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Minutes are not official until approved by the Barre Town School Board BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: ADMINISTRATORS: Guests: Video Vision Technician, Kerri Lamb, Shannon Lessley, Jessica Roy, Julia Bellen, Kevin Otis, Joe Barry, Phil Joyal, Malia Timmerman, Sarah Chap, Mike Wetherell, Mary Bowers, Valerie Collins, Steve Murray, Dianna Martel, Tara Weager, Dana Robinson BOARD SECRETARY: Donna Holden 1. Call to Order The Chairperson, David Harrington, called the Wednesday, September 19, 2007, meeting to order at 6:00p.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
None 3. Consent Agenda
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the minutes of September 5, 2007, regular meeting, as submitted. 4. Board Action Items None 5. Board Discussion Items
Mr. Crowley introduced the following new faculty, staff and mentors:
Mr. Crowley also recognized an absent member of the new team,
Mr. Harrington welcomed the new staff members and thanked the mentors for their assistance in the orientation process. B. Facility Presentation Mr. Crowley provided a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the large summer projects, which included:
Mr. Crowley further recognized and thanked the entire staff and individuals involved in accomplishing these large tasks, and the many, many other small annual projects that were required. He especially thanked and recognized the efforts of Dana Robinson, Steve Murray and Mr. Kirkland for their dedication and service to the BTMES facility and community. C. Action Plan Dr. Riggen provided a copy of the 2007-08 Action Plan, emphasizing the conversion of assessment data to improvements in instruction was the driving force behind the more precise one-year plan. He reviewed the Plan sections, which included 6 action steps for English/Language Arts, 3 for Intervention Programming, 5 for Healthy Schools, and 1 for Science. Dr. Riggen explained while the draft Plan had been revised several times that currently staff and Board input was being sought, with the intent of bringing the final version of the Action Plan to the Board for approval at the October 3rd meeting. 6. Old Business Future Items:
7. Regular Reports to the Board Written reports are typically provided in Board packets. A. Superintendent’s Report Dr. Conley advised the Board the school year began with a good start, he had been very actively involved in daily interactions with the three schools, staff, faculty members, and administrations, and that the central office team was moved back into the Ayers Street location, was happily getting settled and glad to be at “home.” Mr. Harrington thanked the BTMES administration, faculty and staff for stepping up and their gracious hosting of the SU staff during the unexpected renovations and repairs at the Central Office location. B. Committee Reports 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 and Dr. Riggen had nothing to add to their report. For current and upcoming events, information is available at www.btmes.org.
Dr. Moccia reviewed his report.
Mrs. Gossens advised the Board that currently 120 BTMES students were receiving special services, which was approximately 13% of the school’s population, and that additional student enrollments were expected within the next month. Mrs. Gossens also advised that currently 15 pre-school students were on IEPs with additional students becoming eligible during the school year raising the anticipated count to 20 by the end of the school year. Mrs. Gossens thanked Tech Team employee Diane Stacey for her support with the “sped doc” programs and updates.
Mr. Walz reviewed his report.
The next meeting is scheduled for October 11, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., to be held at the Supervisory Union Central Office Conference Room. 9. Other Business None 10. Executive Session
At 7:45 p.m. on a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to enter into executive session, pursuant to Title 1 § 313, to discuss personnel matters. Dr. Conley was invited into the executive session. At 8:55 p.m. the Board exited executive session. 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: October 3, 2007 – 6:00 p.m. 12. Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Kirkland seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Donna Holden
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