Georgia Board of School Directors

June 2, 2009 at 6 PM at Georgia School Library

MINUTES

Board Present: Jennifer Petrie, Matt Crepeau, Carl Laroe

Administrators: Mary Lynn Riggs, Frank Calano, Flora Hurteau

Others: Chris Sumner

I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 6:05PM

II. Public Comment - None

III. Consent Agenda

● Minutes: 5/5/09 (Regular Meeting), 5/19/09 (Special Meeting)

● Reports: Principal, Financial

Chris Sumner discussed the Financial Report. The tax rate has still not been decided. There may be a $.01 increase. The base rate per pupil is being considered for change.

Flora reported that as of today there are approximately 80 children entering kindergarten; 65 full day students; 15 partial day students. There was a discussion regarding an additional teacher. Last year the number was around 70 students.

● Correspondence

ACTION: Motion by Matt Crepeau to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Carl Laroe, approved unanimously.

IV. Board Business

● Strategic Plan Steering Committee Report -

Winton Goodrich was present to report on the Strategic Plan. Winton distributed and discussed the draft Plan. The draft Plan presents the suggestions of the Steering Committee based on the Community Forum and follow up discussions. There is a mission statement, beliefs, themes, facilities and finance and budget. The Board and Administrators discussed the proposed Plan and suggestions they had. Flora Hurteau and Heather Grimm volunteered for the committee to finalize the Strategic Plan.

● Approve Tax Anticipation Note –

Chris does not suggest going to bid for the Note because of the current interest rates. Chris recommends staying with the Chittenden Bank.

ACTION: Motion by Carl Laroe to approve the Tax Anticipation Note with the Chittenden Bank in the amount of $1,228,000 at 1.78% interest, seconded by Matt Crepeau, approved unanimously.

● Approve School Action Plan -

Mary Lynn circulated the Georgia School and the Franklin West Action Plan. This Plan was approved by the Franklin West Supervisory Board on May 28, 2009. The goals were created based on student performance.

ACTION: Motion by Matt Crepeau to approve the School Action Plan, seconded by Carl Laroe, approved unanimously.

● Set Date for Annual Board Retreat – August 18, 2009 at 4:30PM at Carl Laroe’s home

V. Policy Review

● Limited English Proficiency Policy –

ACTION: Motion by Carl Laroe to approve the Limited English Proficiency Policy, seconded by Matt Crepeau, approved unanimously.

VI. Other – None.

VII. Executive Session –

Entered Executive Session at 6:25PM

ACTION: Motion by Jennifer Petrie to approve the three unpaid leave requests for personnel discussed in Executive Session, seconded by Carl Laroe, approved unanimously.

VIII. Upcoming Meetings

● No Regular Meeting in July

● Regular Meeting: August 4, 2009 at 6PM at Georgia School Library