WINOOSKI BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016
Learning Media Center

AGENDA
6:30 pm

1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Mindfulness: (5 Minutes)

2. Agenda Review and Adjustments: (5 Minutes)

3. Focus on Learning: Math Best Practices (30 Minutes)

4. Public Comments: (5 minutes)

5. Consent Agenda: (5 Minutes)
a) Minutes of Meetings: April 13, 2016
b) Policy Title: 2.3 Financial Condition and Activities
• Approval of Bills
c) Policy Title: 2.7 Compensation and Benefits
• Approve Contract Recommendations
- Spencer, Amanda - MS Guidance Counselor for 16/17 SY
• Approve Superintendent Monitoring Report-Policy Title 2.7 Compensation and Benefits
d) Policy Title 2.8 Communication and Support to the Board
• Superintendent Report
e) Policy Title: 4.2.2 Board Job Description
• Adopt Policy #4122 - Substitute Professional Staff Employment
• Adopt Policy #5123 - Promotion and Retention

6. Governance Processes (Policy Section IV): (30 Minutes)
a) Policy Title: 4.1.b Governing Style: Encouragement of a Diversity of Views
• Act 46 Merger Study Committee Discussion
• Student Report to the Board
b) Policy Title: 4.2.2 Create Written Governing Policies
• Discussion - 1st Reading, #5114b - Student Alcohol and Drug Abuse
• Discussion – 1st Reading, #5125 - Student Educational Records (FERPA)
c) Policy Title: 4.2.5 Board Job Description
• Appoint External Auditor - 2nd of 3 year Contract
d) Policy Title: 4.3 Handling of Operational Complaints
• Discussion

7. Board-Management Delegation (Policy Section III): (15 Minutes)
a) Policy Title: 3.2 Accountability of the Superintendent
• Board Monitoring Report

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

9. Next Agenda: (5 Minutes)

10. Upcoming Important Dates:
• VSA/VCSEA Spring Conference - May 19-20
• Spring Into the Arts, May 23-27
- WM/HS Pops Concert - May 24
- JFK Concert/Empty Bowls - May 26
• Regular Board Meeting – June 8

11. Executive Session:
a) Labor Negotiations

12. Possible Action on Executive Session:
a) Approve 2016/17 Teacher Negotiated Agreement

13. Adjourn:

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