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Board approves scholarship, D.C. trip and personnel actions; moves to executive session on pending claims
Summary
The board accepted a $500 Richard Bourne scholarship from RAM Boosters, unanimously approved a student Washington, D.C. trip for Nov. 19–21 (estimated cost $659–$679 per student) with payment deadlines and fundraising supports outlined, approved a leave extension for an employee, and voted to enter executive session to discuss pending leave claims and litigation.
The Old Saybrook Board of Education approved several routine items on Feb. 12, including acceptance of a new scholarship, a student trip, and personnel actions, before moving into executive session on pending claims.
Scholarship: The board accepted a $500 Richard Bourne scholarship from the RAM Boosters by voice vote.
Student trip: High school staff presented a proposed Washington, D.C. trip (tentative dates Nov. 19–21). The presenter said the per‑student cost is expected to be approximately $659–$679 depending on options and insurance choices, and that fundraising (a Harlem Wizards event) had generated about $8,000 to help offset need-based assistance. Registration, chaperone staffing (typically 10–15 staff), medical/insurance procedures, and payment deadlines were outlined. After discussion the board moved and approved the trip unanimously.
Personnel: The board voted to grant an extension of an employee’s leave under contract provisions; the motion passed unanimously.
Executive session: The board voted to shift to executive session to discuss pending leave claims and litigation that include the superintendent; the vote was unanimous and one member planned to join by phone.
Votes at a glance: Approval of Richard Bourne scholarship — approved by voice vote. Approval of Washington, D.C. student trip — motion moved/seconded and approved unanimously. Leave extension — approved unanimously. Motion to enter executive session — approved unanimously.
What’s next: Trip registration and insurance details will be communicated to families if the trip proceeds; staff will manage financial aid requests and chaperone assignments. The board proceeded into executive session for confidential discussion.
