WINOOSKI BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019
Learning Media Center
All students will graduate from the Winooski School District (WSD) college and career ready at a cost supported by a majority of the Winooski community. WSD students will lead healthy, productive and successful lives and engage with their local and global community.
AGENDA
6:30 pm
1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Mindfulness: (5 Minutes)
2. Reorganization of Board: (5 Minutes)
a) Oath of Office- Newly Elected Board Members
b) Election of President*
c) Election of Secretary
d) Code of Ethics: Board Members' Code of Conduct- Policy 4.7
e) Robert's Rules for Small Boards
f) Committee Assignments: Communications; Parent Engagement; Negotiations
g) Board photo
* Elected Board President will facilitate the rest of the meeting
3. Agenda Review and Adjustments: (5 Minutes)
4. Focus on Learning: Cultural Presentation – Somali and Somali-Bantu (30 Minutes)
5. Public Comments: (5 minutes)
6. Consent Agenda: (5 Minutes)
a) Minutes of Meetings: February 13, 2019
b) Policy Title: 2.3 Financial Condition and Activities
• Approval of Bills
c) Policy Title: 2.7 Compensation and Benefits
• Approve Administrator Contracts for 2019/21
• Approve Teacher Contracts for 2019/20
• Approve Long-Term Substitute Contracts
o Sandra Lynch, .20 FTE for Shannon Bundy (WHS Science)
o Gabrielle Trahan, .60 for Shannon Bundy (WHS Science)
o Kate Anderson, 1.0 for Gina Krol (WMS Science)
d) Policy Title 2.8 Communication and Support to the Board
• Superintendent Report
• Parking Lot Agreement
e) Policy Title: 4.2.2 Create Written Governing Policies
• Adopt Policy #6172 – Limited English Proficiency Students
• Adopt Policy #5114c – Weapons
7. Executive Limitations (Policy Section II): (10 Minutes)
a) Policy Title: 2.6 Asset Protection
• Superintendent Monitoring Report - Review/Discuss/Approve
• WSD Capital Project Update
o Discussion: Facility Tour & Community Breakfast and Dinner Schedule
o Action: Board Meeting Date to adopt ballot language: Wed, April 3rd recommended
• Action: Water Main Break Repair Expenses
b) Policy Title 2.8 Communication and Support to the Board
• Approval of School Calendar for 2019-20 SY
8. Board-Management Delegation (Policy Section III): (15 Minutes)
9. Governance Processes (Policy Section IV): (30 Minutes)
a) Policy Title: 4.1.b Governing Style: Encouragement of a Diversity of Views
• Student Report to the Board
b) Policy Title: 4.1.4 Governing Style: Board Development
• Board Self-Assessment
c) Policy Title: 4.2.2 Create Written Governing Policies
• Discussion – 1st Reading, Policy #4122, Substitute Professional Staff Employment
• Discussion – 1st Reading, Policy #5123, Promotion and Retention
d) Policy Title: 4.2.4 Legislative Update
• Discussion
e) Policy Title: 4.2.4 Board Job Description
• Discuss School Newsletter Topics
10. Community Engagement (Policy 4.2.1): (10 Minutes)
a) Discussion: Recent community activities by board members
11. Next Agenda: (5 Minutes)
12. Upcoming Important Dates:
• Regular Board Meeting, April 10, 6:30 p.m.
• Parent/Teacher Conferences – April 11-12
13. Executive Session:
• Labor Negotiations
• Employee Matter
14. Possible Action on Executive Session:
15. Adjourn:
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