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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, new staff and mentors BOARD SECRETARY: Donna Holden 1. Call to Order The Chairperson, David Harrington, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 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
Mr. Harrington congratulated Margaret “Peg” Mehuron for being the Wal-Mart teacher of the year. 3. Consent Agenda
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mrs. Lamb, the Board unanimously voted to approve the warrants, and minutes of September 6, 2006, as submitted. 4. New Staff Introductions Mr. Crowley introduced mentors and new staff members, providing a brief biography of each new hire. Those present included: Shelby Binaghi – grade 3, Ms. Timiny Bergstrom – grade 4, Renee Provost – grade 4, Rebecca Mattis – grade 7 & 8 math, Jane Connolly – grade 7 & 8 science, Benjamin Feld – grade 8 history, Kara Rosenberg – grade 8 language arts and social studies, Jennifer Pearson – grade 6, Ry Hoffman – Counselor, Malia Timmerman – art, Janet Allen – Special Services, Heather Jacobs and Laura Langerstedt – para educators. 5. Board Action Items - None 6. Board Discussion Items
Mr. Harrington advised this item was postponed and would be addressed at a future meeting.
Mr. Harrington advised that several members of the Board and Administrators had received many e-mails and other communications from parents regarding their concerns over the ongoing bussing issues. Dr. Riggen stated that short, medium, and long-term solutions were being sought. In the interim one short-term solution would be to offer supervised care at the school from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. for those students only whose bus had been cancelled. Parents will also be reminded of the policy that 7th and 8th grade students may be allowed, with parental permission only, to be excused to attend sporting events held on the BTMES campus, with travel arrangements to be arranged by parents. Dr. Riggen also advised that a long-term solution being addressed was the training and cross-training of drivers, and consideration of bus route re-organizing and/or number of bus runs. Mr. Harrington asked the community for their support and patience, realizing that all that is possible is being done. 7. Old Business
Mr. Harrington advised that these issues would be addressed at a future meeting. 8. Regular Reports to the Board Written reports are typically provided in Board packets.
Dr. Fagan shared that a major water leak at the SU Central Office created immediate relocation throughout the district for the majority of SU staff. She said a previously scheduled SU Board subcommittee meeting to begin discussion of options for alternative office space was now very timely and would be held on September 21, 2006.
Dr. Riggen announced that 1430 lbs. of
compost had been collected in the past 17-days, since the start of
school on August 28, 2006. Mr. Crowley provided information on current and upcoming events, which may also 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.
9. Bi-Monthly Reports to the Board (2nd meeting of the month)
Dr. Moccia briefly highlighted his written report, and provided the Board with additional 2006 annual yearly progress (AYP) data. The Board was advised that all schools within the state that failed to meet the AYP for the first time were expected at a meeting with the Commissioner of Education on September 28. Dr. Moccia, Dr. Riggen, Mrs. Gossens and other selected staff will attend the meeting.
Mrs. Gossens distributed a newsletter and briefed the Board on current activities.
Mr. Walz reviewed his report and added an in-service update. He advised the Board he was temporarily housed at BTMES and could be reached at extension 225.
Mr. Harrington and Ms. Moore reported on the Tri-Board and SU meetings, which were held September 14, 2006. 10. Other Business Dr. Riggen invited the Board to attend the K – 3 open house scheduled for September 28, 22006, at 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 11. Executive Session
At 7:50 p.m. motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mrs. Lamb, the Board unanimously voted to enter into executive session, pursuant to Title 1 §313, to discuss contractual and personnel matters. Dr. Fagan and Mrs. Gossens were invited into executive session. At 9:10 p.m. the Board exited executive session. On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to allow the Special Services Director to provide ten (10) days of her contract to the Supervisory Union, with the per diem compensation to be transferred back to Barre Town from the Supervisory Union. 12. 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 4, 2006 – 6:00 p.m. 13. Adjournment On a motion by Mrs. Lamb seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Donna Holden
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