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Minutes are not official until approved by the Barre Town School Board BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: ADMINISTRATORS: Guests: Cindy Shepard, Priscilla Clark, Steve Murray, Paul Grover - Kilawatt, Chief Michael Stevens BOARD SECRETARY: Donna Holden 1. Call to Order The Chairperson, David Harrington, called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 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
Mrs. Lamb announced the deadline to register children and/or families for the David Stefaniak Holiday Gift Drive would be December 10th, and that she was still in need of community members interested in sponsorship of a child or family to contact her. Ms. Moore announced the Vermont Youth Symphony Orchestra, including Barre Town student musicians, would perform on Saturday, December 9, 2006, at the Barre Opera House. 3. Consent Agenda
On a motion by Mrs. Lamb seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to approve the warrants, and minutes of November 15, 2006, as submitted. 4. Board Action Items
Dr. Fagan advised the Board details
concerning the timber contract were not concluded. By consensus the
Board agreed to table action on this matter pending further information,
and agreed to call an emergency meeting if needed.
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to approve the First Reading for Removal of Authority and Function Policy (BBAA), as submitted, acknowledged the Revisit School Board Membership Policy (BI) with no amendments, and approve the First Reading for Removal of School Board Member Conduct Policy (BC), as submitted.
Mrs. Lamb advised the Board this policy was required by statute, however, the title of the policy should be “conflict of interest”, rather than that listed. She will return the policy at a later date for a name change. 5. Board Discussion Items
Mr. Grover, President of Kilawatt Partners,
a company that provides “smart energy solutions” appeared before the
Board to discuss his company’s services. He said, at no capital
investment by the school, they would identify and eliminate waste while
maintaining and improving comfort. He said the average savings for
clients reached 20%, which was achieved typically through a two-year
contract of studying the facility and monitoring energy usage.
Mr. Harrington read a prepared statement
regarding the proposed FY ’08 budget of $9,263,471, which represents a
3.96% or $352,523 increase.
The Board discussed and proposed the following topics to be included in the Principal’s reports.
In conclusion it was agreed the Superintendent would work with the Administrators to created reports that were a balance across the grade levels, a balance between challenges and accomplishments, provided updates and follow-up information on a verity of issues.
Dr. Fagan advised the Board the Legislative Breakfast would be held on December 13th at the SHS & BTC Campus from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Questions of interest were forwarded to the Legislators invited in an effort to use the majority of their time together for constructive dialogue.
Mr. Gagne advised that Green Mountain Power was addressing the matter and it would be resolved.
Chief Stevens appeared before the Board and
reported he would begin monthly community forums in mid January on
topics including: general safety procedures; school bus safety and
attendance verification procedures; personal safety including internet,
drug, and weapon safety; K-9 officer and missing children protocol; and
fire and EMS safety services.
Mr. Crowley provided a report which revealed of the 12% or 115 parents that responded representing 70-80 students, that 36% wanted a before school and 74 to 78% wanted an after school program. The respondents said they were willing to pay and wanted activities to include homework help, physical activities, arts, and crafts. Mr. Crowley agreed to contact the 14 parents, who said they would be willing to help, to form a task force committee to develop a program, and he would report back to the Board. It was understood that other than Mr. Crowley acting as liaison that no time, resources or funds from the school would be used to develop the Before and After School program. Mrs. Buzzell mentioned that several start-up and other type of grants were available and organizations that could lead the program and rent the space from the school.
No new information was available on this item. 7. Regular Reports to the Board Written reports are typically provided in Board packets.
Dr. Fagan had nothing to add to her 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 Mr. Harrington reminded community members to contact Board members or to attend the Finance Committee meeting to discuss the FY ’08 budget. 10. Executive Session - None 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:
January 3, 2007 – 6:00 p.m. 12. Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Ms. Moore, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Donna Holden
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