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Minutes are not official until approved by the Barre Town School Board BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: ADMINISTRATORS: Guests: Video Vision Technician, Mark Lembke, Al Kaiman, Glenda Allen, Kevin & Joanne Cyr, Regan Howard, Curtis Desmarais, Hailey Cyr, Jenna Howard BOARD SECRETARY: Donna Holden 1. Call to Order The Chairperson, David Harrington, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 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. Harrington asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of five victims of a recent fire in Barre, including two sisters who were students at BTMES. Mr. Kirkland commended the administration, teachers, staff, and Superintendent for their attention to helping students deal with the tragedy. Mrs. Gossens announced a memorial service would be held at the Barre Auditorium at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2005. She said there would be no preschool that day, and there would be an early dismissal at 12:30 p.m. for grades 5-8, and 1:30 p.m. for grades K-4. Mrs. Lamb thanked participants for their generosity in making the annual David Stefaniak Holiday Drive such a success, announcing that 31 families were served, a 30% increase over previous years. 3. Consent Agenda
On a motion by Mrs. Buzzell seconded by Mr. Gagne, the Board unanimously voted to approve the warrants, and minutes of December 7, 2005, as submitted. 4. Board Action Items
On a motion by Mrs. Lamb seconded by Mr. Kirkland, the Board unanimously voted to approve the second and final reading of Independent Student Evaluations Policy (JLDAC), Early Dismissal of Pupils Policy (JLIB), and Release of Pupil Names Policy (JRB), as submitted. 5. Board Discussion Items
Mr. Lembke, science teacher, and 7th grade students Jenna Howard, Hailey Cyr, and Curtis Desmarais provided a PowerPoint presentation of the annual project.
Ms. Anderson provided a brief PowerPoint presentation to discuss the FY ’07 $8,910,948 budget, which represented a 3.04% increase, or $262,589. She said regular education costs increased by 2.44% while special education costs were up by 5.21%, and explained based on a significant drop in student enrollment, the budget proposal included the elimination of one teaching position, two regular education para-educator positions, however, the addition of one custodial/bus driver position. The Board discussed an option of taping a budget presentation similar to that done by the Town Select Board, which would include highlights of recent capital improvements such as the windows/door replacement project, mobile lab additions, etc., and would air a minimum of four times prior to the March Town Meeting date. On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to spend no more than $500.00 for the purpose of informing taxpayers on the contents of the FY ’07 budget.
Discussion on this item was postponed to a meeting in January.
Ms. Anderson provided a brief PowerPoint presentation to explain the State of Vermont’s property tax rebate and Act 68 income sensitivity programs. She said for further information taxpayers should visit www.state.vt.us/tax, call the State of Vermont Department of Taxes toll free within Vermont at 1-866-828-2865, or local and out-of-state at 802-828-2865.
The Board agreed to discuss this issue in executive session. 6. Old Business The Board reviewed and determined the existing Old Business items would be addressed at the January 4th meeting. Pending Items: Ms. Anderson referred the Board to their packet and explained the modified plan regarding the annual distribution and updating of student data sheets. 7. Regular Reports to the Board The Board was provided written reports in their packets.
Dorothy Anderson had nothing to add to her report.
Mr. Crowley shared information on current and upcoming events, which may 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)
Mr. Kirkland advised the Board the first round of superintendent interviews were scheduled for January. The next SU meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2006. 9. Other Business None 10. Executive Session
At 7:40 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Kirkland seconded by Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to enter into executive session pursuant to Title 1 §313, to discuss contract negotiations, and personnel matters. Ms. Anderson, Dr. Moccia, Mrs. Gossens, Mr. Crowley, and Mr. Walz were invited into the executive session. At 9:35 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: January 4, 2006 – 6:30 p.m. 12. Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Gagne seconded by
Mrs. Buzzell, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:36 p.m.
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