SPAULDING HIGH SCHOOL
UNION DISTRICT
Campus Library
January 4, 2010
BOARD
MEMBERS PRESENT:
John Santorello, CHAIR,
Nancy Pope, VICE-CHAIR,
Norma Malone, CLERK,
John
Pizzo,
Giuliano Cecchinelli,
Richard Storz,
Charlie Norway – Class of ’11, SHS/BTC Non-voting
Student Representative
BOARD
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Walz,
JJ Norway – Class of ’10, SHS/BTC Non-voting Student
Representative
ADMINISTRATORS
PRESENT:
Dr. John Bacon, Superintendent of Schools
Penny Chamberlin,
Bob Phillips, Principal
Scott Griggs,
Chris Hennessey, Vice-Principal
GUESTS
PRESENT:
Video Vision Tech Tom
McSweeney
David Delcore, Times Argus Student
and parents
Board
Secretary: Donna Holden
1.
Call to Order
The Chairperson, John Santorello,
called the Monday, January 4, 2010 meeting to order at 5:57 p.m., which was held
in the SHS & BTC Campus Library,
2. Executive
Session
A. Student
Matter 1 V.S.A. § 313 (7)
At
5:57 p.m. on a motion by Dr. Pizzo seconded by Mr. Cecchinelli, the Board
unanimously voted to enter into executive session, pursuant to Title 1 § 313,
to discuss a student matter.
Mr. Phillips and Mr. Hennessey were invited
into the executive session.
At
6:37 p.m. the Board exited executive session.
On
a motion by Mrs. Malone seconded by Dr. Pizzo, the Board unanimously voted to
reinstate the student.
3. Announcements and Awards
Mr. Phillips and Ms. Chamberlin shared
information regarding student and staff achievements, along with recent and
upcoming events. Campus and other
general information may be viewed at www.shsbtc.org/.
4. Public Comment
None
5. Approval of Minutes
A. December
21, 2009 Regular Board Meeting
On
a motion by Mr. Storz seconded by Mrs. Malone, the Board unanimously voted to
approve the minutes of December 21, 2009 regular meeting, as submitted.
6. Old Business
A. FY 2011
Budget Approval
Along with the Board, Dr. Bacon
reviewed the proposed FY ‘2011 SHS budget revenue for a $11,205,953 budget,
which was also reviewed at the 12-21-09 meeting and represented an increase of
$847.17 or 0%. Dr. Bacon advised the Board an unofficial
communication from VEHI, the teachers’ health insurance trust, advised the rate
increase would be 3%. Dr. Bacon said the
budget was prepared assuming a 4.5% increase, therefore based on this
information an additional $13K could be trimmed from the total, creating a
slightly less than 0% increase and new sum of $11,192,453.
The Board discussed the proposed
property tax impact to
The
Board agreed based on conditions out
of their control, such as declining enrollment and economic conditions, the
budget was as responsible. Dr. Bacon noted
in order to avoid the tax increase the budget would have to be slashed by
$4-500K, which was equivalent to approximately 10 teachers and would devastate
education at SHS.
On
a motion by Dr. Pizzo seconded by Mr. Cecchinelli, the Board unanimously voted
to approve the FY ‘2011 budget, as discussed.
B. Warning for
March 2, 2010
The Board reviewed the proposed
warning, which contained two articles. The first article asked for approval of the $11,792,453
FY ‘2011 budget (including $600,000 of grants that do not increase local
taxes). The second article sought permission
to reserve up to $100K of the fund balance for the roof fund, which would not
increase local taxes. Dr. Bacon
verified the Special Education audit would not impact any prior year’s fund
balance, but adjustments (if any) would be an impact to the current year’s
revenue.
On
a motion by Mrs. Malone seconded by Dr. Pizzo, the Board unanimously voted to
approve the March 2, 2010 warning, as discussed and amended to correct the revised
budget total.
C. Warning for
March 1, 2010 Annual Meeting
On
a motion by Mr. Storz seconded by Mr. Cecchinelli, the Board unanimously voted
to approve the March 1, 2010 Annual Meeting warning.
Mrs. Malone agreed to contact Mr. Koch
to verify whether he would continue to serve as moderator.
7. New Business
A. Teacher
Retirement
The Board acknowledged receipt of a
letter of resignation from special education instructor, Linda Black. The Board
expressed their appreciation to Ms. Black for her 30+ years of service.
On
a motion by Dr. Pizzo seconded by Mrs. Malone, the Board unanimously voted to accept,
with appreciation and best wishes, the resignation of Linda Black effective
6/30/2010.
Mr. Phillips also provided a copy of a
letter or resignation for a retirement effective June 30th from
special education case manager, Sylvia Sweet, who he said had approximately 4
years of service at SHS out of a long career in the school system.
On
a motion by Mr. Storz seconded by Dr. Pizzo, the Board unanimously voted to
accept, with best wishes, the resignation of Sylvia Sweet, effective 6/30/2010.
B. FY ‘2011
Announced Tuition
Dr. Bacon advised the Board by law
tuition rates had to be announced by each district annually by January 31st. Dr. Bacon further stated the current tuition
rate for SHS was at $10,780, however, the recommendation of the Business
Manager, and concurred by Dr. Bacon, was to set the FY ‘2011 rate at $10,940,
representing approximate a 1.5% increase.
On
a motion by Dr. Pizzo seconded by Mrs. Malone, the Board unanimously voted to
approve the
8. Other Old Business (if needed)
None
9. Reports to the Board
A. Superintendent
Dr. Bacon provided had
nothing to report.
B.
Principals
Mr. Phillips and Ms. Chamberlin briefly
reviewed their written reports.
C. Committee
Reports
Finance
Committee: meeting scheduled for January 18, 2010 at 5:00
p.m.
Facility
Committee: meeting scheduled for January 28, 2010 at 6:00
p.m.
Curriculum
Committee: meeting scheduled for January 7, 2010 at 5:00
p.m.
Personnel
Committee: May 2010, to be determined.
10. Future Agenda Items
January
Truancy Report – Follow-up
Substitute Teacher Usage
Teacher Time Used Report
NEASC House Committee Rpt.
February
Class size (by teacher/block)
NECAP Results
Approval of Budget warning
Mr. Santorello asked members to contact
him with other agenda items.
11. Other Business
Mr. Cecchinelli announced he would be
running for re-election.
Dr. Pizzo announced he would not be
running for re-election. Along with the
Administration members of the Board expressed their appreciation to Dr. Pizzo
for his service to the Board, school, and athletic department over the past
several years. Dr. Pizzo expressed his gratitude for the community’s support
and privilege of being able to serve.
Mr. Santorello also listed a number of
accomplishments achieved by the Board over the past year, and thanked his
fellow members, the Superintendent, and Administration for their cooperation
and leadership.
12. Executive Session
A.
Contract Negotiations 1
V.S.A. § 313 (1)
B. Student
Matter 1 V.S.A. § 313 (7)
At
7:43 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Storz seconded by Dr. Pizzo, the Board unanimously
voted to enter into executive session, pursuant to Title 1 § 313, to discuss contract
negotiations and a student matter.
Dr. Bacon and Mr. Phillips were invited
into the executive session.
At
8:50 p.m. the Board exited executive session.
The
Board unanimously agreed to approve
the student request.
13. Adjournment
On
a motion by Mr. Storz seconded by Dr. Pizzo, the Board unanimously voted to
adjourn at 8:55 p.m.
Next
meeting Date:
Meetings are regularly scheduled for the
first and third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise
noted. The first meeting is planned as a business meeting; the second
meeting is conducted as a policy review and working/discussion meeting.
·
The Board will
hold a policy review/working session
meeting Monday, January 18, 2010.
·
The Board will
hold a regular meeting on Monday, February 1, 2010.
Upcoming
dates to remember:
·
·
NEASC Kick Off –
March 22, 2010
Respectfully submitted,
Donna
Holden