SPAULDING HIGH SCHOOL & BARRE
TECHNICAL CENTER CAMPUS
UNION DISTRICT
Campus Library
April 28, 2008
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Martin Prevost, VICE-CHAIR,
John Santorello, CLERK,
Giuliano Cecchinelli,
Nancy
Pope,
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Therese Taylor,
Brianna
Baker – Class of ’08, SHS/BTC Non-voting Student Representative
ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT:
Gail Conley, Interim Superintendent of Schools Bob Phillips, Principal
Penny Chamberlin, Assistant Tech Director Chris Hennessey, Assistant
Principal
GUESTS PRESENT:
Video Vision Tech
David Delcore, Times
Argus
Lori Matava
Andrea Richardson
B. J. Griffith
Nealsa Welch
Lisa Drown
Tom McSweeney
George Drew
1. Call
to Order
The
Chairperson, Christine Conti, called the Monday, April 28, 2008, meeting to order
at 5:30 p.m., which was held in the SHS & BTC Campus Library,
2. Curriculum
Reports
A. Cosmetology Presentation
Ms.
Chamberlin distributed a memo, dated 4/28/08, regarding the Cosmetology
Program. She explained that currently first-round applications from 44 students
had been received for the FY ’09 school year, with the potential for an
additional 20-24 student in the upcoming second and third-round application
process. Ms. Chamberlin also provided
financial data demonstrating FY ’09 anticipated expenses at $142K and revenue
at $363K. She also briefly spoke about
the plan to offer Cosmetology as part of the evening Adult Education Program.
The
Board discussed the impact to the FY ’09 budget already passed, and that if the
third teacher was added back $40K would have to be raised to cover the expense.
Mr. Phillips explained the program was self funding and that revenue should be
sufficient to cover the position. He
said the program’s popularity and historical high enrollments actually helped
to support other starter programs within the
Dr.
Conley reminded the Board that tech funding was based on a rolling six-semester
average, noting that by decreasing the number of instructors, and based on
state standards, the impact would be to the number of students permitted,
ultimately affecting the tech funding in approximately 2 ˝ years.
The Board agreed to consider
the issues and take action regarding this matter at the May 5, 2008, meeting.
2. Public
Comment
None
3. Items for Discussion/Action
A. Scholarship
Fund Investment Policy (DFA)
The
Board agreed to Mrs. Pope’s suggestion that the Finance Committee review the
policy and bring recommendations for revisions to the Board at the May 19,
2008, meeting.
4. Items for Board Action
A. Driver Education
Contract
Mr.
Phillips distributed a proposal detailing scheduling and changes involved to
add a second driver education teacher back into the budget, which would address
the needs of the 206 students enrolled. He said classes would increase to approximately
14 and that on-the-road driving time would be utilized before school and some
limited driving after school.
The
Board reviewed an analysis prepared by Mr. Shepard, and distributed by Dr.
Conley, outlining some of the costs and savings anticipated through staff
resignations, retirements, etc.
On a motion by Dr. Pizzo seconded by Mr.
Prevost, the Board unanimously voted to approve the FY ’09 Driver Education
contract for Allan Wilmott at $53,161.
The
Board thanked Mr. Phillips for the time and consideration in developing the
schedule. They said the goal to maximize class size and resources was met in
this challenge.
B. Athletic
Director Contract
The
Board agreed to discuss this matter in executive session.
C.
Music Teacher Contract
Dr.
Conley advised the board with the resignation of Mr. Zorn, the position could
be offered to Mr. Booth, who was previously riffed in the FY ’09 budget
process.
On a motion by Mr. Santorello seconded
by Mr. Cecchinelli, the Board
unanimously voted to approve the FY 09 music teacher contract for Robert Booth
at $36,357.
D. Teacher
Retirements
The
Board recognized Mr. Zorn’s tireless and dedicated contributions to the music
programs, students, community over the past 30 years.
On a motion by Mr. Prevost seconded by
Mr. Cecchinelli, the Board
unanimously voted, with regret and best wishes, to accept notice of the teacher
retirements for Arthur Zorn.
The
Board recognized Ms. Schmidt’s years of service to the special education
program, students and school community.
On a motion by Dr. Pizzo seconded by Mr.
Prevost, the Board unanimously voted, with regret and best wishes, to accept
notice of the teacher retirements for Katherine Schmidt.
E. Teacher
Resignations
None
6. Other
Business
None
7. Executive
Session
A. Student
Expulsion Hearing, Title 1 § 313 (a) (7)
- for five (5) individual students
B. Personnel Contract,
Title 1 § 313 (a) (3)
At 6:15 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Prevost seconded
by Mr. Cecchinelli, the Board unanimously voted to enter into executive session,
pursuant to Title 1 § 313 to discuss a personnel contract and student matters.
Dr.
Conley, Mr. Hennessey, and Mr. Phillips were invited into the executive
session.
At 9:05 p.m. the Board exited the
executive session.
8. Items
for Board action
On a motion by Dr. Pizzo seconded by Mr.
Prevost, the Board voted to approve the Athletic Director/Activity Director
contract for Patrick D. Merriam at $65,000.
Motion passed. Mr. Santorello and
the Chair abstained.
9. Adjournment
On a motion by Dr. Pizzo seconded by Mrs. Pope, the
Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:20 p.m.
Next meeting Date:
The
next regular business meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2008, at 6:00
p.m.
The
next planning/discussion meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2008 at 6:00
p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Donna Holden