial/Budget Discussions paperwork. Board member Catherine Malo moved to approve the Budget and Expense Report as presented; Robinson-Lewis seconded and the motion passed with all in favor.
Under personnel, the agenda listed a new hire: Sarah Courtemanche was identified as a new special education hire. The minutes record the hire on the personnel report; no separate approval vote is recorded in the meeting minutes.
Retired teacher Liz Glaude, speaking on behalf of a group of retired teachers, requested a memorial recognition for former staff members Lucian Dzialo, Joanne Grezelak, William Asal and Kevin Leddy. Vice Treasurer Victoria Robinson-Lewis moved to accept the gift of a memorial bench or plaque, with location to be coordinated with the principal; Board Member Catherine Malo seconded. The motion passed with all in favor.
The board also reviewed and approved proposed line-item transfers on a motion by Robinson-Lewis, seconded by Mossner; the motion passed unanimously. Committee reports for policy, budget and negotiations were noted but no committee actions were recorded.
Board Chair Langlois reported as liaison on a Plainfield Board of Education meeting held Aug. 13, 2025, noting discussion of grants, recent hiring, appointment of student representatives and introduction of a new athletic director and school resource officer.
The meeting included two public-comment periods; no members of the public spoke. Victoria Robinson-Lewis moved to adjourn at 6:30 p.m.; Jennifer Mossner seconded and the motion passed with all in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
