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Minutes are not official until approved by the Barre Town School Board BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: ADMINISTRATORS: Guests: Video Vision Technician, Kathy Hilgendorf, Nancy Pope, Steve Murray BOARD SECRETARY: Donna Holden 1. Call to Order The Chairperson, David Harrington, called the meeting to order at 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, which was held in the Barre Town Middle and Elementary School Library, 70 Websterville Road, Barre Town, VT. A flag salute followed. 2. Executive Session
At 6:25 p.m. on a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to ender into executive session pursuant to V.S.A. Title 1 § 313, to discuss a student matter. Ms. Anderson, Mrs. Gossens, Mr. Crowley, and Dr. Riggen were invited into the executive session. At 7:10 p.m. the Board exited executive session. 3. Visitors and Communications
In honor of the retiring Superintendent, Dorothy Anderson, the Board thanked her for her service to the BTMES Board, the District, and Barre Town Community, She was presented a bouquet of flowers, a granite clock. Mr. Harrington also read and presented Ms. Anderson with a BTMES Board resolution. Ms. Anderson addressed the Board, Administration and Community, thanking them for their support, cooperation, professionalism, and productivity of the Board, making her job more pleasurable. Mr. Harrington reminded voters to vote and support the Spaulding High School & Barre Technical Center Budget on June 13, 2006. At 7:25 p.m. on a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to recess, to hold a reception in honor Ms. Anderson. At 7:40 p.m. the Board reconvened. 4. Consent Agenda
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the warrants, and minutes of May 17, 2006, as submitted. With the Board’s permission the following item was taken out of order. 5. Board Discussion Items
The Board reviewed the storage and potential life safety violations report and proposal. After taking a tour of the facility to visualize the proposal, the Board agreed with the plan in concept. Mr. Murray will work with the Facility Committee to present a final plan to the Board for approval, which would include costs, etc. Dr. Riggen will also provide the Committee information regarding programmatic and planning issues, for consideration. Mr. Harrington asked Mr. Murray and the Facility Committee to research exterior storage solutions, and to prepare a comprehensive, prioritized list of maintenance issues (including estimated costs) for the Board to discuss. 6. Board Action Items
The Board discussed the four teaching contracts presented by Ms. Anderson to the Board, for approval. On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to approve the teaching contracts for Timiny Bergstrom grade four at $35744, Renee Provost grade four at $42115, Shelby Binaghi grade three at $35,277, and Malia Timmerman one-year Art grade 5-8 at $38,152.
The Board reviewed the list of four resignations received timely, pursuant to the Master Contract. The resignations included James Hagerl, Martha Ide, Lissa Knauss, and Edie Clompus. On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to accept the resignations, with reluctance and best wishes. The Board also discussed the untimely notification of resignation from Melissa Jarmel. On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to accept the untimely letter of resignation only because Ms. Jarmel is planning a move to Utah.
On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Instructional Materials Policy (IJK), as submitted.
On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Mrs. Lamb, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Public Concerns/Complaints about Library Materials (KEC-LM) for Removal, First Reading of Public Concerns/Complaints about Library Materials (KEC-IM/LM-E) for Removal, First Reading of Public Concerns/Complaints about Instructional Materials (KEC-IM) for Removal, and First Reading of Public Concerns/Complaints about Instructional Materials Form (KEC-IM-1E; E2; KEC-E2) for Removal, as submitted.
On a motion by Mrs. Lamb seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Teaching About Controversial/Sensitive Issues Policy (IMB), as submitted.
On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Confidential Information and Disclosure of Information Policy (GBJA), as submitted.
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Second and Final Reading of Discipline Policy (JK), Second and Final Reading of Staff Ethics/Conflict of Interest Policy (GBEA), and Second and Final Reading of Policy Adoption (BGB), as submitted. 5. (CONTINUED) Board Discussion Items
The Board reviewed the grants and expenditures.
The Board agreed to the following agenda items for the June 29, 2006 meeting. Members were requested to contact the Chair with other agenda issues:
The Board discussed agreed to management of the meeting agendas and number of items addressed at each meeting. Mr. Harrington suggested setting time limits on standard agenda items to further structure the meeting, i.e. items 1, 2, 3 = 10 minutes, item 4 = 20 minutes, item 5 = 60 minutes at the 1st monthly meeting, and 45 minutes at the 2nd monthly meeting, item 7 = 30 minutes, and item 8 = 30 minutes at the 2nd monthly meeting. Mr. Harrington will work with the CO staff regarding this proposal.
Mr. Crowley provided a presentation and current retention information. 6. Old Business Pending Items: 7. Regular Reports to the Board Written reports are typically provided in Board packets. It was the Board’s decision to suspend reports for this meeting.
Information on current and upcoming events 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)
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 9:55 p.m. motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to enter into executive session, pursuant to Title 1 §313, to discuss contract and student matters. Ms. Anderson, Mrs. Gossens, and Dr. Riggen were invited into executive session. At 10:49 p.m. the Board exited executive session. On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to expel the student for the remainder of the school year. 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 22, 2006 – 5:30 p.m. Tri-Board
meeting 12. Adjournment On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by
Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:50 p.m.
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