SPAULDING HIGH SCHOOL
UNION DISTRICT
Campus Library
February 1, 2010
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
John Santorello, CHAIR,
Nancy Pope, VICE-CHAIR,
Norma Malone, CLERK,
Tom Walz,
Giuliano Cecchinelli,
Charlie Norway – Class of
’11, SHS/BTC Non-voting Student Representative
JJ Norway – Class of ’10,
SHS/BTC Non-voting Student Representative
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Richard Storz,
John
Pizzo,
ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT:
John Barone, K-12
Curriculum Director
Penny Chamberlin,
Bob Phillips,
Principal
Tom Sedore, Assistant Principal
Chris
Hennessey, Assistant Principal
GUESTS PRESENT:
Video Vision
Tech Tom
McSweeney
David Delcore, Times Argus Student
and parents
Joel Garbacik John
Mott, SRO
Board Secretary: Donna Holden
1. Call to Order
The
Chairperson, John Santorello, called the Monday, February 1, 2010 meeting to
order at 6:57 p.m., which was held in the SHS & BTC Campus Library,
2. Announcements
and Awards
Mr. Phillips
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/.
Mr.
Santorello encouraged Board member attendance at the SU-wide K-12 art show to
be held at the Aldrich Public Library February 16th, 6:00 – 7:30
p.m.
3. Public Comment
None
4. Approval
of Minutes
A. January 18, 2010 - Regular Board Meeting
On a motion by Mrs. Pope seconded by Mrs. Malone,
the Board unanimously voted to approve the minutes of January 18, 2010 regular
meeting, as submitted.
5. Old Business
A.
Community Presentations - FY
2011 Budget
The Board
acknowledged among other initiatives, which perhaps would include a Video
Vision production, Dr. Bacon would provide budget presentation at local service
clubs. Mr. Walz announced the Lions Club
meeting was scheduled for February 23, 2010.
6. New
Business
A.
RAB and Enterprise
Corporation Committee Representative
Ms.
Chamberlin advised the Board the Regional Advisory Board and Enterprise
Committee were seeking a Board Member appointment to replace the former Board
representative, Dr. Pizzo. She said the
RAB met quarterly (Sept, Nov, Mar, and May) and the Enterprise Committee, which
oversees the building trades programs, met bi-annually, however, they
communicated more frequently via-e-mail.
Mr.
Santorello suggested Board members think about their interest in Committee
assignments and other necessary appointments, which would be addressed at the
reorganization meeting on March 17, 2010.
B.
Finance and Effectiveness
Bill
The Board
referred to the list of proposed changes being considered by legislature during
the current session, which were the result of the Report of the Committee on the Financing
and Effectiveness of the Vermont Education System in the 21st
Century”, as required by Act No.1
section H.57 (2009 Special Session).
Mr. Barone noted many of the potential
cost savings outlined were already being implemented by the Barre SU.
7. Other
Old Business (if needed)
None
8. Reports
to the Board
A.
Principal
Mr. Phillips
briefly reviewed his written report. Mr.
Phillips also introduced the new School Resource Officer, John Mott, to the
Board.
B.
Ms.
Chamberlin briefly reviewed her written report.
C.
Committee Reports
Finance Committee:
meeting scheduled for February 9, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
Facility Committee: the next meeting date is to be determined.
Curriculum Committee: meeting scheduled for February 4, 2010 at
5:00 p.m.
Personnel Committee: May 2010, to be determined.
9. Future
Agenda Items
February
Class size
(by teacher/block)
March
Reorganization
NECAP Results Open
Mr.
Santorello asked members to contact him with other agenda items.
10. Executive
Session
A.
Student Matter 1 V.S.A. §
313 (7)
B.
Personnel Matter 1 V.S.A. §
313 (1)
At 7:23 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Walz seconded by
Mrs. Malone, the Board unanimously voted to enter into executive session,
pursuant to Title 1 § 313, to discuss a student and personnel matter.
Mr. Barone,
Mr. Phillips, Mr. Hennessey, Mr. Sedore, Officer Mott, parents and students
were invited into the executive session.
At 9:07 p.m. the Board exited executive session.
On a motion by Mrs. Pope seconded by Mrs. Malone,
the Board unanimously voted to approve the recommendation of the SHS
administration, with conditions, regarding student #1.
On a motion by Mr. Cecchinelli seconded by Mr. Walz,
the Board unanimously voted to approve the recommendation of the SHS
administration, with conditions, regarding student #2.
11. Adjournment
On a motion by Mr. Cecchinelli seconded by Mr. Walz,
the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:20 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, February
15, 2010.
·
The Board will hold a regular
meeting on Monday, March 1, 2010.
Upcoming dates to remember:
·
NEASC Kick Off – March 22, 2010
Respectfully
submitted,
Donna Holden