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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: BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: ADMINISTRATORS: Guests: Video Vision Technician, Venus Allen, Anne O’Donnell, Cindy Shepard, Pricilla Clark BOARD SECRETARY: Donna Holden 1. Call to Order The Chairperson, David Harrington, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2005, in the Library at Barre Town Middle and Elementary School, 70 Websterville Road, Barre Town, VT. A flag salute followed. 2. Visitors and Communications
Mr. Kirkland advised that the bocce ball courts were still under construction with a planned completion date within the next few weeks, weather permitting. He also thanked the many others who have helped with the project. Mr. Kirkland shared there was a Superintendent Search Committee meeting on November 1st to establish the search procedure. The next meetings scheduled are November 15th, and November 29th 2005, at 6:00 p.m. at Barre City School. Mrs. Buzzell invited community members to the Aldrich Public Library on Saturday, November 5, 2005, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for free activities for all ages sponsored by the Greater Barre Community Learning for Life Committee on the topic of Abenaki Native Americans. All participants will be rewarded with a free gift. The community was also invited to offer their support and view the BTMES spelling teams in competition on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. in Northfield, VT. 3. Consent Agenda
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to approve the warrants and minutes of October 19, 2005, as corrected. 4. Board Action Items None 5. Board Discussion Items
Mr. Harrington advised in response to the BEA’s request to begin contract negotiations, a daylong discussion between the Board and teachers to identify common issues (before lawyers and others get involved) was tentatively scheduled for November 21, 2005.
The Board reviewed the proposed $990,465 Barre Supervisory Union FY’07 budget, a $76,804 increase or 8.41% more than the FY’06 budget of $913,661. Ms. Anderson explained among others some of the assumptions used to craft the budget included an expected 12% health care premium increase, an average 3.5% salary increase, and both a Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent's positions. She said assessments would be as follows: BTMES $283,529, BCEMS $275,239, SHS $304,616, and BTC $55,381. Ms. Anderson pointed out the FY’07 proposed budget was only approximately $10K more than the 1997 $273,534 budget, prior to joining the SU. She said in her opinion the increase in cost over the past 10 fiscal years was modest considering the improving and increasing level of services in technical support. Discussion ensued including exploring having their own in-house Technology Coordinator and/or IT staff, and integration of technology and curriculum. Upon consensus of the Board, Barre Town’s SU Board representatives were directed to:
6. Old Business Dr. Riggen advised the Board signs for the pre-school drop off/pick up area have been ordered. Pending Prior Items: 7. Regular Reports to the Board The Board was provided written reports in their packets.
Dorothy Anderson advised that while the base amount per student (f.k.a. block grant) would probably increase more significantly than in the past, the statewide property tax rate would probably go down again. She said additional community education on income sensitivity and common level of appraisal (CLA) would be needed.
Tim Crowley provided information on current and upcoming events, which can be comprehensively 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)
9. Other Business None 10. Executive Session
At 8:00 p.m. on a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to enter into executive session, pursuant to Title 1 §313, to discuss a contract negotiations. Ms. Anderson was invited into the session. At 9:10 p.m. the Board exited executive session. 11. Next Meeting Dates Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of the month. The next Barre Town School Board meeting dates are: November 16, 2005 – 6:30 p.m. 12. Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Kirkland seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Donna Holden
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