WINOOSKI BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
O’BRIEN 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. Focus on Learning: Proficiency Based Graduation (20 Minutes)

3. Public Comments: (5 minutes)

4. School Board/City Council Meeting: (30 Minutes)
• Discussion/Approve City/School MOU

5. Agenda Review and Adjustments:

6. Consent Agenda: (5 Minutes)
a) Minutes of Meetings: August 22, 2015
b) Policy Title: 2.3 Financial Condition and Activities
• Approval of Bills
c) Policy Title: 2.7 Compensation and Benefits
• Approve Contract Recommendation:
- Deb George, LTS for L. Dold (parental leave)
d) Policy Title 2.8 Communication and Support to the Board
• Superintendent Report
e) Policy Title 4.2.2 Board Job Description
• Adopt Policy #5146, Whole Child and School Wellness

7. Executive Limitations (Policy Section II): (20 Minutes)
a) Policy Title 2.1 Treatment of Students, Parents/Guardians and Community
• Superintendent Monitoring Report - Review and Discussion
b) Policy Title 2.4 Financial Planning and Budgeting
• Discussion: Set Budget Parameters and Budget Building Timetable

8. Governance Processes (Policy Section IV): (20 Minutes)
a) Policy Title: 4.1.b Governing Style: Encouragement of a Diversity of Views
• Student Report to the Board
b) Policy Title: 4.2.2 Create Written Governing Policies
• Discussion – 1st Reading, Policy #3545, Transportation
• Discussion - 1st Reading, Policy #6144a, Animal Dissection
c) Policy Title: 4.8 Governance Investment
• Discusssion

9. Community Engagement (Policy 4.2.1): (10 Minutes)
a) Discussion: Recent community activities by board members

10. Next Agenda: (5 Minutes)

11. Upcoming Important Dates:
• Yom Kippur Holiday - No School – September 23
• Homecoming - September 24-26
• Champlain Valley Headstart Open House, October 6, 5:30 p.m.
• Columbus Day - No School - October 12
• Regular Board Meeting – October 12 (Tuesday)

12. Executive Session:

13. Possible Action on Executive Session:

14. Adjourn:

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