Minutes from Dover
School Board Meeting
Monday, Aug. 24, 2009
(These
minutes are not official as they have not been accepted or corrected by the
school board.)
In Attendance: Richard Werner, Vicki Capitani, Traci Alfonso, Arlene Schertzer, Bill Anton, Principal;
Pam Horowitz, Deerfield Valley News; Carole Brown, Bob Ruben, Joan Black; 6:40a.m.
Laura Sibilia, Representative John Moran.
Meeting Called to Order: Rich called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m.
Tuition Hearing:
· Parent presented a packet to board, explaining what they had done to prove residency. Asking for tuition to paid for daughter attending private school for year 2008 – 2009 school year.
· Helen Brown presented information regarding findings regarding residency.
· Board asked questions of both parties.
· Board will make determination in executive session at end of meeting.
Representative Moran:
· Rich thanked John for his assistance in our windmill situation
· Rich explained state having funding “klunker” program for busses
- Dover met deadline
- Then state extended deadline
- Would John look out for Dover
- Mr. Moran said he would do that
· Mr. Moran presented Dover Board with “Rozo” McLaughlin Farm to School Grant Program certificate.
· John had the article that was in the “April Fools” Deerfield Valley News – about Peter Shumlin and Rich Werner being running mates – gave to Rich, signed by Peter, stating “Could not ask for a better running mate!”
· “End of Session Report” by Representative Moran given to board
· Laura thanked John Moran for not voting to put teacher retirement funds in education fund
Superintendent’s Report: (see attached)
· Steven explained Strategic Plan for WCSU
· Rich asked about volunteer fingerprinting procedures
Minutes:
· Vicki moved to accept the June 30, 2009 board meeting minutes as presented. Second by Laura. Unan.
· Vicki moved to accept the July 20, 2009 board meeting minutes as presented. Second by Laura.
Unan.
Correspondence:
· Information re: Green Mountain National Forest “A Forest For Every Classroom Program”
- Will be given to grade 6 teacher
· Education Legislative Report available
· Rich had an estimate of balance sheet for FY ’09
- May have balance of approx. $83,000. – Sullivan and Powers has not as of yet, done final audit which includes fund balance for school
Principal’s Report: (see attached)
· Windmill – Bill proposed to pick 2 weekends in September to have Tom Halnon present, using Rich Werner’s equipment, lower the windmill and remove the part that needs to be repaired.
- Administration will contact Mr. Halnon to see what works for him, and contact Rich.
New Business:
· Painting Bids to paint gymnasium ceiling – two were presented.
- Mitchel Momany - $14,200.00
- Edson Paining - $6,750.00
· Due to cost and amount not in budget, administration will use estimates for funding in next fiscal school year.
· Bill will obtain projected list of building needs for next 5 years, and board will look at capital accounts
Executive Session:
· Vicki moved to enter executive session for employee and student issues at 8:15p.m.. Second by Laura. Unan.
· Vicki moved to exit executive session at 8:41p.m. Second by Laura. Unan.
- Bill Anton will handle support staff issue
- Laura moved that we pro-rate the 2008-2009 tuition for student in question to the date that the student became a full year student versus a winter term student. This motion not passed due to no second vote.
- Laura moved that we pro-rate the 2008-2009 tuition for the student in question to March 15, 2009 based on residency information, voter checklist and the switch from winter term to full year student based on testimony, letter and information received. Second by Arlene. Unan.
Pay Warrants and Financials:
· Traci moved to approve a pay warrant for school bills in the amount of $63,199.18. Second by Arlene. Four voted in favor, Vicki abstained due to a conflict.
Date of Next Meeting:
· Sept. 21, 2009
Adjourn:
· Vicki moved to adjourn at 8:46p.m. Second from Arlene. Unan.
Minutes submitted by
Helen Brown
