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Minutes are not official until approved by the Barre Town School Board BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: ADMINISTRATORS: Guests: Video Vision Technician, Russell Barrett, Washington County Forester BOARD SECRETARY: Donna Holden 1. Call to Order The Chairperson, David Harrington, called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 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. Gagne advised that the 2007 Green Up Day contest rules for several events would be shared with the administration, noting the 2006 Green Up Day poster contest winner was a BTMES student. He encouraged expanded participation by the students with the goal of seeing a contest winner from BTMES again this year. Mrs. Lamb announced today was the official kick-off of the David Stefaniak Holiday Gift Drive. She said parents that would like to register their child should call the school nurse, and interested community members who would like to donate cash or items for the drive should call Mrs. Lamb at 479-6953. 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 18, 2006, as submitted. With the Board’s permission, some of the items on the agenda were taken out of order, and an additional item was added to Board Action Items, by the Chair. 4. Board Action Items
Mr. Barrett appeared before the Board and provided a copy of a draft request for proposal (RFP) that would be distributed to a pre-qualified list of Central Vermont loggers. The Board discussed and agreed by consensus to postpone approval of the RFP until the November 15, 2006 meeting. Mr. Barrett will edit the RFP, upon further consultation with the Superintendent and distributed to the Board for comments prior to the next Board meeting.
On a motion by Mrs. Lamb seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to table action on the First Reading of Identification Procedures (Visitors to School) (KIA), until the November 15, 2006 meeting.
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading of Use of School Facilities (KFB), as submitted.
On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to acknowledge the revisit of the Student Social Events Policy (JJB) with no amendments.
Mr. Harrington explained the voter approved FY ’06 budget contained a “Contracted Services” line item which listed the estimated expense for, at that time, pending contract negotiations. He said under the guidance of Mr. Shepard, and pursuant to VT State Law, as a result of the contract’s ratification the Board was required to approve the moving of funds from the Contractual Services line item to the appropriate disbursement line items throughout the budget, i.e. salary, benefits, FICA, etc. On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mrs. Lamb, the Board unanimously voted to authorize the Business Manager to make the appropriate line item budget adjustments to Contracted Services and others throughout the FY ’06 budget associated with the successful contract negotiation. 5. Board Discussion Items
Mr. Harrington advised the Board the unofficial audited fund balance is expected to be approximately $62.00. He said with only about 25% of the current fiscal year expired, the Business Manager and Administration must be diligent in monitoring each line item and current budget in general for the remainder of the year. 6. Old Business
Mr. Gagne distributed information regarding Kilawatt Systems. He will follow up on arranging the study, which would be at no cost. The firm would only receive a payment if future energy savings were identified.
Mr. Crowley provided and the Board reviewed a draft of a survey that is planned for the November newsletter.
Mr. Crowley advised the Board the ongoing development of resources was underway and assured the Board a date for the expo would be announced. The Superintendent advised of her plans to have a national school safety expert at the District’s Administrator’s retreat in January.
This item will be addressed during executive session.
Further information pending from Policy Committee. 7. Regular Reports to the Board Written reports are typically provided in Board packets.
Dr. Fagan had nothing to add to her written report.
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.
8. Bi-Monthly Reports to the Board (2nd meeting of the month)
9. Other Business - None 10. Executive Session
At 7:30 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 negotiations, personnel and real estate matters. Dr. Fagan was invited into executive session. At 10:05 p.m. the Board exited executive session. On a motion by Mrs. Lamb seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to approve the contracts for Terrie Salvador and Steve Murray. 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: November 15, 2006 – 6:00 p.m. 12. Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by
Mrs. Lamb, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:08 p.m.
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