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back to School Board meeting minutes archive BARRE TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT Minutes are not official until approved by the Barre Town School Board BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: ADMINISTRATORS: Guests: Video Vision Technician, Russ Barrett, Washington County Forrester David Delcore, Times Argus, Bill Kirkland BOARD SECRETARY: Donna Holden 1. Call to Order The Chairperson, David Harrington, called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2006, 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. Gagne announced that Sara Bellavance, a BTMES student, was presented with an award a ceremony with the Governor on March 31st, for winning the Green-Up Day poster drawing contest. He said Sara’s drawing will be displayed throughout the state. 3. Consent Agenda
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to approve the warrants, and minutes of March 15, 2006, as submitted. 4. Board Action Items
On a notion by Mrs. Lamb seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Second and Final Reading of Professional Staff Orientation & Training Policy (GCH), and Substitute Teacher Policy (GCG), as submitted.
Mr. Harrington advised the Board letters of resignation and retirement were received from Mike Wetherell, Anne O’Donnell, Sue Klinefelter, and Mary Janus. Board members and Administrators reflected on how each teacher would be missed. They also recognized their long and valued service, quality, significant contributions, and commitment. Ms. Anderson thanked the teachers for their timely notification of career plans, which prevented having to send RIF letters to other staff members. On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mrs. Lamb, the Board unanimously voted to accept, with regret, the letters of resignation from Anne O’Donnell, Sue Klinefelter, Mike Wetherell, and Mary Janus, and wished each of the teachers the best of luck in their retirement and other new endeavors.
The Board reviewed and discussed the contract for Rebecca Mattis, recommended by the Superintendent for the positions of middle school math teacher. On a motion by Mrs. Lamb seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to approve the $35,277 contract for Rebecca Mattis, for the position of middle school math teacher. 5. Board Discussion Items
Mr. Harrington collected the Board Member profiles, which will be submitted with other district Board Member profiles to the new Superintendent.
Dr. Riggen requested the Board review the 2005-06 handbook and forward suggested changes for the 2006-07 edition to him, or contact him with questions, by May 1, 2006. 6. Old Business
Along with Bill Kirkland and Russ Barrett the Board reviewed and discussed the draft Forest Management Plan submitted, which included information on four forest stands in the 87 acre parcel. Mr. Barrett explained the timber on the lots appeared to have an estimated 380K board feet of saw logs and 500 cords of pulp, estimated at an inventory value of approximately $1,000 per acre, or $45, 000. He said a reasonable annual harvest might remove a quarter to a third of the volume at a value estimate of $5-10,000, yearly. Mr. Barrett also advised the Board on contracting options, noting it was typically better to cut and harvest during the winter. On a notion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to 1.) authorize contacting the abutting property owner, Rock of Ages, to seek boundary line information, 2.) instruct County Forester, Russ Barrett, to proceed with implementing the forest management plan by marking stand areas and selecting trees for harvest, and 3.) request Mr. Barrett to invite the State Ecologist to examine the woodland area, coordinating the inspection with the Administration in an effort to create any potential student educational opportunities. Mr. Kirkland volunteered and was granted approval by the Board to contact Rock of Ages. Mr. Kirkland also advised the Board he arranged for Tom Hall to provide a wind tower presentation for the May 3, 2006, meeting. He noted that grant funds for this type of project may still available. Pending Items: 7. Regular Reports to the Board Written reports are typically provided in Board packets.
Ms. Anderson reminded voters to vote on April 11, 2006, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at BTMES on the Spaulding High School & Barre Technical Center (SHS & BTC) budget. She explained that based on new funding formulas of per pupil weighting, approval of the SHS & BTC budget would be a negligible impact to the tax rate of only approximately ˝ of 1%, or a total of $23K to the Town’s assessment. She encouraged voting at the polls or by absentee ballots, and support for the budget. Ms. Anderson also explained new language that would be included on the ballot, requesting voter approval for the spending of grant funds received. She emphasized authorization would not impact the tax rate; it was included now only to be compliant with recent legislative language.
Dr. Riggen reviewed current and upcoming events, which may be viewed on the school Web site at www.BTMES.org.
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.
8. Bi-Monthly Reports to the Board (2nd meeting of the month)
Mr. Walz advised the Board that NECAP results were received and were being analyzed and interpreted by Dr. Moccia and Mr. Walz. He said Barre Town scored very well and in the top 1/3 in the state. A report of the data and relationship to AYP would be shared with the Board in May.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be April 13, 2006. 9. Other Business None 10. Executive Session
At 7:50 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to enter into executive session, pursuant to Title 1 §313, to discuss a personnel matter and contract negotiations. Ms. Anderson was invited into the executive session. At 8:39 p.m. the Board exited executive session. 11. Next Meeting Dates Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of the month, unless noted. The next Barre Town School Board meeting dates are:
12. Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Donna Holden
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