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Most Recent School Board Meeting Minutes |
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Minutes are not
official until approved by the Barre Town School Board BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: ADMINISTRATORS: GUESTS: BOARD SECRETARY:
1. Call to Order The Chair, Brenda Buzzell, called the Wednesday, May 18, 2011 meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., which was held in the Barre Town Middle and Elementary School Library, 70 Websterville Road, Barre Town, VT. A flag salute followed. 2. Visitors and Communications Mr. Kirkland announced construction of the Community Garden was underway and ahead of schedule. Along with the Board, he thanked the many volunteers involved. 3. Consent Agenda
On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mr. Paterson, the Board unanimously voted to approve the minutes of May 4, 2011 Regular Board Meeting, as submitted. 4. Old Business
Mr. Crowley advised that the three policies presented were reviewed by Mr. Tewksbury and himself, and reflective of the changes proposed in the first readings. On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mr. Kirkland, the Board unanimously voted to approve the second and final readings of the School Bus Transportation Policy (EEA), Buildings and Grounds Inspection Policy (EBA), and Safety Drills Policy (EBCB), as submitted. 5. New Business
Along with the Board, Mr. Crowley reviewed the letter of resignation from sixth grade teacher, Cassandra Major, a 32 year veteran, of which the past 20 were spent at BTMES. The Board acknowledged their gratefulness for Ms. Major’s service to the school and community. On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mr. Paterson, the Board unanimously voted, with regret and best wishes, to accept the resignations of Ms. Cassandra Major, effective June 30, 2011, as discussed.
Dr. Bacon advised that Ms. Worth recommended extending an elementary teacher contract to Jen Bessery, noting that Ms. Bessery was a current employee and served the past year as a kindergarten teacher. On a motion by Mr. Kirkland seconded by Mr. Paterson, the Board unanimously voted to extend a contract to Jen Bessery, effective July 1, 2011, as recommended.
The Board agreed to hold its day-long annual retreat on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Mrs. Buzzell advised the Superintendent should plan to attend after 9:00 a.m., and that Administrators would be expected to arrive at lunch time, for the afternoon. Mrs. Buzzell asked Board members to bring ideas for agenda items to the June 1, 2011 meeting. Mr. Crowley asked for the Restructuring Plan to be included on the agenda. Mr. Paterson requested that the Technology Plan be presented. Board members agreed to bring other agenda items to the next meeting.
The Board agreed to cancel the June 15, 2011 regular meeting due to the eighth grade graduation scheduled for that evening and tentatively hold June 22, 2011, for its second monthly Board meeting, if needed. They agreed to further discuss and decide at the June 1st meeting. The Board also agreed summer meetings would be suspended and replaced by the day retreat. Regular meetings would resume on August 17, 2011.
Mrs. Buzzell advised the Board that Town Clerk [and school Treasurer by default] Donna Kelty was requesting the Board’s support to adopt a procedure authorizing electronic deposits. The Board reviewed the procedure used by the Town for its electronic deposit process, and agreed to a number of edits. On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by
Mr. Tewksbury, the Board unanimously voted to support adoption of a
Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) procedure, and authorize the Board Chair to
sign the electronic deposit (RDC) procedure, as discussed. On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mr. Tewksbury, the Board unanimously voted to table the Administrative Reports to the Board until the June 1, 2011 meeting. Committees All Committee meetings are held in the BTMES 2nd floor conference room. Approved minutes for each Committee can be viewed on the Website at www.btmes.org.
9. Executive Session
At 6:32 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Tewksbury seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to enter into executive session, pursuant to Title 1 § 313, to discuss a personnel matter, and negotiations. Dr. Bacon, Mr. Crowley, Mrs. Pritchard and finalists, Patrick Walters and Jennifer Nye were invited into the executive session. At 9:30 p.m. the Board exited executive session. The Board unanimously voted to approve the warrant, as submitted. On a motion by Mr. Kirkland seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to hire Jennifer Nye for a two year contract. On a motion by Mr. Paterson seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve 3% raises for Mr. Crowley and Mrs. Pritchard, and to offer the new principal and annual salary of $82,000. 10. Next Meeting Dates Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month, in the school library, unless otherwise noted. The next Barre Town School Board meeting dates are:
11. Adjournment On a motion by Ms. Moore second by Mr. Kirkland, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Donna Holden |
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