PUTNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES

August 12, 2004

Board members present: Anne Fines, Peter May, Ellen Pratt, Virginia Scholl

The regular meeting, following a joint meeting with the Putney Selectboard, was called to order at 8:20 PM by Peter May, Board Chair. Anne Fines moved, Ellen Pratt seconded, to approve the minutes of 7/22/04. Motion passed.

Communications: Deb Gass, from July 2, a program narrative for the Head Start initiative. Amelia Stone e-mailed an update to Peter that reported a current enrollment of 12 (11 from Putney); site preparations in progress; Gina Munn, an experienced Head Start specialist, hired as site supervisor; opening day mid to late Sept. with full enrollment anticipated.

Committee reports: Anne Fines reported that the School Forest did not get the Windham Foundation grant for the Winter Sports program, but they have not given up on the project. They are also looking for volunteers for the Fall After-School program, Mon. and Tues. from 3:14 – 4:45.

Peter moved, Anne seconded, to accept the following warrants: #46 $27,301.44 (FY’04); #1000 $3,648.96; #1001 $190; #1002 $237.75; #1003 $3,128.58; #1004 Void; #1005 $4,609.75, for a total of $8,186.08. Also #1006 Fast $27,649.40; #1007 Fast $319.99; #1008 Regular $14,877.02 for a total of $42,846.41. Motion passed.

Principal’s report (given in writing): Hally Andersen has accepted a full time para position. Another full time contract for a special education para will be offered to a chosen candidate to meet a recent need. Funds are available in the current budget to cover this position with a 57% state reimbursement.

The pet policy, facilities’ use, and nutrition guidelines will be tabled until September when Amelia will be present.

Recommendation to accept the bid received for the telephone system upgrade in the amount of $4,624. Peter moved to approve the bid, Ellen seconded, motion passed.

Code B3, Board Member Conflict of Interest: Peter moved, Anne seconded, to accept it; motion passed.

Agenda for next Board Meeting on September 9: Superintendent’s Administrative Review policy; tabled issues of animal policy, nutrition policy, and facilities use; VCCH Health insurance discussion; Fitz-Vogt contract review.

Meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Virginia Scholl, acting clerk for Rebecca Coffey.