29 Bellows St., St. Albans VT MINUTES
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MAPLE RUN UNIFIED BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING September 20, 2017 5:45 St. Albans City School Library – 29 Bellows St., St. Albans VT
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The consent agenda was adopted
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MINUTES Present for a Quorum: James Farr, Steven LaRosa, Mike L'Esperance, Denise Smith, Al Corey, Jack McCarthy, Nilda Gonnella-French, Nina Hunsicker. Unable to Attend: Michael Malone, Martha Casavant-Ries. Administrators: Kevin Dirth, Superintendent; Martha Gagner, Business Manager; Jason Therrien, SATEC Assistant Principal; Angela Stebbins, SATEC Principal; Sean O’Dell, Interim Fairfield Principal; Stacie Rouleau, SACS Dean of Students, Joan Cavallo, SACS Principal, Jill Ballou, Central Office Administrator; Michelle Spence, Early Education Coordinator, Joanne Wells, Assistant Special Education Director; Chris Mosca, BFA Principal, Preston Randall, BFA Guidance; Heather Fitzgibbons, BFA Assistant Principal; Leeann Wright, NWTC Director; Julie Regimbal, Special Education Director. Others: Jeff Morrill, Jamilah Vogel, Kristen Hersey and Daniel Gregory, Douglas Fields, Janice Sartiage. 1. Cookies in the Cottage – there was a Cottage tour from 5:45 – 6:00 p.m. 2. Call to Order – James Farr called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. 3. Agenda Review – There were no changes to the agenda. Jack McCarthy made a motion to approve the agenda; second by Steven LaRosa. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Visitors – No visitors addressed the Board. 6. Host Site A. Presentation – Joan Cavallo, Stacie Rouleau, Jamilah Vogel, Kristen Hersey and Geoff Pac made a presentation on Conscious Discipline. They had the Board, Administrators and audience participate in a few illustrative activities. 7. Consent Agenda (Action) B. Approval of Minutes of September 6, 2017 C. Grants
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Old Business D. Set Special Meeting & Information Meeting Dates - James Farr spoke to the need to set a special meeting date and determine if there will be one informational meeting or one in each town, and set those dates. Martha Gagner reviewed the purpose of the special meeting is for the purchase of the current Central Office property located at 24-34 Catherine St., for $415,000. The terms would be no down payment and no interest. MRUSD would make the same payments as its current rent (not including Early Childhood Programs (ECP) rent) for 100 months. That would be a savings of ECP’s rent of $1,630 per month. The building appraised at $500,000. Ms. Page 1 of 3
2017.10.04 APPROVED Gagner also explained that the warning needs to go out at least 30 days in advance, and the information meeting needs to be held within ten days of that meeting.
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Al Corey made a motion to set the date November 14, 2017; second by Nilda Gonnella-French. Conversation included changing some wording on the warning, making it clearer.
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Denise Smith made a motion for an amendment to include approval of the new warning language in the motion; second by Jack McCarthy. The motion passed unanimously.
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The amended motion passed unanimously. E.
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Unpaid Leave Request – Joan Cavallo is asking to allow time for this employee get better and not posting the job. She believes 15 days will cover it.
Al Corey made a motion to approve up to 15 days unpaid leave time for this employee; second by Jack McCarthy. The motion passed unanimously. H.
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BFA Senior Privilege Request - Daniel Gregory, BFA Senior Class President addressed the Board to request that they grant Senior privileges for FY18.
Al Corey made the motion to approve Senior Class privileges; second by Denise Smith. The motion passed unanimously.
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New Business F.
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Educational Support Staff Negotiations – Martha Gagner said there are tentative agreements and she believes that a contract will be ready for the Board at the next meeting.
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*Employee Evaluation – James Farr stated that this would be discussed in executive session as per 1 V.S.A. § 313 (a)(3)
Other Business I. Warrants – Warrants were reviewed.
Denise Smith made a motion to approve the warrants; second by Jack McCarthy. The motion passed unanimously.
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Administrator’s Report - Joan Cavallo referred to her written report, and reviewed the highlights.
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Principal’s Voices - This section is for Principals to make announcements, provide additional input, or generally speak to issues/happenings at their school. Leeann Wright remarked that it was the first full week last week, and everyone is now back in the groove. They have participated in trauma training with Joanne Wells. Sean O’Dell had the first lock down drill, and thanked Roger Langevin, SATEC SRO, who came to the school and helped with implementing the drill and is helping with the safety plan. They made a wonderful space in memory of Grady Howrigan. Angela Stebbins reported that students from BFA are also helping at SATEC. Next Wednesday is their open house. SATEC is participating in math studio. Chris Mosca handed out an article from the SA Messenger on SBAC results. They exceeded state Page 2 of 3
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average in both math and English/Language Arts. Jason Therrien plugged Odyssey of the Mind and inquired whether there are students in SACS or Fairfield that my be interested in joining them on a team, the SATEC coordinator will coordinate across all schools.
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Denise Smith asked how the school bus situation is working. Angela Stebbins said that the mornings are down perfect now, but they are still working on afternoons. Sean O’Dell reported that their afternoon had to be extended because they needed to wait for BFA students. Joan Cavallo reported that at the end of the day the buses are in two locations making it difficult, but they are working on a fix. They are also looking at rerouting to avoid the train tracks.
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Heather Fitzgibbons reported on BFA Community Service days. They are beginning with Freshman Advisory groups. Preston Randall reported over 60 students visited UVM for college day.
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Agenda Items for Future Meeting: Board Retreat hold for December; SBAC Presentation November 4
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Potential Executive Session
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Al Corey made a motion to enter Executive Session at 8:00 p.m., inviting the Superintendent and Business Manager to attend, to discuss an employee evaluation as per 1 V.S.A. § 313 (a)(3); second by Steven LaRosa. The motion passed unanimously.
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Executive Session ended at 8:55 p.m.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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Adjourn
Respectfully Submitted Brenda Comstock
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MAPLE RUN UNIFIED BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING September 20, 2017 5:45 St. Albans City School Library – 29 Bellows St., St. Albans VT
32 33
The consent agenda was adopted
34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
MINUTES Present for a Quorum: James Farr, Steven LaRosa, Mike L'Esperance, Denise Smith, Al Corey, Jack McCarthy, Nilda Gonnella-French, Nina Hunsicker. Unable to Attend: Michael Malone, Martha Casavant-Ries. Administrators: Kevin Dirth, Superintendent; Martha Gagner, Business Manager; Jason Therrien, SATEC Assistant Principal; Angela Stebbins, SATEC Principal; Sean O’Dell, Interim Fairfield Principal; Stacie Rouleau, SACS Dean of Students, Joan Cavallo, SACS Principal, Jill Ballou, Central Office Administrator; Michelle Spence, Early Education Coordinator, Joanne Wells, Assistant Special Education Director; Chris Mosca, BFA Principal, Preston Randall, BFA Guidance; Heather Fitzgibbons, BFA Assistant Principal; Leeann Wright, NWTC Director; Julie Regimbal, Special Education Director. Others: Jeff Morrill, Jamilah Vogel, Kristen Hersey and Daniel Gregory, Douglas Fields, Janice Sartiage. 1. Cookies in the Cottage – there was a Cottage tour from 5:45 – 6:00 p.m. 2. Call to Order – James Farr called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. 3. Agenda Review – There were no changes to the agenda. Jack McCarthy made a motion to approve the agenda; second by Steven LaRosa. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Visitors – No visitors addressed the Board. 6. Host Site A. Presentation – Joan Cavallo, Stacie Rouleau, Jamilah Vogel, Kristen Hersey and Geoff Pac made a presentation on Conscious Discipline. They had the Board, Administrators and audience participate in a few illustrative activities. 7. Consent Agenda (Action) B. Approval of Minutes of September 6, 2017 C. Grants
8.
Old Business D. Set Special Meeting & Information Meeting Dates - James Farr spoke to the need to set a special meeting date and determine if there will be one informational meeting or one in each town, and set those dates. Martha Gagner reviewed the purpose of the special meeting is for the purchase of the current Central Office property located at 24-34 Catherine St., for $415,000. The terms would be no down payment and no interest. MRUSD would make the same payments as its current rent (not including Early Childhood Programs (ECP) rent) for 100 months. That would be a savings of ECP’s rent of $1,630 per month. The building appraised at $500,000. Ms. Page 1 of 3
2017.10.04 APPROVED Gagner also explained that the warning needs to go out at least 30 days in advance, and the information meeting needs to be held within ten days of that meeting.
43 44 45
Al Corey made a motion to set the date November 14, 2017; second by Nilda Gonnella-French. Conversation included changing some wording on the warning, making it clearer.
46 47 48
Denise Smith made a motion for an amendment to include approval of the new warning language in the motion; second by Jack McCarthy. The motion passed unanimously.
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The amended motion passed unanimously. E.
50 51 52 53
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56 57
G.
66 67
Unpaid Leave Request – Joan Cavallo is asking to allow time for this employee get better and not posting the job. She believes 15 days will cover it.
Al Corey made a motion to approve up to 15 days unpaid leave time for this employee; second by Jack McCarthy. The motion passed unanimously. H.
62 63 64 65
BFA Senior Privilege Request - Daniel Gregory, BFA Senior Class President addressed the Board to request that they grant Senior privileges for FY18.
Al Corey made the motion to approve Senior Class privileges; second by Denise Smith. The motion passed unanimously.
58 59 60 61
New Business F.
54 55
Educational Support Staff Negotiations – Martha Gagner said there are tentative agreements and she believes that a contract will be ready for the Board at the next meeting.
10.
*Employee Evaluation – James Farr stated that this would be discussed in executive session as per 1 V.S.A. § 313 (a)(3)
Other Business I. Warrants – Warrants were reviewed.
Denise Smith made a motion to approve the warrants; second by Jack McCarthy. The motion passed unanimously.
68 69
J.
Administrator’s Report - Joan Cavallo referred to her written report, and reviewed the highlights.
70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79
K.
Principal’s Voices - This section is for Principals to make announcements, provide additional input, or generally speak to issues/happenings at their school. Leeann Wright remarked that it was the first full week last week, and everyone is now back in the groove. They have participated in trauma training with Joanne Wells. Sean O’Dell had the first lock down drill, and thanked Roger Langevin, SATEC SRO, who came to the school and helped with implementing the drill and is helping with the safety plan. They made a wonderful space in memory of Grady Howrigan. Angela Stebbins reported that students from BFA are also helping at SATEC. Next Wednesday is their open house. SATEC is participating in math studio. Chris Mosca handed out an article from the SA Messenger on SBAC results. They exceeded state Page 2 of 3
2017.10.04 APPROVED 80 81 82 83
average in both math and English/Language Arts. Jason Therrien plugged Odyssey of the Mind and inquired whether there are students in SACS or Fairfield that my be interested in joining them on a team, the SATEC coordinator will coordinate across all schools.
84 85 86 87 88 89
Denise Smith asked how the school bus situation is working. Angela Stebbins said that the mornings are down perfect now, but they are still working on afternoons. Sean O’Dell reported that their afternoon had to be extended because they needed to wait for BFA students. Joan Cavallo reported that at the end of the day the buses are in two locations making it difficult, but they are working on a fix. They are also looking at rerouting to avoid the train tracks.
90 91 92
Heather Fitzgibbons reported on BFA Community Service days. They are beginning with Freshman Advisory groups. Preston Randall reported over 60 students visited UVM for college day.
93 94
11.
Agenda Items for Future Meeting: Board Retreat hold for December; SBAC Presentation November 4
95
12.
Potential Executive Session
96 97 98
Al Corey made a motion to enter Executive Session at 8:00 p.m., inviting the Superintendent and Business Manager to attend, to discuss an employee evaluation as per 1 V.S.A. § 313 (a)(3); second by Steven LaRosa. The motion passed unanimously.
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Executive Session ended at 8:55 p.m.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
102 103 104
Adjourn
Respectfully Submitted Brenda Comstock
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