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Minutes are not official until approved by the Barre Town School Board
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
ADMINISTRATORS: Guests: Video Vision Technician, Scott Laurendeau BOARD SECRETARY: Donna Holden 1. Call to Order The Chairperson, David Harrington, called the Wednesday, May 16, 2007, meeting to order at 6:10 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
The Board offered their congratulations to Jim Taffel, Barre City Elementary School Principal, for his Distinguished Elementary School Principal of the Year award. The Board also acknowledged Val Collins, Presidential Award in Science recipient, who was currently in Washington, DC, and the sixth science teacher at BTMES to receive the award. 3. Consent Agenda
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Kirkland, the Board unanimously voted to approve the warrants and minutes of May 2, 2007, regular meeting, as submitted. 4. Board Action Items
On a motion by Mr. Kirkland seconded by Mr. Bond, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Second and Final Readings of Student Activities/Clubs Policy (JJ), Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Policy (JLF), Fiscal Management Policy (DA), Annual Budget Policy (DB) for removal, Budget Planning Policy (DBC) for removal, Budget Adoption Process Policy (DBG) for removal, and Debt Limitation Long-Term Debt (DB) for re-coding from DCB, as submitted.
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Bond, the Board unanimously voted, with regret and best wishes, to accept the resignation of first grade teacher Katie Tobias.
On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mr. Kirkland, the Board unanimously voted to approve the new hire contract for special education teacher, Janet Allen, at the approximate cost of a master’s step two, as presented by the Superintendent and Mrs. Gossens Dr. Fagan will provide the Board with the final contract information. 5. Board Discussion Items
Mr. Laurendeau, Vice President of the Men’s Over 30 Softball League, appeared before the Board. Mr. Harrington provided a historical summary leading to the request for athletes using the BTMES facilities to respect and support the “no alcohol on school property” policy, and appeal to the league’s good will to police themselves in that regard. The Board also agreed and authorized the Chair to compose a letter, outlining the Board’s position and policy, and it be mailed to all softball league presidents, area service clubs, Town Recreation Department, and Times Argus. Mr. Laurendeau pledged, in the absence of a Town ordinance, the Men’s Over 30 Softball League’s would do it’s best to support the Board’s request. He will also provide the Superintendent with a list of other league president’s names.
Dr. Riggen asked that Board members review and return their comments, edits, etc. to him at the next meeting. 6. Old Business
Mr. Harrington asked Board members to submit their agenda items to him as timely as possible for the June 27, 2007, annual working session, which is to be held at Ms. Moore’s residence beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Mr. Crowley advised the Board the School Safety Committee and Guidance Counselors were continuing to review the school’s protocol, and would be updated.
Mr. Kirkland advised this matter appeared to be resolved.
Mr. Kirkland will walk the project site with the County Forrester and provide a final report to the Board.
Due to Mr. Walz's absence no information was available. Future Items: 7. Regular Reports to the Board Written reports are typically provided in Board packets.
Dr. Fagan advised that administrator contracts would be presented to the Board for approval at their next meeting.
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 provided information regarding past, current and upcoming events. Information on these and other topics is also available at www.btmes.org.
Dr. Moccia reviewed his May 9, 2007, report.
Mrs. Gossens provided an oral report.
No report due to Mr. Walz absence. Mr. Harrington requested that a discussion of the SU Technology Plan be included on the next agenda.
Ms. Moore reported that due to a conflict with the elementary graduations, the regularly scheduled SU meeting would be rescheduled, however, a potential date was June 13, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., to be held at the SHS & BTC Campus Library, and would also include a Tri-Board meeting. 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: June 6, 2007 – 6:00 p.m. June 20, 2007 –
Cancelled 12. Adjournment On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Kirkland, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Donna Holden
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