WINDHAM SOUTHEAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
53 Green Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
www.wsesu.org
NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING
The Windham Southeast School District Board will meet remotely at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 via Zoom.
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AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 p.m. – David Schoales, Board Chair
II. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
• CLERK’S REPORT – Approval of Minutes – January 19 and January 26, 2021
• FINANCE
Warrants of January 4, 2021
Warrant No. 1196 in the amount of $ 5,724.30
Warrant No. 1198 in the amount of 17,766.89
Warrant No. 1199 in the amount of 56,947.46
Warrant No. 1200 in the amount of 132.00
Warrant No. 1202 in the amount of 1,650.00
Warrant No. 1203 in the amount of 231.95
Warrant No. 1204 in the amount of 1,008,605.04
$1,091,057.64
Warrants of January 11, 2021
Warrant No. 1205 in the amount of $ 1,000.00
Warrant No. 1206 in the amount of 11,299.76
Warrant No. 1208 in the amount of 130,700.26
$143,000.02
Warrants of January 19, 2021
Warrant No. 1209 in the amount of $ 650.00
Warrant No. 1210 in the amount of 600.00
Warrant No. 1213 in the amount of 56.22
Warrant No. 1215 in the amount of 3,831.66
Warrant No. 1216 in the amount of 85,177.01
$90,314.89
Warrants of January 25, 2021
Warrant No. 1217 in the amount of $ 39,350.00
Warrant No. 1219 in the amount of 87.74
Warrant No. 1220 in the amount of 14,327.74
Warrant No. 1221 in the amount of 1,280.00
Warrant No. 1222 in the amount of 77,356.14
$132,401.62
Payrolls
December 31, 2020 $1,034,685.24
January 15, 2021 $1,241,312.98
IV. COMMUNICATIONS
V. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
• Update on How Increased In-Person Operations are Going
VI. FISCAL REPORT
• Update on the New State Revenue Forecast
• Availability of CRF and ESSER 1 Funds and the Second ESSER Grants
VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Leadership Council Reports
• WSESD/WSESU Diversity/Equity Committee
• Finance Committee
• Personnel Committee
• Policy and Amendment Committee
• Programmatic and Performance Equity Committee
• Climate Crisis Task Force
• Communications Council
• Social Justice Committee
• Early Education
• WSESU Board
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Board Brainstorm on Future Agenda Items and Grant Requests
X. Public Comment on Non-agenda Items
EXECUTIVE SESSION (If Needed)
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Note: These proposed minutes should be considered preliminary until they are approved by the Board at a future meeting.
WINDHAM SOUTHEAST SCHOOL DISTRICT (WSESD) BOARD
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021
REGULAR BOARD MEETING – 6:00PM
REMOTE LOCATION
DRAFT MINUTES
WSESD Board Members Present:
WSESU Administrators Present: Andrew Skarzynski (Superintendent); Frank Rucker (Finance Director)
Media Present: Rich Melanson (BCTV)
Others Present: Wendy M. Levy (Board Recorder),
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair DS called the meeting to order at 6:03pm.
DS made changes to the agenda, and announced a need for an executive session at the beginning of the meeting.
MOTION BY AB TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS A CONTRACTUAL MATTER. TN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Board entered executive session at 6:06pm.
The Board rose from executive session at 6:23pm, and took no action.
II. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
None.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
– Clerk’s Report: Approval of the minutes of the January 5, 2021 meeting.
MOTION BY SM TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 5, 2021 MINUTES. MG SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
No discussion or amendments.
IV. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
V. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Superintendent Andy Skarzynski announced three District employees who are serving in the National Guard in Washington, DC, and are protecting our democracy.
Superintendent Andy Skarzynski announced five upcoming staff retirements and resignations.
MOTION BY JR TO ACCEPT THE RETIREMENT/RESIGNATION OF SUSAN ROGERS, TOM FAGELLA, MARIBETH CORNELL, DON LINDEN, AND KARIN BLAKESON WITH CONGRATULATIONS AND REGRETS. EMK SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION BY LA TO HIRE JASON BEUHLER FOR THE THIRD GRADE POSITION AT THE PUTNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL. MG SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
– Updates on the Current In-person Model and Changes to Learning Models for Spring
Andy gave his report on the second semester updates. Highlights included:
• The schedule for which schools are returning to in-school instruction and when.
• Administration is addressing staff schedules and hiring needs, and engaging in a lot of creative problem-solving.
• The bus report, what changes are coming to the bus service, and who is involved in implementing them.
– An update From the Diverse Workforce Recruitment Committee
Andy reported this committee met for the first time on January 7.
Highlights of the meeting included:
• Setting goals.
• Establishing protocols for exit interviews.
• Expanding the reach for more diverse candidates.
• Marketing opportunities.
• One particular recruitment project: developing a program for WSESD students called “Pathways to Teaching.”
• Expanding the District’s presence on online job boards and at job fairs.
• Retention ideas: mentoring, affinity groups, etc.
Andy reported the Leadership Team recently completed a webinar series on recruiting a diverse and representative workforce. A question arose: How can the state help with this? Systems-level work was addressed at the webinar.
DS asked Andy about a diversity question to include on applications. Andy responded. Mikaela Simms continued, and shared the questions the committee has formed so far. She noted this is a work in progress, as is creating a community of teachers.
DS asked Andy about plans to advertise the District’s diversity and equity commitment. Andy responded.
Andy discussed the timeline vis-a-vis the budget and the Annual Meeting.
– Report from the Diversity Coordinator and Teacher Leaders
Mikaela gave her report on the various programs the District’s schools are using to address diversity and equity. Highlights included:
• Faculty meetings.
• Book groups.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Teacher check-ins.
• A supportive environment in the schools.
Mikaela introduced the Teacher Leaders, who gave their reports.
Maira Arteaga gave the Guilford Central School’s report. Highlights included:
• They are holding bi-weekly meetings.
• They issued a Black Lives Matter statement to families.
Ellen Tumavicus gave the Putney Central School’s report. Highlights included:
• A new affinity group—the first one of this program—about the LGBTQ+ community. They met twice.
• The team formed a book group with the Social Justice Committee. They will hold staff meetings to discuss the books’ teachings.
• They are planning to hold a staff meeting to discuss podcasts.
John Kersey gave the BUHS report. Highlights included:
• They will meet in the next few weeks.
• They will form breakout groups.
• They are focused on the process, not the outcome.
• Their work centers on the students.
Mikaela thanked the Teacher Leaders, and noted they provide a pillar of support for the school communities.
DS said the Board will keep this project on the agenda to provide an update every few meetings.
VI. FISCAL REPORT
Finance Director Frank Rucker announced there are new fiscal-related documents on the website, and he shared them. He gave a report. Highlights included:
• A review of the budget development timeline, and where the Board and administration is at in the process. He noted the importance of moving forward with staffing.
• Good news: the Agency of Education released preliminary student enrollment data, and WSESD is up by five students. This will slightly lower the projected tax increase. Frank does not anticipate more changes, as per the head of the Agency of Education.
• More good news: the headline news is favorable for additional revenues, especially in the second round of CARES Act funding.
• Frank added some figures to the budget overview document, and a statement about the threshold and the District’s exemption from it. Frank noted the District is lower than the threshold when one accounts for debt, and this debt will be paid off in Fiscal Year 2025.
• The proposed FY22 budget includes a modest increase of 1.8-percent, which is mostly due to increased health insurance costs. There are some offsets, such as major cost reductions.
• Enrollment statistics are fairly typical, with most changes in Pre-K.
• The website shows enrollment data by town and grade level, broken down by year.
• Frank reviewed some enrollment changes and explained their possible reasons and implications.
TM asked Frank if he had any enrollment data on BIPOC students. Frank responded. DS said it would be helpful if the entire Board could review that data.
Frank reviewed the Academy School project and how it fits into the budget—specifically the Capital Plan. Frank reviewed the figures, and reminded the Board of the decisions they need to make so this project can continue, and the Administration’s recommendations. He noted this project serves a learning need.
– Details of the Elementary School Budgets
Herve Pelletier, Principal of Putney Central School (PCS), gave his report. Highlights included:
• An overview of enrollment, and its changes this year.
• How PCS develops its budget, and who participates in the process.
• The proposed budget for FY22 has no major changes, and maintains level services.
• There are no major personnel changes, other than the aforementioned retirement, and hiring, of the Third Grade teacher.
• Next year, they are continuing to focus on social-emotional learning and social justice work. Mary Kaufmann, Principal of Oak Grove School, gave her report. Highlights included:
• There are no major budget changes.
• They are trying to resume projects interrupted by the pandemic, including Tier 1 math programs and replacing blinds on the school’s oldest windows.
• Goals include: to examine what they have learned from the pandemic, especially around technology and outdoor learning; improve communications with families and the greater community.
• The school has a Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice team, and parents have expressed interest in it.
EMK asked about an item in Oak Grove’s budget related to staffing, which ended a contract with HCRS. Mary responded. A discussion ensued.
Mark Speno, Principal of Green Street School, gave his report. Highlights included:
• The budget reflects their goal of maintaining the programs they have built over six years.
• The school has many achievements, including rising test scores and positive parent and student surveys. This is a result of initiatives such as stipends, increased student and family support, after-school and food service programs, and MTSS implementation. Mark noted the Board has supported these efforts.
• Goals include: building upgrades, improving outdoor classroom and play spaces, and beginning a capital plan to replace the school’s roof.
• The budget reflects a small increase in custodian costs.
John Gagnon, Principal of Guilford Central School (GCS), gave his report. Highlights included:
• A brief review of the budget and the process for developing it.
• GCS has an increase in enrollment over the last four years, and this is partly explained by the quality of GCS’s programming.
• The pandemic has increased nature-based learning, which is achieved in part by engaging community partners, including Antioch University New England. This type of programming has decreased disciplinary referrals, and they are repurposing some of the budget to support and increase it, as part of the school’s long-term strategic plan.
• The MTSS system continues.
• Test scores at GCS are rising.
• GCS employs a full-time counselor, who acts as a social worker for families.
• Goals next year are to increase funding for the Farm-to-School Coordinator and a Technologist.
• The budget is up less than 1-percent, mostly because of two retirements. John discussed them, and their implications.
DS praised John for transitioning resources to hands-on and technology supports. He noted the community is responding to these changes by sending more of their children to GCS.
EMK asked why GCS shows a decrease in after-school programming. John responded and explained there were some funds that had rolled over from previous years. He committed to exploring partnerships with other schools to offer after-school programming.
MG asked Mark Speno why Green Street School’s budget for after-school programming is so much higher. Mark responded, and explained the change in focus from tutoring some students to offering staff-led after-school clubs for all students. It has been successful and they will resume this program when it is safe.
EMK asked if the District is budgeting enough for summer school to mitigate the loss in learning from COVID. Andy responded, and explained he is awaiting information on utilizing ESSR funding, but they are forming plans, just in case. Frank added the increased CARES Act funding will be useful for next year, but the proposed budget includes an increase, too.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
C. Academy School Addition/Renovation Project
Frank reviewed the important next steps the Board needs to take to move this project along. He reminded them that this project meets the needs of the students, and the current building’s state does not provide for their needs. He noted the Board has known about this, and planned for it, for three years.
Cory Frehsee and Diane Abate, from Stevens & Associates, and Nadav Malin, from Building Green, presented on updates to the project.
Nadav summarized the workshops on energy efficiency and sustainability goals for the project. He noted they are working with consultants on developing a positive learning environment through suitable lighting and acoustics. He is mindful of balancing the goals with their costs, and the project includes ways to assess that.
Cory reported the workshops led the team to the next step: schematic designs. The Board must indicate whether the team can move forward on the final design. Cory noted the team has completed their final contract.
DS asked for specifics on next steps, and their costs. Cory explained, and a discussion ensued on next steps, options, what a schematic design will achieve, and how it will move the project forward. Cory responded to questions about the aspects of classroom configuration concerns, and how this relates to the addition portion of the project.
Diane reviewed the classroom partition and its requirements, and noted the importance of the learning environment, accessibility, and lighting.
Kelly Dias, Principal of Academy School, directed DS to review last year’s feasibility study to answer his questions and concerns, including his question about combining the two aspects of the project (renovation and addition). She noted both aspects serve the school’s neediest students, and how the current learning environment falls short on this goal. This, she said, will adversely affect their educational recovery from COVID. She detailed the challenges of the current building and how it affects these needy students. She noted the District has spent a lot of time working this all out.
DS said this information is helpful, and the Board still has to weigh the costs.
SM noted the Board has discussed this for a while, the need has been clearly articulated, and the feasibility study is complete. The Board needs to take the next step toward bidding so construction can start this year. Otherwise, he said, the educational demands will not be met.
DS expressed his hesitation, and said he had many questions. One is, how much is the next contract?
Cory responded: approximately $250,000, which includes discounts and a reduced fee. Cory detailed all the cost included. Frank shared a document of Cory’s proposal, which addresses the Board’s goals for this project. Frank expressed his support of this proposal, said it is a good investment, and noted the cost is very reasonable for the services Stevens & Associates is offering. Frank noted the District does not employ someone internally to perform some of the necessary functions of this project, and that Stevens & Associates will perform these tasks takes a lot of pressure off the District’s staff. Frank shared and reviewed a document detailing the AIA contract, which, he noted, is standard and thorough.
Frank discussed the payment schedule for the next steps of the proposal. He noted it will not require him to write a check for $250,000 now. Cory confirmed Frank’s payment statements, and added he will regularly communicate with the Board on the project and the payment schedule.
JR thanked Frank for his work on this. She noted she has a construction background, and she expected this proposal to cost more. JR supports Stevens & Associates as the contractor because of their reputation and commitment to the community.
EMK agrees with SM and JR.
MOTION BY SM TO AUTHORIZE FRANK RUCKER TO CONTINUE WORKING WITH STEVENS & ASSOCIATES TOWARD A BIDDING PROCESS FOR THE ACADEMY PROJECT FOR AN EXPENDITURE OF $202,000. MG SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
DS thanked Kelly Dias and Diane Abate for providing information.
Nadav said his role is facilitator, and he thanked DS for reminding the team to explore all options. To achieve this, the team needs options, he said, and invited everyone to send in their ideas as soon as possible. He noted now, not later, is the time to share your ideas. Diane Abate agreed, and confirmed it is very helpful and fun to consider everyone’s ideas.
VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
SM reported they met last week but they did not achieve quorum. During the meeting, Frank supplied a great deal of information on the Capital Plan, the budget, and the Academy project. The next meeting date is to be determined.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
KY reported they met and approved BAMS’s 1-percent request.
PROGRAMMATIC AND PERFORMANCE EQUITY COMMITTEE
EMK reported they met, and are bringing another Title IX policy. The intention is to group them together, but they are staggering in. EMK read a new policy, which refers to equity in athletics.
MOTION BY LA TO SEND THE FOLLOWING POLICY TO THE POLICY COMMITTEE:
“THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WILL ESTABLISH SPECIFIC GUIDELINES FOR ALL COACHES TO FOLLOW THAT ENSURE GENDER EQUITY IN (1) THE MODES OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ALL COMPETITIVE ATHLETIC EVENTS; (2) THE ACCOMMODATIONS AND LENGTH OF STAY BEFORE AND AFTER COMPETITIVE ATHLETIC EVENTS; AND (3) MEAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR ATHLETIC TEAMS AND COACHES. THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WILL INCLUDE IN AN ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY DATA BROKEN DOWN BY GENDER ON SPENDING ALLOTMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION, ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS FOR COMPETITIVE ATHLETIC EVENTS.” TM SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
TN reported they met recently to discuss interviewing vendors, and they made a recommendation to the Board.
MOTION BY TN THAT THE BOARD ALLOWS THE SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE TO GO FORWARD WITH THEIR TRAINING. JR SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
TN noted this training will help the Board implement the commitment they made.
EARLY EDUCATION SERVICES
Moriah Carney gave a report on EES, and noted Mulberry Bush will partner with EES.
WSESU BOARD
DS reported they met, and will meet again on February 10. At their meeting, they worked on upgrading the website. At the next meeting, they will discuss the Special Education improvement plan.
LEADERSHIP COUNCILS
Academy School: EMK reported they met and discussed the budget, outdoor education, remotelearning
students, and the new Board meeting time, which conflicts with the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting. They wanted information on the financial implications of dissolving the merger. The LC can lead a survey on that.
A discussion ensued between DS, LA, EMK, and Frank on the lack of information to share about the financial implications of dissolving the merger. DS noted it is unfair to ask Frank to provide a comprehensive analysis.
BUHS: Principal Steve Perrin reported they met last week, had a robust meeting, and reviewed the budget and timeline for approval, winter sports, the second semester, and remote schedules. Steve noted five students attended and it was great having them there.
Dummerston School: MG reported they met on January 7, but MG did not attend. She advised the Board work on a list of substitutes in case a representative to the LC cannot attend. DS said it is on the list for the next Board summit.
Guilford Central School: SM reported they met on January 8, and discussed dissolving the merger, the budget, and the second semester. A highlight was an overview from Principal John Gagnon. There is a parent/student meeting at 7pm on January 20, and the LC will meet next on January 22. The LC will also offer a pre-Town Meeting presentation on February 18.
Oak Grove School: TM reported they met on January 12, and discussed reopening, a request to update the COVID guide and send it to families, and social-emotional learning. TM noted the school has an expert for the latter, and they should hire a consultant to assist. They also discussed dissolving the merger, and the consensus is that Oak Grove was doing fine before and during the merger.
Putney Central School: Ruby McAdoo reported they met on January 7, and discussed various projects.
They also discussed dissolving the merger and mentioned their concerns with having adequate information to make a decision. Ruby will attend the Communications Council meeting to work on that, and the LC will help with outreach. Ruby asked the Board about discretionary funds for each LC—is it in the budget? If not, why? This LC’s next meeting is on February 1.
A discussion ensued on whether it’s appropriate for school principals to engage with families on the merger subject, including forming questions to ask families. AB raised the question, and expressed her preference for the Board to first understand the nature of the questions the principals will ask before they begin gathering information to ensure they are not asking leading questions. She noted there’s a precedence for her concern.
DS agreed and noted this subject is very divisive and partisan. He expressed his preference that principals wait until the Board has discussed this, because it’s a sensitive subject. He requested the Board discuss it now.
LA pointed out the Boards so far have made a strong effort in their conduct to ensure families would not notice a difference once the merger was enacted. She thanked DS for recognizing the divisiveness of the subject.
MG stated the Communications Council will help with this to provide unbiased information to families.
DS asked Andy for guidance on how to communicate this to principals. Andy responded: the Board should form survey questions about the subject, and share information.
The discussion continued on the complications of the vote and the merger.
Kelly Dias pointed out many people don’t understand the merger, and her goal is to find out from other principals what is working or not. She noted it’s important to look at the financial implications and get that information out before the vote takes place. DS agreed and said this will either go on the next Board meeting agenda, or the Board will hold a public forum on the subject.
DS asked Andy to inform administrators not to take a position on dissolving the merger, and to not attempt to engage the public before the Board has had a chance to weigh in on it. JR and MG agreed.
MG noted the urgency of this: the vote is on March 2, which doesn’t give the Board much time. She asked what they can do before the next meeting. A discussion ensued on ideas, including a public forum, engaging the assistance of the LCs, and what the Board wants people to know. DS noted that if people ask administrators questions, they can respond, but the administrators should not initiate the conversations.
DS said he will work on scheduling a public forum.
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Approval of a Request to Allocate Funds for Lobbying Activities Supporting Legislation to Implement the Recommendations of the Pupil Weighting Study, Not to Exceed $3,000.
DS gave some background on this topic.
MOTION BY DS THAT THE WSESD BOARD AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURES OF UP TO $3,000 TO LOBBY THE VERMONT LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE VERMONT PUPIL WEIGHTING FACTORS REPORT (ACT 173 OF 2018, SEC. 11). LA SECONDED.
A discussion ensued on whether this is an appropriate expenditure. TM and DS consider it a worthy and beneficial use of funds. TN and SM disagreed. TN specifically objected to spending taxpayers’ money on lobbyists when individuals can contact their legislators. SM added the District’s legislators are responsive. AB noted not a single one of the District’s legislators has signed on to this piece of legislation. LA pointed out the huge amount of lobbying that happens in the Statehouse, and that if this legislation passes, it will save taxpayers a great deal of money.
DS CALLED ROLE TO TALLY THE VOTE:
TN: NAY
MG: YEA
LA: YEA
AB: YEA
KY: YEA
SM: NAY
JR: NAY
EMK: ABSTAIN
TM: YEA
DS: YEA
THE MOTION CARRIED WITH SIX IN FAVOR, THREE OPPOSED, AND ONE ABSTENTION.
B. Policy Adoption
• D12 – Policy on Prevention of Harassment of Employees – Adoption
• F29 – Limited English Proficiency Students – Adoption
• F39 – Students Experiencing Temporary Housing Insecurity – Adoption
MOTION BY AB TO ADOPT POLICIES D12, F29, AND F39. EMK SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
C. WSESD Board Evaluation
DS asked Board members to contact him if they are interested in pursuing this.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. FY22 Proposed Budget
MOTION BY SM FOR THE WSESD BOARD TO APPROVE THE BUDGET FOR FY22 FOR $52,103,190, WHICH REPRESENTS AN INCREASE FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR’S BUDGET OF 1.8-PERCENT. AB SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
D. Board Statement RE: January 6, 2021
DS noted this statement came from a member, and he read it into the record:
“To WSESD Students, Staff and Administration – With you, members of the WSESD Board witnessed the shameful events unfold at the Capitol Building. Like you, we feel anger, frustration, and sadness at this violent, unlawful spectacle, an affront not only to the Constitution and the rule of law, but also to human decency and moral duty. As a body, we are committed to the social, emotional and academic growth of students who will reach their fullest potential as members of society. Our hope and expectation is that the events of January 6th will offer an opportunity for all of us to reflect on the essential lessons of civic responsibility, racial equality and moral integrity. It is an opportunity to reconsider what it means to live in a society in which law comes before our political preferences and an opportunity to realize that the preservation of our democracy depends on an educated citizenry. As a school board, we thank and will continue to support the administration, staff and superintendent who work so passionately to achieve this end.”
MOTION BY DS TO SUPPORT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. SM SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
KY pointed out that when she was a student at BUHS, there was a model Congress which was helpful in teaching civics. She would like to see something like this return, because it’s important. DS agreed, and noted this is being discussed on the state level.
X. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
DS stated that because of challenging circumstances, the Board had to be reactive this year. He would like the Board to think proactively, too, about subjects they would like to explore. He extended this invitation to the community. He gave a few examples of items, and asked everyone to send him their ideas so he can make a list and put those items on the agenda. He said the reports from the principals were excellent, and queried who else the Board can invite to make presentations.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION BY EMK TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS A PERSONNEL MATTER, AND A MATTER FOR WHICH PREMATURE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE WOULD PLACE THE BOARD AT A DISADVANTAGE. TN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Board invited Andy. The Board entered Executive Session at 9:34pm.
The Board rose from Executive Session at 9:48pm.
MOTION BY MG TO ACCEPT THE ADMINISTRATION’S RECOMMENDATION. AB SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION BY AB TO ADJOURN. MG SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50pm.
Respectfully submitted by Wendy M. Levy from minutes taken by Wendy M. Levy.
This represents my understanding of the above dated meeting. If you have any changes, please submit.
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WINDHAM SOUTHEAST SCHOOL DISTRICT (WSESD) BOARD
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2021
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING – 6:00PM
REMOTE LOCATION
DRAFT MINUTES
ATTENDEES:
Liz Adams
Anne Beekman
Michelle Green
Tim Maciel
Shaun Murphy
Thomas Nolan
Jaci Reynolds
David Schoales
Kelly Young
Jody Normandeau
Liz Dimick
Nancy Wiese
Steve Perrin
Mary Kaufman
Frank Rucker
Andy Skarzynski
Julianne Eagan
Moriah Carney
Cate Hagarty
Maggie Foley
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Called to order: 6:01 PM
• Discussion about articles and merits of Article 5. SM noted his reservations about Article 5, supported remaining articles.
• Clarification of current members on committees.
• Discussion of involving students in board meetings.
MOTION: Accept warning articles as shown.
MOVED: SM
SECONDED: TN
TN – y, MG – y, SM – n, LA – y, AB – y, TM – y, JR – y, DS – y
8-1: yes
MOTION: Adjourn
MOVED: AB
SECONDED: MG
9-0: yes
