III. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items [10 minutes]
This is a time for the Board to listen and to take notes. It is not a time for the Board to respond to comments or to engage in dialogue with the public. If appropriate – the Board and Administration will work on next steps.
The Windham Southeast School District Board will hold an executive session at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 remotely via zoom only.
Mission: Foster learning environments in which all members of the school community are safe, feel valued, and are appreciated, as well as promote policies and procedures that value equity and diversity in our schools.
I. Call to Order / Introductions / Recognition of Visitors
II. Updates
II. Updates
● The following policies were presented for a first reading on 5/28/24:
o E14 Environmental Awareness and Responsibility
o F4 Searches, Seizures, and Interrogation of Students by School Personnel
o F5 Searches, Seizures, and Interrogation of Students by Law Enforcement Personnel or Other Non-School Personnel
o F41 Policy on Section 504 and ADA Grievance Protocol for Students & Staff
o G13 Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources and the Internet
Summary
● The Board voted to rotate the location of the Board meetings among the schools again this year
● The Norms of the Board were discussed
● The Portrait of a Graduate work is actively being embarked upon by the district
● Four hires and one resignation were approved for the 2024-25 school year
● As it is hiring season, and the need to approve new hires in a timely manner, the Board voted to give the Personnel Committee authority to approve hires throughout the summer with the caveat that the Board still receive resumes and the committee keep the Board informed of their work
● The Board voted to authorize the Finance Committee to approve the warrants, payroll and to implement Capital Plan projects throughout the summer
● The Consent Agenda was passed
Presented for a second reading:
WSESU E6 Emergency Closings 2nd reading 6-12-2024.pdf
WSESU E7 Safety & Security of School Facilities 2nd reading 06-12-2024.pdf
WSESU E8 Tobacco 2nd read 6-12-2024.pdf
WSESU F12 Transportation 2nd read 6-12-2024.pdf
WSESU G14 Dissection 2nd read 6-12-2024.pdf
WSESU G15 Title I 2nd read 6-12-2024.pdf
The chair reviewed the process of 1% funds with the committee.
On a motion by Kim Price the committee moved to accept 16 applications for 1% funds from Academy School in the amount of $12,279.96.
On a motion by Kim Price the committee moved to accept 11 applications for 1% funds from Green Street School in the amount of $8,091.
1st Reading
– E14 Environmental Awareness and Responsibility
– F4 Searches, Seizures, and Interrogation of Students by School Personnel
– F5 Searches, Seizures, and Interrogation of Students by Law
– Enforcement Personnel or Other Non-School Personnel
– F41 Policy on Section 504 and ADA Grievance Protocol for Students & Staff
– G13 Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources and the Internet
NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING
The Windham Southeast School District Board will 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in the WRCC Cusick Conference Room and remotely via Zoom.
1. Approval of Minutes
2. FY24 Year to Date Financial Statement Review
AGENDA – 5/28/2024
I. Call to order – Anne Beekman, Chair
II. Review and Approval of 1% Fund applications
III. Other business
IV. Adjourn
The Windham Southeast School District Board will 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Putney Central School, 182 Westminster Road, Putney, and remotely via Zoom.
DS called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm.
If there is anything that needs to be amended to the consent agenda, please identify it now.
None were provided.
Frank reviewed the memorandum from the VT Agency of Education that summarized funding statistics in the Bill The result was favorable (Yield @ $9,893), being close to what was presented at the Annual Meeting ($9,899). This will result in our projected CLA adjusted tax rate to be very accurate unless the Governor vetoes the bill. The Income Yield of $10,110 is a bit lower than the estimate from 3/19/24 (we used 10,300). This adjusts the various calculations that go with Income Sensitivity. The Non-Homestead Rate (business properties and non-residents second homes, etc.) is set at $1.39 prior to the CLA adjustment for each town.
2nd Reading:
• F26 Participation of Home Study Students in School Programs and Activities
Re-Adoption:
• B1 Board Member Education
• D1 Personnel Recruitment, Selection, Appointment and Background Checks
• D2 Professional Development
III. Policies
F1 Student Conduct and Discipline
• Updates:
o MS reviewed F1 with the Vernon Board and it was well received.
o MS shared F1 with principals and asked them to share it with student leadership groups. He will check for feedback at Friday’s full Admin meeting.
o No formal feedback has been obtained from students.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order [6:00 to 6:05]
II. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items [6:05 to 6:15]
III. 1 V.S.A. §313(a)(7) Academic records or suspension or discipline of students
The Windham Southeast School District Policy & Amendment Committee will meet Wednesday, May 8 2024 at 0:00 p.m. in the WSESU Central Office Conference Room, 53 Green Street, and remotely via Zoom.
Summary
● Board revisited Meeting Norms and Code of Ethics, Code of Ethics signed by all board members.
● To determine what the best way is to express appreciation to the staff, the LC Board liaisons will work with the principals to determine what would be best for their school.
● The Board voted to move the June 11th Board meeting to June 4th due to scheduling conflicts
● The Board voted to incur the cost of Doodle Pro.
● The Board tabled a vote on dependent care stipend to an upcoming meeting TBD
● The Board voted against recommending administration hold all retreats, meetings and other events be held within the local district.
● Admin presented comprehensive physical plan/capital plans
● Numerous policies approved for adoptions
The Windham Southeast School District Board will meet at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024 in-person only. We will convene in the Library at the Oak Grove School, Brattleboro.
