WSESU Board Meeting Minutes – Nov 8, 2023

On a motion by Tim Maciel the board moved to enter the consent agenda for action.

On a motion by Tim Maciel the board approved the minutes of October 11, 2023.

Frank Rucker reviewed the Budget Development Overview process including the preliminary timeline, FTE ratios, and projections in the area of Special Education. Frank walked through the previous year’s budget giving an overview of the majors sections, both the summary data and the more detailed information that is available for both revenue and expenditures.


Brattleboro Selecboard Special Meeting Agenda and Notes

The Brattleboro Selectboard will be holding their July moments of public participation for anyone wishing to provide feedback and comments on the EMS plan.

They will also approve new land use regulations, and hear a report on plans for improvements to Living Memorial Park.  You can sometimes bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation, if the Chair allows.


WSESU Policy and Amendment Committee Meeting Agenda

AGENDA – 4/24/2023

The following is a suggested agenda pending approval of the reorganized Committee.

I. Approval of Minutes from 4/3/23
Confirm date for next meeting

II. WSESD Board Update
F35 – School Animal Policy (re-adoption delayed until 4/25/23)
D17 – Policy on Nondiscriminatory Mascots and School Branding (adoption 4/11/23)


WSESU Reorganizational Meeting Minutes

CALL TO ORDER—6:02 p.m. – Meeting called to order by Superintendent Speno.

A. Nominations/Election of Board Chair Anne Beekman

The Chair continued the meeting from this point.

B. Nominations/Election of Board Vice-Chair Kerry Amidon
C. Nominations/Election of Board Clerk Kerry Amidon


Windham Southeast Supervisory Union Board Reorganizational Meeting

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER—6:00 p.m. — Mark Speno, Superintendent
II. Nominations
A. Nominations/Election of Board Chair __________________________
B. Nominations/Election of Board Vice-Chair _________________________
C. Nominations/Election of Board Clerk _________________________
D. Establish Meeting Days/Time __________________________


WSESU Policy and Amendment Committee

Revised AGENDA
I. Approval of Minutes from 2/6/23
Confirm date for next meeting

II. Update
F10 – Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect (3rd Reading 2/14/23)
F35 – School Animal Policy (2nd Reading 2/14/23)
III. Review as a 1st Reading for presentation to the Board on 2/28
F2 (D17) Policy on Nondiscriminatory Mascots and School Branding


WSESU Board Meeting Agenda and Minutes

Discussion of Budget. Highlights:
a. “Budget season” is misnomer since budget development is year-long process and Board members always have a fiduciary responsibility with every decision made. Steps taken today are not set in stone. Goal is always what’s best for our students.

b. Review of same budget doc presented last week showing a $31,253,290 m budget for SU down 3.2% from last year


Windham Southeast Supervisory Union Board Meeting Agenda

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER—6:00 p.m. — Kerry Amidon, Board Chair
II. Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes – November 30, 2022 (to be distributed)

III. Administrative Report
IV. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda (10 minutes)
V. Unfinished Business
A. FY ’24 Budget Preparation
• Special Education / Allocation Methods


Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting Agenda and Notes – November 15, 2022

The Brattleboro Selectboard will discuss cost increases, delays, and supply chain issues at the Water Treatment Plant at their next regular meeting. This is in addition to kicking off budget season in earnest, with an overview of the FY24 General Fund Budget, revenue, and capital project and equipment expenses.

They will consider free parking for Holly Days, hear the annual presentation from the downtown alliance, and learn about marketing initiatives. The board will also cross into school matters as they take up the issue of appointing a new member to the WSESU board. You can, as always, bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation.