1. Call to Order

The Chairperson, Tess Taylor, called the Monday, March 3, 2008, meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., which was held in the SHS & BTC Campus Library, 155 Ayers Street, Barre, Vermont.

2. Executive Session

A. Student Expulsion Hearing, Title 1 § 313 (a)(7)

At 6:00 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Prevost seconded by Mrs. Conti, the Board unanimously voted to enter into executive session, pursuant to Title 1 § 313, to discuss a student matter.

Dr. Conley, Mr. Phillips, Dr. Sperry, Pan Macy, and parents of a student were invited into the executive session.

At 6:20 p.m. parents left the executive session.

At 6:30 p.m. the Board exited executive session. The Chair immediately recessed the meeting in favor of the Spaulding Union High School District #41 Annual Meeting.

Mr. Isabelle arrived at the meeting.

Immediately following the Annual Meeting, the Chairperson called the meeting back to order at 6:50 p.m.

Mr. Maiola left the meeting.

With the Board’s permission, the following items on the agenda were taken out of order.

3. Visitors and Communications

None

4. Curriculum Reports

None

5. Items for Board Action

A. Approval of Minutes:

February 4, 2008 – Regular Board Meeting

February 11, 2008 – Special Board Meeting

February 18, 2008 – Regular Board Meeting

On a motion by Mr. Prevost seconded by Mr. Santorello, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the February 4, 2008, Regular Board Meeting, as submitted. Mr. Isabelle and Mrs. Conti abstained.

On a motion by Mrs. Conti seconded by Mr. Prevost, the Board unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the February 11, 2008, Special Board Meeting, as submitted.

On a motion by Mrs. Conti seconded by Mr. Santorello, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the February 18, 2008, Regular Board Meeting, as submitted. Mr. Prevost abstained.

B. Contract for Principal

On a motion by Mrs. Conti seconded by Mr. Prevost, the Board unanimously voted to move the item to executive session.

6. Items for Information and Discussion

None

7. Reports to the Board

A. Superintendent’s Report

Dr. Conley provided an oral report on current and upcoming events, including plans for a “virtual high school” presentation to the Board at the March 17, 2008, meeting. Along with the Board he also discussed his recommendation regarding the future management, and schedule for approval of the federal consolidated grants.

B. SHS & BTC Campus Administrators’ Report

Mr. Phillips provided an oral report, including a brief update of the very busy and successful in-service training between middle and high school staff in the areas of common disciplines, i.e. science, history, etc. He advised the Board that on March 3, 2008 the administrative team would be meeting.

Mr. Phillips also advised the Board a broad based committee including two Board members, students, staff, and SHAAC members, would meet on March 13, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. to begin discussing the Athletic Director’s position.

Campus and other general information may be viewed at www.shsbtc.org/.

C. Technology Coordinator’s Report

Mr. Walz distributed a written report regarding NECAP scores.

D. Student Services Director’s Report

Dr. Sperry advised the Board the case managers at the elementary schools and high school also met during the in-service day. She said that next year 31 new special needs students were expected to arrive at SHS & BTC Campus, three of which had very severe disabilities, and four other students were currently being tested and evaluated for services. She advised that increased identification of needs and services were being realized nationwide, and agreed to provide the Board with report at their next meeting regarding what qualifies a student for special students.

E. Supervisory Union Report

The next regularly scheduled meeting will be March 13, 2008, at 5:30 p.m., in the Central Office Conference Room, 120 Ayers Street.

F. Student Representative Report

None

G. Policy and Curriculum Committee

None

H. Spaulding High Athletic Advisory Committee (SHAAC)

The next SHAAC meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Mrs. Conti also advised the Board the Committee was working on a “Donor Recognition Policy” and would be bringing the policy to the Policy & Curriculum Committee for discussion.

I. Facility Committee

Mr. Santorello advised that unless needed the next meetings would be scheduled for the end of March after the election of new Board members.

J. Finance Committee

The next Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2008. Mrs. Conti also reviewed the minutes of the February 19, 2008 meeting.

8. Other Business

None

Mr. Maiola returned to the meeting.

9. Announcements and Awards

A. Recognition of Departing Board Members

Along with a Vermont School Boards’ Association Certificate of Service, Ms. Taylor presented Mr. Isabelle with a Board Resolution recognizing his 15-years of school board service, nine of which were as an SHS & BTC member and six as a BTMES member. Ms. Taylor also read a Board Resolution honoring Mr. Maiola, and thanking him for stepping up to fill an unexpected vacancy. Each of the other Board members also expressed comments and gratitude to Mr. Isabelle and Mr. Maiola.

Detailed information on current and upcoming events may be viewed by visiting the school’s Web site at www.shsbtc.org/.

10. Executive Session

A. Personnel Contracts, Title 1 § 313 (a) (3)

B. Student Matter, Title 1 § 313 (a)(7)

At 7:58 p.m. on a motion by Mrs. Conti seconded by Mr. Prevost, the Board unanimously voted to enter into executive session, pursuant to Title 1 § 313 to discuss a personnel matter.

Dr. Conley was invited into the executive session.

At 8:15 p.m. the Board exited the executive session.

On a motion by Mrs. Conti seconded by Mr. Prevost, the Board unanimously voted to expel the student discussed in the earlier executive session from the SHS & BTC Campus, and refer the student to the appropriate agency for his education.

11. Adjournment

On a motion by Mrs. Conti seconded by Mr. Santorello, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:18 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 planning/discussion meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2008, at 6:00 p.m.

The next regular business meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2008, at 6:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Donna Holden

John Pizzo, Representing Barre Town, term expires 2010

Meredith Grubb – Class of ’09, SHS/BTC Non-voting Student Representative

B. SHS & BTC Campus Administrators’ Report

C. Technology Coordinator’s Report

F. Student Representative Report

G. Policy and Curriculum Committee