Chester-Andover Elementary School Board Minutes
February 1, 2010, 5:00 p.m.
Present
Board: Ginger Roper-Chair, Betsy Hart-Vice Chair, Wendy Baker, Phillisa Jones-Prescott, and Jeff Hance
Administration: Joan Nagle-Principal, David P. Adams-Superintendent, and Jackie McCuin, Special Education Coordinator
Public/Staff: SAPA-TV, Virginia Walsh Mack-Recording Secretary, Michelle Robidoux, and Angela Hutchins
Call to Order
Ginger called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes of January 4, 2010
Betsy made a motion to approve the minutes of January 4, 2010 as presented. Motion approved.
Special Education Report
Ginger introduced and welcomed Jackie McCuin, WSWSU Special Education Coordinator. Jackie gave the board an overview of special education at CAES. She said CAES has of the students eligible for special education in the supervisory union. She went over some of the disabilities at CAES and explained the process in which a student becomes eligible for special education. She discussed Individual Education Plans (IEP) and who might provide the services in an IEP. Discussion ensued regarding evaluations and the Para professionals. The board thanked Jackie for coming.
Enrollment Request
Ginger explained this is a policy and needs a motion. Phillisa made a motion to allow Angela Hutchins to enroll her daughter Berkley in kindergarten for the 2010-2011 school year. Motion approved.
Resignation
Wendy made a motion to accept Mikhaila Shum’s resignation. Motion approved.
David asked the board for approval to hire someone if they find a replacement.
Wendy made a motion to allow the superintendent and the principal to hire a replacement pending board approval. Motion approved.
Co-Curricular Contracts
Phillisa made a motion to hire Kathy Harrigan for the ski program and Pat Gutierrez for the Keewaydin program as presented. Motion approved.
Mission Statement Adoption
Betsy made a motion to adopt the mission statement as presented. Phillisa asked about the title of the mission statement. Discussion ensued. The name will be the Chester-Andover Elementary School Board Mission Statement. Motion approved with the title change.
Facilities
Joan said they have had a fire drill and given announcements at times and discovered if people were outside they couldn’t hear the fire alarm or any announcements. Jim received a quote for $1,385.00 to fix the problem. Joan is recommending this equipment be installed. Discussion ensued. Phillisa made a motion to allow $1,385.00 for an outdoor P.A. system. Motion approved.
Preparation for Annual Meeting
David said he thought they may want to display the mission statement, be prepared to discuss the budget and to discuss the technology achievements. Phillisa suggested talking about the school’s garden.
Reports
Superintendent
David discussed the legislative discussion on education in Vermont. He said there are going to be changes in the way education is provided.
David let the board know Rosanne Strickling; the lead auditor for the curriculum audit was here for a visit. Phillisa said she attended a meeting with Rosanne and she thinks this audit will be worth while. Discussion ensued.
Principal
Joan said on Thursday afternoons she and the teachers are working on Project Based Learning, working on committees, and analyzing the NECAP data. Joan encouraged the teachers to talk to the specials educators (P.E., Art, Music, Title I, Special Educators etc.) before report cards go out.
The Kindergarten had a family fun night.
A representative from Keewaydin came and gave a presentation on the program. On Feb 12 the children are having a “Hats for Haiti Day” fundraiser; the donations will be $1. The collection will be sent to the Red Cross.
Joan shared with the Board a science/technology project that some of the students are working on.
The discipline committee recommended the month of February be dedicated to “caring and empathy”. The adults in the building will be catching students caring and will fill out a paper fish that will go in the “fish tank” outside Joan’s office.
Board
Ginger said the board meeting is scheduled for March first and that is the same night as the Chester town meeting. She would like to reschedule the board meeting to March 8th. The board agreed.
Ginger said she spoke with Bill Bourque to discuss ways to promote the budget. She suggested the board make phone calls to community members to support the budget the weekend before the budget vote. Discussion ensued. David said there is information regarding the budget on the website. The board agreed. Phillisa suggested the board put something in the local papers regarding the budget.
Public Comments
None
Other Business
David said they may have business after executive session.
New Agenda Items
Policy, Reorganization of the board, NECAP results
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