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Minutes are not official until approved by the Barre Town School Board
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
ADMINISTRATORS: Guests: Video Vision Technician, Chris Bond, Marianne Mullen, Theresa Kajenski, Fothergill, Segale & Valley, Jeanne Daniele, Theresa McAdams, Mr. Carl Rogers, Barre Town Manager BOARD SECRETARY: Donna Holden 1. Call to Order The Chairperson, David Harrington, called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2007, which was held in the Barre Town Middle and Elementary School Library, 70 Websterville Road, Barre Town, VT. A flag salute followed. 2. FY ’08 Budget Presentation Mr. Harrington provided a PowerPoint presentation, accompanied by Board commentary, which offered information regarding the proposed FY ’08 $264,681 (2.97%) school budget increase in addition to the other special articles to be voted upon, i.e. one-time capital improvements at 228K, SHS annual assessment $142,949, $25K BTMES roof fund, $12,585 share of SHS roof fund, and $25,175 reserve fund. Mr. Harrington explained that total school spending; including all special articles, combined with the increased state’s funding would have decreased the Barre Town school tax rate by 4.5¢. However, once the common level of appraisal cost of 8¢ was added the actual impact to the rate would be an increase of 3.5¢, or a rate change from $1.0989 to $1.1350. 3. Visitors and Communications
Mrs. Buzzell commented on the large turn out at recent early childhood literacy community events. Mr. Gagne said 300 students participated in the Green-Up Day poster contest, and thanked the administration for their support in the project. 4. Consent Agenda
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to approve the warrants and minutes of January 17, 2007, regular meeting, as submitted. With the Board’s permission, items on the agenda were taken out of order. 5. Board Discussion Items
Carl Rogers, Barre Town Manager, appeared before the Board and explained historical events leading up to the policy amendment proposal before the Board. The Board discussed the January 10, 2007 letter to Dr. Fagan and potential liabilities if they amended its current “use of alcohol on school property” policy, which would permit the Town to enact and enforce a new ordinance, and govern a special permitting process for the use of alcohol in the pavilion and recreation park areas. Upon discussion it was agreed the Board needed to do more research, and obtain legal counsel regarding the proposal, the Board’s authority to modify the existing alcohol use policy, and whether it was permissible to allow alcohol use, by permit from the Town, when the school was not in session and/or when student functions on the campus were not scheduled. 6. Board Action Items
Theresa Kajenski appeared before the Board to provide the FY ’06 audit results. She reviewed sections of the audit and the two Management Letter recommendations, which accompanied the audit. On a motion by Mrs. Lamb seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to accept the FY ’06 Audit report, as submitted.
On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Mrs. Lamb, the Board unanimously voted to approve the FY ’07 bus lease, as submitted, and authorize the Superintendent to sign the lease.
On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to approve the sidewalk easement, as presented.
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mrs. Lamb, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Kilawatt Project, as recommended, and authorize the Business Manager to sign the contract. The Board thanked Mr. Gagne for his initiative in bringing the Kilawat project to the Board.
On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to approve the timber project contract, as recommended by the Business Manager. The Board agreed the anticipated $4,015.36 from the project would be deposited into a special interesting baring account and designated for future special, grant eligible, or renewable fuel projects.
On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Identification Procedures (Visitors to School) Policy (KIA), with edits as discussed.
On a motion by Mrs. Lamb seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to table action on the First Reading of Student Activities Policy (JJ), until the March 21, 2007 meeting.
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Tax Anticipation Notes Policy (DCA), as submitted.
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Revenues from Investments Policy (DFA), as submitted.
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to acknowledge the Revisit of Admission of Non-Resident Student Policy (JFAB), as submitted.
On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to acknowledge the Revisit of Non-Resident Tuition Charges Policy (JFABA), as submitted. With the Board’s permission the following item was added to the agenda.
On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mrs. Lamb, the Board unanimously voted, with regrets, to accept the June 30, 2007 resignation of the ELL teacher, John Howell, and offered best wishes to Mr. Howell in his future endeavors. 5. Board Discussion Items - CONTINUED
The Board expressed its gratitude to community members for their participation and input during the budget development process. Dr. Fagan advised she would continue with public presentations and outreach to educate voters on the budgets, and along with the Board asked for voter support. 7. Old Business Mr. Crowley briefed the Board on the status of the After School Program development, and Safety Night project schedule. 8. Reports to the Board Written reports are typically provided in Board packets.
Dr. Fagan had nothing to add to her report.
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. Bi-Monthly Reports to the Board (2nd meeting of the month)
Dr. Fagan announced the next SU meeting, which will be held at the SHS & BTC Campus, was re-scheduled to February 15, 2007, at 5:00 p.m., and would be immediately followed by a quarterly Tri-Board meeting. 10. Other Business - None 11. Executive Session
At 8:40 p.m. motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to enter into executive session, pursuant to Title 1 §313, to discuss personnel and contract negotiation matters. Dr. Fagan, Dr. Riggen, and Mr. Crowley were invited into executive session. At 9:55 p.m. the Board exited executive session. On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to approve the staff member request for a family medical leave of absence, for the remainder of the FY ’07 school year. On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Director of Maintenance & Transportation, and Facilitator of Transportation contracts, as amended. 12. Next Meeting Dates Future meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month, unless noted. The next Barre Town School Board meeting dates are:
13. Adjournment
On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Mrs.
Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:58 p.m.
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