Board Present: Wendy Larose, Ron King, Dan
Harvey, Alice Sturgeon, Doug Bergstrom
Administrators: Armando Vilaseca, Frank Calano
Others:
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:10 PM
There was a discussion regarding the proposal to the
Town from Citizens Bank. The initial
proposal was changed. Suggestions were
made that the Town Treasurer and the School Business Manager should meet at an
earlier date to discuss changes to Town and/or School banking. Doug Bergstrom discussed the reappraisal
issue with the Town that was conducted earlier in the summer. This could potentially cause issues for the
school budget.
ACTION: Motion by Dan Harvey to direct the Franklin
West Supervisory Union Business Manager to contact the Georgia Town and School
Treasurer with an offer to jointly investigate banking and financial services,
within a reasonable and appropriate timeline, that could be beneficial to both
the Town of Georgia and the Georgia Elementary and Middle School., seconded by
Wendy Larose, approved unanimously.
ACTION: Motion by Ron King to approve minutes of
Regular Meeting, dated June 20, 2006, seconded by Alice Sturgeon, approved
unanimously.
ACTION: Motion by Wendy Larose to approve minutes of
Special Meeting dated June 22, 2006, seconded by Ron King, approved
unanimously.
Frank Calano discussed the
annual 5-8 retreat that was held today.
The action plan, individual goals, grade level goals and multi-grade
goals were discussed. They will be
presented at the monthly meetings. The
handshake project will be introduced at the middle school, possibly K-4. The building is complete regarding cleaning. The furniture will be brought back into the
classrooms this week. The school has a
roof issue. The membrane of the roof is
starting to pull away from the sidewall.
The material is brittle, it is 23 years old. It was guaranteed for 15 years.
There have been phone calls made regarding replacement and/or
repair. The bids for repairs will not
be guaranteed due to the existing material’s age. The bids are due Friday, August 11. It is estimated to be approximately $160,000. The southern wall where it is connected to
the roof by the cafeteria is moving.
The estimate for this repair is approximately $30,000. Doug Bergstrom suggested a project list for
existing and future repairs at the school.
There should be money budgeted each year for future repairs. Dan Harvey does not think it is
inappropriate to ask the taxpayers for the money for replacement. Armando suggested finding out from Chris
Sumner exactly where we stand on the budget.
Another possibility would be a line of credit for three years, which
does not require town approval. There
is a light issue in the middle school.
Frank Calano suggested some sort of natural light for the interior
rooms, possibly dormers. Ron King
pointed out that there are other schools with classrooms that do not have any
natural light. Armando suggested an
ongoing capital improvement fund for repairs/improvements.
Armando discussed
his administrator’s retreat last week.
He has had meetings with the Franklin West Supervisory Union regarding
what he hopes to see happen in the District.
He further stated that he was able to utilize technology ten years ago in
prior districts that is still not available at FWSU. Doug Bergstrom brought up
the networking issue within the school.
He mentioned that we are outsourcing and spending a lot of money on this
service. He suggested having someone
within the District act as administrator.
Doug suggested that a list be created that contains all of the
equipment/software in the building.
IV. Old Business
A. Cafeteria Discussion – Armando was brought up to date regarding
the cafeteria issues. Armando will have
a discussion with Frank regarding the efficiency of the cafeteria.
VIII. New Business
A. Adopt Action
Plan –
Tabled.
A. Tuition Payment Policy – Tabled
B. Wellness
Policy - Tabled
C. Public Use of School Facilities – Tabled
D. Transportation
Policy – Tabled
X. Other – Doug
Bergstrom mentioned the notes coming home to parents regarding supplies the
students should provide for the school year.
He mentioned that there is a school supply budget. Alice Sturgeon suggested a meeting with the
teachers regarding the supply issue.
Armando suggested creating guidelines for the teachers.
Doug Bergstrom has been asked to fill an interim position
on the Vermont School Board Association for the region for the months of August
through November.
XI.
Executive Session: Negotiations
Entered Executive Session
(negotiations) at 7:45pm
Exited Executive Session at 8:10pm
No action was taken.
XII. Upcoming Meetings
A.
Special Meeting (Roof): August 15, 2006 at 6:00 PM, Georgia School Library
B.
Annual Board Retreat Meeting: August
22, 2006 at 4:00 PM, Doug Bergstrom
C.
Next Regular Meeting: September 5,
2006 at 6:00 PM, Georgia School Library
XIII. Adjournment