Winooski School Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 6:30pm
WSD Shared Gathering Room D158 or via Zoom
Zoom Webinar information: https://wsdvt.zoom.us/j/84754701054
Join by Phone: 1 301 715 8592
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.
Call to Order/Mindfulness/Land Acknowledgement: (5 Minutes)
Recognition of Women's History Month: (5 Minutes)
Reorganization of Board: (20 Minutes)
Election of President*
Discussion/Election of Vice Chair
Election of Secretary/Clerk
Discussion/Approval of Robert's Rules for Small Boards
Board members do not have to stand or be recognized by the chair in order to speak or make motions.
Motions need not be seconded.
A board member may speak any number of times on a question, and motions to close or limit debate are generally not permitted.
A motion does not have to be pending in order to discuss a subject informally.
Votes can be taken initially by a show of hands.
If a proposal is perfectly clear to everyone it may be voted on even though no formal motion has been made.
In putting questions to a vote, the chairman need not stand.
The chairman can participate in debate just as any other board member. (https://harkerlepore.com/articles/roberts-rules-for-small-boards)
* Elected Board President will facilitate the rest of the meeting
Agenda Review and Adjustments: (5 Minutes)
Public Comments:
Consent Agenda: (5 Minutes)
Minutes of Meetings
Special Board Meeting: February 2, 2023
Regular Board Meeting: February 8, 2023
Policy Title: 2.3 Financial Condition and Activities
Approval of Bills
Policy Title: 2.7 Compensation and Benefits
Approval of Teacher Contracts for 2023-24
Policy Title: 2.8 Communication and Support to the Board
Superintendent Report
Policy Title: 4.1 Governing Style-Superintendent Search Process
Report: Superintendent Search Timeline
Policy Title: 4.2.2 Create Written Governing Policies
Approval/2nd Reading: Tobacco Prohibition
Approval/2nd Reading: Communicable Disease Mitigation Measures for Students and Staff
Executive Limitations (Policy Section II): (15 minutes)
Policy Title: 2.3 Financial Condition and Activities
Discussion/Action: Use of Fund Balance for Capital Project Needs for Current School Year 2022-23
Governance Processes (Policy Section IV): (45 Minutes)
Policy Title: 4.2.2 Create Written Governing Policies
Discussion/1st Reading: Transportation and Alcohol & Drug Testing
Discussion/1st Reading: Transportation
Policy Title: 4.9 Board Committee Principles
Committee Membership
Overview and Membership
Finance Committee
Discuss/Approve: January 30, 2023
Superintendent Search Committee
Discuss/Approve: January 24, 2023
Discuss/Approve: February 23, 2023
Student Voice Committee Meeting Minutes
Discuss/Approve: February 25, 2023
Community Engagement (Policy 4.2.1): (5 Minutes)
Discussion: Recent Community Activities by Board
Newsletter Topics
Next Agenda: (5 Minutes)
Upcoming Important Dates:
March 9th: Superintendent Search Committee Meeting, 6:30pm
March 13th: Superintendent Search Committee Meeting, 6:30pm
March 15th: WMHS Orchestra/Choir Concert
March 16th & 17th: Early Release, 11am, JFK Parent Teacher Conferences
March 17th: Veggie VanGo
March 21st: PTO Meeting
March 22nd: Special School Board Meeting, 6:30pm
March 24th: Preschool Screening & Registration
March 30th: Special School Board Meeting, 7:30am
April 7th: Veggie VanGO
April 12th: School Board Meeting
Executive Session:
Possible Action on Executive Session:
Adjourn:
May 18, 2024, 7 to 9 PM
Burlington Rotary Spelling Bee for Literacy & Food!May 23, 2024, 5 to 8 PM
Plex Arts FestivalMay 25, 5 PM to 12:30 AM, May 26, 2024