Winooski School Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 6:00pm
WSD Library Learning Commons or via Google Meet
Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/szx-gwkh-oee

Policy Title 1.0 Ends Statement: 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 (5 Minutes)

Agenda Review and Adjustments: (5 Minutes)

Announcements and Recognition
August 12 International Youth Day
Board Participation at Convocation

Public Comments: This item is reserved for comments and questions on topics that are not included on this agenda. Time for public comment is included by default for each item below.

Consent Agenda: (5 Minutes)
Minutes of Meetings
Regular Board Meeting: June 12, 2024
Board Retreat: Aug 4, 2024
Policy Title: 2.3 Financial Condition and Activities
Approval of Bills: July/August 2024
Policy Title: 2.7 Compensation and Benefits
Approval of Teacher Contracts
Ben Patrick: WHS, Special Educator
Hayden Coy: WHS, Theater Arts Educator, FTE: .75
Hayden Coy: WHS Theater Arts Educator, FTE .25 (FY 25 Only)
Jacqueline Lomazzo: JFK, LTS - Special Educator
Rose Castor: Preschool, SLP
Samuel Kitsos: JFK, Special Educator

Community Engagement (Policy 4.2.1): (20 Minutes)
Discussion: Recent Community Activities by Board
Discussion: Newsletter Assignment
Discussion: Board Community Engagement Planning Document

Executive Limitations (Policy Section II): (20 minutes)
Policy Title: 2.8 Communication and Support to the Board
Discussion/Action: July/August Superintendent's Report to the Board

Board Management Delegation (Policy Section III): (10 Minutes)
Policy Title: 3.2 Accountability of the Superintendent
Discussion/Action: Assignment of Superintendent Evaluation Committee

Governance Processes (Policy Section IV): (45 Minutes)
Policy Title: 4.1.6 Governing Style
Assignment of Policies to Member for Internal Monitoring Drafting
Policy Title: 4.2.2 Create Written Governing Policies
Discussion/Action: Policy Second Read and Approval for Adoption
B5 - Employee Unlawful Harassment
Discussion/Action: Policy First Read
E21 - Distribution of Non-School Sponsored Literature in the Schools
Discussion/Action: Public Hearing and Policy Adoption
A21: Public Participation at Board Meetings
A22: Notice of Non-Discrimination
AOE 1: Local Wellness Policy
B1: Substitute Professional Staff Employment
B2: Volunteers, Work Study Students and Student Teachers
B3: Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace
B20: Personnel Recruitment, Selection, Appointment and Background Checks
C2: Student Alcohol and Drug Use
C4: Non-English Language Background
C5: Firearms
C7: Student Attendance
C8: Pupil Privacy Rights
C13: Students Who are Homeless
C15: Student Conduct and Discipline
C21: Search and Seizure of Students by School Personnel
C22: Student Athletes, Clubs and Activities
C27: Student Distribution of Literature
C70: Use of Restraint and Seclusion
D1: Graduation Requirements
D5: Animal Dissection
D6: Course Offerings and Class Size
D22: Selection of Library Materials
D23: Selection of Instructional Materials
E1: Parental Involvement
F3: Fire and Emergency Preparedness Drills
F4: Access Control and Visitor Management
F22: Electronic Communications Use and Retention
Action: Rescind Replaced Policies
Policy #4310
Policy #4122
Policy #4127
Policy #5110
Policy #5124
Policy #5114(a)
Policy #5114(b)
Policy #5114(c)
Policy #5145
Policy #5146
Policy #6144(a)
Policy #6151
Policy #6171
Policy #6172
Policy #8312
Policy Title 4.2 Board Job Description
Preliminary Budget Reflections and Parameters for Administrators
Policy Title: 4.5 Agenda Planning
Ratify City Council - School Board Joint Meeting date
Approve Annual Agenda a(4.5)
Policy Title: 4.8 Governance Investment
Board Learning: Selected Book Chapter
Board Learning: Ends Statement Indicator of Compliance

Next Agenda: (5 Minutes)

Upcoming Important Dates:
8/16: VeggieVan Go, 9am
8/22: All Staff Convocation 11:30-3 PM
8/22: Family Orientation and Back to School BBQ, 4PM
8/26: First Student Day
9/2: No School Prek-12 (Labor Day)
9/3: First Day Pre-k
9/11: Regular Board Meeting

Adjourn:

Event Info

Sep 19, 2024, 6:30 to 8 PM

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Sep 21, 2024, 11 AM to 1:30 PM