Winooski School Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, August 9, 2023, 6:30pm
WSD Library Learning Commons 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)
Reorganization of Board
Election of President/Chair*
Discussion/Election of Vice President/Vice Chair
Election of Secretary/Clerk
Ratification of Committees and Appointment of Members
Finance
Negotiations (Ad Hoc)
* 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
Regular School Board Meeting: June 14, 2023
Special Board Meeting: Jul 19, 2023
Special Board Meeting: Aug 2, 2023
Policy Title: 2.3 Financial Condition and Activities
Approval of Bills
Accept Barr Foundation Grant
Policy Title: 2.7 Compensation and Benefits
Accept Resignations
Teacher Contracts
Toman, Victor: WMHS Teacher
Policy Title: 2.8 Communication and Support to the Board
Superintendent Report
Policy Title 2.0: Global Executive Constraint
Monitoring Report
Executive Limitations (Policy Section II): (75 minutes)
Policy Title: 2.4 Financial Planning and Budgeting
Quarterly Financial Report (Final FY23)
Discussion and Potential Action: WSD Antiracism Steering Committee (ARSC) and Action Teams
Governance Processes (Policy Section IV): (75 Minutes)
Policy Title: 4.1 Governing Style
Discussion: Board Retreat
Discussion: Board Participation at 8/24 WSD Back-to-School Convocation
Discussion/Approval: 10/26-27 Board Attendance to VSBA Annual Conference
Policy Title: 4.2.2 Create Written Governing Policies
Policy First Reads
F3 Fire and Emergency Preparedness Drills
F4 Access Control and Visitor Management
C2 Student Alcohol and Drug Use
C4 Non-English Language Background
C15 Student Conduct and Discipline
Community Engagement (Policy 4.2.1): (5 Minutes)
Discussion: Recent Community Activities by Board
(Assign) Newsletter Topics and Due Dates
Next Agenda: (5 Minutes)
Upcoming Important Dates:
August 18 - Veggie VanGo
August 17 - New Teacher Orientation
August 24 - Back to School BBQ
August 30th - First Student Day, K-5 (full day), 6th & 9th (Early Release)
August 31st - First Student Day, K-12
September 1st - Veggie Van Go
September 4th - No School
September 5th - First Day of Pre-k
September 13th - Regular School Board Meeting
Executive Session:
Premature General Public Knowledge:
Grievances 1 V.S.A. § 313(a)(1)(D).
Possible Action from Executive Session:
Potential Action: Issue a Written Board Decision to the WEA by Aug 23, 2023
Adjourn:
Dec 27, 2024, 6:15 to 8:30 PM
Contra Dance in ShelburneDec 27, 2024, 6:45 to 10 PM
Alpha Film Series at SJV ChurchJan 3, 2025, 6:15 to 8:30 PM