Has she no shame? Talk about patting yourself on the back..watch the last thirty minutes or so…..
As for earlier in the meeting, it looks like things will NEVER change with this All Boards Committee.
Author: regiononereporter
Kent decides to stay in the dark ages and closed door, back room appointees. The public has spoken..well 31 of them. 2
The vote to keep the position as is was 24-7..(appointed Region One School Board member). 31 people, what a turnout.
The first of WHDD’S bi-monthly Housatonic Report’s With Matt Harnett Reply
Robin Hood Radio Presents: Matt Harnett’s Housatonic Report October 18
Click on link for report
Gale C. Toensing, the town’s representative to the Region 1 Board of Education, has filed a grievance with the Statewide Grievance Committee of the State Bar Counsel against Region 1 board attorney Gary Brochu 1
From this mornings Republican-American
FALLS VILLAGE — Gale C. Toensing, the town’s representative to the Region 1 Board of Education, has filed a grievance with the Statewide Grievance Committee of the State Bar Counsel against Region 1 board attorney Gary Brochu alleging his representation shows a lack of professionalism and competency and that he has failed to perform due diligence in carrying out his duties.
She believes that despite his assurance he represents the board, he appears to represent the superintendent. Brochu, of the firm of Shipman and Goodwin, said he had no comment on the matter.
Full story at this link
http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2012/10/18/news/local/677424.txt
From this mornings Republican-American…..Will Kent come in to the 21 Century? 3
KENT — Residents who turn out for Thursday’s town meeting to discuss the idea of changing the town’s representative to the Region 1 Board of Education from an appointed to an elected position will now be voting on the proposal. First Selectman Bruce K. Adams said Monday the selectmen changed the town meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday to include wording for a vote on the issue.
Resident Edward Epstein submitted a petition with the required 50 certified signatures to Town Clerk Darlene F. Brady on Oct. 1. The Board of Selectmen discussed the issue and set the date the next day, with a plan to have just a hearing first, followed by a vote in January.
A special selectmen’s meeting was called Oct. 4 to further clarify the wording on the meeting notice.
Adams sent out a notice to the town by email Friday to alert townspeople of the town meeting and that it was being called to “discuss and vote on making the Kent representative to the Region 1 BOE an elected position.” The change to an elected position would require alteration of a town ordinance. “If the vote is affirmative, an ordinance change will be brought to the annual town meeting in January,”
The Kent Board of Education has said it opposes the change. Members stated Thursday evening that they are happy with the current setup with an appointed representative. Jonathan Moore has served as the representative for over two years. Four of the six towns in Region 1 — Canaan, Falls Village, Salisbury and Sharon — have elected representatives. Only Cornwall and Kent continue to appoint their representatives.
Take A Letter Maria…. Reply
At last
nights Region One Board Of Education meeting, Chair Phil Hart of Cornwall read a letter into the record from five of the 6 First Selectmen in the region. It is interesting to note, the 5 First Selectmen who signed the letter have NEVER been to a board meeting in the year and a half we have been attending the meetings. The only regular First Selectman to show up at the meetings…Falls Village, and they did not sign the letter. Marshall Miles pointed out to the board that just because concerned citizens show up and voice their discontent with certain board actions and the apparent dysfunction of the board (which, by the way, was noted by the Assistant Superintendent in the Waterbury Republican just yesterday), does not mean that they do not wish the same success for the students, board, administration, and district. as a matter of fact, it shows their concern for the operation of the system.
LItchfield County Times artice on Public Forum On Region One Board Reply
By KATHRYN BOUGHTON
CORNWALL—A roomful of people at the Cornwall Library Friday night discussed public concerns about the conduct of the Region 1 Board of Education and the Central Office administrators, but after an hour of discourse no true dialogue had been achieved.
Region One Community Forum, Cornwall, CT September 28 Cornwall Library Reply
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A great turnout, a positive meeting! Great job Ed! As you will see, Phil Hart just does not get it. And, as long as that is the case, the Three Musketeers who almost 100% of the time vote with Phil YES on everything the administration presents, will continue to decide everything BEFORE hearing the public input. Let us hope that will change.
Republican American storu on last nights PUBLIC FORUM on Region One Reply
Here is a link to the Republican American’s story on last nights public forum on Region One
http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2012/09/29/news/local/672930.txt
About 60-70 people representing every town in the region (except North Canaan) attended the meeting. Video of the meeting will follow on the catv6 YouTube page, adn also be posted here.
BY BRUNO MATARAZZO JR.
REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
CORNWALL — A forum set up to air concerns over the administration of Region 1 school district didn’t resolve any underlying issues on Friday but it did generate a consensus: Let’s meet again.
Edward Epstein, a resident of Kent and a former longtime principal of Kent Center School, set up the meeting because he feels like dealing with the regional board is like “talking to a wall.”
“You say what you say and somebody says thank you. I never hear another word,” Epstein said.
The meeting was held at Cornwall Library and residents from Region 1 school district — Falls Village, Cornwall, Sharon, North Canaan, Salisbury and Kent — central office administrators and local and regional board of education members packed into a meeting room.
While no future date was set, Friday’s meeting was civil and there was no yelling or shouting but there were loud groans after Philip Hart, chairman of the Region 1 Board of Education, offered up his opinion on what “code words” to look out for.
“We’re frequently accused of not listening and we don’t understand,” Hart said. “Those are code words. Let me tell you what you mean: ‘We don’t agree with you.’ The fact we don’t agree doesn’t mean we don’t listen.”
Catering or Safety? We Agree Safety Is The Correct Choice Here…. Reply
SALISBURY — Salisbury Central School Board of Education member Jeffrey Lloyd’s effort to change the bus stop at Salisbury School didn’t get much traction from his colleagues Monday. The bus now pulls onto the private school’s property to pick up about 15 to 20 students. Lloyd said he has watched and the children appear to take their time getting on the bus, making the trip longer. He said he would like to see the children assemble on Route 44, ready to get on the bus when it arrives, so the route would not go up on school property. He said the buses rarely go on private property and his proposal would only make it fair.
“I’m not sure we’re acting on a problem or there’s a concern for equity,” member Jennifer Weigel said. “I’m not sure what problem we’d really be solving.” “Every other student is not 
d to,” Lloyd said. Region 1 Superintendent Patricia Chamberlain said keeping the pick-up off the road is safer.
“My question is, where does it stop?” asked Lloyd. “What’s Hotchkiss going to ask for? It lays the groundwork for other requests.”
“It’s not catering,” said member Stephanie Thomas. “We like the kids to be safe.” Weigel said getting the bus off the road allows cars following it to move on. “I think this is a good solution.”