SPAULDING HIGH SCHOOL & BARRE TECHNICAL CENTER CAMPUS
UNION DISTRICT
Campus Library
January 21, 2008
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Therese Taylor, CHAIRPERSON,
Guy Isabelle, VICE-CHAIRPERSON,
Martin Prevost, CLERK,
John Santorello,
John Pizzo,
Christine
Conti,
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Brianna Baker – Class of ’08, SHS/BTC
Non-Voting Student Representative
Meredith Grubb – Class of ’09, SHS/BTC
Non-Voting Student Representative
Joe Maiola,
ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT:
Gail Conley, Interim Superintendent of
Schools Bob Phillips,
Principal
Cindy Donlon,
Principal Wayne Shepard, Business Manager
Penny Chamberlin, Assistant Technical
Director
GUESTS PRESENT:
Video Vision Tech David Delcore, Times Argus
Several staff members Several community members
1. Call
to Order
The
Chairperson, Tess Taylor, called the Monday, January 21, 2008, meeting to order
at 5:00 p.m.; the meeting was held in the SHS & BTC Campus Library,
2. Public Comment
During this time, Dr. Conley presented the original copies of a petition
that had been delivered to the central office.
The petition requested that the board reconsider the reduction of a
music position. The petition was
circulated to all members of the board.
A citizen asked if any new budget information had been created since the
public forum meeting on January 16.
After a brief discussion, it was stated that no new information had been
created.
3. Executive Session (if needed)
No executive session needed.
4.
Items
for Board Action
After discussion of this budget which results in a 3.97% increase from
the current year operating budget, a vote was taken.
A. Proposed 2008-09 Spaulding High School Union District
Budget
On a motion
by Chris Conti, seconded by John Santorello, the
Board unanimously voted to approve the proposed FY ’09 budget at $12,115,687 as
presented and discussed.
To discuss additional details about the budget increase for next year,
the board, by consensus, established an additional meeting on January 24, 2008
at 4:30 p.m. at the Superintendent’s Office.
B.,C. Warning for
March 4, 2008 Vote
The Board
reviewed and discussed the warning for the March 4, 2008 vote, which contained
three articles, the budget, long-term roof maintenance fund, and capital
reserve fund for repairs.
On a motion
by Chris Conti seconded by Guy Isabelle, the Board unanimously voted to approve
the warnings for the March 4, 2008 vote and the Spaulding High School
D. Teacher Retirement
On a motion
by Martin Prevost seconded by Guy Isabelle, the Board unanimously voted, with
regret and best wishes, to accept the notice of teacher retirement for Janet Shadroui, effective June 30, 2008.
Ms. Taylor
left the meeting during the following item. Mr. Isabelle assumed the role of
Chair.
5. Items for
Information and Discussion
On a motion by Martin Prevost, seconded by Chris Conti, the board
delegated the superintendent to work with the faculty to revise the schedule
for the 2008-09 school year. After considerable discussion about the
complex nature of the high school schedule, the board voted 3-2. Mr. Isabelle and Dr. Pizzo
voted no. Motion passed.
6. Other
Business
None
7. Adjournment
On a motion
by Chris Conti seconded by Martin Prevost, the Board unanimously voted to
adjourn at 6:00 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 planned as a
working/discussion meeting.
The next
regular business meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 4, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
The next planning/discussion
meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 18, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Donna Holden