Present: Chris Tormey, Gemma Yamamoto, Roman Kokodyniak, Niall McCallum, George Burlison
1. The meeting was called to order by Chris Tormey, Chair at 6:07 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
a. The minutes of June 2, 2008 were approved on a motion by Chris Tormey, second by Roman Kokodyniak. So voted.
3. Public Comment
There was no public comment this evening.
4. Student Report: Lillian Alexander & Jese Feltus
There was no student report this evening.
5. Principal's Report: Regina Quinn
There was no Principal's report this evening as the Principal was absent.
6. Superintendent's Report: George Burlison
a. WNE Board Meeting Update – George gave the Board an update on the WNE Board meeting.
c. Food Service Program – An update on the Food Service Program was given. Tim Gochey asked the Business Office for specific numbers on how the program is doing. George will check with David Larcombe on this matter.
d. Donation – The Board accepted a donation from Vermont Rural Partnership in the amount of $500.00 to be used Energy Summit expenses.
e. Financial Update – George gave the Board an update of where we are at this time with our FY2008 budget revenue, expenditures, and projected balance of approximately $14,000 as of
June 30, 2008.
7. Board Discussion
a. Cabot School Board Goals - The Board continued their discussion on School Board goals. Their major focus is going to be on:
1. Community Communication & Involvement
2. Program Enhancement
3. Fund & Resources Development
4. Capital Planning and Facilities
b. Transportation Policy F9 – The Board held a hearing on Transportation Policy F9. See Board Action.
c. Sidewalk/Building Project Update – The Board discussed the walkways, etc. The Board approved spending $15,000 to repair the walkways.
d. Policies – the Board had their first reading on the following policies:
- Alcohol & Drug Free Workplace Policy D8
- Grade Advancement, Retention, Promotion & Acceleration of Students Policy G9
- Volunteers & Work Study Students Policy D7
e. Elevator – Gemma discussed the elevator door and outside door with the Board. We need to do some repairs, etc. for handicapped accessibility. The estimated costs would be approximately $13,000.
8. Board Action
a. On a motion by Chris Tormey, second by Gemma Yamamoto the Board approved the Transportation Policy F9. So voted.
b. On a motion by Roman Kokodyniak, second by Gemma Yamamoto the Board approved the School Board Goals for 2009-2015, as written. So voted.
Executive Session
The Board entered Executive Session on a motion by Chris Tormey, second by Roman Kokodyniak at 8:38 p.m. to discuss a tuition waiver request and personnel. So voted. The Board returned to open session on a motion by Chris Tormey, second by Roman Kokodyniak at 9:40 p.m. So voted.
9. Adjournment
On a motion by Chris Tormey, second by Gemma Yamamoto the Board adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p.m. So voted.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanna Brickey
Transcriber