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School Board Meeting Minutes |
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Minutes are not official until approved by the Barre Town School Board
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
ADMINISTRATORS: Guests: Video Vision Technician, Cameron Lawson, Nolan Benoit, Connor Cody, Meghan Kezer, Nikki Demars, Troy Lawson, Arnold Lawson, Pat Lawson, Ann Murphy, Lauren Demers, Michael Cody, Sheila Cross, Erika Cross, Teresa McAdams BOARD SECRETARY: Donna Holden 1. Call to Order The Chairperson, David Harrington, called the Wednesday, June 6, 2007, meeting to order at 6:00 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
Mr. Harrington announced he was recently in Washington, DC to attend his son’s college graduation, and congratulated all graduating Barre Town students. Mr. Harrington introduced the 8th grade students present, explaining as a conclusion to “shadow day”, the students would be running the meeting.
Mr. Harrington opened the floor to nominations for student member Chairperson. Mr. Benoit nominated Mr. Lawson. Hearing no other nominations, the Board unanimously voted to elect Mr. Lawson to serve as student member Chairman. Mr. Lawson assumed the role of Chairperson, and opened the floor to nominations for Vice-Chairperson. Ms. Demers nominated Mr. Benoit. Hearing no other nominations, the Board unanimously voted to elect Mr. Benoit to serve as student member Vice-Chairman. Mr. Lawson opened the floor to nominations for Clerk. Mr. Cody nominated Ms. Demers. Hearing no other nominations, the Board unanimously voted to elect Ms. Demers to serve as student member Clerk. 3. Consent Agenda
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzzell seconded by Mr. Kirkland, the Board unanimously voted to approve the minutes of May 16, 2007, regular meeting, as submitted. The Board agreed their next scheduled meeting would be held on August 15, 2007. On a motion by Mrs. Buzzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the warrants, as submitted. With the Board’s permission, items on the agenda were taken out of order. 4. Board Action Items
Mr. Bond explained that the Policy Committee felt policies A and AA were no appropriate in for the form of a policy and would not be replaced. In the case of policy AC much of the language was repeated in other policies, and some of the language was unenforceable, thus leading to the removal recommendation. On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mr. Kirkland, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Readings of Foundation Policy (A) – for removal, as submitted.
On a motion by Mr. Bond seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Readings of Legal Status Policy (AA) – for removal, as submitted.
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Readings of Pupils and Patrons Policy (AC) – for removal, as submitted. D. First Reading: Purchasing Procedures Policy (DJB) Mr. Bond requested the Board postpone action at this time, explaining the policy needed amendment pursuant to the Business Manager’s recent feedback. On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to postpone further action until the August 15, 2007 meeting, on the First Reading of Purchasing Procedures Policy (DJB).
On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading Grants Policy, as discussed and amended.
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Volunteers Policy (IJOC), as submitted.
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Student Interviews, Searches, and Arrest Policy (JIH), as submitted.
Mr. Bond explained that the policy JIH-A would be incorporated into JI, to which student Board member; Ms. Demers confirmed that the new policy would permit locker searches by any school staff member, without provocation or cause. On a motion by Mr. Bond seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Locker Searches Policy (JIH-A) – for removal, as submitted.
Members of the Board, Administrators, and student Board members reflected on Mr. Dall’s 20 years of service to Barer Town and its students. They all wished him well in his new endeavors. On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconed by Mr. Bond, the Board unanimously voted, with regret and best wishes, to accept the resignation of Mr. Dall.
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the grade 3 teacher contract for Tara Weegar at $32,122. On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mr. Bond, the Board unanimously voted to approve the grade 1 teacher contract for Julia Bellen at $39,671. Dr. Riggen and Mr. Benoit temporarily excused themselves from the meeting to call the elementary teachers with the news of their contracts. On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to approve the .5 ELL teacher contract for Almin Pirie at $16,864.50. On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the health/FACS teacher contract for Sarah Chap at $32,122. Mr. Crowley noted that while at Norwich University, Ms. Chap was a basketball player, to which Student Board member Ms. Demers asked that a condition of Ms. Chap’s employment be a limitation on the number of baskets she may achieve during any future faculty vs. student basket ball game.
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to express its intent to sign the resolution to borrow in anticipation of current expenses and revenues, a non-arbitrage agreement and loan notes. 5. Board Discussion Items
Ms. Moore advised that at a special SU Board meeting earlier this evening the Board unanimously voted to accept the Lajeunesse Construction repair and renovations bid of $23,185, authorized release of the remaining budgeted amount of up to $27K for other miscellaneous repairs or expenses, and authorized the administration to prioritize the work schedule. Ms. Moore further advised that the SU offices were expected to return to the Ayers Street location by the end of August, where they plan to continue with business as usual and reside as in the past. 6. Old Business
Mr. Walz distributed a memo providing information regarding the physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards for sensitive and confidential information. Upon discussion, by Board consensus it was agreed the protocol and procedures would be referred to the Policy Committee to begin working on a policy. Mr. Bond and Mr. Walz will coordinated information, arrange the schedule, and notify the interested parties.
Mr. Kirkland advised the Board that he and County Forrester, Russ Barrett, surveyed the project sight and that Mr. Barrett confirmed terms of the contract were satisfactorily met. He also reported the residue left on the project site was acceptable and consistent with other projects per Mr. Barrett. Mr. Kirkland also reported that the Contractor would excavate the remaining identified trees next year in cooperation with Rock of Ages, along their boundary line. The Board thanked Mr. Barrett and Mr. Kirkland for their efforts in reaching a satisfactory conclusion to this project.
Ms. Gossens provided a copy of the Annual 2005-2006 Performance Report, which included information on some of the identified 20 indicators in the compiled SU level report. Mrs. Gossens will provide further data and follow-up at a later date. Future Items:
7. Regular Reports to the Board Written reports are typically provided in Board packets.
Dr. Fagan offered her sincere appreciation to the students, administration, community, and Board for the opportunity to work with them over the past year. She wished BTMES the best in the future, and vowed to keep her eye on the wonderful things that happen in the school. Personally, and on behalf of the Board, Mr. Harrington expressed his regret at her departure, gratitude and best wished to Dr. Fagan, in all her future endeavors.
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)
Current and upcoming events. Information on these and other topics is also available at www.btmes.org.
The next meeting would be June 13, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., to be held at the SHS & BTC Campus Library, 9. Other Business The Board thanked the students, administration, staff, and students for a very good year. Mr. Lawson called for a motion to reinstate Mr. Harrington as Board Chair. The student Board members and regular Board members thanked Mr. Lawson for his leadership and attention to the time scheduled agenda. On a motion by Mr. Cody seconded by Ms. Demers, the student Board members, along with the regular Board members, voted to reinstate Mr. Harrington as Board Chairman. Ms. Demers voted no. Along with the Administration, Mr. Harrington recognized and thanked Ann Murphy as the “passion” behind the project of shadowing at the school. Ms. Murphy thanked the Administration for their support, and the students for their willing and exemplary participation. 10. Executive Session A. Personnel – Administrator Contracts At 7:40 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Kirkland seconded by Mr. Bond, the Board unanimously voted to enter into executive session, pursuant to Title 1 § 313, to discuss personnel matters. Dr. Fagan, Mr. Crowley, Mrs. Gossens, and Dr. Riggen were invited into the executive session. At 9:20 p.m. the Board exited executive session. On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mr. Bond, the Board unanimously voted to offer an administrator contract to Tim Crowley, with a 3.5% increase. On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Kirkland, the Board unanimously voted to offer an administrator contract to Laurie Gossens, with a 3.5% increase. On a motion by Mr. Bond seconded by Mr. Kirkland, the Board unanimously voted to offer an administrator contract to Ted Riggins, with a 3.5% increase. On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mr. Bond, the Board unanimously voted to offer a contract to Steve Murray, with a 3.5% increase. On a motion by Mr. Bond seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board voted to offer a contract to Terry Salvador, with a 3.% increase and an offer of an additional 3% if she obtains a bus driver license. Motion passed, Mrs. Buzzell abstained. 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 20, 2007 – Cancelled
On a motion by Mr. Kirkland seconded by
Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
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