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SPECIAL MAPLE RUN UNIFIED BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING May 16, 2017 6:00 SATEC 169 S. Main St., St. Albans
MINUTES Present for a Quorum: James Farr, Steven LaRosa, Michael Malone, Denise Smith, Mike L'Esperance, Nina Hunsicker, Jack McCarthy, Unable to Attend: Nilda Gonnella-French, Martha Casavant-Ries, Al Corey. Administrators: Kevin Dirth, Superintendent; Julie Regimbal, Special Education Director; Jason Therrien, Assistant Principal SATEC; Angela Stebbins, SATEC Principal; Sean O’Dell, Curriculum Director; Joanne Wells, Assistant Special Education Director; Joan Cavallo, SACS Principal; Jill Ballou, Fairfield Principal; Michelle Spence, Early Childhood Programs Coordinator; Chris Mosca, BFA Principal; Lisa Durocher, Adult Ed Coordinator. Visitors: Parents of students; Jeff Morrill 1. Call to Order – James Farr called the meeting to order at 6: 03 p.m. 2. Agenda Review – Add Personnel as 8 A3 and Side Letter Discussion as 9F Michael Malone made a motion to approve the modified agenda; second by Nina Hunsicker. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Visitors – no one chose to speak. 5. Host Site A. SATEC: Presentation Angela Stebbins introduced the Odyssey of the Mind team coordinated by Lynn Tetreault. They did a run of their project that they will bring to the World competition in Michigan. Ms. Stebbins suggested the possibility of a Maple Run team from all of the schools next year. 6. Consent Agenda A. Approval of Minutes of May 3, 2017 Consent agenda was adopted. 7. Old Business A. Negotiations Update A1. Professional Staff - James Farr reported that they have a contract that has been ratified by the Union and he will be asking the Board to approve the contract later in the meeting. A2. *Support Staff – Michael Malone said that there has been some movement but he could not discuss it in open session because it concerns strategy. Michael Malone made a motion to discuss the Support Staff negotiations in Executive Session because it includes strategy and premature public knowledge would put the Board at a substantial disadvantage; second by Mike L’Esperance. The motion passed unanimously. A3. Added – *Personnel Update will be done in executive session because it will include a personnel evaluation. Page 1 of 3
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New Business A. * Non-Union Letters of Intent – Kathy Finck reported that the salary schedule will discuss strategy and should be done in Executive Session. Michael Malone made a motion to move salary discussion into executive Session because premature public knowledge would put the Board at a substantial disadvantage; second by Mike L’Esperance. The motion passed unanimously. B. Communications Plan – Kevin Dirth explained the plan that was created by Administrators, and was part of the five-year plan. The plan covers how MRUSD will get information about the district out into the community. James Farr asked if staff was part of the communication plan, and the answer was yes. C. Wellness Policy – Kathy Finck reported that there are required changes to the policy, which she reviewed. Angela Stebbins and Jason Therrien said that they can work with the policy changes and that it will require a lot of outreach and education for parents. Michael Malone made the comment that public comment should be encouraged because if we can make it better than the state requirements that would be good. Mike L’Esperance made a motion to warn the Wellness Policy for adoption at the June 5th meeting; second by Steven LaRosa. The motion passed unanimously. D. Board Calendar for FY18 – This was for the Board’s information. E. Accept Teachers Bargaining Agreement – James Farr reviewed the contract, going over major items, and answered questions. The Teachers Association has already ratified it. Highlights include all teachers on one contract; everyone on direct deposit; co-curricular and extra-curricular are out of the contract moved to guidelines. Working conditions, salary and benefits required a great deal of work between the two groups. Kathy Finck thanked the Board Chair for leading the collaborative meetings. James Farr thanked everyone who worked on it behind the scenes, and the teachers, who came to the table ready to have discussions and exchanges. Michael Malone made a motion to approve the Professional Staff Master Agreement; second by Mike L’Esperance. The motion passed unanimously. Jeff Morrill thanked James Farr for holding the negotiations in open session, it was very helpful. 9. Other Business A. Administrator’s Report - Angela Stebbins had a short slide show that showed some of the activities the students are involved in; community service; technology; Odyssey of the Mind; among others. The students went on a field trip to Champlain College to learn about technology, and are eager to use what they learned in school. B. Principal’s Voices - This section is for Principals to make announcements, provide additional input, or generally speak to issues/happenings at their school. Chris Mosca shared a very nice letter from the Green Mountain Club about the need to clear trails and clean up the Hardack space and BFA sent the Interact Club who did a great job. Lisa Durocher shared that a student applied to a college that he was Page 2 of 3
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afraid he couldn’t afford. He ended up being accepted with the full right scholar ship. Graduations dates: SACS June 16; BFA June 17; SATEC June 19; FFCS June 19; NWTC June 9 is appreciation night. Brenda was asked to send all of the dates to all Directors. 10. Agenda Items for Future Meeting: Website, policy, sideletters, employee handbook. 11. Potential Executive Session Denise Smith made a motion to enter Executive Session at 7:35 p.m. to discuss support staff bargaining; a personnel issue; and non-union salary schedule, and to invite Kevin Dirth and Kathy Finck to attend; second by Mike L’Esperance. The motion passed unanimously. Executive Session ended at 8:50 p.m. Michael Malone made a motion to approve the FY18 salary schedule for non-union employees; second by Mike L’Esperance. The motion passed unanimously. 12. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m. Respectfully Submitted Brenda Comstock
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SPECIAL MAPLE RUN UNIFIED BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING May 16, 2017 6:00 SATEC 169 S. Main St., St. Albans
MINUTES Present for a Quorum: James Farr, Steven LaRosa, Michael Malone, Denise Smith, Mike L'Esperance, Nina Hunsicker, Jack McCarthy, Unable to Attend: Nilda Gonnella-French, Martha Casavant-Ries, Al Corey. Administrators: Kevin Dirth, Superintendent; Julie Regimbal, Special Education Director; Jason Therrien, Assistant Principal SATEC; Angela Stebbins, SATEC Principal; Sean O’Dell, Curriculum Director; Joanne Wells, Assistant Special Education Director; Joan Cavallo, SACS Principal; Jill Ballou, Fairfield Principal; Michelle Spence, Early Childhood Programs Coordinator; Chris Mosca, BFA Principal; Lisa Durocher, Adult Ed Coordinator. Visitors: Parents of students; Jeff Morrill 1. Call to Order – James Farr called the meeting to order at 6: 03 p.m. 2. Agenda Review – Add Personnel as 8 A3 and Side Letter Discussion as 9F Michael Malone made a motion to approve the modified agenda; second by Nina Hunsicker. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Visitors – no one chose to speak. 5. Host Site A. SATEC: Presentation Angela Stebbins introduced the Odyssey of the Mind team coordinated by Lynn Tetreault. They did a run of their project that they will bring to the World competition in Michigan. Ms. Stebbins suggested the possibility of a Maple Run team from all of the schools next year. 6. Consent Agenda A. Approval of Minutes of May 3, 2017 Consent agenda was adopted. 7. Old Business A. Negotiations Update A1. Professional Staff - James Farr reported that they have a contract that has been ratified by the Union and he will be asking the Board to approve the contract later in the meeting. A2. *Support Staff – Michael Malone said that there has been some movement but he could not discuss it in open session because it concerns strategy. Michael Malone made a motion to discuss the Support Staff negotiations in Executive Session because it includes strategy and premature public knowledge would put the Board at a substantial disadvantage; second by Mike L’Esperance. The motion passed unanimously. A3. Added – *Personnel Update will be done in executive session because it will include a personnel evaluation. Page 1 of 3
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New Business A. * Non-Union Letters of Intent – Kathy Finck reported that the salary schedule will discuss strategy and should be done in Executive Session. Michael Malone made a motion to move salary discussion into executive Session because premature public knowledge would put the Board at a substantial disadvantage; second by Mike L’Esperance. The motion passed unanimously. B. Communications Plan – Kevin Dirth explained the plan that was created by Administrators, and was part of the five-year plan. The plan covers how MRUSD will get information about the district out into the community. James Farr asked if staff was part of the communication plan, and the answer was yes. C. Wellness Policy – Kathy Finck reported that there are required changes to the policy, which she reviewed. Angela Stebbins and Jason Therrien said that they can work with the policy changes and that it will require a lot of outreach and education for parents. Michael Malone made the comment that public comment should be encouraged because if we can make it better than the state requirements that would be good. Mike L’Esperance made a motion to warn the Wellness Policy for adoption at the June 5th meeting; second by Steven LaRosa. The motion passed unanimously. D. Board Calendar for FY18 – This was for the Board’s information. E. Accept Teachers Bargaining Agreement – James Farr reviewed the contract, going over major items, and answered questions. The Teachers Association has already ratified it. Highlights include all teachers on one contract; everyone on direct deposit; co-curricular and extra-curricular are out of the contract moved to guidelines. Working conditions, salary and benefits required a great deal of work between the two groups. Kathy Finck thanked the Board Chair for leading the collaborative meetings. James Farr thanked everyone who worked on it behind the scenes, and the teachers, who came to the table ready to have discussions and exchanges. Michael Malone made a motion to approve the Professional Staff Master Agreement; second by Mike L’Esperance. The motion passed unanimously. Jeff Morrill thanked James Farr for holding the negotiations in open session, it was very helpful. 9. Other Business A. Administrator’s Report - Angela Stebbins had a short slide show that showed some of the activities the students are involved in; community service; technology; Odyssey of the Mind; among others. The students went on a field trip to Champlain College to learn about technology, and are eager to use what they learned in school. B. Principal’s Voices - This section is for Principals to make announcements, provide additional input, or generally speak to issues/happenings at their school. Chris Mosca shared a very nice letter from the Green Mountain Club about the need to clear trails and clean up the Hardack space and BFA sent the Interact Club who did a great job. Lisa Durocher shared that a student applied to a college that he was Page 2 of 3
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afraid he couldn’t afford. He ended up being accepted with the full right scholar ship. Graduations dates: SACS June 16; BFA June 17; SATEC June 19; FFCS June 19; NWTC June 9 is appreciation night. Brenda was asked to send all of the dates to all Directors. 10. Agenda Items for Future Meeting: Website, policy, sideletters, employee handbook. 11. Potential Executive Session Denise Smith made a motion to enter Executive Session at 7:35 p.m. to discuss support staff bargaining; a personnel issue; and non-union salary schedule, and to invite Kevin Dirth and Kathy Finck to attend; second by Mike L’Esperance. The motion passed unanimously. Executive Session ended at 8:50 p.m. Michael Malone made a motion to approve the FY18 salary schedule for non-union employees; second by Mike L’Esperance. The motion passed unanimously. 12. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m. Respectfully Submitted Brenda Comstock
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