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Minutes are not official until approved by the Barre Town School Board BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: ADMINISTRATORS: Guests: Video Vision Technician, Mel Huff - Times Argus, Susan Barnard BOARD SECRETARY: Donna Holden 1. Call to Order The Chairperson, David Harrington, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2006, which was held in the Barre Town Middle and Elementary School Library, 70 Websterville Road, Barre Town, VT. 2. Executive Session
At 6:00 p.m. on a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to ender into executive session pursuant to V.S.A. Title 1 § 313, to discuss a student matter. Dr. Fagan, and Mr. Crowley were invited into the executive session. At 6:34 p.m. the Board exited executive session. The Chair called the public meeting back to order and a flag salute followed. 3. Visitors and Communications
On behalf of the Board, Mr. Harrington
introduced and welcomed the new Superintendent, Michele Fagan.
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to approve the warrants, and minutes of June 7, 2006, as submitted. 5. Board Action Items
On a motion by Mrs. Lamb seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Second and Final Readings of Instructional Materials Policy (IJK), Public Concerns/Complaints about Library Materials (KEC-LM) for Removal, Public Concerns/Complaints about Library Materials Form (KEC-IM/LM-E) for Removal, Public Concerns/Complaints about Instructional Materials (KEC-IM) for Removal, and Public Concerns/Complaints about Instructional Materials Form (KEC-IM-1E; E2; KEC-E2) for Removal, Teaching About Controversial/Sensitive Issues Policy (IMB), and Confidential Information and Disclosure of Information Policy (GBJA), as submitted. Mr. Crowley advised the Board parents would be notified of the media and material usage via the current year’s edition of the school’s handbook.
On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to table action regarding the First Reading of the Wellness/Nutrition Policy (EF), until a December 2006 meeting.
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to approve the teaching contracts for: Tanya Crawford Stempel, School Nurse at $36,676, Ry M. Hoffman, Guidance at $41,027, and Kara Rosenberg, Middle School Language Arts at $38,852
On a motion by Mrs. Lamb seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to approve the FY ’07 Abby Food Service Group contract amendment, with modification to the management fee and guarantee return amount. Mr. Crowley advised the Board he was seeking feedback on methods to properly monitor and enforce the contractual agreements with the food service vendor. Mr. Harrington suggested one approach
might be to coordinate an exchange of periodic audits of the food
services with the administrators from the Barre City Elementary & Middle
School. Mr. Crowley will follow-up on the suggestion and asked members
to let him now of any others.
Mr. Harrington explained the Barre Town Manager inquired, on behalf of the Select Board, as to the School Board’s position regarding the use of alcohol by individuals using the recreational facilities located adjacent to the school’s location. Upon discussion the Board agreed to their mutual support for the responsible, orderly, use of the recreational facilities by the community, in an adult manner. They also agreed there should absolutely be no alcohol on school property during school hours or at any school activities and encouraged the Barre Town Police Department to enforce any and all highway laws, in the parking lots and campus roads. Dr. Fagan will send a letter stating the Board’s position to the Town Manager and Select Board.
Dr. Riggen advised the Board and explained the administrator’s response issued regarding an opinion of the sidewalk and crosswalk placements. 7. Old Business Pending Items:
Dr. Riggen noted an energy audit was provided at the Board’s retreat. Mr. Harrington asked for copies to be distributed to Board members, and for Mr. Murray and the Facility Committee to provide comments as to implementation of energy saving suggestions.
Mr. Gagne will follow up on this item.
Dr. Riggen noted a full composting program would be implemented beginning with the current school year. He predicted the school would produce as much as 40K ponds of compost. 8. Regular Reports to the Board Written reports are typically provided in Board packets.
Dr. Fagan advised the Board of her intention to travel the bus routes in the near future to familiarize herself with the community. She also spoke of her attendance at the award and recognition ceremony for of Tim Crowley, and congratulated the administration on the National Association for the Education of Young Children pre-school accreditation.
Information on current and upcoming events may be viewed on the school Web site at www.BTMES.org. Dr. Riggen announced along with two other Vermont candidates Val Collins was nominated for 3rd grade science Presidential Award. He will keep the Board advised of the outcome.
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.
9. Bi-Monthly Reports to the Board (2nd meeting of the month)
10. Other Business - None 11. Executive Session
At 8:22 p.m. motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Mrs. Lamb, the Board unanimously voted to enter into executive session, pursuant to Title 1 §313, to discuss contract matters. Dr. Fagan was invited into executive session. At 9:00 p.m. the Board exited executive session. 12. Next Meeting Dates The Board agreed to hold future meetings 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:
13. Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Mrs. Lamb, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Donna Holden
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