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Minutes are not official until approved by the Barre Town School Board
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
ADMINISTRATORS: Guests: Video Vision Technician BOARD SECRETARY: Donna Holden 1. Call to Order The Chairperson, David Harrington, called the Wednesday, May 2, 2007, meeting to order at 6:04 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
Mrs. Buzzell shared information regarding two upcoming community events being held at the Aldrich Public Library. The first on Thursday May 3rd at 7:00 p.m. a Greater Barre Book Reads closing celebration and reception with Jennifer Armstrong, author of the featured book Steal Away. The second event offered by the Barre Area Success by Six program, is a free Spring Activity Hour, and will be held on Saturday May 5th 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Each child will take home a free book with their projects. 3. Consent Agenda
On a motion by Mr. Kirkland seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to approve the warrants and minutes of April 4, 2007, regular meeting, as submitted. 4. Board Action Items
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Second and Final Reading of Wellness/Nutrition & Fitness Policy (EF), as submitted.
The Board determined approvals of corresponding procedures would not be required.
On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to return the policy to the Policy Committee for edits and additional clarifying language, and postpone action on the First Reading of Grants & Pilot Program Policy, until the June 6, 2007 meeting.
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Bond, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Student Activities/Clubs Policy (JJ), as submitted.
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Policy (JLF), as submitted.
Approval of this corresponding procedure was not required, however, the Board agreed to language modification to paragraph four, and requested that Mr. Bond verify whether the language in the “definitions” section was directly from statute and amend the language if needed.
Mr. Bond explained the language from Fiscal Management Policy (DA), Annual Budget Policy (DB), and Budget Planning (DBC) was combined into the new proposed policy. The new policy would be re-named to include the other policies and be known as the Fiscal Management, Annual Budget, and Budget Planning Policy, and coded (DA). On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mr. Bond, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Fiscal Management, Annual Budget, and Budget Planning Policy (DA), as submitted.
On a motion by Mr. Bond seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Annual Budget Policy (DB) for removal, as submitted.
On a motion by Mr. Bond seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Budget Planning Policy (DBC) for removal, as submitted.
Mr. Bond explained the existing Policy, Budget Adoption Process (DBG), was not required as the process was dictated by the Town Charter, therefore the policy would be removed and the procedure DBG-P was created. Upon discussion the Board agreed the procedure would be re-coded to DA-P and added to the just approved Fiscal Management, Annual Budget, and Budget Planning Policy (DA).
On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mr. Bond, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Budget Adoption Process Policy (DBG) for removal, as submitted.
Mr. Bond explained the Board action requested was to approve the re-coding of the policy to fill the gap created by the consolidation of the DA, DB, and DBC policies, above. On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Debt Limitation Long-Term Debt (DB) re-coding from DCB, as submitted.
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted, with regret and best wishes, to accept the resignation of Meaghan Kane. 5. Board Discussion Items
Mr. Harrington advised the Board that while recently attending a Barre Town Council Meeting he discovered there had been a communications breakdown between the Council and the Board regarding the Town accepting ownership and control over the recreation area currently located on school property. He said that discussion in that regard would now resume, with hopefully a resolution soon, and he would keep the Board apprised. In the meantime, Mr. Harrington asked the Superintendent to work with the Facility Committee on verbiage for signs to be located at the entrance of the recreation area and other strategic locations such as dugouts and pavilion that state the prohibition of alcohol on school property. Mr. Harrington also asked the Superintendent to issue a press release regarding the school’s policy of absolutely no alcohol on school property, and to invite the sports league presidents to the June 6th meeting for the Board to discuss the policy directly with the groups using the facilities.
Dr. Fagan advised the Board the required state response had been filed. Dr. Moccia provided a PowerPoint presentation to review the math and reading ATP results. The Board also discussed other strategies that might be used to reach the AYP goals. 6. Old Business Items outstanding:
7. Regular 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.
8. Monthly Reports to the Board (2nd meeting of the month)
Mr. Crowley announced the launching of a new program titled COPS. The Capitalization, Organization, Punctuation, and Spelling program will be deployed in grades 4-8 at an assembly on May 4, 2007, with the expectation that teachers will hold students to a standard of excellence in these critical areas in every subject area; math, social studies, science, and language arts.
The next SU meeting is scheduled for May 10, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., at the SHS & BTC Campus Library. 9. Other Business None 10. Executive Session None 11. 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: May 16, 2007 – 6:00 p.m. 12. Adjournment On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Donna Holden
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