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BARRE TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Barre Town Middle and Elementary School
May 3, 2006

Minutes are not official until approved by the Barre Town School Board

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
David Harrington, Chairman, 3-year term expires 2009
Brenda Buzzell, Vice-Chairman, 3-year term expires 2008
Kerri Lamb, 2-year term expires 2007
Laura Moore, 2-year term expires 2008

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Jeff Gagne, Clerk, 3-year term expires 2007

ADMINISTRATORS:
Dorothy Anderson, Superintendent of Schools
Ted Riggen, Co-Principal, Barre Town School
Tim Crowley, Co-Principal, Barre Town School
Laurie Gossens, Special Services Director
Tommy Walz, Technology Coordinator
Paul Moccia, Curriculum & Instruction Director

Guests:  Video Vision Technician, Mary Sue Crowley, Patrick Crowley, David Crowley, Daley Crowley, Jack Barnes, Dennis Hill, Sheila & Erika Cross, Patty & Alex Cote, Jack Mitchell, Carl & Mirla Davidson, Cassie Major, Cathy Smith, Leslie Newton, Carl Rogers, Al Kaiman, Anne O’Donnell, John Sell, Ray Pellegrini, Guy Isabelle, Chris Conti, Bill Kirkland, Nancy Pope, Bonnie George

BOARD SECRETARY: Donna Holden

1. Call to Order

The Chairperson, David Harrington, called the meeting to order at 6:42 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 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

A. Public Comment    - None

3. Board Action Items

Mr. Harrington welcomed and introduced several members of the audience, which included past Board members, a former superintendent, a SHS&BTC Campus administrator, the Barre Town Manager and a Select Board representative, former and current employees, and students.

A. Presentation by Vermont Principal’s Association

Ray Pellegrini of the Vermont Principals Association appeared before the Board to present Tim Crowley with the Vermont Distinguished Middle School Principal Award. Mr. Pellegrini explained a ceremony would be held on August 1, 2006, to formally present the award, and that by virtue of receiving this distinction Mr. Crowley would automatically be a candidate for the National Principal of the Year Award, to be awarded in Washington, DC in the fall.

4. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes of April 5, 2006 Regular Board Meeting
B. Warrants

On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mrs. Lamb, the Board unanimously voted to approve the warrants, and minutes of April 5, 2006, as submitted.

3. (CONTINUED) Board Action Items

B. Wind Power   - None
C. NECAP Presentation

Dr. Moccia provided an update to the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) presentation given in April. The information gleaned from the report was further analyzed to provide a more in-depth look at multiple categories.

5. Board Discussion Items    - None

6. Old Business

A. Code of Ethics Policy

Mrs. Lamb advised that in February 2005 the Board passed the School Board Code of Ethics Policy. She said she felt the Policy should be signed annually, which would include new Board members.

The Board agreed to sign the Policy, and would sign it with the annual Board reorganization.

Pending Items:
BTMES Admin: Energy Report (12/7) – Pending, Dr. Riggen is still collecting data.
BTMES Admin: Composting Proposal for fall ’06.
Mr. Kirkland: Bio-diesel project follow-up. (5/2/06 #C)

7. Regular Reports to the Board

Written reports are typically provided in Board packets.

A. Superintendent’s Report

Ms. Anderson had nothing to add to her report.

B. Principal’s Report

Mr. Crowley reviewed current and upcoming events, which may be viewed on the school Web site at www.BTMES.org.

C. Committee Reports

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.

  • Facility & Transportation Committee
    The next meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2006, at 4:30 p.m. (3rd Wednesday monthly)

    By consensus the Board granted Mr. Kirkland permission to proceed with fact finding for a bio-diesel experiment with the Town through the Central Vermont Solid Waste District. He will provide future updates.
     

  • Curriculum & Teacher Support Committee:
    The next meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2006, at 8:00 a.m. (1st Wednesday monthly)
     
  • Finance & Budget Committee:
    The next meeting, is scheduled for May 11, 2006, at 8:00 a.m. (2nd Thursday monthly)
     
  • Policy & Communication Committee:
    The next meeting is scheduled for May 23, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. (4th Tuesday monthly)
     
  • Student Enrichment Committee
    Future meetings will be announced on an ad hoc basis.

8. Bi-Monthly Reports to the Board (2nd meeting of the month)

A. Curriculum Director’s Report
B. Special Services Director’s Report
C. Technology Coordinator
D. Supervisory Union

The next regularly scheduled meeting will be May 11, 2006.

9. Other Business   - None

10. Executive Session

A. Administrator Contracts
B. Contract Negotiations

At 8:50 p.m. on a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mrs. Lamb, the Board unanimously voted to enter into executive session, pursuant to Title 1 §313, to discuss contract matters.

Ms. Anderson was invited into the executive session.

At 9:45 p.m. the Board exited executive session.

On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Administrator contracts, as discussed.

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:

May 17, 2006 – 6:30 p.m.
June 7, 2006 – 6:30 p.m.
June 21, 2006 – 6:30 p.m.

12. Adjournment

On a motion by Mrs. Lamb seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:46 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,  Donna Holden