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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, Patrick Smith, Bryn Mayr, Rick Young, CVSWMD Karen
Davenport, Bill Kirkland, BOARD SECRETARY: Donna Holden 1. Call to Order The Chairperson, David Harrington, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 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
The Board congratulated Mr. Kirkland for receiving the Wendell Pelky award from Barre Town. The Board also extended its condolences to the family of Ray Pellegrini. 3. Consent Agenda
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mrs. Lamb, the Board unanimously voted to approve the warrants, and minutes of May 3, 2006, as submitted. 4. Board Action Items
On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to approve the 8th grade History teacher contract for Ben Feld at $40,794. On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the 8th grade Science teacher contract for Jane Connolly at $50,740. With the Board’s permission the following item was taken out of order. 5. Board Discussion Items
Rick Young and Aislinn Agnew of the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management Division appeared before the Board to discuss the school’s participation in the composting program. Mr. Young advised the kitchen only began the program in April and in as little time as four weeks collected nearly 1500 lbs. of kitchen waste, for recycled environmental reuse. He said when the students begin the program in the fall of ’06; the CVSWMD would provide classroom and cafeteria training. Dr. Riggen will keep the Board informed of the project’s progress. 4. (CONTINUED) Board Action Items
Upon discussion and by consensus, the Board agreed to refer the policy IJK, and its associated policies, back to the Policy Committee for edits.
On a motion by Mrs. Lamb seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Discipline Policy (JK), as submitted.
On a motion by Mrs. Lamb seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Staff Ethics/Conflict of Interest Policy (GBEA), as submitted.
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mrs. Lamb, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Policy Adoption (BGB), as submitted.
On a motion by Mrs. Lamb seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the policy review of Free & Reduced Price Food Services (EFC), as submitted. 5. (CONTINUED) Board Discussion Items
The speaker was not available again for this meeting and will be rescheduled.
Mr. Walz provided a Graphic Organizer presentation on Mobil vs. Stationary Lab. By consensus, the Board agreed to add an in-depth conversation regarding “Tech Vision for BTMES” to the retreat agenda. Discussion will include, among others, the discussion of MAC vs. PC, desktop vs. laptop, printers, projectors, and other needs. (NOTE: The program Mr. Walz used for his presentation is listed among student expectations by grade 8.)
Mr. Crowley reviewed the status of the 20 item 2005-06 Action Plan, in the areas of mathematics, language arts, science, and school safety. Mr. Crowley advised the Board the creation of the 2006-07 Action Plan was well under development. By consensus, the Board agreed to add an in-depth conversation regarding NECAP, 90-90-90, early level 2 intervention, etc., to the retreat agenda. 6. Old Business Pending Items: 7. Regular Reports to the Board Written reports are typically provided in Board packets.
Tim Crowley 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)
Mrs. Gossens had nothing to add to her report.
Mr. Walz had nothing to add to his report.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be June 22, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. immediately followed by a Tri-Board meeting at 5:30 p.m., hosted by Barre Town Middle & Elementary School. 9. Other Business None 10. Executive Session
At 9:20 p.m. motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to enter into executive session, pursuant to Title 1 §313, to discuss contract matters. At 9:50 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: June 7, 2006 – 6:30 p.m. 12. Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by
Mrs. Lamb, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:50 p.m.
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