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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, Steve Murray, Jennifer Dunster BOARD SECRETARY: Donna Holden 1. Call to Order The Chairperson, David Harrington, called the Wednesday, October 3, 2007, meeting to order at 6:00 p.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 19, 2007, regular meeting, as submitted. 4. Board Action Items
Dr. Riggen reviewed the 2007-2008 Action Plan and explained it was designed to be responsive to data gleaned from the annual testing of students. The Board discussed items 7 and 8 with respect to “intervention programming” and was advised the Student Success Committee would be working to develop methods to enfranchise students and parents and to address individual needs. Mr. Harrington expressed his desire to be
mindful of the work and commitment the Board had made to all students,
and that needs were addressed through the implementation of an improved
intervention process.
Mr. Murray explained the $5,200 proposal for a new Web based heating/ventilation monitoring system, which he felt would increase efficiency and create cost savings. Mr. Harrington expressed his concerns regarding the security systems of the product, as well as future warrantees, etc. Mr. Murray agreed to arrange a company demonstration for the Board at their next meeting. On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to postpone action regarding the Energy Management System Computer Upgrade, until the October 17, 2007, meeting.
On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mr. Bond, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Student Interviews, Searches & Arrests Policy (JIH), as submitted.
Mr. Bond explained the substance of this policy was incorporated into the JIH policy. On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Locker Searches Policy (JIHA) – For Removal, as submitted.
The Board discussed and agreed the content of this policy warranted further discussion, and consideration. On a motion by Ms. Moore seconded by Mr. Bond, the Board unanimously voted to postpone action regarding the First Reading of General Statement of Superintendency Role in District Operations and Statement of Evaluation Policy (CBG), pending further information, and until an unspecified future meeting.
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Bond, the board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Bonded Employees and Officers Policy (DH), as submitted. 5. Board Discussion Items None 6. Old Business
Mr. Crowley advised the program would be administered by the YMCA and was poised to be launched effective 1/7/08 at a cost of $76.00/week/student, and would provide a quality after school/activity program from 2:30 to 6:00 p.m. daily. He said a search for a director and staff was initiated and that more information would be forthcoming, including postings to the BTMES Web site. By consensus the Board supported moving forward with the program development and implementation, and agreed the Use of Facility Policy (KFB) required review and amendment, if needed, to permit the program.
Mr. Kirkland advised the Board he was informed by the Town that the sidewalk project would be started this fall and was expected to be completed by 7/31/08. He said the sidewalk placement on the school campus was still being discussed and would be brought to the Board for approval once there was a final design. Mr. Crowley concurred and advised that completion of the project was dependent upon grant funds, not yet received. Future Items:
7. Regular Reports to the Board Written reports are typically provided in Board packets.
Dr. Conley advised the Board of a list of items and issues that he was currently, and had been, addressing. He reported his pleasure with serving as interim superintendent. Dr. Conley also discussed the need for the Board to consider the cost and implantation of enhanced security items during their budget development.
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.
Mr. Kirkland advised the November would be cancelled.
Mr. Bond advised the November meeting would be moved to the 5th Thursday, November 29th, and there would be no December meeting.
8. Monthly Reports to the Board (2nd meeting of the month)
For current and upcoming events, information is available at www.btmes.org.
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 The Board discussed and agreed that due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the second November meeting scheduled for November 21, 2007, would be cancelled. 10. Executive Session
At 8:00 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Kirkland seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to enter into executive session, pursuant to Title 1 § 313, to discuss a personnel matter. Dr. Conley, Dr. Riggen, and Mr. Crowley were invited into the executive session. At 8:12 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 17, 2007 – 6:00 p.m. 12. Adjournment On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded
by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:12 p.m.
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