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Waits River Valley School Board of Directors MeetingThursday, August 26, 2010 All Present:Board: Dick Kelley, Chris Preston, Steve Otterman, Jennifer Pittsley, Demetra Hazatones, Steve Simpson Staff: Pat ElyOESU: Don Johnson Treasurer: Jonathan Rutstein Called to OrderSteve Otterman called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m... Vermont School Board AssociationThe Board meeting started out with a presentation by Winton Goodrich from the Vermont School Board Association in regards to Strategic Planning. Chris Preston made the suggestion that Waits River Valley School move forward into action with Strategic Planning process, and then OESU can later on join in. The Board questioned whether this should be conducted through a committee or as a Board as a whole. Jennifer Pittsley stated that she would like to see the whole Board be involved. Steve Otterman informed the Board members that for the next Board meeting, they should all come up with 10 names of parents/community members that they believe would have an interest in the strategic planning of Waits River Valley School. Chris Preston will get copies of Springfield’s Strategic Plan and possibly others, to look over and help use as a reference. Minute ApprovalThere were no minutes available for Board approval. CorrespondenceSteve Otterman informed the Board that he had received the Bond Vote results from the Waits River Valley School Board Clerk. The results were as follows: 324 Yes94 No12 spoiled 428 on check list, 438 votes cast Finances Steve Simpson produced orders in the amount of $77,013.57 (which includes both electronic and paper pay orders) which include: $12,509.72 - Oxbow High School $28,308.00 - Perry’s Oil Service - for 12, ooo gallons fuel @ $2.359/gallon (last year spent $15,963) Steve Simpson made the motion that the Board pay the orders in the amount of $77,013.57. Dick Kelley seconded the motion and all were in favor. Principals ReportPat Ely stated that staff came into the building 2 days ago and they have had some speakers come in to work on developmental design and developing NECAP scores, among other things. Pat Ely informed the Board that the Special Ed billing from Oxbow that was previously thought to be inaccurate because of excess cost for Para-educators has been reduced. The first bill that was initially $17,787.00 was reduced about $7,000.00 to $10,604.00 and the second bill was initially $23,701.00 and was reduced about $11,000.00 to $12,292.00. Don Johnson told Pat Ely that he will help him look into this matter so that it doesn’t happen in the future. Steve Simpson stated that the Special Ed should be back tracked to look for further error in billing. Superintendent HandoutsDon Johnson informed the Board that OESU currently has a full office staff with Annette Hayward as the Front Office Secretary and Beth Cobb in Curriculum. Don Johnson informed the Board that he spent two full days with the Leadership Team and Administrators at the OESU, during which time Beth Cobbs worked with them on having balanced assessment programs, Patty Brown talked about personnel information, Peter Roche worked with them on business finance and they worked together fine tuning ideas for the year ahead. Don Johnson briefly informed the Board that this previous Monday they had an explanation of data warehousing system (VCAT). The data warehousing system is used to get reporting for assessment data, like NECAPS, but can be used for classrooms. The OESU is looking into whether they should use this type of reporting. Pat Ely stated that schools would be directly linked to other schools in the OESU. Don Johnson reminded the Board that Monday, August 30th at Oxbow high School, it is OESU orientation day which starts at 7:45 a.m. with juice and coffee in the cafeteria. On Wednesday, September 1st, the OESU is going to do a bus tour of all the schools and Amy Longmoore will be driving a 7 passenger bus vehicle, of which should arrive at Waits River Valley School after lunch time. Don Johnson brought before the Board a resolution that needed to be signed to authorize Patty Brown to administer insurance programs for the Comp 1000 Plan for the HRA (Health Reimbursement Act) Chris Preston made the motion that the Board Chair sign on behalf of the Board, the resolution for Waits River Valley School, Union District #36, to amend OESU 125 Plan as set to be effective as of July 1, 2010, appointing Patty Brown as Plan Administrator. Jennifer Pittsley seconded the motion and all were in favor. Don Johnson also presented Steve Otterman, the Board Chair, with the contracts for Kristina Safford and Renee Badeau, to be signed as previously motioned at the August 17th Board meeting. Don Johnson also informed the Board that it is possible that the OESU will be relocating their office to the Bradford academy and is going to be brought forth to the OESU Board. Executive SessionChris Preston made the motion that the Board move into Executive Session at 8:17 p.m. for the purpose of discussion personnel contracts. Jennifer Pittsley seconded the motion and all were in favor. Executive Session ended at 8:32p.m. Following Executive Session Steve Otterman accepted a motion to reconsider the action taken on ratification of the ESP contract. All were in favor. Chris Preston made the motion that certain WRV board members did not understand their duty of good faith as member of the OESU negotiation team when the board voted to reject the ESP contract. Therefore, he made the motion that the board ratifies the ESP contract. Steve Simpson seconded the motion. Chris Preston and Steve Simpson were in favor of the motion. Jennifer Pittssley, Steve Otterman, Demetra Hazatones and Dick Kelley were not in favor of the motion. The motion was denied. Dick Kelley announced there would be a facility and building committee meeting on Thursday September, 2nd at 3:00 p.m.. AdjournedJennifer Pittsley made a motion the meeting adjourn. Steve Simpson seconded and all were in favor. Respectfully Submitted, Kelly Smith |
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Waits River Valley School Board of Directors MeetingTuesday, August 17, 2010 All Present:Board: Dick Kelley, Chris Preston, Steve Otterman, Jennifer Pittsley, Demetra Hazatones, Steve Simpson (left @7:30 p.m.)Staff: Pat ElyOESU: Peter Roche - New Business Manager Treasurer: Jonathan RutsteinVisitors: Renee Badeau (Spanish Teacher Candidate) Called to OrderSteve Otterman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.. Minute ApprovalChris Preston made the motion to consider the minutes for the July 22nd Board meeting. Jennifer Pittsley seconded the motion. There were no corrections to the minutes and all were in favor. Visitors:Pat Ely introduced Renee Badeau, Candidate for the open Spanish Position, to the Board. Pat Ely suggested that the Board offer Renee Badeau a contract for the 2010-2011 year, and to place her on the salary scale at the Masters Level, Step 4, with 5 years of experience, and to authorize the Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Board, pending provisional certification. Jennifer Pittsley made the motion that the Board offers Renee Badeau a contract for the 2010-2011 school year, and to place her on the salary scale at the Masters level, step4, with 5 years of experience, and to authorize the chair to sign on behalf of the board, pending provisional certification. Dick Kelley seconded the motion and all were in favor. Finances Steve Simpson produced orders in the amount of $60,476.40 (which includes both electronic and paper pay orders) which include: $5,730.48 - Pierson Transportation - Summer Time Camp Busing to be reimbursed by Medicaid$1,275.00 - Yamaha Piano$13,859.89 - Lambert Associates Incorporated - Arrow Hive System for Wireless Access throughout the building (12 devices)$15,668.10 - Swish Kenco - Floor Machine and Yearly Cleaning Supply Order Steve Simpson made the motion that the Board pay the orders in the amount of $60,476.40. Chris Preston seconded the motion and all were in favor. Financial ReportsPeter Roche handed out Account Reports including a Trial Balance report of which 200 and 600 accounts were missing from Trial Balance but that is because those accounts have had no activity. Chris Preston asked for a Trial Balance as of June 30, 2010, to include 7-1-2009 through 6-30-2010. Dick Kelley asked to please receive financial reports with the Board Meeting Agenda/Warning so they have them ahead of the board meeting. Angolano should be coming in the first part of October to conduct an audit. Treasurer ReportJonathan Rutstein informed the Board that Steve Otterman should seek Board approval to sign a Tax Anticipation Note with Merchants Bank for future availability of funds through a Bank Loan, should Waits River Valley School be in need of funds. The Board did not act on that suggestion at this time. Jonathan Rutstein handed out a statement of accounts to the Board as well for them to look over. Principals ReportPat Ely informed the Board that Perry Schwartz locked in a price of $2.36 / gallon with Perry’s Oil. Pat Ely informed the Board that the walk-in cooler arrived Monday, August 16th and that today, Tuesday, August 17th, the old walk-in cooler was taken out and the new one was installed. They were still working on the compressor. Pat Ely informed the Board that it was made aware to him by Christine Hertz, who was hired for the open K-5 position, and had been a long term sub, that in her new contract she felt she was placed improperly on the salary scale. Pat Ely stated that after reviewing her resume, she was placed wrongly and suggested that the Board place her on the salary schedule at the Bachelors Level, Step 2, with 2 years of relevant experience, for fiscal year 2011 and to authorize the Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. Chris Preston made the motion to amend the contract of Christine hertz, to place her on the salary schedule at the Bachelors level, step 2, with 2 years of relevant experience, for fiscal year 2011 and to authorize the chair to sign on behalf of the board. Demetra Hazatones seconded the motion and all were in favor. Pat Ely stated that the Board needed to reconfirm the motion for Kristina Safford to be placed on the salary schedule at Bachelors plus 30 Level, step 6, with 8 years of relevant experience. Chris Preston made the motion that the Board place Kristina Safford on the salary schedule at Bachelors plus 30 level, step 6, with 8 years of relevant experience. Jennifer Pittsley seconded the motion and all were in favor. Pat Ely informed the Board that recently they had to add in a position for a .5 Para Educator Position for EEE Program for a family that had moved in to town. Patty Brown, from OESU recently contacted Pat Ely and informed him that the family was moving out of the district and they needed to reduce the .5 position. Jennifer Pittlsey made the motion to reduce an unfilled .5 FTE Para Educator position by .5 FTE, to reflect a reduction in student need. Chris Preston seconded the motion and all were in favor. Riverbend Technical CenterDick Kelley made the motion to nominate Steve Otterman as the representative for Riverbend Technical Center. Chris Preston seconded the motion. All were in favor.Pierson Transportation Bussing IssuePat Ely informed the Board that he had recently spoke with Wade Pierson regarding a busing issue for two families which had contacted the Board about the bus picking up in front of their homes rather than going to a suggested bus stop. Pat Ely informed the Board that the new busing suggestions adds on time and mileage to two routes but would help out these two families. Pat Ely also stated that these are two Kindergarten students that are being talked about and that it makes sense to pick them up in front of their homes. Pat Ely made the suggestion that the Board move forward with the Route Extensions. Steve Otterman made the motion to approve the route changes for the busing for Pierson Transportation. Dick Kelley seconded the motion. Jennifer Pittsley asked if this would set precedent and if everyone would then be picked up in front of their home. Chris Preston, Steve Otterman, Dick Kelley and Demetra Hazatones were in favor. Jennifer Pittsley was not in favor. The motion carried and the decision will be communicated to the parents by Pat Ely. Superintendent HandoutsPeter Roche brought 4 handouts from the Superintendent for the Board to look over. Stabilization Bond VoteThe first informational meeting will take place Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. at the Waits River Valley School. Dick Kelley made the motion that the Board schedule a 2nd public informational meeting on the bond vote for Monday, August 23rd at 7:00 p.m.. The actual vote is Tuesday, August 24th. Facilities MeetingThere will be a Facilities meeting immediately following the informational meeting on Thursday, August 19th. Upcoming DatesAugust 25th - School In-serviceAugust 30th - OESU In-service AdjournedJennifer Pittsley made the motion that the Board Meeting adjourn at 8:22 p.m.. Chris Preston seconded the motion and all were in favor. Respectfully Submitted, Kelly Smith |
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All Present:Board: Dick Kelley, Chris Preston, Steve Otterman, Demetra Hazatones, Jennifer Pittsley, Steve SimpsonCalled to Order:Meeting Called to Order at 7:00p.m.Review of Bids for Freezer:Four bids were placed for a new freezer. They are as follows:ARC: $21,900.00VT Mechanical: $22,302.00New England Kitchen Repot: $17, 745.00Alpine AC/R Service: 1st bid $18, 650.00 and 2nd bid $16,025.00Perry recommended to the board that they go with Alpine’s second bid for the Norlake Fastrak Freezer. There is also a 5 year compressor warrantee with the purchase.Jen made a motion to accept Alpine AC/R’s second bid of $16,025.00 and Chris seconded the motion. Discussion of where the funds would be taken for the freezer occurred. It was decided that funds for the freezer would be taken from the Capital Funds for FY11. Hire for Kindergarten Position:Carlota was present to introduce Kristina Stafford for the kindergarten position. Chris P. made a motion that Kristina Stafford be offered a K5 contract at a 30, step 6 for the FY11 school year and authorize the chair to sign on behalf of the board. Steve S. seconded the motion and all were in favor.Steve O. made the motion the meeting adjourn. Jen seconded the motion and all were in favor.Meeting adjourned at 7:25p.m. Respectfully Submitted,Demetra Hazatones |
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Waits River Valley School Board of Directors MeetingThursday, June 24, 2010 All Present:Board: Dick Kelley, Chris Preston, Steve Otterman, Demetra Hazatones, Steve SimpsonBoard Member Absent: Jennifer Pittsley Staff: Pat ElyOESU: Don Johnson - New Superintendent Treasurer: Jonathan RutsteinVisitors: Kimberly Farone Called to OrderSteve Otterman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Minute ApprovalChris Preston made the motion to consider the minutes for the May 27th Board meeting. Steve Simpson seconded the motion. There were no corrections to the minutes and all were in favor. Chris Preston made the motion to consider the minutes for the June 10th Board meeting. Steve Simpson seconded the motion. The following corrections were made: Corrections - Under “Treasurer Report” Jonathan Rutstein stated that it should read “Jonathan Rutstein informed the Board that Mark Lyons informed him that Waits River Valley School could anticipate receiving about $45,000.00 from the State and $130,000.00 from the insurance for the stabilization project.” Steve Otterman called the motion and all were in favor. Principal ReportPat Ely introduced Kimberly Farone who taught 2 years ago at Waits River Valley School in the First Grade while the current teacher had taken a year off. Pat Ely stated that Kimberly Farone recently interviewed for the Lead Math Teacher Position and that there were several qualified candidates however Kimberly Farone was the most qualified candidate. Chris Preston made the motion that the Board authorizes the Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Board, a contract with Kimberly Farone in the position of Lead Math Teacher, and place her on the salary scheduled at Bachelors degree, plus 30 credits with 6 years of experience for fiscal year 2011. Dick Kelley seconded the motion. All were in favor. Pat Ely stated that the 8th Grade Graduation ceremony went well and that Chris Preston was for the ceremony. Pat Ely addressed the Board’s concern from the previous Board meeting regarding Food Service expenditures. Pat Ely informed the Board that the Food Service would be over about $9,000.00 due to under budgeting in the human resource department of the Food Service (i.e. workers comp, dental). Pat Ely informed the Board that Summer Camp will be soon approaching and that he hopes to fund it with Medicaid Funds, as there was an $80,000.00 surplus in the Medicaid line from last years budget. There are currently 72 kids registered to attend, which is up from last year’s; 50 kids. Pat Ely indicated to the Board that there was the need to hire staff to run the camp and made the following requests: - To hire 3 teachers at $25/hr for 12, 5 hour days - $4,500.00-4 paras at $15/hr for 12, 4 ½ hour days - $3,240.00-2 support personnel to provide one on one instructional support $15/hr - $2,160.00 Steve Simpson made the motion to authorize the Board Chair to sign contracts on behalf of the board for: - 3 licensed teachers, to provide summer instructional support, at $25 dollars per hour for twelve, five hours days. - 4 highly qualified support personnel, to provide summer instructional support at $15 dollars per hour for twelve, four and one half hour days. - 2 highly qualified support personnel to provide summer 1:1 instructional support, at $15 dollars per hour for sixteen four and one half hour days. Steve Simpson amended his motion to include that all contracts will be funded by Medicaid Funds. Chris Preston seconded the motions and all were in favor. Pat Ely ended by informing the Board that they have further interviewed for the Language Arts position. Superintendent ReportDon Johnson presented a Support staff contract for Nelson Tillotson for Custodial Staff. Dick Kelley made the motion that the Board Chair signs the contract for Nelson Tillotson for Custodial Staff. Steve Simpson seconded the motion and all were in favor. Don Johnson informed the Board that he is now on board full-time at OESU as he was contracted for extra days to start early. Don Johnson stated that he moved offices around in the building and that currently the Special Ed department is upstairs and the Superintendent’s Office is on the first floor, with Patty Brown, Amy Longmoore and the anticipated receptionist. Don Johnson stated that they are busy hiring and that the currently reopened the Early Childhood Coordinator position as the top candidates turned down the position due to wanting more money. Don Johnson stated that they are moving forward with the Director of Business and Finance and that there are three candidates. The Students Services position has 4 possible candidates for the position and they are currently advertising and recruiting for the Receptionist position. Don Johnson stated that they are hoping to interview in July for the Curriculum Coordinator as well as for the Intensive Needs Coordinator. Don Johnson stated that he would be making appointments to meet with Board members during the month of July. Finances Steve Simpson produced orders in the amount of $11,183.23, which include check payments of $9,813.19 and an electronic payment of $1,370.04. Chris Preston made the motion that the Board pays the orders in the amount of $11,183.23. Dick Kelley seconded the motion and all were in favor. Steve Simpson produced orders in the amount of $981.86 for ICON Office Solutions. Chris Preston made the motion that the Board pays the order in the amount of $981.86. Dick Kelley seconded the motion and all were in favor. Steve Simpson informed the Board that 6 months ago they had previously approved a check to Clay Point Associates in the amount of $20,418.54, however the check was held due to VSBIT waiting to receive information from Clay Point Associates. The check is now 6 months stale. Dick Kelley made the motion to approve the reissue of a check in the amount of $20,418.54 to Clay Point Associates. Chris Preston seconded the motion. Steve Otterman was not in favor. Steve Simpson, Dick Kelley, Chris Preston, and Demetra Hazatones were all in favor and the motion passed. CorrespondenceSteve Otterman informed the Board that he had received a memo from the Commissioner of Education, which stated the challenges to education and their effort to reduce the cost of education throughout the state. The State will be sending a suggested amount of cuts, which should be manifested in the Supervisory Unions (about a 2% cut). The statement will come out about August and the Board has a few months to get back to them as to how the 2% is going to be reached. VSBAChris Preston informed the Board that Win Goodrich from the VSBA is set to come and talk to the Board about the Strategic Plan Process on Thursday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. The cost for him to come and facilitate during future meetings is around $5,000.00. Facilities ReportDick Kelley stated that the Facilities Committee had met and that they went over the cost estimate and identified those items that were available to adjust. Dick Kelley stated that they haven’t reached a consensus as to what to do regarding Phase II of the Stabilization Project. Dick Kelley stated that they discussed that the biggest single item and area of uncertainty is the site plan which is around half a million dollars. Dick Kelley stated that they needed to meet with an engineer to discuss the possibility of a settlement pond and other site specifications. Dick Kelley stated that they are thinking of spending money to detail what the site plan would be and that they are due to meet with Don Marsh next Thursday, July 1st at 2:30 p.m. Chris Preston informed the Board that he spoke with Dick Covey about putting in a quote for new paving for the new site plan. Treasurer ReportJonathan Rutstein informed the Board that he would not be in town to pickup and sign the payroll and that someone else would need to do so. Chris Preston said that he would go down to OESU on Monday and pick up the payroll and sign them. Bond Vote ResolutionThe Board will talk about the Bond Vote Resolution at the next Board meeting. ContractsThe Board discussed that there is still no salary schedule in order to ratify the para’s contracts. Chris Preston made the motion to accept the support staff contract for FY10 and to do so provisionally with the provision being the acceptance of a new salary grid. Steve Simpson seconded the motion. Dick Kelley stated that on page 1 it lists 3 School Boards, on second page it lists 4 School Boards and then it lists 5 School Boards. The Board discussed that it should list Bradford, Oxbow and Waits River School Boards and then includes the OESU as they also have support staff, and additionally could include Thetford. The following other questions arose regarding the contract:- Section 5.5 talked about probationary contracts being 90 day for new employees (paras) and for teachers it’s 1 year, which by decision of the board could be 2 years- 7.1-clause B - the Board thought that support staff was paid by the hour and it states that they take the yearly salary and divided by 20- 7.4 talks about overtime, which states must be approved in advance by the district but doesn’t specify who- 10.1 -last sentence is a type-o and should read as “there” and should strike “the”- 10.4 - respectfully to OSHA as employees not required to be working in unsafe environment- 12.4- the nurse is listed as support staff and is also listed in the teachers contract, as well as it only lists cook and not kitchen support staff- Pat Ely pointed out the wording in 12.4 talks about riffs going to seniority Steve Otterman called the motion and no one was in favor. The motion did not pass. Steve Simpson made the motion that the Board members contact the Negotiating Committee for the Waits River Valley School Paraprofessionals. Dick Kelley seconded the motion and all were in favor. CorrespondenceChris Preston informed the Board that he had received correspondence from Jennifer Chaffee asking if the Board was going to give Fawn Carter more money for the Athletic Director Position. The Board discussed that as of the minutes from March 25th, 2010 Board Meeting, there was a motion made and passed and $1,000.00 stipend was put in the budget for the FY11 school year for the Athletic Director Position. Orienteering CourseDemetra Hazatones informed the Board that her husband and herself would be interested in conducting an orienteering course at the school which would help kids to read compasses and maps. Demetra Hazatones will talk further with Pat Ely regarding this matter. AdjournedChris Preston made the motion that the Board Meeting adjourns at 8:50 p.m. Steve Simpson seconded the motion and all were in favor. Respectfully Submitted,Kelly Smith |
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Waits River Valley School Board of Directors MeetingThursday, June 10, 2010 All Present:Board: Dick Kelley, Chris Preston, Steve Otterman, Demetra Hazatones, Jennifer Pittsley, Steve Simpson Staff: Pat Ely, Shari TkacTreasurer: Jonathan Rutstein2010-2011 Auditors: Sheila Herman, Jack GundyVisitors: Jessica Hatch, Christine Hertz, Michael Pittman, Heidi Pittman, Called to OrderSteve Otterman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Minute ApprovalThe Minutes were not yet available from the May 27th Board meeting and will be approved at the next Board meeting on June 24th. VisitorsSteve Otterman recognized the visitors as present. Principal ReportPat Ely informed the Board of upcoming events to include: Field day on Tuesday June 15th and Graduation on Wednesday June 16th. Pat Ely stated that he had been looking over reading data regarding POA and Benchmark Assessments, but was not yet prepared to share the information with the Board at this time. Pat Ely informed the Board that 8 years ago the Hood Museum of Art had put us on a waiting list to take part in an Images Program and we have finally been accepted. The program includes 6 visits and 20 students taking part in a museum tour and instruction at the Hood Museum of Art. There is a small price associated with program and it may fit in with Medicaid spending. Pat Ely introduced Christine Hertz to the Board. Christine Hertz has been at Waits River Valley School for the last 4 months since Linda Dostie left for maternity leave. Linda Dostie did not sign her contract for the upcoming school year. Pat Ely informed the board that there were many qualified candidates that interviewed for the position and recommend that the Board hire Christine Hertz to fill the K-5 position. Chris Preston made the motion that the Board offer Christine Hertz a Full time K-5 Elementary position of BA 1, for 1 year on the salary grid and that the Board Chair sign on behalf of the Board. Jennifer Pittsley seconded the motion and all were in favor. Finances Steve Simpson produced orders in the amount of $31,350.05 to include:Thetford Academy: $13,483.76 - tuition payment invoice date of 5/15 and 5/16Washington Electric: $3,270.05Pierson Transportation: $7,297.76 - May/June Steve Simpson made the motion that the Board pays the orders in the amount of $31,350.05. Dick Kelley seconded the motion and all were in favor. Steve Simpson produced orders in the amount of $3,135.00 for Giguere’s Educational Services. Steve Simpson made the motion that the Board pays the orders in the amount of $3,135.00. Chris Preston seconded the motion and all were in favor. CorrespondenceSteve Otterman read a letter from Anthony Fontana asking to be released from his contractual obligations for the 2010-2011 school year. Anthony Fontana recently graduated with his Masters and is in route to obtain his Principal’s Licensure. Anthony Fontana stated that he seeks to go forth into another school in the form of an administrative position. Chris Preston made the motion that the board accept his letter of resignation and release him from his contractual obligation. The Board also sends their thanks for his years of service. Steve Simpson seconded the motion. All were in favor. Preschool ContractChris Preston made the motion that the Board Chair signs the Preschool Contract with Sugar Maple Preschool for the 2010-2011 school year. Steve Simpson seconded the motion and all were in favor. Finance ReportsMark Lyons was not present at the Board meeting, however financial reports were handed out to the Board and they discussed some of them briefly. Expenses currently look like we are under spent by $851,580.00 due to Secondary Tuition figure miscalculation $406,121, and a Technology Center Grant $208,644.00 which was not budgeted but received. The Food Service is reflecting the $103,000.00 transfer that was approved for the budget. The Board asked Pat Ely if there were parents that currently owed more than the $25.00 leeway that the Board was allowing. Pat Ely stated that he thought that there were people that owed more than the $25.00, but didn’t know how many. Financially, Waits River Valley School is looking much better than the last few years. OESU Meeting ReviewAt a previous OESU Meeting, Steve Simpson was elected as Chair of the OESU Board. Jennifer Pittsley asked Steve Simpson to talk about the staffing problems at OESU. Steve Otterman informed the Board that Brian Carroll announced he has found employment elsewhere. There will be 8 positions available at the OESU including: Grant position, Kathy Blanchard‘s position, EEE, and Curriculum Coordinator to name a few. Chris Preston spoke that it may be possible that Carol Owen will take over the Curriculum Coordinator. The current bookkeeper that took over will also soon be out on Maternity leave. Of the few people that are left in the OESU office, that leaves Jenn Chaffee and Lynn Fischer. Steve Simpson stated that Chris Preston and himself are on the hiring committee. Steve Otterman stated that the other night they authorized the hiring of an auditor (David Angolano) for the CFP Program. Chris Preston stated that Mark Lyons had set up a Manual tracking system, which was then transferred into the ADS system and that they will most likely find that the auditor suggests to them that they use just one system. Steve Otterman stated that they had a discussion at the OESU meeting regarding contract negotiations regarding Act 82, which states that they will negotiate with teachers as a supervisory district. Previous to that law, OESU negotiated with teachers here at school and it was a long drawn out process. The Thetford Board left and struck a deal with their own teachers. Waits River Valley School will be asked to ratify an agreement that deals with teachers in the other three schools who have a contract that expires in 20 days: June 30, 2010. The cost of negotiating the contract that expires in 20 days is in the $100,000 range. Steve Otterman stated that there is unfairness having OESU hire a negotiator to hire for the two towns. Steve Simpson stated that he agrees that we shouldn’t pay for services that we don’t participate in, however there are functions at OESU that we receive more than our fare share of, as well as things we pay for that we don’t get our fair share, however it is better to negotiate as a big group and ratify and modify, and try without legal counsel to reach negotiations with teachers and paras. Jennifer Pittsley stated that she questions the legality of what Thetford did. Chris Preston stated that our contract is up on June 30, 2011, and if they rollover for a year, then they will be in sink with Newbury and Bradford. Chris Preston made the motion that the chair sign on behalf of the board a provisional acceptance of a ratified support staff contract from July 1,2009 to June 30, 2010, which is being ratified due to the pay system, or step tracks. Steve Simpson seconded the motion. Jennifer Pittsley and Dick Kelley felt that they needed to abstain from the vote because of lack of time to read over the 26-page document. Demetra Hazatones stated she would need to abstain for reasons that her husband is a teacher. Chris Preston withdrew the motion at this time. Treasurer ReportJonathan Rutstein informed the Board that they had received about $45,000.00 from the State and $130,000.00 from the insurance for the stabilization project. Bond Vote DiscussionDick Kelley informed the Board that August 24th is a go for the Bond vote. Dick Kelley stated that they still needed to settle on informational meeting dates and suggested August 5th and August 19th. Jennifer Pittsely suggested doing a mailing to the towns and putting it in the town clerk reports as well. ContractsChris Preston made the motion to that the Board Chair sign the teacher contracts for the next year. Dick Kelley seconded the motion and all were in favor. Chris Preston made the motion that the Board Chair provisionally sign the individual support staff contracts for the following year, regarding how the new grid will affect the dollar amount on the contracts, and that the terms of endearment will carry over to next year. Steve Simpson seconded the motion. All were in favor with the exception of Steve Otterman. The motion carried. Pat Ely informed the Board that they still needed to hire for the following:K-5 Elementary TeacherSpanish TeacherLead Math TeacherMiddle School Language Arts Update on the 8th grade class tripMichael Pittman informed the Board that that 8th Grade Class Trip was a great trip. He stated that the place was set up for schools and there were three other 8th grades and a Boy Scout troop present. Michael Pittman said that he hopes there is more communication in the future and hopes that there will be more class trips like that one in the future. Executive Committee SeatSteve Otterman stated that there needed to be someone to fill a seat on the Executive committee. Jennifer Pittsley made the motion that the Steve Otterman fill a seat on the Executive Committee for the OESU Board. Chris Preston seconded the motion and all were in favor. Steve Otterman stated that since he is chair of the Waits River Valley School Board, he assumed the seat of the Executive seat. AdjournedJennifer Pittlsey made the motion that the Board Meeting adjourn at 9:02 p.m. Dick Kelley seconded the motion and all were in favor. Respectfully Submitted,Kelly Smith |
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