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FCSU BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING July 20, 2016 5:00 p.m. St. Albans City School Library Minutes
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Old Business A. Unification - James Farr updated the Board on the MRUSD progress, including the Board training held Monday evening.
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New Business
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Present for a Quorum: BFA: Nilda Gonnella-French, Al Corey Fairfield: Dave Gaudette Town: Paul Bourbeau, Kerry McCracken-Ducolon City: James Farr, Kristina Ellsworth-Spooner Unable to Attend: Mike L'Esperance, Bennett Dawson, Jeff Morrill, Martha CasavantRies, Denise Smith Administrators: Kevin Dirth, Superintendent; Sean O’Dell, Curriculum Director; Kathy Finck, Human Resources Director; Martha Gagner, Business Manager; Julie Regimbal, Special Education Director; Michelle Spence, Early Childhood Programs Director; Joan Cavallo, SACS Principal; Georgie Andrews, SACS Assistant Principal. 1. 2. 3.
Call to Order – James Farr called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Review (Action) Mr. Farr asked to remove Barlow Street lease as the City did not have it to us yet. Al Corey made a motion to approve the agenda as modified; second by Nilda Gonnella-French. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Visitors 5. Approval of Minutes Al Corey made a motion to approve the minutes; second by Kristina Ellsworth Spooner. It was asked to correct spelling of Melanie Boyle’s name on page 3. The motion carried unanimously.
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Food Contract – Martha Gagner asked the Board to renew the contract with The Abbey group, which is the same contract we had for FY16.
Paul Bourbeau made a motion to approve the food contract with the Abbey Group as presented; second by Al Corey. The motion carried unanimously. C. Auditor Contract – Martha Gagner reported that she would like the Board to approve the auditor contract for FY16. KBS asked for a 2.5% increase which is below the New England Economic Partnership (NEEP) cap of 3%. Al Corey made motion to approve the auditor contract with KBS for a 2.5% increase over last year; second by Kristina Ellsworth Spooner. The motion carried unanimously.
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Transportation – Martha Gagner updated the Board on transportation. The optional renewal in our contract, two of the companies chose to renew. First Student did not renew. Ms. Gagner sent out an RFP for Fairfield and City as well as the new routes for BFA. City and Fairfield received no bids. She has been in contact with Grand Avenue who agreed to work with us on routes that would allow them to do the bussing for one year. Grand Avenue did win the bid for the new BFA routes and she will ask that you award that bid tonight. Al Corey made a motion to award the bid to Grand Avenue for the two high school routes; second by Dave Gaudette. Paul Bourbeau stated that he understands, but wished the fuel multiplier worked both ways. The motion carried unanimously. Paul Bourbeau made a motion to authorize the Central Office Administrators to negotiate a one year contract for busing services for Fairfield and City School, and enter into an agreement if needed prior to the next Board meeting; second by Dave Gaudette. The motion carried unanimously. E. Barlow Street Lease Renewal - this was removed from the agenda because the City did not get a lease to us. It is anticipated to be on the next agenda. F. American House Lease Renewal – The lease, which is for the Early Childhood Program office, was attached to your agenda. Mr. Steen seeks to continue as in the past with a three year lease, and an annual increases of $40 monthly. Al Corey made a motion to approve the lease and authorize the Superintendent to sign it; second by Nilda Gonnella-French. The motion carried unanimously. G.
VSBA-VEHI Bylaws petition – Kevin Dirth explained that this is a petition seeking VSBA Board representation on the VEHI Board. We have both Health Insurance and Dental Insurance through VEHI so we can sign two petitions.
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Nilda Gonnella French moved to approve the petition to amend the VEHI bylaws and to authorize signing the petitions; second by Al Corey. The motion carried unanimously.
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H. Warrants Al Corey made a motion to approve the warrants; second by Nilda Gonnella-French. The motion carried unanimously. I. Financial Reports – These reports were for the Board’s information. J. Superintendent’s Report Kevin Dirth reported that we are busy working on completing hiring. He introduced Sean O’Dell, the Curriculum Director.
Other Business
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Kristina Ellsworth-Spooner made a motion to move the FCSU Meeting, if one is needed, to September 20 at 5:00 p.m. in Fairfield; second by Dave Gaudette. The motion passed unanimously.
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Items for Future Meetings - September 21 is negotiations. MRUSD Board has been moved to September 20, which will be held in Fairfield.
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*Change in FCSU and Fairfield Board Chair – James Farr reported that there has been a change in Fairfield Board, Michael Malone resigned. Bennett Dawson has become chair of Fairfield, and so the FCSU Board. He was unable to attend tonight’s meeting.
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11. Potential Executive Session (Action) if needed
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12. Adjourn
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The meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
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FCSU BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING July 20, 2016 5:00 p.m. St. Albans City School Library Minutes
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6.
Old Business A. Unification - James Farr updated the Board on the MRUSD progress, including the Board training held Monday evening.
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7.
New Business
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Present for a Quorum: BFA: Nilda Gonnella-French, Al Corey Fairfield: Dave Gaudette Town: Paul Bourbeau, Kerry McCracken-Ducolon City: James Farr, Kristina Ellsworth-Spooner Unable to Attend: Mike L'Esperance, Bennett Dawson, Jeff Morrill, Martha CasavantRies, Denise Smith Administrators: Kevin Dirth, Superintendent; Sean O’Dell, Curriculum Director; Kathy Finck, Human Resources Director; Martha Gagner, Business Manager; Julie Regimbal, Special Education Director; Michelle Spence, Early Childhood Programs Director; Joan Cavallo, SACS Principal; Georgie Andrews, SACS Assistant Principal. 1. 2. 3.
Call to Order – James Farr called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Review (Action) Mr. Farr asked to remove Barlow Street lease as the City did not have it to us yet. Al Corey made a motion to approve the agenda as modified; second by Nilda Gonnella-French. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Visitors 5. Approval of Minutes Al Corey made a motion to approve the minutes; second by Kristina Ellsworth Spooner. It was asked to correct spelling of Melanie Boyle’s name on page 3. The motion carried unanimously.
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Food Contract – Martha Gagner asked the Board to renew the contract with The Abbey group, which is the same contract we had for FY16.
Paul Bourbeau made a motion to approve the food contract with the Abbey Group as presented; second by Al Corey. The motion carried unanimously. C. Auditor Contract – Martha Gagner reported that she would like the Board to approve the auditor contract for FY16. KBS asked for a 2.5% increase which is below the New England Economic Partnership (NEEP) cap of 3%. Al Corey made motion to approve the auditor contract with KBS for a 2.5% increase over last year; second by Kristina Ellsworth Spooner. The motion carried unanimously.
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Transportation – Martha Gagner updated the Board on transportation. The optional renewal in our contract, two of the companies chose to renew. First Student did not renew. Ms. Gagner sent out an RFP for Fairfield and City as well as the new routes for BFA. City and Fairfield received no bids. She has been in contact with Grand Avenue who agreed to work with us on routes that would allow them to do the bussing for one year. Grand Avenue did win the bid for the new BFA routes and she will ask that you award that bid tonight. Al Corey made a motion to award the bid to Grand Avenue for the two high school routes; second by Dave Gaudette. Paul Bourbeau stated that he understands, but wished the fuel multiplier worked both ways. The motion carried unanimously. Paul Bourbeau made a motion to authorize the Central Office Administrators to negotiate a one year contract for busing services for Fairfield and City School, and enter into an agreement if needed prior to the next Board meeting; second by Dave Gaudette. The motion carried unanimously. E. Barlow Street Lease Renewal - this was removed from the agenda because the City did not get a lease to us. It is anticipated to be on the next agenda. F. American House Lease Renewal – The lease, which is for the Early Childhood Program office, was attached to your agenda. Mr. Steen seeks to continue as in the past with a three year lease, and an annual increases of $40 monthly. Al Corey made a motion to approve the lease and authorize the Superintendent to sign it; second by Nilda Gonnella-French. The motion carried unanimously. G.
VSBA-VEHI Bylaws petition – Kevin Dirth explained that this is a petition seeking VSBA Board representation on the VEHI Board. We have both Health Insurance and Dental Insurance through VEHI so we can sign two petitions.
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Nilda Gonnella French moved to approve the petition to amend the VEHI bylaws and to authorize signing the petitions; second by Al Corey. The motion carried unanimously.
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H. Warrants Al Corey made a motion to approve the warrants; second by Nilda Gonnella-French. The motion carried unanimously. I. Financial Reports – These reports were for the Board’s information. J. Superintendent’s Report Kevin Dirth reported that we are busy working on completing hiring. He introduced Sean O’Dell, the Curriculum Director.
Other Business
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Kristina Ellsworth-Spooner made a motion to move the FCSU Meeting, if one is needed, to September 20 at 5:00 p.m. in Fairfield; second by Dave Gaudette. The motion passed unanimously.
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10. * Superintendent and Board
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Items for Future Meetings - September 21 is negotiations. MRUSD Board has been moved to September 20, which will be held in Fairfield.
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*Change in FCSU and Fairfield Board Chair – James Farr reported that there has been a change in Fairfield Board, Michael Malone resigned. Bennett Dawson has become chair of Fairfield, and so the FCSU Board. He was unable to attend tonight’s meeting.
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11. Potential Executive Session (Action) if needed
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12. Adjourn
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The meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
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